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S-010 HC High-capacity, Automatic Air Release Valve The following is a step-by-step narrated description of the A.R.I. S-010 HC Automatic Air Release Valve operation and maintenance processes. A.R.I. S-010 HC is a high-capacity Automatic Air Release Valve. Installed on pressurized liquid transmission systems, the Air Valve is designed to release accumulated air, optimizing pipeline hydraulic efficiency by reducing head losses and improving flow.
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IOM S-010 HC 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Aquestia products always operate as components in a larger system. It is essential for the system designers, installers, operators and maintenance personnel to comply with all the relevant safety standards. 2. Installation, operation or maintenance of the product should be done only by qualified workers, technicians and/or...
IOM S-010 HC Installation Aquestia 1. Install the product according to the detailed Installation Instructions provided with it by and according to the description given in this manual. 2. The user should install a manual Isolation Valve under the product's inlet port.
IOM S-010 HC Before returning to regular operation 1. Re-assemble any protection covers or protection mechanisms removed during service or maintenance operations. 2. Make sure that all the tools, ladders, lifting devices, etc. used during the maintenance procedures are taken away from the product area and stored.
IOM S-010 HC 2. INSTALLATION Important: Before performing any work on the air valve make sure that all workers on site are familiar with the safety instructions and the relevant local and general safety instructions and work regulations. 2.1. Installation Recommendations Single Air Valve on an Isolating Valve at 45°...
IOM S-010 HC 2.2. Conventions and Measurements This paragraph presents and explains the terms and measurements used for the Installation process. Isolation D = Diameter of pipeline Valve d = diameter of riser H = Height of riser on the pipeline (Measured from crown of pipeline) •...
IOM S-010 HC 2.3. Installation Instructions 1. Flush the system before installing the air valve to avoid any debris or sharp objects getting into the air valve. 2. Carefully remove the air valve from the shipping package. Unload all air valves carefully to a sturdy level surface taking care not to drop them.
IOM S-010 HC 3. OPERATION The S-010 HC Automatic Air Release Valve releases accumulated air from the system while it is under pressure. The air release component is designed to automatically release small pockets of air to the atmosphere as they accumulate along a pipeline or piping system when it is full and operating under pressure.
IOM S-010 HC 4.2. Maintaining the Automatic Air Release valve - S-010 HC Refer to the drawing on the next page. Basic, Periodic Maintenance: 1. Shut the isolating valve below the air valve. 2. Unscrew the Cover Bolts of the automatic air release valve slowly, to release accumulated pressure. 3.
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IOM S-010 HC S-010 HC - AUTOMATIC VALVE – ASSEMBLY BOM TABLE AND DRAWING Air Release Outlet Coupling Cover O-Ring Nozzle Rolling Seal Lever Roll-Pin Float O-Ring Bolts, Nuts & Washers Body Adaptor...
IOM S-010 HC 5. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION Shut the isolating valve, wait a minute, and Leakage from the Small Orifice A. Debris or scale buildup on the Rolling Seal. open it again, very fast. If leaking B. Torn Rolling Seal. continues, follow instructions for: 4.2 Maintenance - Automatic Air Release Component...
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