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Summary of Contents for Eliptix R-30RM

Page 1: ...tems for irrigation landscape and infrastructure applications The R 30 series has an innovative elliptic shaped diaphragm that integrates well with a wide variety of regulating control pilots solenoids and control accessories They are compatibility designed for water level control flow control electric remote control as well as pressure reducing pressure sustaining operation The R 30 RM Pressure R...

Page 2: ...alve 9 2 4 Initial Set up The Pressure Reducing Application 10 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 4 MAINTENANCE 12 4 1 Periodic Inspection 12 4 2 Storing the valve 12 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 6 DISMANTLING AND ASSEMBLING THE VALVE 14 6 1 Preparation 14 6 2 Disassembling the control loop 14 6 3 Disassembling the valve 16 6 4 Cleaning the Finger Filter 18 6 4 Reassembling the valve 18 6 5 Reassembling the Cont...

Page 3: ...oever whether caused by accessing and or relying upon this Disclaimer and or in any document enclosed hereto including without limitation any links procedures or materials A R I shall NOT assume any liability for any costs direct or indirect including loss of income loss of profits and or goodwill legal actions and or damages of any kind whatsoever including any damages accidents equipment damage ...

Page 4: ... prior warning Make sure that allproducts outlet portsarenotdirectedtowardelectricalelements pumps orpeople 8 Always open and close valves slowly and gradually 9 Please note that the maximum working pressure indicated at the product s specifications table doesn t include pressure changes caused by water hammer and pressure surge effects Use the product only according to its designated pressure rat...

Page 5: ...gulations set for handling this type of fluid 3 Before disconnecting the product from the system and before releasing the residual pressure do NOT loosen or unscrewthe product bolts removeanyprotectioncover Openany service port 4 Before any maintenance or non regular operation shut off the Isolation valves and release the residual pressure A Forcontrolvalveswith a pressure release outlet slowly op...

Page 6: ...ons 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 3 Remove grease and fat material residues in order to avoid slipping 4 In order to return the product to regular operation follow the First Start up Operation instructions as detailed in your user manual ...

Page 7: ... Before installing the valve flush the pipeline to remove scale dirt and other particles that might affect the valve performance 3 Carefully remove the valve from the shipping package Unload all the valves carefully to a sturdy and level surface taking care not to drop them 4 Valves fitted with hoist rings should only be lifted and conveyed using these hoist rings 5 It is recommended that the valv...

Page 8: ...lves upstream and downstream of the control valve 2 Air valves upstream and downstream of the control valve 5 Quick pressure relive valve downstream of the control valve 6 3 Close the 2 way outlet ball valve 3B and turn on the water supply to the valve 4 Check for leaks tighten bolts fittings if necessary 5 Turn the adjusting screw 4A counter clockwise until there is no pressure on the spring 6 Cl...

Page 9: ... isolation valves are closed 2 and 2A 2 Slowly open the upstream isolation valve 2 3 Check for leaks tighten bolts fittings if necessary 4 Turn the 3 way selector 3 to its AUTO position 5 Open the downstream isolation valve 2A Make sure there is water demand downstream 6 Turn the adjusting screw 4A clockwise until the downstream pressure reaches the required level water starts to flow to the pipel...

Page 10: ...pilot s pressure settings the pilot increases the internal pressure of the control chamber by letting water enter the control chamber through port 4 causing the valve s diaphragm to slightly close and decrease the downstream pressure back to the required settings level When the downstream pressure is lower than the pilot s pressure settings the pilot decreases the internal pressure of the control ...

Page 11: ... counterclockwise one turn at a time allowing sometime between turns for the valve to respond Downstream pressure is shown on your pressure gauge Continue until required pressure is reached 8 When the required pressure is reached prevent the adjusting bolt 4A from turning and turn the locking nut 4A clockwise until it touches the pilot bonnet Tighten the nut carefully 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 To...

Page 12: ...ually inspect the valve s diaphragm for any tears 2 Every 12 months inspect the valve s operation and clean the Finger Filter 3 Check the downstream pressure adjust if required 4 2 Storing the valve It is not recommended to store the valve or its spare parts for long periods years under improper storage conditions rubber parts can harden have ozone cracking grow mold bloom and heat aging It is rec...

Page 13: ...m remove the foreign object and check that the diaphragm body and cover are not damaged 2 The diaphragm is damaged 2 The valve is constantly discharging small amount of water 2 Turn off the water supply to the valve Remove the bonnet and replace the diaphragm 3 The 3 Way selector is in the open position 3 Check the 3 way selector 3 T urn the 3 Way selector 3 to auto or close position 4 Blocked sel...

Page 14: ... at the other 20 mm spanner open at one end and ring at the other 24 mm spanner open at one end and ring at the other 2 Release Pressure Make sure that the water supply to the valve is switched off release any residual pressure and isolate the valve from the pipeline by closing the upstream and the downstream isolation valves 6 2 Disassembling the control loop 1 Disconnect the upstream control tub...

Page 15: ...R 30 RM 2 Disconnect the upstream control tube C from the selector s L shaped connector D the AUTO position 3 Disconnect the control tube E from the other side of the selector s T connector F 2 2 3 3 ...

Page 16: ... Disassembling the valve 1 Using a 24mm spanner release the 4 bolts of the valve s bonnet in a diagonal manner A D 2 Un screw the bonnet s bolts E F and remove the bonnet from the valve s body G H 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 ...

Page 17: ... the valve s diaphragm K L 6 4 Cleaning the Finger Filter 1 Disassemble and clean the finger filter using a 20mm spanner release the upstream 2 way manual valve A B Then using a 19mm spanner release the finger filter and clean it C D 3 3 4 4 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 18: ...and tightened in all directions parallel to the valve s body 6 6 Reassembling the Control loop 1 Make sure that all the control loop components are in good condition and clean 2 Clean the control tubing entry holes 3 Reassemble the control loop in reverse order of the above described disassembling steps 6 7 Recommendation Replacement of the diaphragm and some internal parts is recommended after ab...

Page 19: ...R 30 RM 7 DIMENSIONAL DRAWING ...

Page 20: ...ble nor does this warranty extended to any consequential or incidental damages or expenses of any kind or nature regardless of the nature thereof including without limitation injury to persons or property loss of use of the products loss of goodwill loss of profits or any other contingent liabilities of any kind or character alleged to be the cause of loss or damage to the purchaser This warranty ...

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