ARI Eliptix R-20-SM 3W Installation, Operating, Maintenance Download Page 4

R-20 SM 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.  SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

 

General 

1.

 

A.R.I. 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 
contractors  using  only  good  engineering  practices,  complying  with  and  observing  all  conventional  safety 
instructions  in  order  to  minimize  risk  and/or  danger  and/or  hazard  to  workers,  the  public  or  to  property  in  the 
vicinity in accordance with all relevant local standards. 

3.

 

Extra  safety  considerations  should  be  taken  with  hot  and  hazardous  liquids  or  in  hazardous  environments' 
applications to avoid bodily/physical harm and damage to public or private property. 

4.

 

All individuals installing operating and/or handling the products including all workers should at all times adhere to 
the  occupational  safety  and  health  (OSH)  instructions  and  wear  safety  helmets,  goggles,  gloves,  and  any  other 
personal safety equipment required by the local standards and regulations. 

5.

 

Use  only  appropriate  standard  tools  and  equipment  operated  by  qualified  operators  when  installing,  operating 
and maintaining the product. 

6.

 

Prior to installation, operation, maintenance or any other type of action carried out on the product, read carefully 
the safety, installation and operation instructions of the product. 

7.

 

Please note: 

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Pressurized fluid and/or gas may be discharged from the product without prior warning. Make sure that all products' 

outlet ports are not directed toward electrical elements (pumps) or people. 

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 rate specifications. 

10.

 

Use the product only for its intended use as designed by A.R.I. Any misuse of the product may lead to undesired 
damages  and  may  affect  your  warranty  coverage.  Please  consult  with  A.R.I.  prior  to  any  non-regular  use  of  this 
product  and  make  no  change  or  modification  to  the  product  without  a  prior  written  consent  to  be  provided  by 
A.R.I. at A.R.I.'s sole discretion. 

11.

 

Please note that A.R.I. shall NOT assume any liability with respect to any damage losses and/or expenses caused to 
any person and/or property  whatsoever unless the product has been duly installed  and thereafter maintained in 
strict  compliance  with  its  designated  maintenance  Instructions  and/or  any  other  installation  and  operation 
manuals provided by A.R.I. for the product and/or applicable ordinances and/or codes. 

 

Handling 

1.

 

Shipping and handling the product must be done in a safe and stable manner and in accordance with the relevant 
standards and regulations. 

2.

 

Storage should be in the original delivery crates or cases. Storage should be off the  ground in a clean, dry indoor 
area. 

3.

 

For  lifting  and  positioning  the  product,  use  only  approved  lifting  equipment  operated  by  authorized  employees 
and contractors. 

4.

 

Prior to the installation visually verify that the product was not damaged during shipment to the installation site. 

Summary of Contents for Eliptix R-20-SM 3W

Page 1: ...transmission and waterworks systems for irrigation landscape and infrastructure applications The R 20 series has an innovative elliptic shaped diaphragm that integrates well with a wide variety of reg...

Page 2: ...peration 6 2 INSTALLATION 7 2 1 Pre installation requisites 7 2 2 Installation procedure 8 2 3 Initial Start up The Control Valve 9 2 4 Initial Set up The Pressure Reducing Application 10 3 OPERATION...

Page 3: ...ever 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 li...

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 pr...

Page 5: ...lations 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 unscrew the product bolts removeanyprotection...

Page 6: ...ns 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...

Page 7: ...2 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 valv...

Page 8: ...wing valves Isolation valves upstream and downstream of the control valve 2 2A Air valves upstream and downstream of the control valve 5 3 Turn the 3 way selector 3 to its CLOSE position and turn on t...

Page 9: ...solation valve 2A 6 Turn adjusting screw 4B counter clockwise one turn at a time allowing sometime between turns for the valve to respond until the upstream pressure reaches the required level water s...

Page 10: ...the pilot decreases the internal pressure of the control chamber by releasing water out to the atmosphere through port 4 causing the valve s diaphragm to slightly open and decrease the upstream pressu...

Page 11: ...is reached 8 To decrease upstream pressure turn the adjusting bolt 4B counterclockwise one turn at a time allowing sometime between turns for the valve to respond Downstream pressure is shown on the...

Page 12: ...ally 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...

Page 13: ...ector 3 to open for 5 seconds and then to close If the problem continues turn off the water supply to the valve Remove the bonnet and diaphragm remove the foreign object and check that the diaphragm b...

Page 14: ...R 20 SM 6 DIMENSIONAL DRAWING...

Page 15: ...le 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 prope...

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