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R-20 SM 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
R-20 SM 3W 

 
Pressure Sustaining Control Valve 
3 Way 

The following is a step by step narrated description of the Eliptix R-

20 SM

 

3

W Accelerated Pressure 

Sustaining,  Manual  Control,  Downstream  Vent  Control  Valve  installation,  operation  and 
maintenance processes. 
The A.R.I. R-

20

 SM Series is line of large sized, metal, diaphragm-operated hydraulic control valves. 

The valves are suitable for installation in industrial, water transmission and waterworks systems for 
various infrastructure applications. 
The  R-

20  SM

  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-

20  SM

 

3

-Way  Accelerated  Pressure  Sustaining  Manual  Control,  Downstream  Vent,  Control 

Valve  is  designed  to  sustain  and  maintain  a  pre-defined  level  of  upstream  pressure  and  efficiently 
and rapidly relieve excess pressure to the downstream system. 

 

The R-

20 SM

 valves are available in

 2

"-

14

" sizes.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Eliptix R-20 SM Series

Page 1: ...s for various infrastructure applications The R 20 SM series has an innovative elliptic shaped diaphragm that integrates well with a wide variety of regulating control pilots solenoids and control acc...

Page 2: ...efore returning to regular operation 7 2 INSTALLATION 8 2 1 Pre installation requisites 8 2 2 Installation procedure 9 2 3 Initial Start up The Control Valve 8 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 4 MAINTENANC...

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: ...e valve bonnet indicating flow direction 1 2 It is recommended to install isolation valves 2 upstream and downstream of the control valve 3 Turn the 3 way manual selector ball valve 4 to Auto position...

Page 9: ...by introducing water to the chamber causing the valve s diaphragm to slightly close and decrease the downstream pressure so the upstream pressure returns back to the required settings level The Accele...

Page 10: ...R 20 SM No Description QTY 1 Main Valve 1 2 Finger Filter 1 3 Multipurpose pilot valve 3 Way 1 4 Manual Selector ball valve 3 Way 1 5 Accelerator pilot valve 3 Way 1 6 Plug 1...

Page 11: ...however in freezing climates the valve should be dismantled and drained for the winter months 4 1 Periodic Inspection 1 Every 6 months visually inspect the valve s diaphragm for any tears 2 Every 12 m...

Page 12: ...nues turn off the water supply to the valve remove the bonnet and remove the foreign object 2 Diaphragm is damaged 2 Turn off the water supply to the valve remove the bonnet and replace the diaphragm...

Page 13: ...R 20 SM 6 DIMENSIONAL DRAWING...

Page 14: ...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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