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IM-P149-06 

CMGT Issue 8

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TRANSLATION RUN OVER

6.2 How to fit the main valve:

-

Undo the cover bolts (

2

) and lift of the cover (

4

).

-

Withdraw the pivot pin (

11

) to release the float and lever (

8

) from the pivot frame (

10

).

-

Push out the main valve head (

9

) and replace with a new one. Reassemble the float and lever (

8

).

-

Check operation by raising and lowering the float several times making sure that the valve head is 

centring properly on the seat.

-

Refit the cover (

4

) using a new cover gasket (

3

).

-

Tighten cover bolts (

2

) uniformly to the recommended tightening torque (see Table 1).

-

Open up the isolating valves slowly until full system pressure is achieved.

-

Check for leaks.

6.3 How to replace the main valve assembly:

-

Undo the cover bolts (

2

) and lift of the cover (

4

).

-

Withdraw pivot pin (

11

) and release the float and lever (

8

) from the pivot frame (

10

).

-

Undo main valve assembly screws (

7

) and remove pivot frame (

10

).

-

Unscrew main valve seat (

5

) and gasket (

6

).

-

Replace with new and tighten main valve seat (

5

) to recommended torque (see Table 1).

-

Re-assemble the float and lever (

8

).

-

Check operation by raising and lowering the float several times making sure that the valve head is 

centring properly on the seat.

-

Refit the cover (

4

) using a new cover gasket (

3

).

-

Tighten cover bolts (

2

) uniformly to the recommended tightening torque (see Table 1).

-

Open up the isolating valves slowly until full system pressure is achieved.

-

Check for leaks.

6.4 How to fit the stop valve assembly (AE14SV and AE14ESV):

Warning: Before attempting this operation it is essential to isolate the automatic air vent other 

than by its inbuilt stop valve and to lower the water level.

-

Remove the complete stop valve assembly by unscrewing the housing (

12

).

-

Replace with a new stop valve assembly (

12, 13, 14

), fitting new seals (

15

) and gaskets (

16

) tighten to the 

recommended tightening torques (see Table 1).

-

After re-commissioning ensure that the new inbuilt stop valve is in the open position.

Summary of Contents for AE14

Page 1: ...General product information 3 Installation 4 Commissioning 5 Operation 6 Maintenance 7 Spare parts Copyright 2018 Printed in GB 1490050 8 AE14 Automatic Air Vents for Liquid Systems Installation and...

Page 2: ...quipment Directive ii Check material suitability pressure and temperature and their maximum and minimum values If the maximum operating limits of the product are lower than those of the system in whic...

Page 3: ...s the acid will cause deep skin burns and damage the respiratory system 1 9 Tools and consumables Before starting work ensure that you have suitable tools and or consumables available Use only genuine...

Page 4: ...al Unless otherwise stated in the Installation and Maintenance Instructions this product is recyclable and no ecological hazard is anticipated with its disposal providing due care is taken except Vito...

Page 5: ...ed to the inlet port designated the AE14ESV AE14S The AE14S is a stainless steel valve cone version Available types AE14 Fitted with a viton valve head standard version AE14E Fitted with an EPDM valve...

Page 6: ...re that a safety device is included in the system to prevent overpressurisation 3 2 Determine the correct installation situation and the direction of fluid flow 3 3 Remove protective covers from all c...

Page 7: ...arning The cover gasket and the main valve assembly gasket contains a thin stainless steel support ring which may cause physical injury if not handled and disposed of carefully 6 1 General Information...

Page 8: ...emove pivot frame 10 Unscrew main valve seat 5 and gasket 6 Replace with new and tighten main valve seat 5 to recommended torque see Table 1 Re assemble the float and lever 8 Check operation by raisin...

Page 9: ...3 15 16 12 Table 1 Recommended tightening torques Item Part or mm N m lbf ft 2 Cover bolts 17 A F M10 x 30 47 50 35 37 5 Main valve seat 17 A F 50 55 33 40 7 Main valve assembly screws Pozidrive M4 x...

Page 10: ...ed for the AE14S Seal kit 3 5 EPDM 14 15 2 off 16 Valve head not available for the AE14S packet of 3 9 Note 1 off EPDM and Viton valve head is supplied to fit as required How to order spares Always or...

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