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IM-P017-11

CMGT Issue 4

2.1 General description

The AE50S automatic air and gas vent is designed for use on liquid systems. It has welded

construction and the body is manufactured in 304L austenitic stainless steel.

Certification

The product is available with material certification EN 10204 3.1.B for bowl, cover and inlet

connection as standard.

Note:

For further information see the following Technical Information Sheet, TI-P017-10, which

gives full details of: Materials, sizes and pipe connections, dimensions, weights, operating

ranges and capacities.

2.2 Sizes and pipe connections

Inlet:

" female BSP or NPT

Outlet: ½

" female BSP or NPT

Fig. 1 AE50S

2. General product information

Summary of Contents for AE50S

Page 1: ...General product information 3 Installation 4 Commissioning 5 Operation 6 Maintenance 7 Spare parts Copyright 2017 Printed in GB IM P017 11 CMGT Issue 4 0176050 4 AE50S Automatic Air and Gas Vent for...

Page 2: ...been specifically designed for use on steam air or water condensate which are in Group 2 of the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive ii Check material suitability pressure and temperature and...

Page 3: ...ed valves Do not assume that the system has depressurised even when the pressure gauge indicates zero 8 Temperature Allow time for temperature to normalise after isolation to avoid danger of burns If...

Page 4: ...mitted operating conditions the surface temperature of some products may reach temperatures of 100 C 212 F Many products are not self draining Take due care when dismantling or removing the product fr...

Page 5: ...roduct is available with material certification EN 10204 3 1 B for bowl cover and inlet connection as standard Note For further information see the following Technical Information Sheet TI P017 10 whi...

Page 6: ...g TMA Maximum allowable temperature 427 C 800 F PMO Maximum operating pressure 41 4 bar g 600 psi g TMO Maximum operating temperature 427 C 800 F PMX Maximum differential pressure 30 bar 435 psi Desi...

Page 7: ...onnections 3 4 The AE50S should be installed vertically with the inlet at the bottom Because of the way automatic air and gas vents operate they all dribble water and liquid when discharging air and g...

Page 8: ...to pass through the main valve As soon as water reaches the vent the float is raised and the lever mechanism closes the valve When more air reaches the vent it displaces water and the float falls thu...