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Lubricate  orifice  button  (7)  and  pull  the  small 
end  through  the  hole  in  the  float  arm  (5)  until  it 
locks in place. 
 
Apply Loctite 242 (or equal) to the threads of the 
float  screw  (10)  before  installation.  Align  float 
arm with the bracket and install spring pin.  
 
Place  cover  gasket  (3)  and  cover  (2)  with  the 
float  assembled  on  the  body  and  install  cover 
screws.    Tighten  cover  screws  in  an  alternating 
pattern.   
 
Carefully introduce pressure and check for leaks  

 
REPLACEMENT PARTS  

Genuine  replacement  parts  are  available  from 
your  local  VAG/GA  Industries  representative  or 
from the factory: 
 
VAG USA, LLC 
234 Clay Avenue 
Mars, PA 16046 USA 
Telephone: 724-776-1020 
Fax: 724-776-1254 
E-mail

[email protected]

 

 
Please have the nameplate data available when 
ordering parts. 
 

REPAIR KITS 

Soft Goods Kit A905 (Part Number 2-80-11000-
002) includes items 3 and 7. 
 
Linkage Kit AL905 (Part Number 2-80-11000-
078) includes items 5, 6, 8 and 14.  
 

WARRANTY 

The Warranty for GA Industries valves is 
included in our Terms and Conditions which can 
be found here:  

https://gaindustries.com/terms

  

 

 

Figure 905 Air Release Valve 

Item 

Description 

Standard Material 

Body 

Cast Iron 

Cover 

Cast Iron 

Cover Gasket 

Buna N Rubber 

Orifice 

316 SS 

Float Arm 

316 SS 

Leverage Bracket 

316 SS 

Orifice Button 

Buna N Rubber 

Spirol Pin 

302 SS 

Float Ball 

316 SS 

10 

Float Screw 

304 SS 

11 

Lock Washer 

302 SS 

12 

Pipe Plug 

Steel 

13 

Cover Screw 

Zinc Plated Steel 

14 

Spirol Pin 

302 SS 

15 

Reducing Bushing* 

Steel 

            * Used only for ½

” or ¾” connection size

Summary of Contents for GA INDUSTRIES 983-D

Page 1: ...Combination Air Valves with Surge Check Instructions SECTION 2 Figure 930 Air Vacuum Valve Instructions SECTION 3 Figure 905 Air Release Valve Instructions SECTION 4 Figure F284 D Surge Check Instructions 234 Clay Avenue Mars PA 16046 USA Telephone 724 776 1020 Fax 724 776 1254 E mail info ga vag group com Manual Number IOM 983 01 3 4inch 082622 ...

Page 2: ...Section 1 ...

Page 3: ...Description of Operation 1 Receiving Storage 1 Installation 1 Start Up 2 Preventative Maintenance 2 Testing 2 Trouble Shooting 2 Repair Instructions 2 Replacement Parts 2 Warranty 2 Assembly Drawing Component Location 2 234 Clay Avenue Mars PA 16046 USA Telephone 724 776 1020 Fax 724 776 1254 E mail info ga vag group com Manual Number IOM 983 01 3 4 082622 ...

Page 4: ...d all valves to the ground without dropping Valves should remain in a clean dry and weather protected area until installed After completion of shop testing the valve is drained of the test water but a small residual amount could remain so the valve should be protected from freezing during storage INSTALLATION Figure Number 983 D has an ANSI Class 125 flanged pipeline connection The standard valve ...

Page 5: ...slowly open the isolating valve 6 The Figure 930 float should rise and seal tightly while the Figure 905 may continue to release air for a while then close tightly TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM or PROBLEM SOLUTION Leakage from outlet of Air Vacuum valve when closed Debris lodged between float and seat Remove debris inspect for damage Worn or damaged seat ring Inspect replace See Figure 930 Repair Instru...

Page 6: ...Section 2 ...

Page 7: ...ANUAL Figures 930 T 930 DT 930 UT to 4 Air Vacuum Valves for Clean Water Drawings EAV 7051 EAV 7052 EAV 7053 234 Clay Avenue Mars PA 16046 USA Telephone 724 776 1020 Fax 724 776 1254 E mail info ga vag group com Manual Number 931 1 IOM 082622 ...

Page 8: ...all valves to the ground without dropping Do not pick up the valve by the cowl The valves should remain in a clean dry and weather protected area until installed For long term storage greater than 6 months the rubber surfaces of the seat should be coated with a non toxic lubricant such as SuperLube made by Synco Chemical Do not expose the rubber parts to sunlight or ozone INSTALLATION Sizes to 3 F...

Page 9: ...nd to verify there is no fluid leakage TESTING Valve operation can be easily tested Close the inlet isolation valve and remove or loosen the pipe plug nearest the inlet to drain the water from the valve The float should drop as the water leaves the valve NOTE A ball or gate valve can be installed in place of the pipe plug to facilitate testing Replace or tighten the pipe plug and slowly open the i...

Page 10: ...lated 5 Float Ball 316 Stainless Steel 6 Pipe Plug Malleable Iron 7 Cover Nuts Steel Zinc Plated 8 Float Guide 3 UHMW Polyethylene 4 Stainless Steel 9 Cushion Buna N Rubber 10 Bearing Acetal Polymer 11 Pipe Nipple Brass 12 Flange Cast Iron Figure 1 Standard NPT Inlet Parts 11 12 Only on Optional Flanged Inlet REPLACEMENT PARTS Genuine replacement parts are available from your local VAG GA Industri...

Page 11: ...Section 3 ...

Page 12: ...TION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Figure 905 1 Air Release Valves Drawing EAV 7010 234 Clay Avenue Mars PA 16046 USA Telephone 724 776 1020 Fax 724 776 1254 E mail info ga vag group com 905 IOM 022620 Rev B ...

Page 13: ...r level rises lifting the float and re closing the valve This sequence occurs as often as necessary to release air that has collected in the valve RECEIVING AND STORAGE Inspect the valve upon receipt for damage during shipment Carefully unload all valves to the ground without dropping The valves should remain in a clean dry and weather protected area until installed For long term storage greater t...

Page 14: ...e is not preventing the float from freely falling when fluid is drained from valve Verify linkage mechanism operates freely without binding or sticking Verify pressure at valve inlet does not exceed maximum working pressure DISASSEMBLY Although the Figure 905 air release valve may be more easily serviced by removing it from the line all valves can be serviced while the body remains connected to th...

Page 15: ...ax 724 776 1254 E mail quotes ga vag group com Please have the nameplate data available when ordering parts REPAIR KITS Soft Goods Kit A905 Part Number 2 80 11000 002 includes items 3 and 7 Linkage Kit AL905 Part Number 2 80 11000 078 includes items 5 6 8 and 14 WARRANTY The Warranty for GA Industries valves is included in our Terms and Conditions which can be found here https gaindustries com ter...

Page 16: ...Section 4 ...

Page 17: ...TALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Figure F284 D Anti Slam Surge Check Valves 234 Clay Avenue Mars PA 16046 USA Telephone 724 776 1020 Fax 724 776 1254 E mail info ga vag group com IOM F284D 070822 ...

Page 18: ...ould remain in a clean dry and weather protected area until installed For long term storage greater than 6 months the rubber surfaces of the seat should be coated with a non toxic lubricant such as SuperLube made by Synco Chemical Do not expose the rubber parts to sunlight or ozone VALVE CONSTRUCTION GA Industries Figure F284 D Anti slam Surge Check Valves have a globe style valve body with integr...

Page 19: ...ocks or 2 x 4 s under the flange outboard of the bronze seat so that it can drop out of the body Ensure the surface beneath the valve will not damage the internal components when they drop out of the valve Place a metal rod on top of the stem inside the bushing Hit the top of the rod with a hammer or mallet and the internal components should drop out of the valve body Inspect the seating surfaces ...

Page 20: ...meplate data available when ordering parts WARRANTY The Warranty for GA Industries valves is included in our Terms and Conditions which can be found here https gaindustries com terms Anti Slam Surge Check Valve Item Description Standard Material 1 Body Ductile Iron 2 Seat Lead Free Bronze 3 Poppet Lead Free Bronze 4 Seat O Ring EPDM Rubber 5 Seal EPDM Rubber 6 Bushing Bronze Table 1 Butterfly Valv...

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