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Air Release Valves, sometimes referred to as "small orifice valves," are often fitted at the highest point on a pipeline to continually release unwanted air during system operation to protect against unwanted surges and maintain system efficiency.

Specifications

Materials of Construction Dimension Drawings Instruction Manuals Technical Data

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NSF/ANSI 372 Certified Lead-Free by WQA Certified to NSF/ANSI 61 Meets AWWA C512 requirements UL/FM Approved for fire pump service Manufactured under a certified ISO 9001 quality system Available in sizes 1/2" - 6" Maintains systems flow efficiency Releases unwanted air pockets during system operation Protects system against air related surges Automated Sizing Program

Unconditionally guaranteed T316 stainless steel floats View Brochure Simple Lever and Compound Lever Models Stainless steel 316 internal trim Resilient seating for positive shutoff Performance proven for over 40 years

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Specifications Materials of Construction Dimension Drawings Instruction Materials Technical Data

Specifications
Valve Size
1/2" - 6"

Product Description
Air Release Valve (includes 1/2"-1" Fire Protection Valves)

Drawing Number
VM-15-38-S

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Standard Materials of Construction

(contact factory for optional materials)

Valve Size
1/2" - 1" 1/2" - 1" 1/2" - 1" 1/2" - 1" 3/4" - 1" 3/4" - 1" 1" - 2" 1" - 2" 2" - 3" 2" - 3" 2" 6"

Product Description
15A Air Release Valve 15A Air Release Valve - SuperValve 22 Air Release Valve 22 Air Release Valve - SuperValve 25 Air Release Valve 25 Air Release Valve - SuperValve 38 Air Release Valve 38 Air Release Valve - SuperValve 45 Air Release Valve 45 Air Release Valve - SuperValve 50 Air Release Valve 61 Air Release Valve

Drawing Number
VM-15A-M VM-15ASV-M VM-22-M VM-22SV-M VM-25-M VM-25SV-M VM-38-M VM-38SV-M VM-45-M VM-45SV-M VM-50-M VM-61-M

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Dimension Drawings
Valve Size
1/2" - 1" 1/2" - 1" 1/2" - 1" 1/2" - 1" 1/2" - 1" 1/2" - 1" 3/4" - 1" 3/4" - 1" 1" - 2" 1" - 2" 2" - 3" 2" - 3" 2" 2" 6"

Product Description
15A Air Release Valve 15A Air Release Valve - SuperValve 15A Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check 22 Air Release Valve 22 Air Release Valve - SuperValve 22 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check 25 Air Release Valve 25 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check 38 Air Release Valve 38 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check 45 Air Release Valve 45 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check 50 Air Release Valve 50 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check 61 Air Release Valve

Drawing Number
VMC-15A VMC-15ASV VMC-15AVC VMC-22 VMC-22SV VMC-22VC VMC-25 VMC-25VC VMC-38 VMC-38VC VMC-45 VMC-45VC VMC-50 VMC-50VC VMC-61

CAD Version
CAD-15A CAD-15ASV CAD-15AVC CAD-22 CAD-22SV CAD-22VC CAD-25 CAD-25VC CAD-38 CAD-38VC CAD-45 CAD-45VC CAD-50 CAD-50VC CAD-61

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Instruction Manuals
Valve Size
1/2" - 1" 1" - 6"

Product Description
Air Release Valve (Simple Lever Type) Air Release Valve (Compound Lever Type)

Drawing Number
ARSL-OM1 ARCL-OM1

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Technical Data
Description
Air Release Valve Sizing Theory, Application and Sizing of Air Valves Air Valve Application Chart Venting Capacity for Air Release Valve Orifice Sizes

Drawing Number
SS-116 White Paper Chart SS-461

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Why an Air Release Valve Opens - Series 15A, 22, 25 (Simple Lever Type) Why an Air Release Valve Opens - Series 38, 45, 50, 61 (Compound Lever Type) NSF/ANSI Certification UL Certification FM Certification Air Release Valve Pipe Installation Air Release Valve Vault Installation

SS-1514 SS-1513 SS-2231 SS-2478 SS-2476 CAD - PDF CAD - PDF

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