Description
15MM AIR RELEASE VALVE
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION:
the assembly of the valve must be carried out making sure that impurities and / or debris produced by the processes necessary
for installation do not obstruct the passage.
The valve must be mounted on the water heater in a vertical position with the drain facing downwards (fig.1-a), the water must
flow in the direction of the arrow indicated on the valve body. Before turning on the water heater it is recommended to activate
the lever, when present, so that the water begins to flow out of the drain.
Body in chrome-plated brass.
Handle in acetalic resin.
Maximum working temperature: 90°C.
Threads: ISO228 (equivalent to DIN EN ISO 228 and BS EN ISO 228).
Before turning on the water heater, activate the control lever in the direction indicated by the arrow represented in fig. 1 so that
the water begins to flow out of the drain. Then reposition the lever in its original position and turn on the water heater.
MAINTENANCE:
Sometimes the impurities present in the water can deposit on the moving components of the valve thus affecting its correct
functioning.
To remedy the problem, act as described:
ATTENTION !! POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE WATER IN THE SYSTEM.
1- If a collection pipe is not already prepared for the fluids that come out when the valve is opened, arrangesuitable measures to
avoid the spillage of fluids on the floor of the room.
2- operate the control lever paying attention to possible leaks of hot water.
3- rotate the lever, in order to cause the opening of the valve to move the deposits. Otherwise, contact a qualified technician for
the check
4- Perform the operation once a month or after work has been carried out on the water supply.
5- Perform the periodic calibration check. This operation MUST be carried out by a qualified technician. The period between one
verification and the other is variable depending on the more or less severe operating conditions.
WARNING:
a) The installation must be done by qualified personnel
b) The installation must be carried out in a system that complies with current laws
c) The installation must be performed taking into account the requirements of this manual
d) Do not tamper with and / or modify the valve
e) Do not use valves with obvious deformations or imperfections
f) Do not stress the threads during assembly
g) Pay attention to hot water that could escape during maintenance operations and cause burns.
h) We decline all responsibility for damage caused by improper use and / or outside the intended use
i) Do not expose the valve to open flame
j) Do not use in a potentially explosive environment
k) Do not weld on the valve
DISPOSAL:
The disposal of the valve at the end of its life can be done by referring to the chapter “technical characteristics” under the
heading “materials” in the manner prescribed by the laws in force
