Air Release Valve Installation

Air release valve installation remove the pump casing and priming pump drain plugs and drain the pump.

Air release valve installation.

Before you install one it s important to understand how aavs work. Air bubbles enter the valve and displace the liquid inside lowering the liquid level. Connecting the air valve and riser to the pipeline if you are installing an air valve with a riser off the pipeline the pipe material should have an internal diameter equal to or greater than the orifice of the air valve. When the level drops to where it no longer buoys the float the float drops.

Air release valves are installed at the highest points in a pipeline where air naturally collects. This is to ensure the best air flow performance of the air valve itself. Refer to the appropriate air release valve kit instal lation drawing in maintenance and repair section e and follow the instructions provided.