D025L.IOM.

ENG03

Installation, Operation & Maintenance

COMBINATION AIR VALVE

MODEL D-025 L
The following is a step by step narrated description of the A.R.I. D-025 L industrial combination air valve
installation, operation and maintenance processes.

The D-025 L air valve is designed for systems that operate within the pressure and temperature
framework of the model's specifications table. Please consult A.R.I. for products designed for other
hazardous liquids systems.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ Page 3

2. Installation ....................................................................................................................... Page 6
3. Operation ........................................................................................................................ Page 8
4. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... Page 8
5. Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................................. Page 9
6. Assembly BOM Table and Drawing ........................................................................ Page 20
7. Ordering Replacement Parts .................................................................................... Page 21
8. Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................... Page 22

Disclaimer
This document is an Installation, Operation and Maintenance (IOM) manual for A.R.I. Flow Control Accessories Ltd. (A.R.I.) products. The information enclosed herein
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• Repairs made in and to the products by personnel not authorized by A.R.I.
• Maintenance or repairs using parts or components other than those specified by A.R.I. and in their original condition.
• Operating the products in ways other than the operating procedures described in the manuals provided by A.R.I., or resulting from not following the
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General
1. A.R.I. products always operate as components in a larger system. It is essential for the system designers, installers, operators
and maintenance personnel to comply with all the relevant safety standards.
2. Installation, operation or maintenance of the product should be done only by qualified workers, technicians and/or
contractors using only good engineering practices, complying with and observing all conventional safety instructions in
order to minimize risk and/or danger and/or hazard to workers, the public or to property in the vicinity in accordance with all
relevant local standards.
3. Extra safety considerations should be taken with hot and hazardous liquids or in hazardous environments' applications to
avoid bodily/physical harm and damage to public or private property.
4. All individuals installing operating and/or handling the products including all workers should at all times adhere to the
occupational safety and health (OSH) instructions and wear safety helmets, goggles, gloves, and any other personal safety
equipment required by the local standards and regulations.
5. Use only appropriate standard tools and equipment operated by qualified operators when installing, operating and
maintaining the product.
6. Prior to installation, operation, maintenance or any other type of action carried out on the product, read carefully the safety,
installation and operation instructions of the product.
7. Please note:
- Pressurized fluid and/or gas may be discharged from the product without prior warning. Make sure that the product's outlet
port is not directed toward electrical elements (pumps) or people.
- The pressurized fluid and/or gas that can be discharged from the product may create high noise levels. Take this into
consideration when installing the product in areas sensitive to noise.
8. Always open and close valves slowly and gradually.
9. Please note that the maximum working pressure indicated at the product’s specifications table doesn't include pressure
changes caused by water hammer and pressure surge effects. Use the product only according to its designated pressure rate
specifications.
10. Use the product only for its intended use as designed by A.R.I. Any misuse of the product may lead to undesired damages and
may affect your warranty coverage. Please consult with A.R.I. prior to any non regular use of this product and make no change
or modification to the product without a prior written consent to be provided by A.R.I. at A.R.I.'s sole discretion.
11. Please note that A.R.I. shall NOT assume any liability with respect to any damage losses and/or expenses caused to any person
and/or property whatsoever unless the product has been duly installed and thereafter maintained in strict compliance with its
designated maintenance Instructions and/or any other installation and operation manuals provided by A.R.I. for the product
and/or applicable ordinances and/or codes.

Handling
1. Shipping and handling the product must be done in a safe and stable manner and in accordance with the relevant standards
and regulations.
2. Storage should be in the original delivery crates or cases. Storage should be off the ground in a clean, dry indoor area.
3. For lifting and positioning the product, use only approved lifting equipment operated by authorized employees and
contractors.
4. Prior to the installation visually verify that the product was not damaged during shipment to the installation site.
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Installation
1. Install the product according to the detailed Installation Instructions provided with it by A.R.I. and according to the description
given in this manual.
2. The user should install a manual Isolation Valve under the product's inlet port.
3. In all installation sites, the user should enable good visibility and verify that the work and auxiliary equipment used are
done in accordance with the relevant local authorized standards. Extra safety considerations should be taken on hazardous
environment sites.
4. Check and re-tighten the bolts connecting the product to the pipeline during commissioning and before operating the
product for the first time.

Commissioning and Operation

1. Read carefully the operation instructions prior to any attempt to operate the product.
2. Observe the safety stickers on the product and never perform any operation contradicting the instructions given.
3. In order to achieve maximum performance and smooth operation of the product, it is crucial to perform the startup and first
operation procedures exactly as described in this manual.
4. In cases where formal commissioning procedure is required, it should be done by an authorized A.R.I. technician prior to the
first operation of the product.

Maintenance
Before any maintenance or non-regular operation, please read the following:
1. Servicing the product should be done only by qualified technicians for this type of work.
2. Make sure that you know the exact type of the system fluid. Act accordingly and comply with all the relevant standards and
regulations set for handling this type of fluid.
3. Before disconnecting the product from the system and before releasing the residual pressure do NOT:
- loosen or unscrew the product bolts;
- remove any protection cover;
- open any service port.
4. Before any maintenance or non-regular operation, shut off the Isolation valve and release the residual pressure:
A. For air valves with a pressure release outlet, slowly open the pressure release plug or the ball valve and make sure that all
pressure is released. Please note that some air release valves, especially the wastewater models, may contain a significant
volume of compressed gas with accumulated energy!
B. For air valves without a pressure release outlet, slowly unscrew the flange bolts until all the pressure is released from the
valve.
5. Make sure the air valve is empty of all liquid prior to commencing maintenance.
6. Remove the product from the line only after ensuring that internal pressure has been released.
7. Place warning signs around the work area as required by the local standards and procedures.
8. Inspect the product’s safety stickers and replace any damaged or faded sticker.
9. Manual cleaning of the product and/or its components using high water pressure or steam should be performed in
accordance with its specific cleaning instructions, the local standards and regulations and without endangering the operator
or the vicinity
10. Manual cleaning of product and/or its components using acid or other chemical agents should be performed in accordance
with the specific cleaning instructions, the relevant safety instructions for using that chemical as given by its supplier, the local
standards and regulations and without endangering the operator or his vicinity.
11. For products used in potable water systems, if it is required to disinfect the product, do so according to the local water
authority standards and regulations before putting the product into service.
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Before returning to regular operation

1. Re-assemble any protection covers or protection mechanisms removed during service or maintenance operations.
2. Make sure that all the tools, ladders, lifting devices, etc. used during the maintenance procedures are taken away from the
product area and stored.
3. Remove grease and fat material residues in order to avoid slipping.
4. In order to return the product to regular operation, follow the First Start-up Operation instructions as detailed in your user
manual.
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2. INSTALLATION
Important: Before performing any work on the air valve make sure that all workers on site are familiar with the safety instructions
and the relevant local and general safety instructions and work regulations.

2.1. Installation Recommendations

Single Air Valve on an Isolating Valve at 45° to Air Valve outlet Two Air Valves on a shared Isolating Valve. Air Valves outlets
face outward and the Isolating Valve at 45° to Air Valve outlets

Two Air Valves on an Air Trap with separate Isolating Valves. Air Underground Installations
Valve outlets face outward and the Isolating Valves at 45° to Air ⋅ Underground installations require a venting pipe from the
Valve outlets manhole
⋅ Use an angular installation to bypass an obstacle directly
above the pipeline.
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2.2. Conventions and Measurements

This paragraph presents and explains the terms and

measurements used for the Installation process.

Isolation valve

D = Diameter of pipeline
d = diameter of riser
H = Height of riser on the pipeline
(measured from crown of pipeline)

Riser
• For pipelines up to 12" (300mm) in diameter (D), the Air Trap
diameter (d) should be the same as the pipeline diameter.
• For larger pipelines of up to 60" (1500mm) in diameter (D), the Air trap riser
d
Air trap diameter (d) should be 60% of the pipeline diameter.
• For larger than 60" (1500mm) pipelines (D), the Air trap diameter H
(d) should be 35% of the pipeline diameter.
• The Air trap length (H) should allow easy access to the air valve
from below and should be at least 6" (150mm).

2.3. Installation Instructions

1. Flush the system before installing the air valve to avoid any debris or sharp objects getting into the air valve.
2. Carefully remove the air valve from the shipping package. Unload all air valves carefully to a sturdy level surface taking care not
to drop them.
3. Air valves fitted with hoist rings should only be lifted and conveyed using these hoist rings.
4. Install an isolating valve below the air valve, connected by a Riser to the crown of the pipe.
5. Mount the air valve carefully on the rubber gaskets of the isolating valve.
6. Place washers on each of the bolts & nuts that connect the air valve flange to the isolating valve flange.
7. Tighten all the bolts and nuts using the crossover method.
a. The closure tightness of the bolts and nuts shall be according to the standard torque for their specific size.
b. Use ring wrench keys for the closing and opening of all bolts of the air valve (including the flange bolts).
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3. OPERATION
When the system is charged and the pipeline begins to fill, the water flowing in the pipeline enters into the combination air valve,
raising the air/ vacuum and air release floats to their sealing position.
During filling, air is discharged mainly through the air/ vacuum orifice as well as small amounts of air released through the
air release orifice. As the pipeline becomes fully pressurized, the air/ vacuum orifice will seal and entrapped air will then be
automatically released only from the air release orifice.
During pipe draining or water column separation, the floats will drop down due to the vacuum created, and air will enter into the
pipeline through the air/ vacuum orifice.

4. TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Possible Causes Remedy

Valve leaking from O-ring is not in place, debris Open the bolt, separate and remove the two Clamps.
Clamp area in sealing area, or Clamps are Check the placement and integrity of the O-ring.
not properly tightened Check for debris, clean and close the Clamps

Valve leaking from the A. Low pressure A. Requires a minimum pressure of 0.05 bar (0.7 psi) to
Discharge Outlet seal properly

B. Debris caught in sealing B. Perform

mechanism or Rolling Seal 5. Periodic Maintenance Including
is damaged 5.3.2 Integrity Test and Replacing (cleaning)
of the Rolling Seal Assembly

Threaded pipe The nylon thread Replace the Base (17) section and O-ring (14)
connection is leaking was compromised in Suggest a double threaded nipple fitting for future use.
installation

Leakage from the Tap A. Tap not completely closed A. Tightly close the Tap
B. Debris caught inside the B. Fully open, then fully close the Tap
Tap
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5. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Please note that the periodic maintenance of the air valve is an integral part of the proper pipeline maintenance regime; it should
be maintained at least once a year in accordance with the quality and composition of the fluid in the system.

Important: Before performing any work on the air valve, make sure that all workers on site are familiar with the safety instructions as
appear in chapter 1 of this document and with all the relevant local and general safety instructions, standards and work regulations.

5.1. Preparation

5.1.1. Required tools and materials:

• Flat tip screwdriver

• Phillips head screwdriver
• 8mm combination spanner
• 4 mm Allen key
• 6 mm Allen key
• Plastic head hammer
• Small bowl with kitchen type liquid soap

5.1.2. Releasing Pressure

• Shut the isolating valve located on the riser under the air valve
• Open the Ball Valve to release pressure and drain the air valve [1]
• Important: Discard liquid in compliance with local regulations

1
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5.1.3 Remove the Air Valve Assembly

• Turn the upper Body one full turn counterclockwise to loosen

it from the Body [1]
• With the plastic hammer, tap down on the upper part of the
outlet elbow [2]
• Remove the Discharge Elbow and Extension from the Body [3]

2 3
• Insert the Allen screwdriver into the Allen screw head and turn
counterclockwise to open [1]
• Remove Screw and Nut [2]
• Repeat the procedure for the other side of the clamp
• Pull out to remove Clamps from both sides of the valve body [3]

2 3
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• Pull the body unit sideways to separate it from the Base [1]
• Place the entire assembly on a clean, flat surface [2]

2 1

5.3. Maintenance

5.3.1. Disassembly and Cleaning

• Thoroughly wash and clean the inside of the Air Valve Body, the Float [1] and the Base [2]
under clean running water to remove all grime.

1 2
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1 2

• Turn the upper Body counterclockwise to release, lift and

separate it from the main Body [1], [2]
• Place the entire assembly on a clean, flat surface [3]

3
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• Grasp the Clamping Stem and pull out to remove it from

the upper Body [1], [2], [3]
• Pull out to remove the Float & Seal assembly from the upper
Body [4], [5]

2 3

4 5
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• Thoroughly wash and clean all removed components

including the Float & Seal assembly, the Upper Body and the
Clamping Stem under clean running water to remove all
grime [1]
• Important: During cleaning, pay special attention to the
sealing area of the upper Body [2], the area around the O-ring
in the top of the main Body [3].

2 3
5.3.2 Integrity Test and Replacement of the Rolling Seal and
O-ring

• Check the integrity of the Rolling Seal by stretching it to check

for cracks or tears [1], [2]
• If replacement is necessary, slide out and remove the Rolling
Seal Assembly [3]

2 3
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• Take a new Rolling Seal Assembly and dip the tail end into the liquid soap solution [1]
• Pay attention to the correct position and direction [2].
• Insert the tail end of the Rolling Seal Assembly into the groove on the Float [2].
• Gently pull the Rolling Seal Assembly until it is partially inserted into the Float grove [3].
• Use the 4.5mm Roll Pin Punch to push the Rolling Seal Assembly to the middle of the Float [4] and align the middle of the Rolling
Seal Assembly tail with the midline of the Float [5].

1 2

3 4

5
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• Check the integrity of the main body O-ring [1]. Remove and replace, if necessary [2].

1 2

5.3.3 Assembly

• Position the Cover & Float assembly at the edge of the table so the float can hang over the end of the table [1].
• Insert the triangular end of the Rolling Seal assembly into the groove on the front side of the upper Body [2].
• Continue to insert until the triangular end is halfway into the groove [3].
• Slide the two grooves found on the sides of the Float onto the two rails found in the inside of the upper Body [4]

1 2

3 4
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• Take the Clamping Stem and insert it with smooth side up into
the same groove, just behind the triangular end of the Rolling
Seal [1]
• Simultaneously push down on the Float and the Clamping Stem
[2] till the end so they sit flush with the valve black Body [3].

2 3

• Verify that the Rolling Seal is clamped in place by holding

the end of the Clamping Stem in place while lifting up the
assembly.
The assembly should remained locked inside the upper Body [1]
• Manually insert the upper Body assembly into the main body
[2].
• Manually screw the upper Body assembly into the main Body
by turning clockwise until tight [3].

2 3
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• Place the assembled main Body onto the Base and press down to insure the Body is aligned over the O-ring on the Base [1].
• With the aid of the plastic hammer, tap down on the top of the Body [2] until it sits flush with the Base and no gap between the
parts is visible [3].

1 3
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• Place the two Clamps on the ridge between the Body and the Base [1].
• Insert the 2 Screws and Nuts into the Clamps, one on each side [2], and tighten with the aid of the 6mm Allen screwdriver [3] until
closed tight [4].

1 2

3 4

• Insert the Elbow and Extension into the upper Body outlet and tap into place with the aid of the plastic hammer [1].
• Close the Ball Valve [2]

2 3

• Open the isolating valve located on the riser under the air valve.
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6. ASSEMBLY BOM TABLE AND DRAWING

No. Part name QTY.

1 Discharge Elbow 1
1
2 Extension 1
3 Body 1
4 Clamping Stem 1 2
5 Rolling Seal Assembly 1
6 Float Connector 1 3
7 O-ring 1
8 Body 1
9 Domed Nut 1 4
10 Stopper 1
11 Spring 1 5
12 Float + Stem + Washer 1
13 O-ring 1
6
14 Clamp, Bolt & Nut 2
15 Tap 1/4 “ 1
16 Base 1 7

10

11

12

13

14

15
6" 8"
16
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7. Ordering Replacement Parts

Manual No. D025L.IOM.ENG01

Size
PN
S/N
Cat. No.

BOM No. Part Quantity

[1] Discharge Elbow
[2] Extension
[4] Clamping Stem
[5] Rolling Seal Assembly
[9] Domed Nut
[10] Stopper
[11] Spring
[7] O-ring (Cover)
[12] Float + Stem + Washer
[1-7], [9-12] Complete Float, Seal & Cover Assy. Kit
[13] O-ring (Body)

- BOM TABLE & DRAWING - see page 20

- We highly recommend that you send a photo of the product identification tag with all replacement parts requests in order to
insure parts compatibility. See example below:
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8. A.R.I. LIMITED WARRANTY

A.R.I. Standard International Warranty

A.R.I. manufactured Products are guaranteed to be free from defect in material and/or workmanship
and to perform as advertised when properly installed, used and maintained in accordance with current
instructions, written or verbal.
Should any item prove defective within the time period set forth for that item(s), but in any case not later
than within 12 (twelve) months of that product having left A.R.I.’s premises, and subject to receipt by A.R.I.
or its authorized representative, of written notice there of from the purchaser within 30 days of discovery of
such defect or failure - A.R.I. will repair or replace or refund the purchase price, at its sole option, any items
proven defective in workmanship or material.
A.R.I. will not be responsible, nor does this warranty extended to any consequential or incidental damages
or expenses of any kind or nature regardless of the nature thereof, including without limitation, injury to
persons or property, loss of use of the Products, loss of goodwill, loss of profits or any other contingent
liabilities of any kind or character alleged to be the cause of loss or damage to the purchaser.
This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by misuse, abuse or negligence, nor shall it
apply to Products upon which repairs or alterations have been made by other than an authorized A.R.I.
representative.
This warranty does not extend to components, parts or raw materials used by A.R.I. but manufactured by
others, which shall be only to extent warranted by the manufacturer’s warranty.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THIS WARRANTY WHICH IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF
ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Guy Sagie
Chief Executive Officer