Apollo Conbraco RVA15 Installation Manual

which it is installed, read all instructions carefully.

Always wear proper safety equipment.

Before installing valve, or operating equipment to

8) See appropriate ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel

Code for additional installation instructions.

WISE OBSTRUCT DISCHARGE OUTLET!

charge large amounts of high pressure air or gas.

Therefore, to reduce the potential for bodily injury

and property damage, install valve in such a way s o

as to allow discharge to safely exhaust to

atmosphere. DO NOT CAP, PLUG, OR OTHER-

7) During operation, this valve may dis-

upright position for best performance.

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threads only.

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6) This valve should be mounted directly to a clean,

tapped opening in the pressure vessel, vertical

Use proper type

only.

DO NOT USE PIPE WRENCH!

and size wrench on wrench pads

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL RVA15

(15 SERIES)

1) Installation must be performed by qualified service

personnel only.

2) The SCFM rating of the valve must equal or excee d

that of the equipment to which it is installed.

3) Insure that all connections, including the valve inlet,

are clean and free from any foreign material.

4) Use pipe compound sparingly, or tape, on external

or media places all responsibility upon the user.

along with proper installation, use, and main-

and protection against excessive pressure build-up of

tenance,will provide many years of reliable service

air or gas. Use of this valve for any other purpose

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This quality Apollo safety relief valve,

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This product contains chemicals known

MAINTENANCE AND TESTING

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Under normal operating conditions a "try lever test"

must be performed every three years. Under s evere

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performed at the end of any non-service period.

service conditions, or if corrosion and/or dep osits are

noticed within the valve body, testing must be

performed more often. A "try lever test" must also be

CAUTION!

High pressure air or gas will discharge through

the discharge ports of the valve during "try lever test".

Wear ample clothing, gloves, safety glasses, and ear

protection during valve testing.

holding the pull ring fully open for at least 5 seconds

Test at or near maximum operating pressure by

If pull ring does not activate, or there is no evidence

of discharge, discontinue use of equipment immediately

and contact a licensed contractor or qualified service

to flush the valve seat free of debris. Then release

ring and permit the valve to snap shut.

personnel.

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WARNING!

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. (California law

requires that this warning be given to the consumer

in the State of California.)

maintained.

assume any liability for valves improperly installed or

Neither Conbraco Industries, Inc. nor its agents

For more information visit www.apollovalves.com.