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172-65168MA-04  (SA3)    1  Oct  2021

 

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TLV EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY 

Subject to the limitations set forth below, TLV CO., LTD., a Japanese corporation 
(“

TLV

”), warrants that products which are sold by it, TLV International Inc. (“

TII

”) or one 

of its group companies excluding TLV Corporation (a corporation of the United States of 
America), (hereinafter 

the “

Products

”) are designed and manufactured by TLV, conform 

to the specifications published by TLV for the corresponding part numbers (the 

Specifications

”) and are free from defective workmanship and materials. The party 

from whom the Products were purchased shall be known hereinafter as the “

Seller

”. 

With regard to products or components manufactured by unrelated third parties (the 

Components

”), TLV provides no warranty other than the warranty from the third party 

manufacturer(s), if any. 

Exceptions to Warranty 

This warranty does not cover defects or failures caused by: 

1.  improper shipping, installation, use, handling, etc., by persons other than TLV, 

TII or TLV group company personnel, or service representatives authorized by 
TLV; or 

2.  dirt, scale or rust, etc.; or 
3.  improper disassembly and reassembly, or inadequate inspection and 

maintenance by persons other than TLV or TLV group company personnel, or 
service representatives authorized by TLV; or 

4.  disasters or forces of nature or Acts of God; or 
5.  abuse, abnormal use, accidents or any other cause beyond the control of TLV, 

TII or TLV group companies; or 

6.  improper storage, maintenance or repair; or 
7.  operation of the Products not in accordance with instructions issued with the 

Products or with accepted industry practices; or 

8.  use for a purpose or in a manner for which the Products were not intended; or 
9.  use of the Products in a manner inconsistent with the Specifications; or 
10. use of the Products with Hazardous Fluids (fluids other than steam, air, water, 

nitrogen, carbon dioxide and inert gases (helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon 
and radon)); or 

11. failure to follow the instructions contained in the TLV Instruction Manual for the 

Product. 

Duration of Warranty 

This warranty is effective for a period of one (1) year after delivery of Products to the 
first end user. Notwithstanding the foregoing, asserting a claim under this warranty 
must be brought within three (3) years after the date of delivery to the initial buyer if 
not sold initially to the first end user. 

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES NOT NEGATED HEREBY WHICH MAY ARISE BY 
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY 
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOT 
NEGATED HEREBY, ARE GIVEN SOLELY TO THE INITIAL BUYER AND ARE LIMITED IN 
DURATION TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT BY THE SELLER. 

Exclusive Remedy 

THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY, UNDER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY 
OR UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES NOT NEGATED HEREBY (INCLUDING THE 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE), IS 

REPLACEMENT

; PROVIDED: (a) THE CLAIMED DEFECT IS REPORTED TO 

Summary of Contents for SA3

Page 1: ...172 65168MA 04 SA3 1 October 2021 Micro Air Vent SA3 Copyright 2021 by TLV CO LTD All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...e use and follow the instructions to be sure of using the product properly This micro air vent is designed to automatically discharge release gases such as air trapped in water carrying pipes during water transport It also automatically discharges the air that was entrained in the water during operation and has subsequently been separated and collected in specific locations in the piping If detail...

Page 3: ...mbols Indicates a DANGER WARNING or CAUTION item DANGER Indicates an urgent situation which poses a threat of death or serious injury WARNING Indicates that there is a potential threat of death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates that there is a possibility of injury or equipment product damage WARNING DO NOT use for toxic flammable or otherwise hazardous fluids This product is an air vent that di...

Page 4: ...mended components when repairing the product and NEVER attempt to modify the product in any way Failure to observe these precautions may result in damage to the product and burns or other injury due to malfunction or the discharge of fluids Do not use excessive force when connecting threaded pipes to the product Over tightening may cause breakage leading to fluid discharge which may cause burns or...

Page 5: ...the rapid discharge of initial air 2 When initial air has been completely discharged the water level rises in the body This causes the float to rise closing the valve The coil spring pushes the valve against the valve seat keeping the valve closed providing a tight seal 3 When air enters the water level falls lowering the float This causes the valve to open and air to be automatically discharged t...

Page 6: ... product in excess of the maximum operating pressure differential such use could make discharge impossible blocked CAUTION Use only under conditions in which no freeze up will occur Freezing may damage the product leading to fluid discharge which may cause burns or other injury CAUTION Model Maximum Operating Pressure PMO Minimum Operating Pressure Maximum Operating Temperature TMO Maximum Allowab...

Page 7: ...out the piping to remove any piping scraps dirt and oil Close the inlet valve after blowdown 3 This product must be installed vertically with the inlet at the bottom and the outlet at the side This product must be installed within the allowable angles of inclination of 5 vertically and front to back Figure 2 4 Install the product in a location where air is likely to collect such as a bend in the p...

Page 8: ...s should be done on a daily basis to determine whether the air vent is operating properly or has failed If the air vent should fail it may cause water leakage or hindrance to water flow Normal Air is discharged as it accumulates with the air vent closing with no leakage when no air is present in the piping Blocked Discharge Impossible No air is discharged though air accumulates in the air vent Lea...

Page 9: ...the proper torque Body Gasket Remove the gasket Replace with a new gasket Siphon Rod Remove the siphon rod Attach the siphon rod to the base Vinyl Tube Worm Drive Clamp Clamp Screw Loosen the clamp screw with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the worm drive clamp remove the vinyl tube from the valve seat Reattach the vinyl tube to the valve seat reattach the worm drive clamp and then tighten the c...

Page 10: ...gged Clean the valve seat The inlet or outlet piping is clogged Clean the piping The operating pressure exceeds the rated maximum operating pressure Replace the air vent with a model of suitable operating pressure Liquid leaks when the valve is closed The valve seat is clogged with dirt or scale or is damaged Clean the valve seat or replace it with a new valve seat Improper installation Correct th...

Page 11: ...he control of TLV TII or TLV group companies or 6 improper storage maintenance or repair or 7 operation of the Products not in accordance with instructions issued with the Products or with accepted industry practices or 8 use for a purpose or in a manner for which the Products were not intended or 9 use of the Products in a manner inconsistent with the Specifications or 10 use of the Products with...

Page 12: ...LY AND SHIPMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT INJURY TO OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE TO BUYER S OR THE FIRST END USER S PRODUCT DAMAGE TO BUYER S OR THE FIRST END USER S PROCESSES LOSS OF USE OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSSES WHERE DUE TO OPERATION OF LAW CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES UNDER THIS WARRANTY UNDER ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT NEGATED HEREBY OR UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOT NEGATED HEREBY INCLU...

Page 13: ...d Nunawading Victoria 3131 Australia Tel Fax 61 0 3 9873 5610 61 0 3 9873 5010 In East Asia 36 Kaki Bukit Place 02 01 02 Singapore 416214 Tel Fax 65 6747 4600 65 6742 0345 Room 5406 No 103 Cao Bao Road Shanghai China 200233 Tel Fax 86 0 21 6482 8622 86 0 21 6482 8623 No 16 Jalan MJ14 Taman Industri Meranti Jaya 47120 Puchong Selangor Malaysia Tel Fax 60 3 8065 2928 60 3 8065 2923 252 94 K L 17th F...

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