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Contents

1 General 

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1.1 Safety 

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1.2  Proper use 

3

1.3 Identification 

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2  Transport and Storage 

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2.1 Transport 

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2.2 Storage 

3

3  Product features 

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3.1  Features and function description 

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3.2 Applications 

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3.3  Performance limits 

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3.3.1  Minimum pressure 

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3.3.2  Air inflow performance data 

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3.3.3  Venting performance data 

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3.3.4  Air release valve performance data 

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4  Installation into the pipeline 

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4.1  Conditions required on site 

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4.2  Installation location 

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4.2.1  Installation in pipeline < DN 600 

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4.2.2  Installation for pipelines ≥ DN 600 

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4.2.3  Water flow rate 

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4.3  Installation position 

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4.4  Installation note 

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4.4.1  Installation position downstream from 

pumps 

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4.4.2  Installation in standpipes 

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4.4.3  Discharging splashing or surge water 

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4.5  Assembly instructions and fittings 

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5  Set-up and operation of the valve 

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5.1  Visual inspection and preparation 

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5.2  Function check and pressure test 

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6  Maintenance and repair 

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6.1  General safety instructions 

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6.2  Inspection and operation intervals 

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6.3  Maintenance work and replacement of parts 

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6.3.1 Design 

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6.3.2  Recommendations for the replacement of parts  9
6.3.3  Replacement of the seals (3.2 and 8) 

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6.3.4  Bolt tightening torques 

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7 Trouble-shooting 

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8  How to contact us 

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Summary of Contents for DUOJET Series

Page 1: ...KAT B 1912 Edition2 01 18 Operation and Maintenance Instructions VAG DUOJET Automatic Air Valve...

Page 2: ...nstallation note 6 4 4 1 Installation position downstream from pumps 7 4 4 2 Installation in standpipes 7 4 4 3 Discharging splashing or surge water 7 4 5 Assembly instructions and fittings 8 5 Set up...

Page 3: ...ng pressure medium temperature please refer to the product rela ted documentation KAT 1912 A For any alternative operating conditions and applications the manufacturer s written approval must be obtai...

Page 4: ...waste water For information about the corresponding temperature limits please refer to the product related technical documentati on KAT A 1912 In case of alternative operating conditions and applicat...

Page 5: ...e performance data The small venting cross section is for venting small amounts of air during operation under full internal overpressure Picture 6 Air release small cross section Installation should t...

Page 6: ...y 600 mm DN 600 1 2 3 4 1 Venting valve 2 Manually operated air inflow and release flush valve 3 Central stop valve 4 Additional flush and discharge valve 4 2 3 Water flow rate The water flow rate asc...

Page 7: ...ities during the filling process If the VAG DUOJET Automatic Air Valve is installed directly on the standpipe there is a risk of the ball closing prematurely To prevent premature closing we recommend...

Page 8: ...sidue or dirt particles are present in the pipeline they may clog the installation while the pipeline is being purged This may impair the function of the valve or even block it In particular after rep...

Page 9: ...shaft as well as drain Condition of measures for thermal insulation Condition of additional protective measures against infiltration of dirt microbes and rain water in the shaft 6 3 1 Design The desig...

Page 10: ...disassemble and remove foreign matter Internal pressure too low To achieve tightness internal pressure must be at least 3 m water column Replace gasket with a low pressure gasket 0 1 1 bar Deposits f...

Page 11: ...Edition2 01 2018 VAG GmbH Carl Reuther Str 1 68305 Mannheim Germany Tel 49 621 749 0 Fax 49 6 21 749 2153 info vag group com www vag group com...

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