Air Release Valves, Clean Water, AWWA C512, Val-Matic® Valve & Mfg. Corp

Air Release Valves, Clean Water, AWWA C512, Val-Matic® Valve & Mfg. Corp



Air Release Valves, sometimes referred to as "small orifice valves," are often fitted at the highest point on a pipeline to continually release unwanted air during system operation to protect against unwanted surges and maintain system efficiency.
Specifications • Materials of Construction • Dimension Drawings • Instruction Manuals • Technical Data
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NSF/ANSI 61 View Brochure	WQA Certified Lead-Free Certified to NSF/ANSI 61 Meets AWWA C512 requirements UL/FM Approved for fire pump service Manufactured under a certified ISO 9001 quality system Available in sizes 1/2" - 6" Maintains systems flow efficiency Releases unwanted air pockets during system operation Protects system against air related surges Automated Sizing Program Unconditionally guaranteed T316 stainless steel floats Simple Lever and Compound Lever Models Stainless steel 316 internal trim Resilient seating for positive shutoff Performance proven for over 40 years
Specifications • Materials of Construction • Dimension Drawings • Instruction Materials • Technical Data

Specifications
Valve Size	Product Description	Drawing Number
1/2" - 6"	Air Release Valve (includes 1/2"-1" Fire Protection Valves)	VM-15-38-S

Standard Materials of Construction (contact factory for optional materials)
Valve Size	Product Description	Drawing Number
1/2" - 1"	15A Air Release Valve	VM-15A-M
1/2" - 1"	15A Air Release Valve - SuperValve	VM-15ASV-M
1/2" - 1"	22 Air Release Valve	VM-22-M
1/2" - 1"	22 Air Release Valve - SuperValve	VM-22SV-M
3/4" - 1"	25 Air Release Valve	VM-25-M
3/4" - 1"	25 Air Release Valve - SuperValve	VM-25SV-M
1" - 2"	38 Air Release Valve	VM-38-M
1" - 2"	38 Air Release Valve - SuperValve	VM-38SV-M
2" - 3"	45 Air Release Valve	VM-45-M
2" - 3"	45 Air Release Valve - SuperValve	VM-45SV-M
2"	50 Air Release Valve	VM-50-M
6"	61 Air Release Valve	VM-61-M

Dimension Drawings
Valve Size	Product Description	Drawing Number
1/2" - 1"	15A Air Release Valve	VMC-15A
1/2" - 1"	15A Air Release Valve - SuperValve	VMC-15ASV
1/2" - 1"	15A Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-15AVC
1/2" - 1"	22 Air Release Valve	VMC-22
1/2" - 1"	22 Air Release Valve - SuperValve	VMC-22SV
1/2" - 1"	22 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-22VC
3/4" - 1"	25 Air Release Valve	VMC-25
3/4" - 1"	25 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-25VC
1" - 2"	38 Air Release Valve	VMC-38
1" - 2"	38 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VM-38VC
2" - 3"	45 Air Release Valve	VM-45
2" - 3"	45 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-45VC
2"	50 Air Release Valve	VM-50
2"	50 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-50VC
6"	61 Air Release Valve	VM-61

Instruction Manuals
Valve Size	Product Description	Drawing Number
1/2" - 1"	Air Release Valve (Simple Lever Type)	ARSL-OM1
1" - 6"	Air Release Valve (Compound Lever Type)	ARCL-OM1

Technical Data
Description	Drawing Number
Air Release Valve Sizing	SS-116
Theory, Application and Sizing of Air Valves	White Paper
Air Valve Application Chart	Chart
Venting Capacity for Air Release Valve Orifice Sizes	SS-461
Why an Air Release Valve Opens - Series 15A, 22, 25 (Simple Lever Type)	SS-1514
Why an Air Release Valve Opens - Series 38, 45, 50, 61 (Compound Lever Type)	SS-1513
NSF/ANSI Certification	SS-2231
UL Certification	SS-2478
FM Certification	SS-2476
Air Release Valve Pipe Installation	CAD - PDF
Air Release Valve Vault Installation	CAD - PDF