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

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

Val-Matic Valve

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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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View Brochure	NSF/ANSI 372 Certified Lead-Free by WQA 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	CAD Version
1/2" - 1"	15A Air Release Valve	VMC-15A	CAD-15A
1/2" - 1"	15A Air Release Valve - SuperValve	VMC-15ASV	CAD-15ASV
1/2" - 1"	15A Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-15AVC	CAD-15AVC
1/2" - 1"	22 Air Release Valve	VMC-22	CAD-22
1/2" - 1"	22 Air Release Valve - SuperValve	VMC-22SV	CAD-22SV
1/2" - 1"	22 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-22VC	CAD-22VC
3/4" - 1"	25 Air Release Valve	VMC-25	CAD-25
3/4" - 1"	25 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-25VC	CAD-25VC
1" - 2"	38 Air Release Valve	VMC-38	CAD-38
1" - 2"	38 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-38VC	CAD-38VC
2" - 3"	45 Air Release Valve	VMC-45	CAD-45
2" - 3"	45 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-45VC	CAD-45VC
2"	50 Air Release Valve	VMC-50	CAD-50
2"	50 Air Release Valve - Vacuum Check	VMC-50VC	CAD-50VC
6"	61 Air Release Valve	VMC-61	CAD-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