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Series 34
Fire Protection System

Air Release Valve
• Ductile Iron Body
• Stainless Steel Trim and Float
• Easily serviced without removal from pipeline
• Available Pressure Ratings: 175 and 300
• Engineered for drip tight seal at low pressures
Cla-Val Series 34 Fire Protection System Air Release Valves are

designed to vent entrained air that collects at high points in a pipeline.
This valve continuously eliminates air from a system by releasing small
quantities of air before large air pockets can occur. In many installations,
Figure A
continuing accumulations of air in the pipeline (lacking air release
valves); cause flow capacity to slowly decrease; power consumption
slowly increases; un-noticeable at first, until flow drops dramatically,
Installation even stopping due to air blocks in the piping.
Series 34 Fire Protection System Air Release Valves are
typically installed at high-points in pipelines and at regular Another problem resulting from excessive air accumulation is
intervals, of approximate 1/2 mile, along uniform grade line unexplained pipeline rupture. These ruptures are passed off as the result
pipe. of ground settling or defective pipe, Where as in reality its large air
pockets that greatly increase pressure surges (normally occurring) when
Mount the unit in the vertical position on top of the pipeline flow stops and starts causing the rupture. During normal pipeline
with an isolation valve installed below each valve in the event operation, air accumulation at the high point will displace the liquid within
servicing is required. A vault with adequate air venting and the air valve and lower the water level in relation to the float. As level of
drainage is recommended. the liquid lowers, where the float is no longer buoyant, the float drops and
opens the valve orifice seat and permitting accumulated air to be
Note: exhausted to atmosphere. After air is released, the liquid level in the air
Vacuum check valves can be supplied on the discharge of all valve rises and closes the valve orifice seat. This cycle automatically
size air release valves to prevent air re-entering the system; during repeats as air accumulates inside the air release valve, thereby preventing
negative pressure conditions the formation of air pockets.
Purchase Specifications Product Specifications

The fire protection system air release valve shall be of the
Sizes Materials
float operated, simple lever or compound lever design, and
1/2", 3/4", 1" Body and Cover:
capable of automatically releasing accumulated air from a
fluid system while the system is pressurized and operating. Ductile Iron ASTM 536 65-45-12
Pressure Ratings (see note)
An adjustable designed orifice button shall be used to seal 175 UL/FM Float:
the valve discharge port with drip-tight shut-off. The orifice 300 UL/FM Stainless Steel
diameter must be sized for use within a given operating
pressure range to insure maximum air venting capacity. Temperature Range Internal Parts:
Water to 180°F Stainless Steel
The float shall be of all stainless steel construction and
guaranteed to withstand the designed system surge pressure Note: Specify when operating Seal:
without failure. The body and the cover shall be ductile iron pressure below 10 PSI Viton or Buna-N® (Standard)
TM
and valve internal parts shall be stainless steel and Viton or

Buna-N® (standard)for water tight shut-off.
TM
The air release valve shall be manufactured per ANSI/AWWA

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Series 34
Air Release Valve
Air Release Valve Sizing
Air release valve sizing requires determining the volume of air that must be released from pipeline high points during normal
operation and the diameter of the pipeline. Series 34 Fire Protection System Air Release Valves are primarily used to
continuously release pockets of air (as they develop) from high point, hence it is not critical to determine exact volume of air
to be released.
See chart on page 3 for sizing based on venting capacity.
Air Release Valve Sizing Chart For Water Pipelines
Figure A Model No. Inlet Size Outlet Size Orifice Size GPM MWP Height Width Wt. (lbs.)
UL Listed • FM
Approved
200 -
3450-AR332 1/2", 3/4", 1" 1/2" 3/32" 175 5-7/8" 3-3/4" 6
2200
3475-AR332
3410-AR332
UL Listed
FM Approved
200 -
3450-AR116.3 1/2", 3/4", 1" 1/2" 1/16" 300 5-7/8" 3-3/4" 6
2200
3475-AR116.3
3410-AR116.3
Figure A
Series 34
Air Release Valve
Venting Capacity Graph for Air Release Valves
Pressure Differential Across Valve is PSI
Venting Capacity in Cubic Feet of Free Air Per Minute
Valve Selection Based on Venting Capacity

Follow these steps to select and size an air release valves when a specific venting capacity is required:
A) Enter graph with required system pressure and venting capacity
B) Read off nearest orifice diameter to intersection of pressure and capacity lines on graph
C) Enter table above with orifice diameter and select valve that can use this orifice diameter with the
corresponding pressure
Figure A
Series 34 Fire Protection System Air Release Valve Technical Data
Combination Air Valve
at peaks and sharp change in gradient due to
possibility of column separation and vacuum
OR
Hydraulically Controlled Air/Vacuum Valve
where secondary surges due to rejoining of
where secondary surges due to rejoining of
previously separated water could occur
previously separated water could occur
OR
at peaks and sharp change in gradient due to
Air Release Valve possibility of column separation and vacuum
on long, ascending stretches
at 1/4 to 1/2 mile intervals
Air/Vacuum Valve
Air Release Valve at peaks and sharp change in gradient due to
on long, ascending stretches possibility of column separation and vacuum
at 1/4 to 1/2 mile intervals
Air/Vacuum Valve
Air Release Valve

Figure A
Installation Tips
1. The effectiveness of Series 34 Fire Protection System Air Release Valve is dependent upon it being located at appropriate high
points in a pipeline and at uniform intervals of approximately 2500 feet on horizontal pipelines.
2. There are four variables that can cause an air pocket to form slightly downstream of the true high point in a piping system:
1. Severity of the slope adjacent to the high point or change of gradient
2. Velocity of the liquid
3. Texture of the inside surface of the pipe being used
4. Viscosity of the fluid
It is recommended where an air pocket can form slightly downstream of the high point, to install additional Series 34 Fire Protection
System Air Release Valves at this point.
3. Cla-Val has available, upon request, a Slide Rule Air Valve Calculator. It will greatly reduce the amount of time to size valves for
pipeline service.
Other typical applications include: When Ordering, Please Specify:

1. Centrifugal pumps 1. Model Number
2. Hydropneumatic tanks 2. Inlet Size (NPT)
3. Enclosed systems 3. Inlet Pressure Rating
4. Sewage lines 4. Orifice Size
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Copyright Cla-Val 2019 Printed in USA Specifications subject to change without notice. E-34 Series Fire Protection System (R-10/2019)

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Series 34

Fire Protection System

Cla-Val Series 34 Fire Protection System Air Release Valves are

Purchase Specifications Product Specifications

and valve internal parts shall be stainless steel and Viton or

The air release valve shall be manufactured per ANSI/AWWA

See chart on page 3 for sizing based on venting capacity.

Air Release Valve Sizing Chart For Water Pipelines

Venting Capacity in Cubic Feet of Free Air Per Minute

Valve Selection Based on Venting Capacity

A) Enter graph with required system pressure and venting capacity

Air Release Valve

Combination Air Valve

Hydraulically Controlled Air/Vacuum Valve

Other typical applications include: When Ordering, Please Specify:

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