ERHARD AIR-BEG®

air valve set

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PN 16 and PN 25 Air valve set for the auto-

matic air release and air
admission of underground

T
lines

Air release and air admission valves are used to prevent disruptive collections
of air in water pipes, and to ensure that pipelines are completely filled and
emptied. They also limit underpressure and remove collected gases and air
from the system.

Function
When the pipeline is not pressurised, the valve nozzle is open.

Filling process
When the pipeline is gradually filled with water, the water column displaces
the air, which can then escape through the open valve. When the water column
reaches the float, it is lifted and closes the valve opening. In this process, the
small air release borehole in the nozzle is also closed.

Air release at operational pressure

If the water level is lowered, due to air collecting in the pipeline at operating
pressure, the float drops as soon as the water level reaches the float point. The
small air release cross section in the orifice is opened. Due to the pressure in
the valve, the nozzle itself remains pressed against the ring of the large cross
section.

Emptying process
If the pressure in the pipeline drops to atmospheric pressure or lower, the float
drops and opens the large cross section. Depending on the pressure in the
pipeline system, ambient air can now enter the pipeline system through the
valve.

Street cap
For subsurface installaion, the ERHARD AIR-BEG set can be installed
under a specially designed street cap which does not obstruct air flow
(see accessories).

Maintenance
To service the valve set, it can be easily pulled out of its seat by means of the
attached removing device (bracket or spindle). The unit can then be dismantled
and the valve can be removed from the jacket. For rinsing purposes, or to extract
air or water from the pipeline, the unit can be equipped with a rinsing kit (see
accessories) attached to the above device.
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1 Cover and jacket pipe For optmized corrosion protection

made of austenitic Cr Ni steel

2 Spindle with size 17 square nut Valve is pressed into/removed from its seat by turning the spindle.
Can be operated by means of a hand wheel

3 Bracket made of austenitic Cr Ni steel –

4 4 bolts Acting as guides for installation or dismantling

5 Air inlet and outlet with insect screen Hygienic design to prevent pollution

6 Orifice –

7 Filter pad • Providing thermal insulation

• Protecting unit against penetrating dirt, thus
preventing blockage and drainage

8 Chambered seals (O-rings) Made of special elastomer

9 Float made of austenitic Cr Ni steel Seals directly on vitreous enamel

10 Housing parts made of EN-JS 1050 Internal corrosion protection: ERHARD vitreous enamel
External corrosion protection: EKB epoxy coating

11 Drain outlet Connection of a hose diameter 20 mm possible

12 Socket made of zinc-free bronze –

13 Ball made of chambered GRP For the automatic closing off of the system for maintenance
of the air valve set

14 Connection DN 80 Flange B, DN 80, PN 16, EN1092-2

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Fields of application and

operating range

Fields of application
• Automatic bleeding and aeration of drinking water pipelines
• Suitable for underground installation

Operating range
• Minimum permissible operating pressure: 0.2 bar
• Maximum permissible operating pressure: 16 bar
• Maximum operating temperature: 60° C

When ordering, please indicate the installation type (underground or above

ground) and the earth cover. Other earth covers are available on request.

Earth cover Underground Above ground

[m] H [mm] H [mm]
0.75 806
1.00 806 1056
1.25 1056 1306
1.50 1306 1556
1.75 1556

Subsurface Above surface

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Air Valve Capacity

air outflow (large orifice)

working pressure P (bar abs)

air inflow (large orifice)

Q m3/h

(bar abs)
air evacuation under
internal pressure (bar abs)

pressure (small orifice)

air evacuation
capacity Q (m3/h)

Recommended limit values:

filling the pipeline
The maximum permitted pressure surge when closing the ERHARD
AIR-BEG air valve set should be limited to P = 3 bar for safety reasons. This
value results from a filling rate of 0.25 m/s in the pipeline.

Recommended limit values:

bleeding the pipeline
The recommended maximum bleeding rate is Vmax = 80 m/s (relative to the free
aeration cross section). This corresponds to an air admission rate of 345 m3/h.
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Accessories

Flushing and drawing-off kit

Up to 25 bar operating pressure, 60°C, is used instead of the air valve and inlet
fitting, connection ball valve Rp 3/4.

Materials:
• Pipe and ball valve made of stainless Cr steel
• Threaded bush and stem nut made of brass
• O-rings made of EPDM, special quality

Use:
• For flushing with or drawing off air or water
• For adding disinfectants.

Orders according to respective earth cover:

Earth cover Underground Above ground

[m] H [mm] H [mm]
0.75 m 1174
1.00 m 1174 1397
1.25 m 1397 1647
1.50 m 1647 1897
1.75 m 1897

Plug
As soiling protection for the removed air valve and inlet fitting or removed
flushing and drawing-off set, in case of foreseeable flood or rise in groundwater.

Materials:
• Plug made of brass
• Extension rod made of stainless Cr steel
• O-rings made of EPDM, special quality
Earth cover RD (m) subsurface: 1.0 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 1.75 up to PN 25
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Street cap, traffic load up to 20 t

• With openings to the side of the cover for air admission and air release,
espacially with ERHARD AIR-BEG
• Cover made from GG cast iron
• Cover coated in bitumen varnish
• Housing made in PE (black)
• Temperature resistant to 120 °C
• 550 mm x 550 mm, 280 mm high

Street cap, traffic load up to 40 t

• Similar to DIN 4055, height adjustable
• Cover and housing made of GG, bolt of A2
• Marking: ERHARD AIR-BEG
• Respective baseplate made of concrete
• Framing slab made of concrete
• Without openings at the side on the cover

Ground plate
• Made of concrete for street cap, up to 20 t
• 660 mm x 660 mm, 80 mm high

Frame plate
• Made in concrete for street cap, up to 20 t
• 710 mm x 710 mm, 85 mm high

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D-89502 Heidenheim
Meeboldstrasse 22
D-89522 Heidenheim
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