01B101-GB AUTOMATIC AIR VENT VALVES

MANUAL VALVES
FOR DISCHARGING AIR
FROM RADIATORS

MAIN
FEATURES
ADVANTAGE OF BUILT-IN
MANUAL DISCHARGE
- Provision for controlling operation of
the automatic discharge by pressing MANUAL AUTOMATIC
the manual discharge pin. DISCHARGE DISCHARGE
- By holding down the manual
discharge, water flows through the
orifice thus facilitating cleaning of the
automatic discharge mechanism.
- Rapid venting of air when filling the
system.
DESCRIPTION MXV Part No. Size
The MAXIVENT valves are inspectable thanks to the MAXIVENT.
opening left by the cover after unscrewing it from the tank; 0253020 3/4”
Large capacity automatic air
therefore it is also possible to clean the internal parts (float 0253025 1”
vent valve.
0253032 1.1/4”
and lever) in case of ingress of foreign matter in the valve.
Tight seal between the tank and cover is thanks to the
presence of an NBR rubber seal.
Long-term efficiency and performance of the vent
movement is ensured by the valve design features. The
seal system is designed to withstand vibrations, therefore
it is unaffected by any external vibrations. DESIGN FEATURES
Body Cast iron G25 entirely coated with epoxy resin
Cover Cast iron G25 entirely coated with epoxy resin
Manual vent valve Chrome-plated brass OT 58
APPLICATION
Lever Stainless steel
Thanks to its particular size, the MAXIVENT valve finds
application of automatic venting of air in large size water Plug NBR rubber
distribution pipes (e.g. distribution manifolds in the
central system) and in all cases where it is necessary to Float High density expanded polyethylene
eliminate large quantities of air from the system. Seals NBR rubber
The MAXIVENT valve is provided with manual air vent.
Cap Brass OT 58
Inlet connection F 3/4" - 1" - 1 1/4" DIN-ISO 228/1
OPERATION Outlet connection F 3/8" DIN-ISO 228/1, brass
Valve opening and closing is determined by the float
movement (up-down).
When there is air in the MAXIVENT, the force of the float Air discharge rate - Operating pressure
weight acts on the lever which is integral with the plug,
thus causing it to move down. In such situation the seat
is free and allows the air to be vented outside. 800

700
When filling the system with water, the air entrapped in
the water circuit is pushed towards the outside via the
Air discharge rate (NL/min)

600
MAXIVENT valve. As soon as all the entrapped air is
500
discharged, the water, entering the tank, pushes the float
up. Consequently the lever moves the plug to press 400
against the seat thus ensuring tight sealing of the system.
300

200

INSTALLATION 100

The MAXIVENT valve is normally installed: 0

0 1 2 3 4 5 6
- In the highest point of the air separator Operating pressure (bar)
- At the top of the columns installed in heating systems
with expansion vessel
- In all points where there is risk of air building up
- At the top of the manifolds. Overall dimensions (mm)
After installation, in order to allow perfect air venting,
unscrew the protective cap by at least two turns (such
MXV - 3/4”- 1” - 1.1/4”
condition ensures the vent characteristics as given in the
previous diagram).

MAINTENANCE
Normally the MAXIVENT valve does not require routine
maintenance.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Max. discharge pressure 6 bar
Max. operating pressure 12 bar
Min. seal pressure 0.1 bar
Max. operating temperature 115°C
DESCRIPTION MVD Part No. Size
The DUOVENT valves are inspectable by unscrewing the DUOVENT.
cover from the tank. 0250608 1/4”
Valve with double possibility
0250610 3/8”
of venting air from the
0250615 1/2”
Tight seal between the tank and cover is thanks to the system, either automatically
presence of an O-ring; therefore it is also possible to or manually.
clean the internal parts (float and lever) in case of ingress The manual discharge also
of foreign matter in the valve. Long-term efficiency and allows checking for correct
performance of the vent movement is ensured by the operation and cleaning the
valve design features. The seal system is designed to automatic discharge orifice.
withstand vibrations, therefore it is unaffected by any
external vibrations.

MVDR Part No. Size

APPLICATION
Like MVD but with
The DUOVENT valve is a development on the automatic 0250708 1/4”
automatic shut-off
MINIVENT valve. In fact DUOVENT has the same func- 0250710 3/8”
valve RIA.
tions as MINIVENT, i.e. it is used for automatic venting of 0250715 1/2”
air in water distribution pipes in order to avoid certain
phenomena of damage (corrosion processes, cavitation)
and loss of efficiency (air pockets in radiators) of the
heating system, but it is provided with an additional devi-
ce allowing manual air venting. The manual air vent devi- DESIGN FEATURES
ce offers the following advantages: Body Brass OT 58
a) It allows checking the valve for correct operation Cover Brass OT 58
Plug EPDM rubber
b) It allows reducing times for discharging air from the
system by increasing the discharge flow rate Spring Stainless steel

c) Easier cleaning of the orifice by forcing water to flow Cap Polyamide

through it. Lever Polyacetal
The DUOVENT MVDR valve is provided with an automa- Float High density expanded polyethylene
tic shut-off valve (Art. RIA) which allows removal of the Seals NBR rubber
vent valve without having to empty the system.
Plug head Polyacetal
OPERATION Plug button Polyacetal
During automatic operation, valve opening and closing is Spring Stainless steel
determined by the float movement (up-down). When
Connections M 1/4" - 3/8" - 1/2" DIN - ISO 228/1
there is air in the DUOVENT, the force of the float weight
acts on the lever which is integral with the plug, thus
causing it to move down.
In such situation the seat is free and allows the air to be Air discharge rate - Operating pressure
vented outside. When filling the system with water, the air
entrapped in the water circuit is pushed towards the out- (comparison between manual and automatic venting)
side via the DUOVENT valve.
The automatic venting characteristics are similar to MINIVENT. The following dia-
As soon as all the entrapped air is discharged, the water, gram shows the automatic and manual venting curves in relation to pressure,
entering the tank, pushes the float up. Consequently the assuming a manual plug movement of 1.5 mm. It is clear that the manual venting
lever moves the plug to press against the seat thus ensu- allows an appreciable increasing in the discharge rate of DUOVENT.
ring tight sealing of the system.
Manual venting is actuated by pushing down button (10);
this can be done by exerting a pressure on the surface,
for example with a screw driver. Such operation shifts 400
head (9) integral with O-ring (12) to a position lower than 360
the seat, thus allowing air and/or water to flow along 320
Air discharge rate (NL/min)

stem. When water flows both from orifice (A) and (B), Manual air venting
280 (plug movement of 1.5 mm)
this indicates that all the air has been discharged from the
240
system.
200
160
120
80 Manual air venting
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
40
Nominal pressure 12 bar
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Max. operating pressure 8 bar
Operating pressure (bar)
Max. operating temperature 115°C
INSTALLATION
The DUOVENT valve is normally installed:
- In the highest point of the air separator
- At the top of the columns installed in heating systems
with expansion vessel
- In all points where there is risk of air building up
Air discharge rate - Operating pressure
(Pressure equal to 3 bar)
The flow rate in manual air venting varies according to the down movement of
the plug, as shown in the following diagram, at a system pressure of 3 bar.

In order to ensure maximum air venting efficiency, it is

advisable to install the DUOVENT valve in those points 150
where water speed is relatively low.
After installation, in order to allow perfect air venting,
unscrew the protective cap by at least two turns (such 120

Air discharge rate (NL/min)

condition ensures the vent characteristics as given in the
previous diagram). 90

MAINTENANCE 60
Normally the DUOVENT valve does not require mainte-
nance. If maintenance is required, remove the valve; the 30
presence of shut-off valve RIA allows this operation
without emptying the system.
0
0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5
Manual venting plug movement (mm)

Overall dimensions (mm) A

B
MVD 12 11

A. Automatic vent 5
B. Manual vent
1. Body
2
2. Cover 8
3. Plug
4. Spring
9
5. Cap 1 4
6. Lever
7. Float 6 3
8. Seals
9. Plug head
10. Button
11. Spring
12. Seals 7

SIZE CH
1/4” 19
3/8” 19
1/2” 22
DESCRIPTION MV Part No. Size
The MINIVENT valves are inspectable by unscrewing the MINIVENT.
cover from the tank. Tight seal between the tank and cover 0250008 1/4”
Automatic valve with
is thanks to the presence of an O-ring; therefore it is also 0250010 3/8”
vertical air vent.
0250215 1/2”
possible to clean the internal parts (float and lever) in case
of ingress of foreign matter in the valve. Long-term effi-
ciency and performance of the vent movement is ensured
by the valve design features. The seal system is designed MVR Part No. Size
to withstand vibrations, therefore it is unaffected by any
Like MV but with automatic
external vibrations. 0250108 1/4”
shut-off valve RIA.
0250110 3/8”
APPLICATION 0250115 1/2”
The MINIVENT valve is used for automatic venting of air in
water distribution pipes in order to avoid certain phenome-
na of damage (corrosion processes, cavitation) and loss of
efficiency (air pockets in radiators) of the heating system. DESIGN FEATURES
Body Brass OT 58
The MINIVENT MVR valve is provided with an automatic
shut-off valve (Art. RIA) which allows the vent valve to be Cover Brass OT 58
removed without having to empty the system. Lever Polyacetal
The MINIVENT valve is used in independent, central, Float High density expanded polyethylene
radiant panel heating systems, etc.
Plug EPDM rubber
OPERATION Spring Stainless steel
Valve opening and closing is determined by the float Seals NBR rubber
movement (up-down). When there is air in the MINIVENT,
the force of the float weight acts on the lever which is Cap Polyamide
integral with the plug, thus causing it to move down. In Connections M 1/4" - 3/8" - 1/2" DIN-ISO 228/1
such situation the seat is free and allows the air to be
vented outside. When filling the system with water, the air
entrapped in the water circuit is pushed towards the TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
outside via the MINIVENT valve. As soon as all the entrap- Max. operating pressure 12 bar
ped air is discharged, the water, entering the tank, pushes
the float up. Consequently the lever moves the plug to Max. operating temperature 115°C
press against the seat thus ensuring tight sealing of the
system.
Air discharge rate - Operating pressure
INSTALLATION 70
65
The MINIVENT valve is normally installed: 60
- In the highest point of the air separator 55
Air discharge rate (NL/min)

- At the top of the columns installed in heating systems 50

45
with expansion vessel 40
- In all points where there is risk of air building up 35
30
In order to ensure maximum air venting efficiency, it is 25
advisable to install the MINIVENT valve in those points 20
15
where water speed is relatively low. 10
After installation, in order to allow perfect air venting, 5
unscrew the protective cap by at least two turns (such 0
condition ensures the vent characteristics as given in the 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
previous diagram). Operating pressure (bar)

MAINTENANCE Overall dimensions (mm)

Normally the MINIVENT valve does not require maintenan-
ce. If maintenance is required, remove the valve; the pre- MV
sence of shut-off valve Art. RIA allows this operation
without emptying the system.

8 SIZE CH
1. Body 2 7 1/4” 19
2. Cover
3. Lever 1 6 3/8” 19
4. Float 5
5. Plug 3
1/2” 22
6. Spring
7. Seals 4
8. Cap
DESCRIPTION MKV Part No. Size
The MICROVENT valves are inspectable by unscrewing MICROVENT.
the cover from the tank. Tight seal between the tank and 0251210 3/8”
Automatic valve with vertical
cover is thanks to the presence of an O-ring; therefore it air vent.
is also possible to clean the internal parts (float and lever)
in case of ingress of foreign matter in the valve. Long-
term efficiency and performance of the vent movement is
ensured by the valve design features. The seal system is MKVR Part No. Size
designed to withstand vibrations, therefore it is unaffected
by any external vibrations. Like MKV but with
0251310 3/8”
automatic shut-off
The MICROVENT valve is provided with a vacuum breaker valve RIA.
tongue (close to the connection) designed for improving
the air venting characteristics.
However such vacuum breaker tongue is not fitted when
the MICROVENT valve is supplied with shut-off valve MKL Part No. Size
which already incorporates the tongue. MICROVENT.
0252210 3/8”
Automatic valve with side
air vent.
APPLICATION
The MICROVENT valve is used for automatic venting of
air in water distribution pipes in order to avoid certain
phenomena of damage (corrosion processes, cavitation) MKLR Part No. Size
and loss of efficiency (air pockets in radiators) of the Like MKL but with
heating system. 0252310 3/8”
automatic shut-off
The MICROVENT MKVR and MKLR valves are provided valve RIA.
with an automatic shut-off valve (Art. RIA) which allows
the vent valve to be removed without having to empty the
system.
DESIGN FEATURES
OPERATION Body Brass OT 58
Valve opening and closing is determined by the float
Cover Brass OT 58
movement (up-down).
When there is air in the MICROVENT, the force of the float Float High density expanded polyethylene
weight acts on the lever which is integral with the plug,
thus causing it to move down. In such situation the seat Plug Polyphenylene oxide
is free and allows the air to be vented outside. End cap Polyphenylene oxide, glass fibre reinforced
When filling the system with water, the air entrapped in
the water circuit is pushed towards the outside via the Lever Polyphenylene oxide, glass fibre reinforced
MICROVENT valve. As soon as all the entrapped air is
Seals NBR rubber
discharged, the water, entering the tank, pushes the float
up. Consequently the lever moves the plug to press Spring Stainless steel
against the seat thus ensuring tight sealing of the system.
Vacuum breaker Polyacetal
Connections M 3/8" DIN - ISO 228/1
INSTALLATION
The MICROVENT valve is normally installed:
- In the highest point of the air separator TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- At the top of the columns installed in heating systems
Max. operating pressure 10 bar
with expansion vessel
- In all points where there is risk of air building up Max. operating temperature 110°C

In order to ensure maximum air venting efficiency, it is

advisable to install the MICROVENT valve in those points 7 7
5 7
where water speed is relatively low. After installation, in
order to allow perfect air venting, unscrew the protective 4
cap by at least two turns (such condition ensures the vent
characteristics as given in the previous diagram). When it 6
is necessary to mount a MICROVENT valve provided with 2
vacuum breaker tongue on a RIA shut-off valve, merely lift 8
1. Body
out the tongue with two fingers. 2. Cover 7
3. Float 1
4. Plug 3
MAINTENANCE 5. End cap
6. Lever
Normally the MICROVENT valve does not require mainte- 7. Seals 7
8. Spring
nance. If maintenance is required, remove the valve; the 9. Vacuum breaker
presence of shut-off valve Art. RIA allows this operation 9
without emptying the system.
Air discharge rate - Operating pressure Overall dimensions (mm)
50 MKV - MKL
MKV
45
40
Air discharge rate (NL/min)

35 MKL
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Operating pressure (bar)

OPERATION RIA Part No. Size

Automatic shut-off valve RIA allows the air vent valves Automatic shut-off valve.
(MINIVENT, DUOVENT, and MICROVENT) to be removed 0259008 1/4” x 1/4”
without having to empty the system. The RIA shut-off 0259010 3/8” x 3/8”
0259015 1/2” x 1/2”
valve is fitted with a device for quick total emptying of the
water from the valve.

Overall dimensions (mm)

DESIGN FEATURES RIA
Body Brass OT 58
Lever Polyphenylene oxide, glass fibre reinforced
SIZE B C CH
Plug Polyacetal with O-ring
1/4” 8 11 19
Spring Stainless steel 3/8” 8 11 19
1/2” 8 11 24
Connections M/F 1/4" - 3/8" - 1/2" DIN - ISO 228/1

DESIGN FEATURES SMM Part No. Size

Body Brass OT 58, chrome-plated Manual valve for venting
0257106 1/8”
air from radiators with
0257108 1/4”
Screw Brass OT 58, chrome-plated adjustable discharge
0257110 3/8”
nozzle, manual discharge 0257115 1/2”
O-ring NBR rubber opening with handwheel.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Max. operating pressure 10 bar
Max. operating temperature 95°C
 DESIGN FEATURES VMM Part No. Size
Body Brass OT 58, chrome-plated Manual valve for venting air
0256206 1/8”
from radiators with adjustable
0256208 1/4”
Screw Brass OT 58, chrome-plated discharge nozzle, manual
0256210 3/8”
Discharge nozzle Polyamide, reinforced with discharge opening either
screw driver or coin or
and handwheel glass fibre
wrench CH.
O-ring NBR rubber
PMC Part No. Size
Manual valve for venting air
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 0256306 1/8”
from radiators with adjustable
0256308 1/4”
Max. operating pressure 10 bar discharge nozzle, manual
0256310 3/8”
discharge opening either 0256315 1/2”
Max. operating temperature 95°C screw driver or coin or wren-
ch CH to avoid manual tam-
pering.
The components and dimensional characteristics of the
valves allow a perfectly tight seal associated with very RSR Part No. Size
easy operation.
Radiator drain valve for
0256008 1/4”
quick and easy emptying of
0256010 3/8”
the water contained in the
0256015 1/2”
radiator, without requiring
emptying the entire system.

VMM CH Part No.

Wrench for valves RSR,
0256101
VMM, PMC.

Inlet hole smaller than Handwheel designed for manual

the outlet hole to avoid opening with screw-driver, coin PMC Slot for opening
ingress of particles or wrench CH/VP. Limit stop on
valves PMC, RSR
which could block air the screw to avoid the
discharge. handwheel coming out from the
valve body.
Slot for opening
O-ring for easy Adjustable discharge valve VMM.
assembly and per- nozzle, glass fibre
fectly tight seal on reinforced nylon body.
CH/VP
the radiator.
Valve handwheel PMC
with opening by screw-driver,
coin or wrench CH/VP.

Wrench flat for adjusting

discharge nozzle body.
Wrench CH/VP can be left
inserted on the body.
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