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TECHNICAL REFERENCES 9
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Refer to system IO&M manual for
integrated operation with the vacuum system.
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CAPACITY
The Vacuum Priming Valve is designed for intermittent venting of air therefore its flow capacity is relatively small.
Valve operation is completely automatic and self-adjusting, as necessary, without any operator intervention required.
INSTALLATION
The drain valve should be installed in the vertical position as shown in the diagram on Page 1. During the initial
priming phase, a relatively large flow capacity is required in order to complete priming within a reasonable amount of
time. Given the relatively small air flow capacity of the priming valve by itself a 2” bypass is recommended. With a
bypass installed, initial priming air is allowed to vent around the priming valve at high flow rates until the system is
completely primed with water. At that point, the bypass is closed and the priming valve performs intermittent venting
duty during normal main condenser operation, releasing any air that accumulates at the top of the water boxes. For a
fully-automated and independent bypass, an Automated Priming Bypass Assembly is recommended. Please contact
Unique Systems for information and details on automated priming options.
MAINTENANCE
Unique Systems' Vacuum Priming Valve is easy to maintain given the relatively few internal parts comprising the valve.
Before beginning any maintenance or internal inspection of the valve, ensure that the valve is completely isolated from
the process top and bottom. The drainer should be disassembled periodically for inspection and cleaning of the valve
seat. A Vacuum Priming Valve in good working order is critical to the performance and operation of the main
condenser and the cooling system as a whole.
SPARE PARTS
For a complete listing of factory spare parts, please refer to Doc # 2VPV-20B-RSPL Recommended Spare Parts Listing.
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