"A" Pilotair Valve Block Type and Panel Mounted
"A" Pilotair Valve Block Type and Panel Mounted
"A" Pilotair Valve Block Type and Panel Mounted
SERVICE INFORMATION
PILOTAIR® VALVE
The Block Type “A” PILOTAIR Valve is a poppet Installation (BLOCK TYPE)
type, on-off, three-way directional valve. The body The Block Type “A” PILOTAIR Valve can be installed in
design lends itself to individual or multiple any convenient position without interfering with the valve
mounting operations. The basic valve 2-MA-1A, operation. The straight, flat sides are identical to provide
with a choice of six operators, can be easily and either right or left hand horizontal mounting. Mounting
quickly assembled without special tools. The valve holes are also provided for mounting the valve vertically
is interchangeable with the former design. Refer to from the top or bottom.
“Identity Schedule,” page 3. Dual IN and OUT ports are provided on all valves
except the 2-CA-1B for ease of piping. Pipe plugs
WARNING: INSTALLATION AND are supplied for plugging the unused ports.
MOUNTING
The user of these devices must conform to all applicable
electrical, mechanical, piping and other codes in the
installation, operation or repair of these devices. Note: Install the valve to ensure operation within the
travel limits shown on the outline drawings (refer to
INSTALLATION! Do not attempt to install, operate or sales catalog SC-700-800). Travel beyond these
repair these devices without proper training in the limits can cause damage to the valve plunger O-ring
technique of working on pneumatic or hydraulic systems and subsequent valve leakage.
and devices, unless under trained supervision.
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AVENTICS “A” PILOTAIR® VALVE SERVICE INFORMATION
Maintenance
Disassembly
Refer to Figure 2. Completely disassemble the valve
in sequence shown.
Cleaning
1. Clean the body, with strainers intact, and
all other metal parts with a nonflammable
FIGURE 1: Block Type PILOTAIR Valve solvent.
Assembly View.
2. Wash all rubber parts with soap and water.
3. Rinse parts thoroughly and blow dry with a
Refer to Figures 1 and 2. With no mechanical low-pressure air jet.
force on the plunger as shown, the valve disc 4. Inspect all parts and replace those which
seats on the inlet valve seat and seals the pas- are worn or damaged.
sage from the inlet to the outlet port. The outlet
port is vented to atmosphere through the center of
the plunger. As the plunger is forced downward by THE NEW VALVE DESIGN IS
an external force it seats on the valve disc. This INTERCHANGEABLE WITH THE FORMER
seals the passage between the outlet port and DESIGN.
atmosphere.
Further downward travel of the plunger unseats
the valve disc from the inlet valve seat and allows Reassembly
inlet air pressure to flow to the outlet port. Refer to Figures 1 and 2, and cartridge valve (4).
Release of the external force, releases the 1. The valve assembly (4) is a cartridge
plunger and valve, and plunger return to the design to simplify repairs and eliminate
original position. problems to improper assembly.
2. Lubricate all metal-to-metal contact
Install the valve to ensure operation within the surfaces with Number 107 Lubriplate.
travel limits shown on the outline drawings. 3. Lubricate all rubber parts with Dow
Travel beyond these limits can cause damage to Corning No. 55 Pneumatic Grease.
the valve.
4. After reassembly is complete, install the
operator and test for correct operation and
All combinations of the Block Type “A” PILOTAIR any evidence of leakage.
Valve are “normally closed” except that desig-
nated 2-CA-1B which is “normally open.”
Adjustment
The Block Type “A” PILOTAIR Valve requires no
adjustment after reassembly.
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IDENTITY SCHEDULE
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Figure 3: 2 MA-1A PILOTAIR Valve (Less Lugs) Figure 4: 2-MA-1A PILOTAIR Valve
PARTS LIST
2-CA-1A PILOTAIR Valve Complete New P/N R431004665
(P -058720-00000)
Basic Valve 2-MA-1A (Less Operator) New P/N R431004663
(P -058719-00002)
Cam Dog Operator Kit New P/N R431003068
(P -052973-K0000)
PARTS LIST
2-CA-1A PILOTAIR Valve Complete New P/N R431004666
(P -058721-00000)
Basic Valve (Less Operator) New P/N R431004663
(P -058719-00002)
5 2 WASHER
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PARTS LIST
* 2-CA-1B PILOTAIR Valve Complete New P/N R431004669
(standard return spring) (P -058722-00000)
* 2-CA-1B PILOTAIR Valve Complete New P/N R431004671
(heavy return spring) (P -058722-00002)
*2-CA-1B PILOTAIR Valve Complete New P/N R431004672
(light return spring) (P -058722-00003)
* See Figure 2, for body and valve assembly part numbers.
PARTS LIST
2-CA-1C PILOTAIR
Valve Complete New P/N R431005758
(P -061347-00000)
Basic Valve 2-MA-1A
(Less Operator) New P/N R431004663
(P -058719-00002)
3 2 RING, Retaining
4 1 WASHER
5 1 SPRING, Torsion
6 1 PIN, Pivot
9 1 ROLLER
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PARTS LIST
2-LA-1A PILOTAIR
Valve Complete New P/N R431004675 (P -058724-00000)
PARTS LIST
2-PA-1A PILOTAIR
Valve Complete New P/N R431004674 (P -058723-00000)
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Operation
The Panel Mounted “A” PILOTAIR Valve is designed to operate at pressures up to 250 psi (17.2 bar) within a
temperature range of -40º F to 200º F (-40° C to 93° C).
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Valve Portion Maintenance
2-BA-1 PILOTAIR VALVE
DISASSEMBLY
Refer to Figure 16, and completely disassemble the
HOUSING DISASSEMBLY
valve portion in sequence shown. Refer to Figure 17 (page 17). Disassemble the housing
in sequence shown.
CLEANING CLEANING
1. Clean all metal parts with a nonflammable solvent. 1. Clean all parts with a nonflammable solvent.
2. Wash all rubber parts with soap and water. 2. Rinse parts thoroughly and blow dry with a low-
3. Rinse parts thoroughly and blow dry with a low- pressure air jet.
pressure air jet. 3. Lubricate Driv-lok pin, shaft of push-button and both
4. Inspect all parts and replace those which are worn or sides of cam dog with Number 107 Lubriplate.
damaged.
REASSEMBLY
REASSEMBLY Refer to Figure 17, and reassemble the housing.
Refer to Figures 11 and 16, and reassemble the valve
portion. 2-HA-1 PILOTAIR VALVE
1. The cartridge valve assembly (6) is designed to HOUSING DISASSEMBLY
simplify repairs and eliminate possible problems in
assembly. Refer to Figure 18, and disassemble the cam housing in
2. Lubricate all metal-to-metal contact surfaces with sequence shown.
Number 107 Lubriplate.
3. Lubricate all rubber parts with Dow Corning No. 55 CLEANING
Pneumatic Grease.
4. After reassembly is complete, install the operator 1. Clean all parts with a nonflammable solvent.
and test for correct operation and evidence of leakage. 2. Rinse parts thoroughly and blow dry with a low-
pressure air jet.
3. Lubricate bronze bearings located in cam housing
ADJUSTMENT with Number 107 Lubriplate.
4. Lubricate cam surfaces and cam follower surfaces
The “A” PILOTAIR Valve requires no adjustment after
with Number 107 Lubriplate after they have been
reassembly.
reassembled in cam housing.
CAM HOUSING MAINTENANCE
REASSEMBLY
NOTE: Before performing maintenance on the cam Refer to Figure 18
housing, the following information must be noted.
1. Position handle hub (7) onto shaft (13). Hub end
All cams in the “A” PILOTAIR Valve are marked for
must be flush with end of shaft.
position on the shaft and for the valve cavity that
they are to operate. 2. Insert rubber plug (6) into hole of handle hub.
Screw handle (5) into hub and tighten to secure hub
1. The position index mark indicates the position
against shaft.
of the cam on the shaft when the handle is in the
upright position. This mark appears on the edge of 3. Position washer (8) onto shaft.
the cam. 4. Insert handle and hub assembly into right side of
2. The engraved cavity number indicates the valve cam housing just enough to allow cam (9) to be
cavity that the cam is to operate. This marking positioned on shaft.
appears as an Arabic numeral on the same side of 5. Position cam (9) on shaft so that the position index
the cam as the position index mark. mark is facing toward the handle and, at the same time,
With the front (vertical side) of the cam housing appears at bottom center when the handle is in the
facing the operator and with the handle facing upright position.
toward the right (single handle models), the 6. Place spacer (10) on shaft.
position index marks and engraved cavity numbers 7. Slide shaft through hole in left side of cam housing.
appear on the right side of the cams. 8. Add washer (8) and secure with retaining ring (14).
The valve cavities are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 from
the left with the cam housing in the same position
as above.
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2-HA-2 PILOTAIR VALVES
1. Position cams so that the engraved cavity numbers
and position index marks are facing toward the handle.
HOUSING DISASSEMBLY It is imperative that the position index marks appear in
a line at the bottom center when the handle is in the
The “A” PILOTAIR Valve cam housing is manufactured upright position.
of long-wearing component parts and is designed for 2. Place cam marked #2 on shaft next to handle and
years of trouble-free service. Under normal conditions, follow with applicable detail parts as shown in Figure
the cam housing should not require disassembly 14. Place cam marked #1 on shaft.
when performing maintenance. Complete cam housing 3. Slide shaft through left side of cam housing. Add
assemblies are available and are economically priced if washer and secure with retaining ring.
their replacement becomes necessary.
2-HA-3 and 2-HA-4 PILOTAIR VALVES
However, if it becomes necessary to disassemble the
unit, it is important that the position of the cams on the
shaft in relation to the position of the handle be noted. HOUSING DISASSEMBLY
Each cam is marked with a position index mark and
engraved cavity number. (See “NOTE” in this section). The “A” PILOTAIR Valve cam housing is manufactured
of long-wearing component parts and is designed for
years of trouble-free service. Under normal conditions,
CLEANING the cam housing should not require disassembly
when performing maintenance. It is not recommended
1. It is recommended that the cam housing be cleaned that the cam housing of either the 2-HA-3 or the 2-HA-
as an assembled unit. Clean in mineral spirits or in any 4 PILOTAIR Valve be disassembled due to the
solvent that is not harmful to Nylatron GS plastic. difficulty of reassembly without special factory
2. Rinse parts thoroughly and blow dry with a low- equipment. Complete cam housing assemblies are
pressure air jet. available and are economically priced if their
3. Lubricate bronze bearings located in cam housing, replacement becomes necessary.
cam and cam follower with Number 107 Lubriplate.
CLEANING
Refer to paragraph heading under 2-HA-2 PILOTAIR
Valve and follow recommendations listed.
NOTE: Replacement cams are not marked for index
position and cavity number. If any cam is to be
replaced, the replacement cam must be marked
identically to the cam it replaces.
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IDENTITY SCHEDULES
2-BA-1 PILOTAIR VALVE
NEW PART OLD PART NEW PART OLD BUTTON NEW VALVE OLD VALVE
MODEL
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER OPER. PORTION PORTION PORTION
2-BA-1 R431003427 P -054692-00002 R43100341 P -054693-00000 R431005023 P -059344-00000
2-HA-1 PILOTAIR VALVE
MODEL NEW PART OLD PART **NEW CAM **OLD CAM, NEW VALVE OLD VALVE
NUMBER NUMBER HOUSING HOUSING PORTION PORTION
2-HA-1 R431004994 P -059331-00000 R431005035 P -059350-K0000 R431005023 P -059344-00000
2-HA-1L R431004997 P -059332-00001 R431005036 P -059351-00001 R431005023 P -059344-00000
2-HA-1R R431005000 P -059333-00000 R431005040 P -059352-00000 R431005023 P -059344-00000
2-HA-1LR R431005001 P -059334-00001 R431005042 P -059353-00001 R431005023 P -059344-00000
2-HA-1W R431005660 P -061083-00000 R431005659 P -061082-00000 R431005023 P -059344-00000
2-HA-1RW R431005661 P -061090-00000 R431005662 P -061091-00000 R431005023 P -059344-00000
* Spring returned from position no. 4 to position no. 3. ** Refer to appropriate CAM HOUSING Exploded View and Parts List for those part numbers not included in these portions.
NOTE: Old Part Number in ( ).
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GATED SINGLE HANDLE 2-HA-3 and 2-HA-4 PILOTAIR VALVES (Con’t)
MODEL CAM PORTION VALVE PORTION ** CAM PIN CAM (Ref. No.12)
HOUSING HOUSING 2
2-HA-4 R431004541 R431004577 R431005026 R431005026 R431005095 R431005169 R431004898 R431004898 R431005685 R431004899
(P -058455-00002) (P -058508-00002) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059387-00014) (P -059513-00005) (P -059071-00000) (P -059071-00000) (P -061156-00000) (P -059072-00000)
2-HA-4 R432004542 R431004578 R431005026 R431005026 R431005095 R431005169 R431004899 R431004899 (P -059073-00000) R431006402
(P -058456-00001) (P -058509-00001) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059387-00014) (P -059513-00005) (P -059072-00000) (P -059072-00000) (P -064249-00000)
2-HA-4 R431004543 R431004579 R431005026 R431005026 (P -059387-00001) R431005203 (P -059080-00000) (P -059080-00000) (P -059080-00000) (P -059080-00000)
(P -058457-00001) (P -058510-00001) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059600-00000)
2-HA-4 R431004801 R431004908 R431005026 R431005026 R431005095 R431005169 R431004898 R431004897 R431004899 R431004897
(P -058892-00001) (P -059088-00001) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059387-00014) (P -059513-00005) (P -059071-00000) (P -059070-00000) (P -059072-00000) (P -059070-00000)
2-HA-4 (P -059552-00001) (P -059553-00001) R431005026 R431005026 R431005095 R431005169 R431004898 R431004897 R431004899 R431004899
(P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059387-00014) (P -059513-00005) (P -059071-00000) (P -059070-00000) (P -059072-00000) (P -059072-00000)
2-HA-4 R431005386 R431005387 R431005026 R431005026 R431005095 R431005169 R431004897 R431004898 R431004899 R431004898
P -060056-00000) (P -060057-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059387-00014) (P -059513-00005) (P -059072-00000) (P -059071-00000) (P -059072-00000) (P -059071-00000)
2-HA-4 R431005403 R431005405 R431005026 R431005026 R431005095 R431005169 R431004898 R431004897 R431004898 R431004898
(P -060153-00000) (P -060154-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059387-00014) (P -059513-00005) (P -059071-00000) (P -059070-00000) (P -059071-00000) (P -059071-00000)
2-HA-4 R431005485 R431005486 R431005026 R431005026 (P -059387-00002) R431005168 R431004898 R431004899 R431004899 R431004898
(P -060324-00000) (P -060325-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059513-00004) (P -059071-00000) (P -059072-00000) (P -059072-00000) (P -059071-00000)
2-HA-4 R431005740 R431005744 R431005026 R431005026 R431005095 R431005169 R431004897 R431004899 R431004899 R431004897
(P -061274-00000) (P -061282-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059387-00014) (P -059513-00005) (P -059070-00000) (P -059072-00000) (P -059072-00000) (P -059070-00000)
2-HA-4 R431005803 R431005802 R431005026 R431005026 R431005095 R431005169 R431004897 R431005804 R431005804 R431005805
(P -061619-00000) (P -061618-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059387-00014) (P -059513-00005) (P -059070-00000) (P -061620-00000) (P -061620-00000) (P -061621-00000)
2-HA-4 R431006000 R431006003 R431005026 R431005026 (P -059387-00002) R431005168 R431004898 R431005805 R431004898 R431004899
(P -6 02068-00000) (P -062074-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059513-00004) (P -059071-00000) (P -061621-00000) (P -059071-00000) (P -059072-00000)
2-HA-4 R431006038 R431006060 R431005026 R431005026 R431005095 R431005169 R431004898 R431004898 R431004898 R431004898
(P -062275-00000) (P -062481-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059346-00000) (P -059387-00014) (P -059513-00005) (P -059071-00000) (P -059071-00000) (P -059071-00000) (P -059071-00000)
* Refer to appropriate CAM HOUSING Exploded Views and Parts Lists for those piece numbers not included in these portions.
NOTE: Old Part Number in ( ).
Figure 14: Two, Three-, and Four-Position Handle Figure 15: Five-Position Handle
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SINGLE THREE-WAY VALVES (2-HA-1)
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TRIPLE THREE-WAY VALVES (2-HA-3) (Con’t)
2-HA-3 (P-062550-00000)
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRESSURE IS
POS. SUPPLIED
FIG. 14 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
1 Plugged X X
2 Plugged X
3 Plugged X X
4 Plugged X
2-HA-4 R431009113
(P -058381-0001)
2-HA-4 (P-058376-00001)
2-HA-4 (P-058377-00001) HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES-
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES-
POS. SURE IS
POS. SURE IS SUPPLIED HAN- PORTS TO WHICH
DLE PRESSURE IS SUPPLIED
FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
POS. SUPPLIED FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
OUT OUT OUT OUT FIG. 14 LEFT RIGHT
1L 2L 1R 2R HAND HAND OUT OUT OUT OUT
1L 2L 1R 2R
1 X X OUT OUT OUT OUT
1L 2L 1R 2R R X X
2 1 X X N X
3 X X
2 X X X F-1 X X
4 X F-2 X X X
5 X X 3 X
F-3 X X
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2-HA-4 R431004540
2-HA-4 R431004537 2-HA-4 (P -058452-00001)
(P -058454-00001)
(P -058451-00001)
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES- HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES- POS. SURE IS SUPPLIED POS. PRESSURE
FIG. 14 LEFT RIGHT HANDLE FIG. 14 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
FIG. 14 LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND HAN-
DLE OUT OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT 1L OUT OUT OUT 1L 2L 1R 2R
1L 2L 1R 2R 2L 1R 2R 1 X X
1 X X 1 X X
2 X
2 X X 2 X X
3 X X 3 X
3 X X
4 X 4 X
2-HA-4 R431004542
(P -058456-00001)
2-HA-4 R431004541 R431005632
(P -058455-00002) (P -060957-00000)
2-HA-4 R431004543
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES- HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES-
(P -058457-00001)
FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES-
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT 2R
FIG. 14 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
1L 2L 1R 2R 1L 2L 1R
R X 1 X X OUT OUT OUT OUT
1L 2L 1R 2R
N X X 2 X X
1 X X
F-1 X X 3
2 X X
F-2 X X 4 X X
F-3 X 5 X X
2-HA-4 R431004801
2-HA-4 R431004544
(P -058892-00001) 2-HA-4 (P -059069-00001)
(P -058458-00001)
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES-
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES-
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES-
FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
FIG. 14 LEFT HAND RIGHT
FIG. 14 LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND
OUT OUT OUT OUT
1L 2L 1R 2R OUT OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT 1L 2L 1R 2R
1L 2L 1R 2R 1 X
1 X X
1 X X
2 X X
2 X
2
3 X X X
3 X
3 X X
4 X X X
5 X X
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2-HA-4 R431005403
2-HA-4 R431005386
2-HA-4 (P -059552-00001) (P -060153-00000)
(P -060056-00000)
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH POS. PRESSURE IS SUP-
POS. PRESSURE IS
POS. PRESSURE IS PLIED
FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HAN-
FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT 1L 2L 1R 2R
1L 2L 1R 2R
1L 2L 1R 2R 1
1 X X
1 X X
2 X 2 X
2 X
3 3 X
3 X X
4 X 4 X
4 X X
5 X X 5 X
5 X
2-HA-4 R431005803
2-HA-4 R431005740
2-HA-4 R431005485
(P -061619-00000)
(P -061274-00000)
(P -060324-00000)
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRES-
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH POS. PRESSURE IS
POS. PRESSURE IS
FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
FIG. 14 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE OUT OUT OUT OUT
1L 2L 1R 2R OUT OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT 1L 2L 1R 2R
1L 2L 1R 2R 1 X X
1 X X X X
1 X 2 X X X
2 X X X
2 X 3 X X
3 X X X
3 X 4 X X X
4 X X X
4 X 5 X X
5 X X X
2-HA-4 R431006038
2-HA-4 R431006000
(P -062275-00000)
(P -062068-00000)
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRESSURE IS
HANDLE PORTS TO WHICH PRESSURE IS
FIG. 15 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
FIG. 14 SINGLE RIGHT HANDLE
OUT OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT 1L 2L 1R 2R
1L 2L 1R 2R 1 X
1 X
2 X
2 X X
3
3 X X
4 X
4 X X
5 X
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* All items, except these, are needed in a Cam Housing Position, see pages 10 and 11.
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Figure 20: Gated Single Handle 2-HA-3 and 2-HA-4 PILOTAIR Valve Cam Housing Exploded View
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Figure 21: Gated Single Handle 2-HA-3 and 2-HA-4 PILOTAIR Valve Cam Housing Exploded View
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Figure 22: Gated Double Handle 2-HA-3 and 2-HA-4 PILOTAIR Valve Cam Housing Exploded View
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NOTICE TO PRODUCT USERS
1. WARNING: FLUID MEDIA INSTALLATION ! Do not attempt to install, operate or repair
AVENTICS pneumatic devices are designed and tested for use these devices without proper training in the technique of work-
with filtered, clean, dry, chemical free air at pressures and ing on pneumatic or hydraulic systems and devices, unless
temperatures within the specified limits of the device. For use under trained supervision. Compressed air and hydraulic sys-
with media other than air or for human life support systems, tems contain high levels of stored energy. Do not attempt to
AVENTICS must be consulted. Hydraulic cylinders are de- connect, disconnect or repair these products when a system is
signed for operation with filtered, clean, petroleum based hy- under pressure. Always exhaust or drain the pressure from a
draulic fluid; operation using fire-resistant or other special system before performing any service work. Failure to do so
types of fluids may require special packing and seals. Consult can result in serious personal injury.
the factory. MOUNTING! Devices should be mounted and positioned in
2. WARNING: MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY such a manner that they cannot be accidentally operated.
Damage to product seals or other parts caused by the use of 4. WARNING: APPLICATION AND USE OF PRODUCTS
noncompatible lubricants, oil additives or synthetic lubricants in The possibility does exist for any device or accessory to fail to
the air system compressor or line lubrication devices voids operate properly through misuse, wear or malfunction. The
AVENTICS warranty and can result in product failure or other user must consider these possibilities and should provide ap-
malfunction. See lubrication recommendations below. propriate safe guards in the application or system design to
AIR LINE LUBRICANTS! In service higher than 18 cycles per prevent personal injury or property damage in the event of a
minute or with continuous flow of air through the device, an air malfunction.
line lubricator is recommended.* (Do not use line lubrication 5. WARNING: CONVERSION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
with vacuum products.) However, the lubricator must be main- When a device is disassembled for conversion to a different
tained since the oil will wash out the grease, and lack of lubri- configuration, maintenance or repair, the device must be tested
cation will greatly shorten the life expectancy. The oils used in for leakage and proper operation after being reassembled and
the lubricator must be compatible with the elastomers in the prior to installation.
device. The elastomers are normally BUNA-N, NEOPRENE, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR! Maintenance periods should
VITON, SILICONE and HYTREL. AVENTICS recommends be scheduled in accordance with frequency of use and working
the use of only petroleum based oils without synthetic addi- conditions. All AVENTICS products should provide a minimum
tives, and with an aniline point between 180° F and 210° F. of 1,000,000 cycles of maintenance free service when used
COMPRESSOR LUBRICANTS! All compressors (with the and lubricated as recommended. However, these products
exception of special "oil free" units) pass oil mist or vapor from should be visually inspected for defects and given an "in sys-
the internal crankcase lubricating system through to the com- tem" operating performance and leakage test once a year.
pressed air. Since even small amounts of non-compatible lubri- Where devices require a major repair as a result of the one
cants can cause severe seal deterioration (which could result million cycles, one year, or routine inspection, the device must
in component and system failure) special care should be taken be disassembled, cleaned, inspected, parts replaced as re-
in selecting compatible compressor lubricants. quired, rebuilt and tested for leakage and proper operation
3. WARNING: INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING prior to installation. See individual catalogs for specific cycle
The user of these devices must conform to all applicable elec- life estimates.
trical, mechanical, piping and other codes in the installation, 6. PRODUCT CHANGES
operation or repair of these devices. Product changes including specifications, features, designs
and availability are subject to change at any time without no-
tice. For critical dimensions or specifications, contact factory.
*Many AVENTICS pneumatic valves and cylinders can operate
with or without air line lubrication; see individual sales catalogs
for details.
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