ES-SV

For Steam Heating Applications

Job Name Job Location Engineer Approval Contractor Approval Contractors P.O. No. Representative

Series SV
Non-Vacuum Float Type, Steam Air Vents
Series SV Non-Vacuum Float Type Steam Air Vents are designed to vent air on non-vacuum steam heating systems. Used on radiators, convectors and steam mains.

Model SV
For ordinary one-pipe steam systems not requiring proportional venting, (Non-Adjustable).
1

SVA SVS-2

8" (3mm) angle connection

Model SVA
Adjustable air vent for proportional venting to steam heating systems.
1

Typical Installations
One-Pipe Radiator System
Watts Air Vent

8" (3mm) angle connection

Models SVS-1, SVS-2

Non-adjustable air vents for steam system.
1

8" and 14" (3 and 8mm) straight connections

Model SVS-3
Straight connection, non-adjustable vent for mains.
1

Watts Radiator Valve

2", 34" (15, 20mm)

pitch piping down from here Supply Main

4 " Fitting

Main Vent *See Note Nipple 6" to 10" (150 to 250mm)

*See Note
3

4" (20mm) Nipple

Supply Main 1-Pipe or dry return 2-Pipe 15" (381mm) Min. Boiler Water Line

18" (457mm) Min.

*Add additional vents as required.

Reducer

Wet Return

Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements, please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.

Materials of construction
Float: Brass Body: Brass
Top View Setting

Model SVA Adjustable Features

Pressure
Model SVA Maximum operating pressure 1.5psi (10.3 kPa). Maximum pressure 10psi (68.0 kPa). Model SV, SVS-1, SVS-2, and SVS-3 Maximum operating pressure 6psi (41.3 kPa). Maximum pressure 10psi (68.9 kPa). Fast Venting Full open or 78 port for the radiation farthest from the boiler or hard to heat radiation (coldest rooms).
1

Actual Port Opening

Medium Venting 2 or 34 port for radiation located between middle and end of

main (warm rooms).

1

Slow Venting 8 or 14 port for radiation located closest to boiler (hot rooms).

Dimensions

SV, SVA

SVS-1, SVS-2

SVS-3

318" (81mm)

3716" (89mm)

3716" (89mm)

134" (43mm)

114 (32mm)

114" (32mm)

USA: 815 Chestnut St., No. Andover, MA 01845-6098; www.wattsreg.com Canada: 5435 North Service Rd., Burlington, ONT. L7L 5H7; www.wattscanada.ca ES-SV 0334 Watts Regulator Co., 2003 Printed in U.S.A.