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Model 75, 3/4 x 1/2”, set @ 3 psig HK1060
Model 75-H, 3/4 x 1/2”, set @ 10 psig HK1065
Installation at End of Steam Main
Gorton 1 and 2 Main Vents
Used as Main Vents on low-pressure Correct Installation Incorrect Installation
steam heating systems running at 15
Here the vent is installed in a
pounds psi and under. Especially dangerous position. Water hammer
Main Vent
great for the end of steam mains on in your steam lines ram into the
one-pipe steam heating systems. pipe tee and send hydraulic shock
Larger than standard discharge waves up into the vent, shortening
its life.
capacities make Gorton Air Vents
6 to 10”
the popular choice for steam heating Main Vent
professionals!
Super Capacity Air ■ Model No. 1 has dual pipe connec-
Vent for Steam Mains tions: 3/4” male x 1/2” female pipe. Steam Main
■ The Model No. 2 has a 1/2” male or Dry Return
15” Steam Main
pipe connection. Gets rid of twice as minimum or Dry Return
much air as the No. 1 model. Here the vent is protected from water
hammer with a 15” cushion between
■ Gang air vents together for even the vent and the elbow at the end of
more air relieving capacity — See the steam supply main or dry return
“Ganged” picture below. pipeline.
Thermostatic Main Vent with Float for Steam Unit Heater Air Vent
both 1- and 2- pipe Steam Heating The Hoffman Model 74 Steam Unit
Heater Air Valve is made specifically for
This Hoffman Model 4A Float-Type Ther- steam unit heater applications. This float-
mostatic Vent is found in residential or small type thermostatic vent has a single non-
one– or two-pipe steam heating applications, adjustable port.
usually one-pipe systems.
■ Dual connection of 1/2” female NPT x 3/4” ■ Dual connection allows for 1/2” female
male NPT. NPT or 3/4” male NPT piping connection.
■ Single, non-adjustable port. ■ Make certain to install the Air Valve 6 to
10” above the horizontal return, and 18”
■ Install 6 to 10” above the horizontal return,
above the boiler water line.
and 18” above the water line.
■ Maximum operating pressure is 35 psig.
■ Maximum operating pressure to 2 psig.
■ Air Vent height: 6⅛”
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Model 4A, Thermostatic main vent with float HK1020
Model 74, air vent for steam unit heater HK1055
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Model 76, Main Vent for one-pipe vacuum HK1070 Model 6A, for Steam Heating, 3/4” connection SG1010