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APV Valve Product Change

As a part of Ariel continuous product improvement, APV concentric ring valves shipped after 9/5/11 contain changes to internal components: 1. The armor plate upgrades to a separation plate with anti-rotation tabs (see Figure 1). 2. The synchronization plate material changes from MTX to PC, a black, carbon-filled PEEK. The synchronization plate is also modified slightly to accommodate the anti-rotation tabs on the new separation plate. Figure 2 shows the new components in the valve assembly. This replacement affects all APV valve sizes. The new parts are direct replacements for the original components. The new parts will install into existing valves to provide the upgrade improvements. Valve part numbers and valve rebuild kit part numbers will not change. Orders for new valves and valve rebuild kits will automatically ship with the new components. Contact Ariel Technical Services to report any recurring issues with APV valve life. Ariel will supply the parts to retrofit APV valves to the new configuration. Contact Ariel Spare Parts to arrange for exchange of existing new and unused armor plates, synchronization plates and valve kits held in inventory.
Separation Plate Anti-Rotation Tab

FIGURE 1 Separation Plate with Anti-Rotation Tabs

New Separation Plate with AntiRotation Tabs Synchronization Plate Material Changes from MTX to PC

FIGURE 2 APV Valve Internal Components

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Ariel Contact Information

Contact Ariel Response Center Spare Parts Order Entry Ariel World Headquarters Technical Services Telephone 888-397-7766 (toll free USA & Canada) or 740-397-3602 (International) 740-397-0311 Fax 740-397-1060 740-393-5054 740-397-3856 740-397-3856 E-Mail arc@arielcorp.com spareparts@arielcorp.com --info@arielcorp.com fieldservice@arielcorp.com

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Ariel Response Center Technicians or Switchboard Operators answer telephones during Ariel business hours, Eastern Time - USA or after hours by voice mail. Contact an authorized distributor to purchase Ariel parts. Always provide Ariel equipment serial number(s) to order spare parts. The after-hours Telephone Emergency System works as follows: 1. Follow automated instructions to Technical Services Emergency Assistance or Spare Parts Emergency Service. Calls are answered by voicemail. 2. Leave a message: caller name and telephone number, serial number of equipment in question (frame, cylinder, unloader), and a brief description of the emergency. 3. Your voicemail routes to an on-call representative who responds as soon as possible.

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