Aqua Environment 816-V Hand Operated Open/Close Valve, Self Venting

Features:

• Open/Close Valve
• Hand Operated
• 3-way or Vented

The 816V is a 3-way valve that vents downstream pressure when the toggle is released. In the normal or relaxed position the valve is shut and the lever extends straight out. When the lever is tipped in any direction the valve opens. A variety of levers can be connected to the 1/4"-20 thread. For example, using an eye bolt as shown, the valve could be operated by a lanyard. In many cases, the valve eliminates the need for snap action switches, solenoids, and other complicated devices to open or shut a line based on mechanical action. One typical application is to open a cylinder charging line only when a protective door is shut. Here the door would push against the toggle to open the valve. A maximum of 30-inch pounds is required to actuate the valve at rated pressure. For example, a six-inch lever would require five pounds to operate. A one-inch thread section is provided on both ends permitting a variety of ways to mount the valve using a one-inch jam nut.