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ARI 1108 - User Manual

ARI 1108
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INSPECTION &
MAINTENANCE BULLETIN
ARI 1108 & HP1108
Safety Relief Valve
These instructions are applicable to the following models:
ARI 1108
ARI HP1108
Only facilities with AAR Activity Code C5 are certified to recondition, repair, retest and qualify
tank car safety relief valves. Personnel performing inspection and test must be certified Level I
per AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices, M-1002, Appendix T, 1.4.3.
American Railcar Industries, Inc.
Updated 3/1/2017
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Summary

ARI 1108 & HP1108 Safety Relief Valve

New Valves for Replacement

Disassembly Procedure

Disassembly of the Top Guide and O-ring Retainer

Steps for removing the top guide and O-ring retainer from the valve.

Disassembly of Spring and Stem

Steps to disassemble the spring and stem components of the safety relief valve.

Valve Component Inspection

Top Stem Guide Inspection

Inspect the top stem guide for paint, debris, nicks, burrs, and discontinuities.

Valve Stem Inspection

Inspect the valve stem for scale, corrosion, pitting, straightness, and cracking.

O-Ring Retainer Inspection

Inspect the O-ring retainer for pits, corrosion, or gouges affecting sealing.

Valve Body Inspection

Inspect valve seat, mounting flange, and gasket groove for defects.

Valve Spring Inspection

Inspect the valve spring for corrosion, pitting, cracking, and straightness.

Spring Guide Inspection

Inspect the spring guide for corrosion, pitting, and wear.

Spring Follower Inspection

Inspect the spring follower for corrosion, pitting, and wear.

O-Rings Replacement

O-rings must be replaced when the retainer is removed from the stem.

Assembly Procedure

Testing and Adjustment Guidelines

Applicable Pressure Values

Specifies start-to-discharge and vapor-tight pressures for ARI 1108 and HP1108 models.

Test Stand and Gauge Requirements

Outlines requirements for test stands and gauges used for valve testing.

Valve Leak Testing

ARI 1108 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandARI
Model1108
CategoryControl Unit
LanguageEnglish

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