Submittal Sheet

The Honeywell Braukmann EA79 Industrial Air Vent purges air from high pressure mains and equipment in hot or cold
closed water systems up to 250° F [120° C]. The EA79 includes a built-in shutoff valve for servicing without system
shutdown; safety drain connection; and vent cap with leakage guard. Removable float/valve assembly for easy servicing.
Shell constructed of brass; internal parts made of corrosion- and chemical-resistant materials for use with water systems
containing glycol, mineral oils, or petroleum-based oils. Maintains quiet and efficient operation.
EA79 Industrial Air Vent
J.H. • 10-92 • © Honeywell Inc. 1992 • Form Number 62-3033—1
CAPACITIES: Refer to Fig. 2.
Fig. 1—EA79 dimensions in in. [mm].
7
8
1 [48]
5
[128]
4
[120]
11
16
1
2
[12]
M6095A
3/4 INCH
NPT MALE
THREAD
1/2 INCH NPT
FEMALE THREAD
OPEN CLOSED
CAUTION!
!
Device may be hot
Do not use tools to adjust the e
damage to vent may result. us
only to adjust vent. A wrench
only on hex during installation
Fig. 2—EA79 flow capacities, with leakage guard cap.
!
Installation
WHEN INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT…
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow them
could damage the product or cause a hazardous condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on the
product to make sure the product is suitable for your
application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service technician.
4. After installation is complete, check out product operation
as provided in these instructions.
CAUTION
Do not use tools to adjust the EA79 or damage to
vent may result. Use hands only to adjust vent. A
wrench may be used only on hex during installa-
tion.
Location
Install the EA79 on the positive side of the circulator pump
at the point where air will accumulate. This is usually the high
point of the supply or the return main in the system as shown
in Fig. 3.
Specifications
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION:
Body: Brass
Cover ring: Brass
Float, valve lever and cover: Engineered thermoplas-
tics
Seal disc and rings: Synthetic rubbers
OPERATING RATINGS:
Maximum Pressure: 150 psi
Maximum Temperature: 250° F [120° C]
SAFETY RATINGS:
Maximum Pressure: 450 psi
Maximum Temperature: 250° F [120° C]
CONNECTIONS: 3/4 in. NPT male pipe thread with
1/2 in. NPT female pipe thread.
DIMENSIONS: Refer to Fig. 1.
M2760
250
200
150
100
50
0
CUBIC FEET/HOUR
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
PRESSURE
(
PSI
)