Girard Products sMart Vent User manual

9/26/17
sMart Vent™
Owner’s Manual
GS09086 to GS10007 (GEN. 1)
GS07980 to GS08060 (GEN. 2)
The sMart Vent™protects intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) against excessive
pressure and vacuum buildup. Engineered for low maintenance and easy cleaning, this
vent offers superior protection for metal IBCs. Additional features include manual
venting that can be achieved with a press of the hand.
Patent Number 8, 561, 637

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Table of Contents
Technical Data............................................................................................3
Exploded View of Product..................................................................... 4-8
Safety...........................................................................................................8
General Safety Information................................................................................9
Product Storage.................................................................................................9
Product Handling ...............................................................................................9
Disposal Requirements......................................................................................9
Installation Instructions.......................................................................... 10
Operation Instructions............................................................................ 10
Maintenance Instructions.................................................................. 10-16
Test Instructions ..................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting & Repair ...................................................................... 17
Replacement Parts.................................................................................. 18
Warranty................................................................................................... 19
Contact Information................................................................................ 19

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Technical Data
1) Patent Number 8, 561, 637
2) All pressure bearing components are constructed of corrosion resistant 316
stainless steel.
3) Standard Tef-O-Sil (Teflon® encapsulated O-Ring) seals are compatible with all
ladings for packing groups 1 & 2.
4) Relieves pressure at 3.5, 5, or 10 PSIG.
5) Relieves vacuum at 1 or 2”Hg.
6) This product can be adapted to any application that requires low pressure
venting with a 2” male BSP or NPT connection.
7) Design features tamper-evident seal tabs.

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Exploded View of Product
sMart Vent™5 PSIG Generation 1 Pressure/Vacuum Relief Vent
GS10005 GS10007

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Exploded View of Product
sMart Vent™5 PSIG Generation 1 Vacuum Only Relief Vent
GS10004

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Exploded View of Product
sMart Vent™5 PSIG Generation 1 Pressure Only Relief Vent
GS10006

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Exploded View of Product
sMart Vent™5 PSIG Generation 2 Pressure/Vacuum Relief Vent
GS07982 GS07985

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Exploded View of Product
sMart Vent™5 PSIG Generation 2 Pressure Only Relief Vent
GS07983 GS07984

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Safety
General Safety Information
WARNING: This device is under pressure that could cause injury. Do not
attempt to disassemble this device unless you have been properly trained
by a Girard Equipment representative. Follow all installation, maintenance, and
repair instructions set forth in this manual to avoid injury.
Product Storage
-Temperature Range: -40°F to 250°F
-Humidity Range: N/A
-Altitude Range: N/A
Store device upright and in its original container to maintain a dust-free environment.
We recommend that stored valves be retested every six months. The initial test date
will be listed on the valve certificate.
Product Handling
Follow OSHA practices for lifting.
Disposal Requirements
Due to spring pressure, authorized personnel must disassemble the device before
disposal. Use caution when disassembling the device. If authorized personnel are not
present, please contact Girard Equipment.
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Installation Instructions
1) Remove valve from packaging.
2) Align the valve with the tank mount.
3) Use Girard Equipment’s GT60002 3-in-1 combination IBC spanner wrench to
screw the sMart Vent™to its port.
Operation Instructions
Push sMart Vent™ cover to manually vent pressure. This safety relief valve opens and
reseats automatically.
Maintenance Instructions
Warning: This device is under pressure that could cause injury. Do not
attempt to disassemble this device unless you have been properly
trained by a Girard Equipment representative. Follow all installation,
maintenance, and repair instructions set forth in this manual to avoid injury.
O-Ring and Gasket Maintenance
All soft goods should be replaced during regular maintenance and requalification, or if
device fails an in-service STD (Start to Discharge) pressure test.
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To replace the O-Rings:
1) Use GT60002 3-in-1 combination IBC spanner wrench to unscrew the sMart Vent™from
its port.
2) Remove GS10008 retaining ring. Warning: the sMart Vent™cover is under pressure.
To prevent injury, the sMart Vent™cover should be handled with care while the
retaining ring is removed. The pressure from the spring may cause the cover to rapidly
exit the assembly.

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3) Remove the GS10009 sMart Vent™cover carefully as it may still be under pressure
from the pressure spring.
4) Remove the pressure poppet spring (not applicable for a vacuum only sMart Vent™).

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Ignore steps 5-8 for pressure only sMart Vent™.
5) Remove the GF39010 lock nut from the vacuum poppet.
6) Remove the GT06000 vacuum spring.

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7) Remove the vacuum poppet assembly from the lower housing assembly.
8) Remove and replace the vacuum O-Ring.

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Ignore steps 9-10 for vacuum only sMart Vent™.
9) Remove the pressure poppet from the lower housing assembly.
10)Remove and replace the pressure poppet O-Ring.

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11)Remove and replace the body O-Ring from the lower housing, if required.
12)Re-assemble following steps 1-11 in reverse order.

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Test Instructions
Vacuum Testing:
-Mount assembly to test fixture.
-Vacuum is to be set at max and valve opened all the way.
-If target vacuum is not met, adjust vacuum nut as needed and retest.
Set Pressure Testing:
-Mount assembly to test fixture.
-Rapidly increase gas pressure and blow out the assembly, assure that the O-ring
does not unseat.
-Remove all pressure and bleed off.
-Slowly increase gas pressure until the valve opens, this is the set pressure. For
example, a 5 PSIG sMart Vent may set between 4 –6 PSIG.
-Close air supply off and wait for valve to reseat and hold pressure for 30
seconds. For example, a 5 PSIG sMart Vent may reseat between 3.2 –6 PSIG.
Troubleshooting & Repair
If device fails STD (Start to Discharge) test:
1. Replace O-Ring as shown in the Maintenance Instructions section, Step 1-12.
2. Clean ceiling of poppet with industrial strength degreasing cleaner.
If device fails vacuum set pressure test:
1. Tighten or loosen the vacuum spring to reach desired pressure setting.
If device fails to reseat:
1. Clean ceiling of poppet with industrial strength degreasing cleaner.
If device doesn’t seal properly:
1. Wipe sealing area with clean rag.
2. Install new pressure or vacuum O-Ring.
3. If problem cannot be corrected, contact a Girard Equipment representative.

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Replacement Parts
Body O-Rings for generation 1 and 2 sMart Vents:
TEF-O-SIL
VITON-A
VITON
VITON-A
FDA
VITON
EXTREME
EPDM
GS10012
GS10072
GS10088
GS10110
GS10096
GS10140
Generation 1:
Pressure O-Rings:
FDA
TEF-O-SIL
TEF-O-SIL
VITON-A
VITON
VITON-A
FDA
EPDM
GS10122
GS10021
GS10076
GS10098
GS10112
GS10142
Vacuum O-Rings:
FDA
TEF-O-SIL
TEF-O-SIL
VITON-A
VITON
VITON-A
FDA
GS10124
GS10020
GS10074
GS10030
GS10114
Generation 2:
Pressure O-Rings:
FDA
TEF-O-SIL
TEF-O-SIL
VITON
VITON
FDA
GS11095
GS11097
GS11098
GS11099
Vacuum O-Rings:
FDA
TEF-O-SIL
TEF-O-SIL
VITON
VITON
FDA
GS11056
GS11054
GS10054
GS10056
*For additional materials and options, contact Girard Equipment’s Engineering
Department.

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Warranty
All goods manufactured by Girard Equipment, Inc. from “genuine” Girard parts are
warrantied to be free from defects and will be replaced free of charge if failure occurs
within 1 year of date of shipment, provided that these parts have been used in
accordance with seller’s recommendations. Our liability in any case shall be limited to
the sale price of the product and will not extend to any consequential damage.
Contact Information
4360 Old Dixie Hwy
Vero Beach, FL 32967
[phone]
www.GirardEquip.com