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Air Admittance Valves

Mechanical devices to equalize sewer line pressure used instead of vent piping through the roof.

Attic Installation
This detail shows proper AAV attic installation.
Attic Installation
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General Notes
This detail includes general AAV requirement and sizing notes.
General Notes
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NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

Installation Requirement #1
This detail shows the proper orientaion of which an AAV must be installed.
Installation Requirement #1
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

Installation Requirement #2
This detail depicts the minimum AAV height requirements.
Installation Requirement #2
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

Pedastal Sink Detail
Typical AAV installation for a pedestal sink.
Pedastal Sink Detail
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

Island Sink Detail
Typical AAV installation for an island sink.
Island Sink Detail
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

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Outdoor Venting
This detail depicts the typical requirments to vent to the attic and outdoors.
Outdoor Venting
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

Under Sink Cabinet Installation
This is an isometric view of a typical in-cabinet AAV installation.
Under Sink Cabinet Installation
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.