How to Replace the Auto Air Vent on a Potterton Promax 33 HE (UK)
Step-by-step UK guide to replacing the brass automatic air vent on a Potterton Promax 33 HE. Part numbers, torques, commissioning.
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The part
Fit a new AAV on Potterton Promax 33 HE when the boiler airlocks on start-up or the pump makes gurgling noises after refilling.
Isolate safely
Isolate flow and return, unscrew the AAV from the top of the pump head or air separator on Potterton Promax 33 HE.
Fit and commission
Loosen the AAV cap one full turn once refitted — a fully-closed cap defeats the float.
Recommission checklist
Refill the Potterton Promax 33 HE to 1.2 bar cold. Bleed high-point radiators and the internal AAV.
Run a full flue-gas analysis after 15 minutes. Log the reading against the OEM commissioning envelope in the Benchmark book.
Frequently asked questions
- Any special height?
- Fit the highest point of the Potterton Promax 33 HE circuit — that is where entrained air collects.
- How often should I service?
- Annually — the float sticks with sludge in unfiltered systems.
- Do I need to notify the manufacturer?
- Only if the Potterton Promax 33 HE is in warranty — Potterton require log of any part swap for labour claims.
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