Sure-Vent® 1.5 in. 160 Branch, 24 Stack DFU Air Admittance Valve with Mechanical Adapter
39238 - spec sheet
Features
- Protective sleeve provides grip for installation and keeps valve free from debris
- Complies to ASSE Standard 1050 and 1051
- Mechanical Adapter
- Screening on air inlets to guard the seal
- 100% functionally tested at 1/4" H2O and 30" H2O ensuring trouble free performance
- For warranty product details, refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty document
- Sweet Spot™ technology opens valve at -0.01 psi and seals at 0 psi and above
- For use as a secondary vent
- International Plumbing Code (IPC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) approved
- Vents up to 160 DFU Branch or 24 DFU Stack
- Apply approved pipe joint compound or thread seal tape to the male threads of the valve
- One size approved to handle up to 3" vent pipe
39238 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.025
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings
- Product Type:
- General Fittings
- Product Weight:
- 0.5
OATEY 39238 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can an Oatey Sure-Vent 39238 air admittance valve replace a through-roof vent on my whole house?
No. The Sure-Vent 39238 is intended for use as a secondary vent only. Every building still needs its primary vent open to atmosphere; the AAV handles fixture or branch venting where running a vent through the roof isn't practical. Its capacity is up to 160 DFU on a branch or 24 DFU on a stack.
2) Will an air admittance valve pass inspection under IPC or UPC?
The Oatey Sure-Vent 39238 is approved under both the International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code, and complies with ASSE Standard 1050 and 1051. Local amendments still govern, since some jurisdictions restrict AAV use regardless of the valve's listings.
3) What is the difference between the Sure-Vent with a mechanical adapter and a plain threaded AAV?
The 39238 ships with a mechanical adapter, so it connects to the vent pipe without solvent welding the valve body. The valve itself still threads into that adapter, and you seal those male threads with joint compound or thread seal tape. A straight threaded AAV without the adapter assumes you already have a female threaded fitting in the vent line.
4) How many fixtures can the Oatey 39238 Sure-Vent handle?
Up to 160 drainage fixture units on a branch, or 24 DFU when serving a stack. That branch rating covers a lot more than a single lavatory, so one valve can vent a group of fixtures like an island sink plus adjacent fixtures on the same branch, within code limits.
5) At what pressure does the Oatey Sure-Vent open, and will it let sewer gas back into the room?
Sweet Spot technology opens the valve at -0.01 psi and seals at 0 psi and above, so it only admits air when drainage creates negative pressure and closes under neutral or positive pressure. Each valve is 100 percent functionally tested at 1/4 in. H2O and 30 in. H2O before it leaves the plant.
6) Does the Oatey 39238 air admittance valve have anything to keep dust and insects out of the inlets?
Yes. The air inlets are screened to guard the internal seal, and the valve ships with a protective sleeve that gives you something to grip during installation and keeps debris off the valve. That matters in crawlspaces, attics and dusty remodel work where an unprotected seal can foul and stop sealing.
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Does the OATEY 39238 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 39238 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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