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Excess Flow Valves
Excess Flow Valves - General Information
Excess Flow Valves - Installation
Excess Flow Valves - Example Installations
Excess flow valves permit the flow of liquid or vapor in either direction. The flow is only controlled in one direction (the direction of the arrow stamped on the valve). If the flow in that direction exceeds a predetermined rate, the valve automatically closes.
The valve disc is held in the open position by a spring. When the flow creates a pressure drop across the valve disc that overcomes the preset load on the spring, the valve disc moves to the closed position. It remains closed until the force on both sides of the valve disc are approximately equal (a small bleed hole in the disc of each valve permits equalization). The spring then automati-cally reopens the valve. When a line is completely broken, the pressure cannot equalize and the excess flow valve remains closed until the line is repaired. Because the bleed hole is in the valve disc, excess flow valves do not provide 100 percent shutoff.
Since excess flow valves depend on flow in order to close, the line downstream of the excess flow valve should be large enough not to excessively restrict the flow. If the piping is too small, unusually long or restricted by too many elbows, tees and other fittings, consideration should be given to the use of larger size pipe fittings.
All installations must be in accordance with NFPA Standards 58 and 59, as well as state and local regulations.
Standpipe Service Installations
Standpipe Attachedto Excess Flow
Standpipe WeldedInto Tank
Inline Service Installations
Special PurposeChek-Lok Installations
(Typical Domestic Tank)
Inline Excess FlowProtecting Reduced
Pipe Run
Liquid Service Installations
A2137A 1519C2
1519C4
3282C
7590U
A3500P4Mounted Under Flange
A7537P4in
Tank Bottom
MADE IN U.S.A.
400WOG
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Excess Flow Valves
Excess Flow Valves - Stand Pipe Service
PartNumber
InletConnection
NPT
OutletConnection
NPTBody
Material
Approximate Closing Flows
Liquid(GPM
Propane)
Vapor SCFH (Propane)
25 PSIGInlet
100 PSIGInlet
1519C21-1/2” Male
&1” Female
1” Male Brass 25 5,000 8,800
A2137 2” Male&
1-1/4” Female
2” Male&
1-1/4” FemaleSteel
50 10,000 17,000
A2137A 70 14,000 25,000
2139 3” Male&
2” Female
3” Male&
2” FemaleBrass
125 26,500 46,000
2139A 160 32,700 57,200
PartNumber
InletConnection
FNPT
OutletConnection
FNPTBody
Material
Approximate Closing Flows
Liquid(GPM
Propane)
Vapor SCFH (Propane)
25 PSIGInlet
100 PSIGInlet
1519A2 1” 1” Brass25 5,000 8,800
A1519A2 1” 1” Steel
1519A3 1-1/2” 1-1/2” Brass 60 11,500 20,200
1519A4
2” 2”
Brass100 19,000 34,500
A1519A4 Steel
1519B4 Brass133 27,700 50,300
A1519B4 Steel
1519C4 Brass 170 28,590 48,600
A1519A6 3” 3” Steel 225 45,000 82,000
1519C2
1519A2
1519C4
A2137A
Designed especially for filling, withdrawing or vapor equalizing in half and full couplinginstallations. Ideal for container service where weld-in dip pipes are not provided. For topmounting, the tapped inlet allows for an optional dip pipe connection to withdraw liquidfrom the top of the tank.
Designed for liquid or vapor service lines. They are intended for long lines or branch piping where tank mounted excess flow valves cannot suffice. Female tapping in inlet and outlet pro-vides easy in line installation.
Excess Flow Valves - In Line Service
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A8013D
Excess Flow Valves
Excess Flow Valves - General And Branch Piping Service
PartNumber
InletConnection
MNPT
OutletConnection
FNPTBody
Material
Approximate Closing Flows
Liquid(GPM
Propane)
Vapor SCFH (Propane)
25 PSIGInlet
100 PSIGInlet
12472
3/4” 3/4”Brass
4 1,050 1,700
3272E 10 2,100 3,700
3272F 15 2,800 5,000
3272G20 3,700 6,900
A3272G Steel
3282A
1-1/4” 1-1/4”Brass
30 5,850 10,000
3282B 40 7,600 13,600
3282C50 9,000 16,300
A3282C Steel
7574 1-1/2” 1-1/2” Brass 90 15,200 28,100
3292A
2” 2”
Brass75 14,200 24,800
A3292A Steel
3292B Brass100 18,100 32,700
A3292BSteel
A3292C 122 22,100 37,600
3272G
3282C
PartNumber
InletConnection
OutletConnection
BodyMaterial
Approximate Closing Flows
Liquid(GPM
Propane)
Vapor SCFH (Propane)
25 PSIGInlet
100 PSIGInlet
A8013D
1-1/4” MNPT
3/4” MNPT
Steel
398,700 14,700
A8013DA 1” MNPT 44
A8013DB 1-1/4” MNPT 55 10,900 19,300
2723C1-1/4” MNPT
&3/4” FNPT
3/4” MNPT Brass 20 3,900 6,900
2723C
Designed for filling, withdrawing or vapor equalizing in half and full coupling installations. Commonly used for long lines and branch piping where tank mounted excess flow valves are inadequate.
Excess Flow Valves - Domestic Tank ServiceDesigned for bottom mounting in consumer storage tanks for liquid service. They may also be top mounted for vapor service. Male outlet allows easy attachment of globe or angle valves.
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Excess Flow Valves
Excess Flow Valves - Low Pressure Drop Applications*Designed for mounting in half or full couplings in container applications. The exceptionally low pressure drop makes them ideal for pump suction lines. When used with a riser pipe, cau-tion must be used so the side ports of the valve are not restricted.
PartNumber
For UseWith
This TypeCoupling
InletConnection
MNPT
OutletConnection
NPT
Approximate Closing Flows
Liquid(GPM
Propane)
Vapor SCFH (Propane)
25 PSIGInlet
100 PSIGInlet
A8523 Half 3/4” 3/4” MNPT 15 5,170 8,800
A8525 Half 1-1/4” 1-1/4” MNPT 35 12,540 21,560
A7537L4 Half
2”2” MNPT
and1-1/4” FNPT
75 13,000 25,600A7537L4F Full
A7537N4 Half125 25,000 42,500
A7537N4F Full
A7537P4 Half 150 30,500 52,000A7537P4F Full
A7539R6 Half
3”3” MNPT
and2” FNPT
150 32,100 55,500A7539R6F Full
A7539T6 Half200 39,400 68,300
A7539T6F Full
A7539V6 Half250 51,100 88,700
A7539V6F Full
A7539V6
A7539V6F
*Very important for pump suction lines where head is at a premium.As an example, the A7539 3” Series excess flow valves produce only a .47 PSI drop at 130 GPM propane. A comparable competitive valve produces 2 PSI drop at the same flow rate.
PartNumber
InletConnection
OutletConnection
Liquid LP-GasClosing Flow
Use WithAdapter
7590U 3/4” MNPT 1-5/8”UNF
20 GPM7590U-10
7591U 1-1/4 MNPT 35 GPM
Chek-Lok Valves Old StyleAdapters
7572C-14A
7572C-15A7590U 7590U-10
7550P
7590U-10
7590Uor
7591U
Chek-Lok excess flow valves are designed to provide a convenient means of withdrawing liquid from stationary containers prior to moving the container.
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Filler Valves
Double Check Filler Valves - 3/4”
PartNumber
InletConnection
TankConnection
7647H 1/2” FNPT
3/4” MNPT
7647SC 1-3/4” M ACME
7647DC1-3/4” M ACME
&FPOL
7647SA 30 Degree1-3/4” M ACME
7647SC
7647H
7647DC
Double Check Filler Valves - 1-1/4”
PartNumber
InletConnection
TankConnection Comment
7579
1-3/4”M ACME 1-1/4” MNPT
Standard
7579P 3/4” Dip Pipe
6579 Swing Check
7579
65797579P
Large Double Check Filler Valves
PartNumber
M ACMEConnection
TankConnection
7579S 1-3/4” 1-1/2”
6587DC 2-1/4” 2”
3197C 3-1/4” 3”7579S
6587DC 3197C
Single Check Filler Valves
PartNumber
M ACMEConnection
TankConnection
3174C 1-3/4” 1-1/4”
6584C 2-1/4” 2”
3194C 3-1/4” 3” 3194C
Single Check filler valves must never be installed directly into container couplings. They must be used with an appropriate back check valve.
7647SAFor filling forklift, motor fuel and RV tanks.
FPOL&
ACMEConnections
SwingCheck
1-1/2” NPTThread
SingleCheck
3/4” DipPipe Tap
For filling domestic and larger motor fuel tanks.
For filling bobtails, transports and large storage tanks.
3174C
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Vapor Equalizing Coupling Opens
Upper Seat
No Lower Excess Flow Valve. Not for direct tank mounting.
Upper SeatOpen
Vapor Equalizing & Check Valves
Double Check Vapor Equalizing Valves
PartNumber
M ACME Inlet
TankConnection
Closing Flow at100 PSIG Inlet
(SCFH Propane Vapor)
7573D 1-1/4” 3/4 “ MNPT 4,100
3183AC 1-3/4” 1-1/4” MNPT 10,000
7573D
3180C
Single Check Vapor Equalizing Valves
PartNumber
M ACME Inlet
TankConnection
3170 1-1/4” 3/4 “ MNPT
3180C 1-3/4” 1-1/4” MNPT
Single Check vapor equalizing valves must never be installed directly into container couplings. They must be used with an appropriate excess flow valve.
Check Valves Metal-to-Metal Seats
6586C
3176
Provides a pressure equalization connection for filling operations.The attachment of a vapor hose coupling with its protruding nozzle opens the upper check. The lower excess flow valve closes automatically when flow out of the container exceeds the rated flow.
Provides protection when the desired flow is in one direction. May be used directly in container openings or for in-line applications.Metal-to-metal seats will allow slight leakage after closure.
Part Number InletConnection
FNPT
OutletConnection
MNPT CommentBrass Steel
3146 A3146 3/4” 3/4” -----
3176 A3176 1-1/4” 1-1/4” -----
----- A3186 2” 2” -----
----- A3196 3” 3” -----
6586C A6586C 2” 2” Swing AwayCheck
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Ball Cone Check Valves
PartNumber
Inlet & OutletConnection
End ToEnd
61-101-01 1/4” FNPT 2-1/16”
61-103-01 1/2” FNPT 2-5/16”
61-104-01 3/4” FNPT 2-7/8”
61-105-01 1” FNPT 3-1/4”
61-103-01
Check Valves Soft SeatsSoft seat for bubble tight closure.Provides protection when the desired flow is in one direction. May be used directly in container openings or for in-line applications.
A3276BC
3146S
A3187SA3198S
Check Valves for Flange Mounting
Part NumberFlange
ConnectionNPT
WrenchFlats
A3400L4 2”Slotted
A3400L6 3”
Steel body design used with internally threaded flanges in container bottoms or in-line pipe service. Low pressure drop design for high capacity systems.
A3400L6
Bronze body with reinforced TFE Ball-Cone seat.Fast seating action and good flow performance.
400 WOG
Check Valves
Part Number MaterialInlet
ConnectionNPT
OutletConnection
NPT
3146S Brass 3/4” 3/4”
A3276BC Steel 1-1/4” 1-1/4”
A3187S Steel 2” Male &1-1/4” Female
2” Male &1-1/4” Female
A3198S Steel 3” Male &2” Female
3” Male &2” Female
Typical In-line Installation
TypicalTank
Installation