Instruction Manual

D450383T012 H100 Series

August 2016

H100 Series External Relief Valves

! WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions or to
properly install and maintain this equipment
could result in an explosion and/or fire
causing property damage and personal injury
or death.
A person should NEVER stand directly over
H110_1
or in front of or look directly into a relief
valve when the tank is pressurized. The relief
valve could suddenly “pop” open blowing
gas, dirt and other debris into the person’s
face and eyes.
Fisher™ equipment must be installed,
operated and maintained in accordance
with federal, state and local codes and
Fisher instructions. In addition, in most
states the installation must also comply
with NFPA No. 58, NFPA 501C, DOT and
ANSI K61.1 standards. H173_1
H185_1

Only personnel trained in the proper

procedures, codes, standards and
regulations of the LP-Gas industry should Figure 1. H100 Series
install and inspect this equipment.
drops. Excessive tank pressure can be caused by
the following:
Introduction
a. Exposure to fire or radiant heat including hot
summer days.
Scope of the Manual
b. New or refilled tanks not fully purged of air.
This manual covers instructions for the H100 Series direct-
operated relief valves which can be used in various vapor c. Tank colors (other than white) increase the heat
and liquid applications. Most H100 Series relief valves absorption of the tank raising the pressure in
must be used on vapor service only. Use only advertised the tank.
hydrostatic relief valves for liquid applications. The valves d. Propane with “vapor pressures” out of specification,
are typically installed in ASME tanks, DOT cylinders and i.e., “Hot Gas.”
piping applications.
e. Overfilling the tank.
2. Do not beat, pound, or hit the relief valve with hammers
Things To Tell The Gas Customer:
or other tools or attempt to force the valve closed as
1. The purpose of a relief valve is to keep the tank this will not stop gas discharge and could damage relief
from rupturing from excessive tank pressure by valve parts or rupture the tank.
venting gas to the atmosphere until the tank pressure
3. Call your gas dealer if the relief valve discharges gas.
H100 Series
Specifications
The Specifications section on this page provides the ratings and other specifications for H100 Series external relief valves.
Factory specifications are engraved on the body of the relief valve at the factory.

Body Size, Tank Connection: Temperature Capabilities(1):

Types H110, H120, H123, H124: -20 to 160°F / -29 to 71°C
1/4 in. NPT
Types H125, H135, H144, H148: Materials:
1/2 in. NPT Body, poppet and spring retainer: Brass and
Types H150, H160, H173, H174, H185: Stainless steel
3/4 in. NPT Disk: Nitrile (NBR)
Spring and retainer pin: Stainless steel
Maximum Allowable Relief (Inlet) Pressure(1):
420 psig / 29 bar Approximate Weights:
H110 and H120 Series: 0.2 lb / 0.09 kg
Fixed Relief Pressures: All Others: 0.4 lb / 0.18 kg
35 to 350 psig / 2.4 to 21.1 bar, see Table 1

1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Instruction Manual and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.

Table 1. H100 Series External Relief Valves

START-TO- ACCESSORY
PRESSURE PLUS
CONTAINER DISCHARGE FLOW CAPACITY,
TYPE CONTAINER TYPE BUILDUP,
CONNECTION, in. PRESSURE, SCFM / SCMH air Pipeaway Adaptor Protective Cap
psig / bar
psig / bar
H110-250(1) 1/4 MNPT 250 / 17.2 ---- 310 / 527 ---- P206
H125-250 ---- 610 / 1036 ---- ----
1/2 MNPT 250 / 17.2
H135-250(1) ---- 594 / 1009 P174(3) ----
H150-250 ---- 580 / 985 ---- ----
H160-250(1) 250 / 17.2 ---- 605 / 1028 ---- ----
ASME 3/4 MNPT
H185-250(1) ---- 2223 / 3777 ---- P145
H185-275 (1)
275 / 19.0 ---- 2456 / 4173 ----
H110-312(1) 1/4 MNPT ---- 390 / 663 ---- P206
H135-312(1) 1/2 MNPT 312 / 21.5 ---- 765 / 1300 P174(3) ----
H160-312 3/4 MNPT ---- 765 / 1300 ---- ----
H123(1) 1/4 MNPT ---- ---- ---- P206
DOT or Hydrostatic
H148(1) 1/2 MNPT 375 / 25.9 ---- P206
Relief 903 / 1534(2) P174(3)
H173 (1)
3/4 MNPT ---- P206
H120-35 35 / 2.4 60 / 4.1 77 / 131 ---- P206
H120-60 60 / 4.1 85 / 5.9 105 / 178 ---- P206
H120-120 120 / 8.3 145 / 10 165 / 281 ---- P206
H120-150 150 / 10.3 180 / 12 191 / 325 ---- P206
H120-175 175 / 12.1 210 / 14 224 / 380 ---- P206
1/4 MNPT
H120-200 200 / 13.8 240 / 17 262 / 445 ---- P206
Hydrostatic
H120-225 225 / 15.5 270 / 19 280 / 476 ---- P206
H120-275 275 / 19.0 330 / 23 303 / 515 ---- P206
H120-350 350 / 24.1 420 / 29 445 / 756 ---- P206
H124(1) 450 / 31.0 ---- ---- ---- P206
H144 (1)
1/2 MNPT 450 / 31.0 ---- ---- ---- P206
H174(1) 3/4 MNPT 450/31.0 ---- ---- ---- P206
1. Listed under UL® Section 132.
2. DOT cylinder water capacity 500 lbs / 227 kg, approved by Bureau of Explosives and CGA.
3. 1/2 in. FNPT

H100 Series relief valves range in size from 1/4 to

CAUTION 3/4 in. threaded MNPT inlet connections. Set pressures
and flow capacities vary by size and application. Materials
If the valve is to be for service other than LP- of construction are typically brass, steel and stainless steel
Gas, anhydrous ammonia, or air; contact the with nitrile discs. Consult your Fisher™ Catalog for size, set
factory to determine if the valve materials are pressure and flow capacity combinations.
suitable for the particular service.
UL® listed valves are required by most states, although
Valves with brass materials must not be used some states require ASME capacity rated valves. Be sure
on anhydrous ammonia service. the valve is rated and stamped to meet the requirements of
the state where it will be used. The valve should also have
sufficient capacity for the container size where it is used.
UL® is a mark owned by Underwriters Laboratories.

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 H100 Series
Required relief valve capacity is a function of the container
surface area. Consult NFPA #58 or other appropriate
product standards.
The start-to-discharge pressure stamped on the valve must
be correct for the design pressure of the container. Do not
use a valve with a start-to-discharge pressure higher than
the design pressure of the container.

Principle of Operation
The relief valve (See Figure 1) is held close by the spring
force seating the rubber valve disc against the orifice.
When the tank pressure exceeds the spring force, the valve
disc lifts off the orifice allowing gas to discharge through the
valve to the air.
Gas discharge initially may be small producing only seepage
and a light “hissing” sound. As pressure increases and gas
volume discharge continues, a “popping” condition occurs
with large volumes of gas discharge and a loud “hissing or
roaring” sound.
When the tank pressure decreases enough, the spring INLET
INLET
INLET PRESSURE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
force closes the valve disc back against the orifice stopping ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
ATMOSPHERIC
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
PRESSURE
further discharge.
Figure 2. H100 Series Operational Schematic

Installation and affect the internal working parts. Larger size valves
(especially if of steel construction) may require an additional
! WARNING amount of torque to obtain a leak free connection.

Vapor relief valves must be installed only in Raincaps are required on all valves. The raincap should be
the vapor space to provide relief capacity for kept in place; an out-of-place raincap indicates the valve
the tank. may have opened to relieve overpressure. Most relief valves
have a drain hole in the body which must remain open at
Installed vapor relief valves must have direct contact with the all times.
vapor space of the containers.
Relief valves on bobtails, transports and motor fuel
Hydrostatic relief valves are required on liquid lines to applications must be protected as specified by DOT,
provide relief protection for the liquid line between two NFPA #58 and other applicable laws, codes and standards.
shutoff valves. Hydrostatic relief valves must be installed in
the liquid space. New containers must be purged to remove air from the
container. Failure to properly purge may result in excessive
Install the valve so that flow is unobstructed. Be certain pressure and the possibility of “popping” the relief valve
that any discharge from the valve will not impinge on the when the container is filled. Follow NFPA #58 and NLPGA
container, adjacent containers or any source of ignition. Pamphlet 133-80 guidelines for purging containers.
Each application will dictate whether discharge stacks
or deflectors are required. Deflectors and adaptors are
separate devices mounted to the outlet of the valve
Maintenance and Replacement
to control discharge direction. Consult the applicable Safety relief valves are non-repairable valves and cannot be
standard to determine if these additional devices adjusted in the field.
are required.
Coat the male threads of the valve with an UL® listed ! WARNING
sealing compound. Do not allow excess compound to drip
into the container or flow around the bottom edge of the Any valve that has fully opened “popped”
pipe threads. should be tested to see if it is within the
allowable start-to-discharge pressure setting.
Pull the valve into the coupling hand tight, and then wrench If it is not within the correct range, it must be
tighten it for approximately two additional turns. Do not install replaced. Relief valve start-to-discharge and
the valve with such extreme torque that the coupling can reseat pressures may be lower if the valve
cut threads into the valve. This could cause valve distortion has fully opened (popped).
UL® is a mark owned by Underwriters Laboratories.

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H100 Series
Some relief valve installations require periodic testing or
replacement, such as those required by DOT, NFPA #58,
NFPA Pamphlet 59 (LP-Gas Utility Gas Plants) and A A
ANSI K61.1. It is recommended that all relief valves be
regularly inspected for visible damage, dirt, corrosion,
missing raincaps, paint inside outlet, tampering, etc. If any of
the preceding is evident or questionable, the valve should be
re-tested or replaced immediately. 3
1
The discharge side of the relief valve body must be kept free
of dirt, water and other foreign matter which can damage the 1
3

valve seat or “weld” some “wing style” poppets to the valve

body. This can prevent the valve from opening. Replace
2
valves when this occurs. 2
0.003 IN. /
Relief valves are precisely set by the manufacturer for the 0.078 mm
correct start-to-discharge setting and field repair should
never be attempted. Fisher™ recommends that a relief 4

valve not be used for longer than 15 years from the date of 4
manufacture. The service application of the relief valve and 5

the environment in which it operates may shorten the safe

service life of the relief valve. Replacement of the relief valve 5
in less than 15 years may be required.

Parts List
Key Description

1 Body
2 Spring Retainer
3 Groove Pin
SECTION A-A
4 Spring
5 Poppet Assembly Figure 3. H100 Series Assembly Drawing

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