SPRING LOADED VENTS

Set Points of 3 PSIG and Above

PROTECTOSEAL ®

SERIES STYLE
9540 End-of-Line Pressure/Vacuum Breather Vent
19540 Pipe-Away Pressure/Vacuum Breather Vent
9240 End-of-Line Vacuum Relief Vent
19240 Side Mount Vacuum Relief Vent
9800 End-of-Line Pressure Relief Vent
19800 Pipe-Away Pressure Relief Vent

OBJECTIVE spring loading is not required. For most series and designs spring
Protectoseal’s Spring Loaded Vents provide pressure and loaded vents are available for setting of 3 PSIG and above.
vacuum relief so that a tank’s vapor space can be maintained Maximum set points of 15 PSIG can be provided (12.5 PSIG for
within safe operating parameters. Different versions of these 12" size vents).
vents allow for spring loaded pressure settings, spring loaded Wide Range of Set Points. The spring loaded vents can be set at
vacuum settings or combinations of spring loaded pressure/ 3 PSIG or higher. Maximum set points of 15 PSIG (12.5 PSIG
weight loaded vacuum or weight loaded pressure/spring loaded for 12" vents) can be provided. Minimum set points on the weight
vacuum settings. Spring loading allows for higher pressure or loaded side of any spring loaded vent is 2 oz./in. Standard Viton®
vacuum settings than are available with conventional weight seating material. Other materials may be furnished upon request.
loading techniques. Spring loaded vents are intended for use on Numerous Sizes Available. Available in 2" (DN50) thru 12"
tanks and vessels that have higher pressure or vacuum design (DN300) Sizes. Aluminum flanged to mate with 125# ANSI and
ratings when compared to atmospheric storage vessels. The DIN PN 16 flat face flanges. All other materials mate with 150#
vents are normally closed to minimize loss of product and open ANSI and DIN 16 raised face flanges. Other drilling patterns
only to allow required pressure/vacuum relief. available upon special request.
TECHNIQUE PRO-FLOW III® Sizing and Selection Software.
Even tanks with high design ratings require protection from Use PRO-FLOW III® to select the correct size for pressure and
excessive pressure/vacuum accumulation in their vapor spaces. vacuum relief calculated in accordance with API 2000, ISO
With the set pressures allowed by a spring loaded design, the 28300, NFPA 30 and OSHA 1910.106.
vents can remain closed at higher pressures and are allowed to Quality Assurance. Each vent is Factory tested for casting in-
open only when the tank structure may be in jeopardy. Vapors tegrity, correct setting and leakage to meet Protectoseal’s high
can then be relieved, or make up air can be drawn into the tank, standards prior to shipment.
to maintain the tank within its design parameters. Product loss is
minimized. CONSTRUCTION
The ability to operate tanks at elevated pressure/vacuum is The vents are available in a wide range of materials to meet
provided. This becomes more important as tank storage process requirements. Aluminum, Ductile Iron, 316 Stainless
systems continue their transition from stand alone structures to Steel, Cast Steel and C/C76 housings can be provided. Consult
manifolded, multi-tank operations equipped with vapor recovery factory for other special alloys. The standard spring packages are
devices, flares, inert gas blanketing systems, etc. 316 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel springs. Refer to mate-
rial specifications in the “How to Order Protectoseal Spring
Protectoseal offers a full range of spring loaded vent designs.
Loaded Vents” on Page 5.
Vents suitable for relieving vapors to the atmosphere are
available. Vents with flanged connections on their outlets are Available Options
also available so that relieved vapors may be directed to ® Alternate diaphragm materials
connecting piping for disposal or further processing. ® Material certifications for castings
® Lower than standard minimum pressure and/or vacuum
SPECIAL FEATURES settings
® Steam jacketing available
Easy Inspection and Maintenance. The spring packages are
® Manual or electronic indication of vent opening
readily removable from the cast housings to facilitate inspection

® FEP coating
and maintenance. For the 9800 Series Pressure Vent the entire
vent can be removed from the system. Replacement spring
packages or vents can be easily installed in the systems so that ® Kynar® coating (Kynar® is a Registered Trademark of Arkema, Inc.)
disruption of plant operations can be minimized. The pressure ® Special cleaning & packaging for the storage of ultrapure
/vacuum vents may be provided with any combination of spring liquids
loading on the pressure, vacuum or both pressure and vacuum
sides. Conventional weight loading techniques are used when

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Specifications Spring Loaded Vents
For Pressure and / or Vacuum Relief
Series 9540 - End-of-Line Pressure/Vacuum Breather Vent (Dimensions shown are for reference only, contact factory for certified drawings.)

Flange Ht. Width Length B.C. Dia. Dia. Holes

Cat. No.* K A B C D G E N
9542P/V 12" 101/2” 181/2" 15" 14 3/4" 16" 13/4" 14
9543P/V 13" 111/2" 19" 15" 16" 17 1/2" 13/4" 14
9544P/V 14" 14" 13" 201/4" 17 1/2" 19" 13/4" 18
9546P/V 16" 191⁄ 4" 17" 261/2" 19 1/2" 11" 17/8" 18
9548P/V 18" 263/4" 171⁄ 2" 301/4" 113/4" 13 1/2" 17/8" 18
9550P/V 10" 301/4" 221⁄ 2" 363/4" 14 1/4" 16" 1" 12
9552P/V 12" 345/8" 25" 381/2" 17" 19" 1" 12
*Note Cat. No. specifies Aluminum construction. Refer to ”How to Order Protectoseal Spring Loaded Vents” on Page 5 for more options.

Series 19540 - Pipe-Away Pressure/Vacuum Breather Vent (Dimensions shown are for reference only, contact factory for certified drawings.)

Flange Size Ht. Width Length B.C. B.C. Dia. Dia. Dia. Dia. Holes Holes
Cat. No.* K1 x K2 A B C F H D1 D2 G1 G2 E1 E2 N1 N2
19542P/V2 12" x 2" 16" 197/8" 16" 171/8" 153⁄ 8" 14 3/4" 14 3/4" 16" 16" 13/4" 3/4" 14 14
19542P/V3 12" x 3" 131/2" 191/4" 16" 17" 151⁄ 2" 14 3/4" 16" 16" 17 1/2" 13/4" 3/4" 14 14
19543P/V3 13" x 3" 15" 195/8" 16" 171/4" 159⁄ 16" 16" 16" 17 1/2" 17 1/2" 13/4" 3/4" 14 14
19543P/V4 13" x 4" 14" 195/8" 161/8" 18" 155⁄ 8" 16" 17 1/2" 17 1/2" 19" 13/4" 3/4" 14 18
19544P/V4 14" x 4" 193/4" 10" 201/2" 191/8" 161/2" 17 1/2" 17 1/2" 19" 19" 13/4" 3/4" 18 18
19544P/V6 14" x 6" 18" 11" 201/2" 195/8" 161/2" 17 1/2" 19 1/2" 19" 11" 13/4" 7/8" 18 18
19546P/V6 16" x 6" 221/4" 13" 253/4" 12" 183/8" 19 1/2" 19 1/2" 11" 11" 17/8" 7/8" 18 18
19546P/V8 16" x 8" 221/2" 131⁄ 2" 261/2" 13" 181/2" 19 1/2" 11 3/4" 11" 13 1/2" 17/8" 7/8" 18 18
19548P/V10 18" x 10" 261⁄ 2" 16" 32" 113/4" 101⁄ 2" 11 3/4" 14 1/4" 13 1/2" 16" 17/8" 1" 18 12
19550P/V12 10" x 12" 253⁄ 8" 19" 375/8" 151/4" 12" 14 1/4" 17" 16" 19" 1" 1" 12 12
19552P/V14 12" x 14" 281⁄ 4" 21" 393⁄ 4" 161/2" 12" 17" 18 3/4" 19" 21" 1" 11/8" 12 12
*Note Cat. No. specifies Aluminum construction. Refer to ”How to Order Protectoseal Spring Loaded Vents” on Page 5 for more options.

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Specifications Spring Loaded Vents
For Pressure and / or Vacuum Relief
Series 9240 - End-of-Line Vacuum Relief Vent (Dimensions shown are for reference only, contact factory for certified drawings.)

Flange Ht. Width Length B.C. Dia. Dia. Holes

Cat. No.* K A B C D G E N
9242V 12" 193/4" 197/8" 137/8" 14 3/4" 16" 13/4" 14
9243V 13" 171/8" 195/8" 141/4" 16" 17 1/2" 13/4" 14
9244V 14" 121/4" 10" 181/2" 17 1/2" 19" 13/4" 18
9246V 16" 141/4" 127⁄ 8" 231/2" 19 1/2" 11" 17/8" 18
9248V 18" 21" 153⁄ 4" 28" 11 3/4" 13 1/2" 17/8" 18
9250V 10" 233/4" 181⁄ 2" 335⁄ 8" 14 1/4" 16" 1" 12
9252V 12" 273/4" 211/2" 351/2" 17" 19" 1" 12
*Note Cat. No. specifies Aluminum construction. Refer to ”How to Order Protectoseal Spring Loaded Vents” on Page 5 for more options.

Series 19240 - Side Mount Vacuum Relief Vent (Dimensions shown are for reference only, contact factory for certified drawings.)

Flange Valve Ht. Width Length Width B.C. Dia. Dia. Holes
Cat. No.* K2 K1 A B C H D G E N
19240V2 12" 12" 193/4" 193/4" 187/8" 151⁄ 4" 14 3/4" 16" 13/4" 14
19240V3 13" 13" 101/2" 195/8" 19" 151⁄ 2" 16” 17 1/2" 13/4" 14
19240V4 14" 14" 101/4" 10" 12" 163/8" 17 1/2" 19" 13/4" 18
19240V6 16" 16" 153/4" 13" 151/4" 183/8" 19 1/2" 11" 17/8" 18
19246V8 18" 16" 161/4" 13" 151/2" 181/2" 11 3/4" 13 1/2" 17/8" 18
19248V10 10" 18" 171/4" 153/4" 191/4" 101⁄ 2" 14 1/4" 16" 1" 12
19250V12 12" 10" 193/4" 183/4" 213/4" 12" 17" 19" 1" 12
19252V14 14" 12" 221⁄ 4" 21" 21" 12" 183⁄ 4" 21" 11⁄ 8" 12
*Note Cat. No. specifies Aluminum construction. Refer to ”How to Order Protectoseal Spring Loaded Vents” on Page 5 for more options.

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Specifications Spring Loaded Vents
For Pressure and / or Vacuum Relief
Series 9800 - End-of-Line Pressure Relief Vent (Dimensions shown are for reference only, contact factory for certified drawings.)

Flange Ht. Width B.C. Dia. Dia. Holes

Cat. No.* K A B D G E N
9802P 12" 151/2" 181/2" 14 3/4" 16" 13/4" 14 Studs
9803P 13" 161/2" 19" 16" 17 1/2" 13/4" 14
9804P 14" 181/2" 127/8" 17 1/2" 19" 13/4" 18
9806P 16" 101/4" 16" 19 1/2" 11" 17/8" 18
9808P 18" 181/4" 183/4" 11 3/4" 13 1/2" 17/8" 18
9810P 10" 21" 21 3/4" 14 1/4" 16" 1" 12
9812P 12" 231/2" 25" 17" 19" 1" 12
*Note Cat. No. specifies Aluminum construction. Refer to “How to Order Protectoseal Spring Loaded Vents” on Page 5 for more options.

Series 19800 - Pipe-Away Pressure Relief Vent (Dimensions shown are for reference only, contact factory for certified drawings.)

Flange Size Ht. Width Length B.C. B.C. Dia. Dia. Dia. Dia. Holes Holes
Cat. No.* K1 x K2 A B C F H D1 D2 G1 G2 E1 E2 N1 N2
19802P2 12" x 2" 131/4" 193/4" 185/8" 137/8" 151⁄ 2" 14 3/4" 14 3/4" 16" 16" 13/4" 13/4" 14 14
19802P3 12" x 3" 11" 193/4" 191/4" 143/8" 151⁄ 2" 14 3/4" 16" 16" 17 1/2" 13/4" 13/4" 14 14
19803P3 13" x 3" 12" 195/8" 19" 141/4" 151⁄ 2" 16" 16" 17 1/2" 17 1/2" 13/4" 13/4" 14 14
19803P4 13" x14" 101/2" 195/8" 19" 151/4" 155⁄ 8" 16" 17 1/2" 17 1/2" 19" 13/4" 13/4" 14 18
19804P4 14" x14" 165/8" 19" 121/8" 161/16" 167/16" 17 1/2" 17 1/2" 19" 19" 13/4" 13/4" 18 18
19804P6 14" x16" 15" 11" 121/4" 163/8" 161/2" 17 1/2" 19 1/2" 19" 11" 13/4" 17/8" 18 18
19806P6 16" x16" 185/8" 11" 151/2" 173/4" 183/8" 19 1/2" 19 1/2" 11" 11" 17/8" 17/8" 18 18
19806P8 16" x18" 18" 131⁄ 2" 151/2" 181/2" 181/2" 19 1/2" 11 3/4" 11" 13 1/2" 17/8" 17/8" 18 18
19808P10 18" x 10" 271⁄ 2" 16" 183/4" 10 1/2" 101⁄ 2" 11 3/4" 14 1/4" 13 1/2" 16" 17/8" 1" 18 12
19810P10 10" x 12" 29 7/8" 19" 213/4" 11" 12" 14 1/4" 17" 16" 19" 1" 1" 12 12
19812P14 12" x 14" 233/4" 21" 21" 12" 12" 17" 18 3/4" 19" 21" 1" 11/8" 12 12
*Note Cat. No. specifies Aluminum construction. Refer to “How to Order Protectoseal Spring Loaded Vents” on Page 5 for more options.

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How to Order Spring Loaded Vents
For Pressure and / or Vacuum Relief

Pressure & Vacuum Prefix Body, Cover and/or Weatherhood Material

Series Part Spring Loaded Spring Loaded Pressure Vacuum Ductile Stainless
Number Pressure Side Vacuum Side Only Only Configuration Aluminum Iron Steel Steel C/C276

9540P Yes No - - End-of-Line No Prefix C CS F M

9540V No Yes - - End-of-Line No Prefix C CS F M

9540PV Yes Yes - - End-of-Line No Prefix C CS F M

19540P Yes No - - Pipe-Away No Prefix C CS F M

19540V No Yes - - Pipe-Away No Prefix C CS F M

19540PV Yes Yes - - Pipe-Away No Prefix C CS F M

9420V - - - Yes End-of-Line No Prefix C CS F M

19240V - - - Yes Side Mount No Prefix C CS F M

9800P - - Yes - End-of-Line N/A N/A C F M

19800P - - Yes - Pipe-Away No Prefix C CS F M

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS 3. Add suffix letter: (Refer to chart above.)

1. Select the basic vent or vent configuration required: 9540 “P” for spring loaded pressure side
Series, 9800 Series, etc. - Refer to chart above. “V” for spring loaded vacuum side
2. Add correct prefix letter as shown below: “PV” if both sides require spring loading
No Prefix Model Number - Cast Aluminum (ASTM B26- 4. Determine pressure and/or vacuum settings desired.
Grade 356) Bodies and Covers; 316 S.S. Spring Package 5. Determine required vent size based on flow capacity -
Components; Stainless Steel Setting Springs (302, 17- Refer to Pro Flow® Sizing Software.
7PH); Viton® Diaphragms; Aluminum Weight Loaded Pal-
6. Specify and describe special materials (monel, C276,
let Assembly; Steel or Lead Setting Weights (if required).
plastic coated, etc.) and other special requirements.
“C” Prefix Model Number - Cast Ductile Iron (ASTM
A536-Grade 65-45-12) Bodies and Covers; 316 S.S. Examples:
Spring Package Components; Stainless Steel Setting Model No. F19543_4 - Cast Stainless Steel Pipe-Away
Springs (302, 17-7PH); Viton® Diaphragms; 316 S.S. Pressure / Vacuum Breather Vent with pressure set at 5
Weight Loaded Pallet Assembly; Epoxied 316 S.S. Seat
PSIG and vacuum set at 3 PSIG = F19543PV4
on Weight Loaded Side; Steel or Lead Setting Weights (if
required). Model No. 9546_ - Cast Aluminum End-of-Line Pressure /
Vacuum Breather Vent with pressure set at 5 PSIG and
“CS” Prefix Model Number - Cast Steel (ASTM A216-
Grade WCB) Bodies and Covers; 316 S.S. Spring Pack- vacuum set at 2 oz. = 9546P
age Components; Stainless Steel Setting Springs (302, Model No. C9244_ - Cast Ductile Iron End-of-Line Vacuum
17-7PH); Viton® Diaphragms; 316 S.S. Weight Loaded Relief Vent with vacuum set at 3 PSIG = 9244V
Pallet Assembly; Epoxied 316 S.S. Seat on Weight
Loaded Side; Steel or Lead Setting Weights (if required).
“F” Prefix Model Number - Cast Stainless Steel (ASTM
A743-Grade CF8M) Bodies and Covers; 316 S.S. Spring
Package Components; Stainless Steel Setting Springs
(302, 17-7PH); Viton® Diaphragms; 316 S.S. Weight
Loaded Pallet Assembly; Epoxied 316 S.S. Seat on
Weight Loaded Side; Steel or Lead Setting Weights (if re-
quired).
“M” Prefix Model Number - Cast Alloy C (ASTM A494-
Grade CW12MW) Bodies and Covers; C276 Spring
Package Components; C276 Springs; Viton® Di-
aphragms; C276 Weight Loaded Pallet Assembly; C276
or Lead Setting Weights (if required). Note: Maximum
setting available with C276 springs are controlled by
availability of C276 spring material. Consult Factory for
availability.
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Standard Pressure & Vacuum Settings Spring Loaded Vents
For Pressure and / or Vacuum Relief

SPRING LOADED SET POINT RANGES FOR ALL SERIES NUMBERS

MINIMUM (PSIG) MAXIMUM (PSIG)
Inlet
Flange Pressure or Vacuum Pressure or Vacuum
Size All Materials All Materials
12"/DN50 3.00 15.00
13"/DN80 3.00 15.00
14"/DN100 3.00 15.00
16"/DN150 3.00 15.00
18"/DN200 3.00 15.00
10"/DN250 3.00 15.00
12"/DN300 3.00 12.50

WEIGHT LOADED SET POINT RANGES (PRESSURE OR VACUUM) Consult factory for settings outside of STANDARD RANGE.

MINIMUM (oz. / in.2) MAXIMUM (oz. / in.2)

Flange Pressure Vacuum Pressure Vacuum

Series Size All Materials All Materials Aluminum Other Materials Aluminum Other Materials
Series No. 9540 - End-of-Line Pressure/Vacuum Breather Vent
9542P/V 12"/DN50 2.00 2.00 44.00 48.00 17.50 11.00
9543P/V 1 3"/DN80 2.00 2.00 45.00 48.00 19.50 11.00
9544P/V 14"/DN100 2.00 2.00 43.00 48.00 15.00 17.40
9546P/V 16"/DN150 2.00 2.00 44.00 48.00 16.00 18.00
9548P/V 18"/DN200 2.00 2.00 48.00 48.00 16.00 18.00
9550P/V 10"/DN250 2.00 2.00 48.00 48.00 16.00 19.00
9552P/V 12"/DN300 2.00 2.00 48.00 48.00 21.00 23.00
Series No. 19540 - Pipe-Away Pressure/Vacuum Breather Vent
19542P/V2 12"/DN50 x 2"/DN50 2.00 2.00 41.00 46.00 17.50 11.00
19542P/V3 12"/DN50 x 3"/DN80 2.00 2.00 13.00 18.00 17.50 11.00
19543P/V3 13"/DN80 x 3"/DN80 2.00 2.00 32.00 36.00 19.00 11.00
19543P/V4 13"/DN80 x 4"/DN100 2.00 2.00 19.00 23.00 19.00 11.00
19544P/V4 14"/DN100 x 4"/DN100 2.00 2.00 42.00 47.00 15.00 17.40
19544P/V6 14"/DN100 x 6"/DN150 2.00 2.00 28.00 32.00 15.00 17.40
19546P/V6 16"/DN150 x 6"/DN150 2.00 2.00 28.00 32.00 16.00 18.00
19546P/V8 16"/DN150 x 8"/DN200 2.00 2.00 28.00 32.00 16.00 18.00
19548P/V10 18"/DN200 x 10"/DN250 2.00 2.00 23.00 28.00 16.00 18.00
19550P/V12 10"/DN250 x 12"/DN300 2.00 2.00 23.00 28.00 16.00 19.00
19552P/V14 12"DN300 x 14"/DN 350 2.00 2.00 19.00 23.00 21.00 23.00

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