
Pressure Relief Valve
Instruction Manual
MODEL: CVR3
SFA Companies 10939 N. Pomona Ave. Kansas City, MO 64153
Tel: 888-332-6419 * Fax: 816-891-6599
E-mail: sales@bvahydraulics.com Website: www.bvahydraulics.com
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Maximum Operating Pressure 10,000 PSI
CVR3-M0_012013
Printed in Taiwan

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Save these instructions. For your safety, read and
understand the information contained within. The owner and
operator shall have an understanding of this product and safe
operating procedures before attempting to use this product.
Instructions and safety information shall be conveyed in
the operator’s native language before use of this product
is authorized. Make certain that the operator thoroughly
understands the inherent dangers associated with the use
and misuse of the product. If any doubt exists as to the safe
and proper use of this product as outlined in this factory
authorized manual, remove from service immediately.
Inspect before each use. Do not use if leaking, broken, bent,
cracked or otherwise damaged parts are noted. If the valve
has been or suspected to have been damaged, discontinue
use until checked out by a BVA Hydraulics authorized
service center. Owners and operators of this equipment
shall be aware that the use and subsequent repair of this
equipment may require special training and knowledge.
It is recommended that an annual inspection be done by
qualied personnel and that any missing or damaged parts,
decals, warning/safety labels or signs be replaced with BVA
Hydraulics authorized replacement parts only. Any relief valve
that appears to be damaged in any way, is worn or operates
abnormally shall be removed from service immediately until
such time as repairs can be made.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BVA Hydraulics Pressure Relief Valve limits pressure
developed by the hydraulic pump, regulating the force
imposed on other components. A wide variety of applications
exist for this category of product. Special skill, knowledge and
training may be required for a specic task and the product
may not be suitable for all the jobs described above. The user
ultimately must make the decision regarding suitability of the
product for any given task and therefore accept responsibility
for that decision.
NOTICE Always wear proper personal protective
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gear when operating hydraulic equipment (i.e. safety
glasses, gloves, etc.)
NOTICE Always check connections before using.
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Alteration of these products is strictly prohibited. Use
only those equipment and attachments provided and
approved by the manufacturer.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury and/
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or property damage, ensure that the rated working
pressure of each pressurized attachment be equal to
or greater than the rated working pressure developed
by the hydraulic pump.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Number
CVR3 10,000 3/8”-18 NPTF 7.48” 3.82” 1.50” 2 800 - 10,000
Rated
Pressure
(psi)
Thread
Size
Length
(in)
Operation
Turn the pressure adjustment handle clockwise to increase
pressure setting; counterclockwise to reduce pressure
setting. Pressure range of this deivice is 800 - 10,000
psi.
Width
(in)
Height
(in)
Pressure Adjustment
Handle
Weight
(lbs)
Pressure
Adjustability
(psi)
From Pump
To Cylinder
To Tank
2