Instruction Manual
D100345X012
March 2021
1805 Series Relief Valves
WARNING
!
Failure to follow these instructions or
to properly install and maintain this
equipment could result in an explosion
and/or re causing property damage and
personal injury or death.
Fisher™ relief valves must be installed,
operated and maintained in accordance
with federal, state and local codes, rules
and regulations, and Emerson Process
Management Regulator Technologies,
Inc. instructions.
1805 Series
If a leak develops or if the outlet
continually vents gas, service to the unit
may be required.
Failure to correct trouble could result in
a hazardous condition. Only a qualied
person must install or service the unit.
Call a gas service person to service the
unit. Only a qualied person must install
or service the 1805 Series Relief Valves.
Introduction
Scope of the Manual
This Instruction Manual provides installation,
adjustment, maintenance and parts ordering
information for 1805 Series relief valves.
P1026
Figure 1. 1805 Series Relief Valve
Description
The 1805 Series relief valves are primarily designed
for use in farm tap applications where a safety relief
valve is needed between the first and second stage
regulators. The 1805 Series is suitable for service on
natural gas, air, propane or any operating medium that
is not corrosive to the internal parts. Relief pressure
ranges from 5 to 125 psi / 0.34 to 8.6 bar. Maximum
pressure, including buildup, is 150 psi / 10.3 bar.
1805 Series
Specications
The Specications section lists the specications for the 1805 Series relief valve. The following information
is stamped on the relief valve at the factory: type number, date of manufacture, spring range, maximum inlet
pressure and maximum allowable inlet pressure.
Available Constructions
Type 1805-2: Cast iron spring case, closing cap
with 1/4 NPT vent placed over the adjusting screw.
Available in 3/4 and 1 NPT body sizes.
Type 1805-3: Cast iron spring case, closing cap
with 1/4 NPT vent placed over the adjusting screw.
Available in 1-1/2 and 2 NPT body sizes.
Body Sizes and End Connection Style
3/4, 1, 1-1/2 or 2 NPT
Maximum Inlet Pressure
150 psig / 10.3 bar including buildup
Relief Valve Set Pressure Ranges
See Table 1
Type 1805-4: Cast iron spring case. Available in
3/4 and 1 NPT body sizes.
Type 1805-5: Cast iron spring case.
Available in 1-1/2 and 2 NPT body sizes.
Type 1805-7: Cast iron spring case, closing
cap with 1/4 NPT vent placed over the adjusting
screw, screen in outlet. Available in 3/4 and 1 NPT
body sizes.
Body Style
Flow and IEC Sizing Coefficients
See Table 2
Temperature Capabilities
-20 to 150°F / -29 to 66°C
Approximate Shipping Weights
3/4 to 1 NPT bodies: 5 lbs / 2 kg
1-1/2 to 2 NPT bodies: 13 lbs / 6 kg
Globe body
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Instruction Manual or any applicable standard limitation should not be exceeded.
Table 1. Relief Set Pressure Ranges
(1)
(1)
BODY SIZE
3/4 or 1 NPT
1-1/2 or 2 NPT
RELIEF PRESSURE RANGE
psig bar In. mm In. mm
5 to 35
10 to 60
20 to 125
5 to 20
10 to 50
35 to 125
0.34 to 2.4
0.69 to 4.1
1.4 to 8.6
0.34 to 1.4
0.69 to 3.5
2.4 to 8.6
SPRING
PART NUMBER
1B986027212
1B788327022
1B788427022
1D892327022
1D665927022
1E543627142
SPRING COLOR
CODE
Green
Silver
Blue
Red
Blue
Yellow
SPRING FREE LENGTH
2.25
2.13
1.94
2.94
2.50
2.31
Table 2. Flow and IEC Sizing Coecients
BODY SIZE C
3/4 to 1 NPT
1-1/2 to 2 NPT 0.94 0.44
1
35 0.79
K
m
IEC SIZING COEFFICIENTS
X
T
0.73 0.39
57.2
54.1
49.3
74.7
63.5
58.7
SPRING WIRE
0.12
0.14
0.18
0.17
0.22
0.28
F
D
DIAMETER
0.89
F
3.05
3.56
4.57
4.32
5.59
7.11
L
2
UPPER
SPRING
SEAT
1805 Series
A6671
INLET PRESSURE
OUTLET PRESSURE
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
DIAPHRAGM
HEAD
UNION NUT
O-RING
HOLDER
O-RING WASHER
Figure 2. 1805 Series Operational Schematic
DIAPHRAGM
BODY
O-RING
VALVE GUIDE
ORIFICE
O-RING
Principle of Operation
See Figure 2. Relief valves respond to changes in
upstream pressure. If upstream pressure increases
and exceeds the relief valve setting, the valve will
open and allow gas to vent to the atmosphere. When
upstream pressure returns to normal level (below the
setting of the relief valve), the relief valve automatically
closes and normal system operation resumes.
In the 1805 Series relief valves, the upstream pressure
registers underneath the diaphragm. Gas reaches
the diaphragm through the space between the O-ring
holder and the valve guide orifice in 3/4 and 1 NPT
bodies or through registration holes in the valve guide
orifice in 1-1/2 and 2 NPT bodies. When the upstream
pressure increases beyond the spring setting, the force
on the diaphragm overcomes spring compression.
The O-ring holder moves upward, carrying the O-ring
away from the valve seat. This opens the flow line,
allows gas to flow to the atmosphere and relieves the
overpressure condition. When upstream pressure
registered on the diaphragm decreases to a level
below that of the spring setting of the relief valve, the
spring force pushes the diaphragm plate and O-ring
holder toward the valve seat. Contact between O-ring
and valve seat prevents further flow to atmosphere.
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