
Models M2582-P 
and M5180-P 
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Pneumatically Open and Shut Off Fuel Gas 
Automatically or Semi-automatically
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Pneumatic Control Pressure Can Be 
Air, Gas or Oil
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Models for 2 in. or 1 in. (51 mm or 
25 mm) Fuel Gas Lines
Description
The M2582-P and M5180-P are pneumatically controlled fuel shut-off valves that open 
and close automatically or semi-automatically. The pneumatic control pressure can be air, 
oil or gas. A manual lever aids in opening the 
valve when control pressure is insufficient. A 
gas escape vent, when properly vented and 
maintained, releases trapped gas from the 
valve after shutoff. 
Basic Operation
Automatic: As the control pressure/vacuum 
increases the valve will open. When the control 
pressure/vacuum decreases, the valve will close. 
Semi-Automatic: If the control pressure/vacuum 
is too low and the valve does not open automatically, it can be opened manually by lifting the 
built-in lever arm and setting the latch. The 
latch resets automatically when control pressure 
rises enough to release it. 
M2582-P is for 1 in. (25 mm) gas lines. It automatically opens at 2 psi (14 kPa) [.14 bar] and 
fully opens the seat at 3 psi (21 kPa) [.21 bar]. 
The valve can be manually opened with the 
lever and latch against inlet pressure of 80 psi 
(552 kPa) [5.52 bar]. The latch will release after 
pilot pressure reaches 2.5 psi (17 kPa) [.17 bar].
The M5180-P is for 2 in. (52 mm) gas lines. 
It automatically opens at 2 psi (14 kPa) [.14
bar] and fully opens the seat at 3 psi (21 kPa) 
[.21 bar]. The valve can be manually opened 
with lever and latched against inlet pressure 
of 100 psi (689 kPa) [6.89 bar]. The latch will 
release after pilot pressure reaches 2.5 psi (17 
kPa) [.17 bar]. 
Specifications
Valve Body: Sandcast aluminum 
(alodined for corrosion resistance).   
Optional steel body available on M5180-P 
models only (see How to Order).
Valve Seat: Buna-N
Valve Inlet Pressure (Maximum):
M2582-P: 80 psi (552 kPa) [5.52 bar] 
M5180-P: 100 psi (689 kPa) [6.89 bar]
Parts Exposed to Gas Line Flow:
M2582-P: 
• Aluminum
• Buna-N
• 302, 303, and 17-7 PH stainless steel
M5180-P: 
• Aluminum (Steel optional)
• Buna-N
• 302, 303, 304, and 416 stainless steel
Control Diaphragm: Flexweave polyester 
fabric and Buna-N elastomer.
Control Pressure (Maximum):
M2582-P: 75 psi (517 kPa) [5.17 bar] 
M5180-P: 80 psig (552 kPa) [5.52 bar]
How to Order
To order, use the diagram below.
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Model M2582-P
Model
M2582-P 
M5180-P
Body
Blank = Aluminum 
2 = Steel (applies to M5180-P)
PV-94129B
Revised 04-00
Catalog Section 55
(00-02-0126)
Pneumatic Valves for 
Fuel Gas Shutoff 
Warranty
A limited warranty on materials and workmanship 
is given with this FW Murphy product. A copy of 
the warranty may be viewed or printed by going to 
www.fwmurphy.com/support/warranty.htm
 

M2582-P Dimensions
M5180-P Dimensions
Shipping Weights
M2582-P: 5 lbs 10 oz (2.55 kg). 
M5180-P: 14 lbs 9 oz (6.61 kg).
With steel body option “2”; 25 lbs (11.34 kg).
Shipping Dimensions
M2582-P: 8-1/4 x 8-1/4 x 7-1/2 in. 
(210 x 210 x 191 mm).
M5180-P: 12-1/4 x 12-1/4 x 9-3/4 in. 
(311 x 311 x 248 mm).
M2582-P Flow 
Characteristics 
Laboratory Test 
Inches water column (∆p) drop across valve
Millimeters water column in brackets [ ]
Standard cubic feet per hour
Cubic meters per hour in brackets [ ]
M5180P
Handle and Latch Kit
55000147
55000148
55000154
55000135
Stem and Seat Kit
55000150
55000155
Top Works Complete Valve Less Body & Vent
55000132 
55000153
55050420
Vent Bushing Assembly
Diaphragm Assembly
Pilot Diaphragm
Service Parts
Specify part number when ordering.
M2582P
55000143
55000184 
00007908
PV-94129B page 2 of 2
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USA–ISO 9001:2000 FM 28221
UK–ISO 9001:2000 FM 29422
1/4 in. (6 mm) tube 
connection; control 
pressure 3 psi (21 kPa) 
[.21 bar] minimum, 
75 psi (517 kPa) 
Latch Arm (see NOTE) 
Breather/Vent 
1/16 in. (2 mm)
1 NPT 
(2 places)
1/4 NPT.
Vent and 
Plug
3-3/32 in. 
(79 mm)
5-1/2 in. (140 mm)
NOTE: Thumb operated opening latch (2.5 psi [17 kPa] 
 [.17 bar] required to release cocking latch)
[5.17 bar] maximum. 
6-9/16 in. 
(167 mm)
10.0
[254.0]
9.0
[228.6]
8.0
[203.2]
7.0
[177.8]
6.0
[152.4]
5.0
[127.0]
4.0
[101.6]
3.0
[76.2]
2.0
[50.8]
1.0
[25.4]
250
[7.08]
500
[14.16]
0
1000
750
[28.32]
[21.24]
1250
[35.40]
4 oz. (.11 kg.)
1500
[42.48]
10 oz. (.28 kg.)
5 psig (34 kPa) [.34 bar]
10 psig (69 kPa) [.69 bar]
1750
2000
[56.64]
2250
[63.72]
[4956]
20 psig (138 kPa) [1.38 bar]
30 psig (207 kPa) [2.07 bar]
2500
[70.80]
2750
[77.88]
3000
[84.96]
Latch Arm (see NOTE 2)
Breather Vent
(see NOTE 1)
2 NPT 
(2 places)
Vent and Plug 
1/2 NPT
9-3/8 in. (238 mm)
NOTE 1: Control pressure connection fitting and breather vent fitting can be swapped to convert to vacuum control. 
NOTE 2: Thumb operated opening latch (2.5 psi [17 kPa] [.17 bar] required to release cocking latch).
10-7/16 in. (265 mm)
1/4 in. (6 mm) 
connection; 
control pressure 
3 psi (21 kPa) 
[.21 bar] minimum, 
80 psi (552 kPa) 
[5.52 bar] max. 
(see NOTE 1)
4-1/4 in.
(108 mm)
6-1/8 in. 
(156 mm)
4-3/8 in. 
(111 mm)