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Specifications, Applications,

Service Instructions & Parts

REFRIGERANT

PRESSURE-RELIEF VALVE

with POP-EYETM + ACT®

Bulletin K109n

NOVEMBER 2023

For Ammonia and

Halocarbon Gas Service

Safety Relief to Atmosphere

INTRODUCTION

Designed to provide emergency relief from excessive pressure

in refrigerant-containing vessels, these valves are built in

strict conformance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel

Code requirements for safety relief devices. Each valve

bears the ASME code symbol of certification (UV). Their

capacities are rated by the National Board of Boiler and

Pressure Vessel Inspectors. These tamper-resistant valves

are accurately set and sealed by qualified technicians at

the factory. POP-EYE lift detection is standard on all H56xx

series valves and includes an on board, 360° bright LED to

indicate when a relief valve has lifted.

POP-EYE INSIGHT is an optional upgrade to the POP-EYE

relief valve line which outputs a signal to a plant PLC. In

addition to on board LED indicator, Signal can be used to log

a release event start time, end time, and calculate refrigerant

loss at the PLC.

APPLICATIONS

Hansen pressure-relief valves help meet the requirements

of ANSI/ASHRAE 15 Safety Standard for Refrigeration

Systems as well as other worldwide codes. This standard

requires pressure vessels of all refrigeration systems

to be protected by a pressure-relief device or other

approved means to safely relieve pressure in the event

of fire or other abnormal conditions. Once installed,

a properly selected Hansen pressure-relief valve is

ready to vent to atmosphere any temporary excessive

overpressure inside of a vessel. After discharge,

these valves will attempt to reseat to minimize loss of

refrigerant. However, once any relief valve has discharged,

it must be replaced as soon as possible because debris

may have settled on the seat during discharge.

Hansen pressure-relief valves should be connected to

the vapor space of refrigerant vessels, heat exchangers,

oil pots, oil stills, pilot receivers, and elsewhere as may

be required by various codes.

Hansen H5600 series pressure-relief valves come

equipped with Hansen’s patented POP-EYE technology as

standard. POP-EYE detects when a relief valve lifts and

indicates at the valve via flashing red LED. H5600 series

pressure-relief valves are now available with POP-EYE

INSIGHT technology as an option. INSIGHT, in addition to

local LED indication, outputs a signal to a plant computer

or PLC which can be used to log release event start

time, duration, and calculate refrigerant loss in real time.

Where dual pressure-relief valves are required, Hansen

offers the three-way valves and other components

necessary for assembly. Rupture disc assemblies are

required when using Hansen pressure-relief valves for

halocarbon applications because the high cost of such

refrigerants demands extreme tightness, see bulletin

CAT NO

THREADED CONNECTIONS - NPT

BOTTOM INLET (DN) SIDE OUTLET (DN)

H5600R 1/2" FPT (15) 3/4" FPT (20) H5600A

H5601 1/2" FPT (15) 1" FPT (25)

H5602

3 H5602R /4" FPT (20) 1" FPT (25)

H5632R

H5613

1" FPT (25) 11/4" FPT (32)

11 1 /2" FPT (40) 1/4" FPT (32)

H5633R

H5604

H5634R

K209.

Also, see Bulletin K129 for information on the EZ-SRV

Relief Valves. These pressure-relief valves offer a cartridge

style design for ease of replacement without disturbing

the piping. EZ-SRV pressure-relief valves are available

in pressure ratings to 600 psi (matching the H5600 “R”

series capacities through 400 psi). Liquid relief valves

are also available in the EZ-SRV series. EZLQ relief valves

are designed and rated for liquid applications.

Specify catalog number, inlet/outlet connection size, and

pressure setting. For halocarbon applications, a rupture

KEY FEATURES

ORDERING INFORMATION

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C=fDL

C = m i n i m u m r e q u i r e d d i s c h a r g e c a p a c i t y o f

the relief device in pounds of air per minute.

f = factor for ammonia refrigerant is 0.5**,

factor for R-22 and R-134a refrigerants is 1.6**, for

other refrigerants see ANSI/ASHRAE 15 or contact

factory.

D = outside diameter of vessel in feet.

L = length of vessel in feet.

** This factor is not suitable when combustible materials

are within 20 feet (6.1 m) of the pressure vessel; refer to

relevant codes for corrected sizing method.

Example: To determine the minimum required capacity

of a relief valve for a vessel containing ammonia that

measures 16 feet in length and 6 feet in outside diameter,

the equation would be as follows: 0.5 x 6 x 16 = 48 lb/min.

disc assembly is required. See Rupture Disc Assembly

section of this bulletin. Standard pressure settings: 150*,

175, 200, 225, 250*, 275, 300*, 325, and 350 psig. (*Stock

pressure settings.) Custom pressure settings available;

may require extra delivery time. The H5600 “R” series

valves have reduced capacities, see page 2. CE marked

valves are available, add the letter “E” suffix to catalog

number (example: H5601/250E-P). For POP-EYE INSIGHT

valves, add the letter “PI” suffix to catalog number (example:

H5601/250-PI).

VALVE SIZING AND SELECTION

Step 1: Use the formula below, per ANSI/ASHRAE 15

Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems to calculate the

minimum required discharge capacity in pounds of air per

minute. When selecting a dual pressure-relief valve system,

be aware that each individual valve must have sufficient

capacity to protect the vessel.

CAT NO AIR

CAPACITY

STANDARD PRESSURE SETTINGS (psig)

150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 400

H5600R

H5602R

lb/min 10.5 12.2 13.8 15.4 17.0 18.6 20.2 21.8 23.5 26.7

scfm 140 162 183 205 226 248 269 290 312 355

H5632R

lb/min 22 25 29 32 36 39 42 46 49 56

scfm 292 337 382 427 472 517 561 606 651 741

H5633R

lb/min 28 33 37 41 46 50 54 59 63 72

scfm 377 435 492 550 608 665 723 781 839 954

H5634R

lb/min 34 39 44 49 54 60 65 70 75 85

scfm 449 518 586 655 724 793 861 930 999 1136

H5600A

lb/min 31.3 36.1 40.9 45.7 50.5 55.3 60.1 64.9 69.7 79.3

scfm 417 480 544 608 672 736 799 863 927 1055

H5601

H5602

lb/min 35.8 41.3 46.8 52.2 57.7 63.2 68.6 74.1 79.6

scfm 476 549 622 695 768 841 913 986 1059

H5613

lb/min 53.0 61.1 69.2 77.3 85.4 93.5 101.6 109.7 117.8 134

scfm 704 812 920 1028 1136 1243 1351 1459 1567 1782

H5604

lb/min 72.0 83.0 94.0 105.1 116.1 127.1 138.1 149.1 160.2 182

scfm 958 1104 1251 1397 1544 1691 1837 1984 2130 2423

H5600 “R” Series capacity valves have green installation

date tags, while all others are blue.

20

21

22

23

24

25

PRESSURE-RELIEF VALVE CAPACITY RATINGS (NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED)

C

B

25 J UN

24 MAY NOV

OCT APR 23

22

21

20 J AN J UL

AUG F E B

MAR S E P

DE C

R E MOVE K NOC K OUTS TO

INDIC ATE INS TAL LATION DATE

HANS E N TE CHNOLOGIE S COR POR ATION

INS TAL LATION DATE

A

HANS E N

POP-EYE

*For POP-EYE INSIGHT add 1.33” (34) to dimension A.

ONTAC

SNOITCENNOCDEDAERHT

TPN A

(MM)

B

(MM)

C

MOTTOB (MM)

T (DN)ELNI

EDIS

T (DN)ELTUO

A0065H

R0065H 1/2 T (15)PF" 3/4 T (20)PF"

3.23"

(82)

2.75"

(70)

1.63"

(41)

4.75"

(120)

4.13"

(105)

2.25"

(57)

1065H PT (25)F"1

2065H

R2065H

R2365H

3/4 T (20)PF" PT (25)F"1

1 3165H

R3365H T (25)PF"1 1/4 T (32)PF"

11/2 T (40)PF" 4065H

R4365H 11/4 T (32)PF"

*

Important Note: These are atmospheric relief valves. Settings equal pressure above atmosphere when outlet is connected via

proper piping to the atmosphere (outside). (scfm = Standard Cubic Feet per Minute)

INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS

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Step 2: Determine the pressure setting needed. This

should be at or below the design pressure of the vessel.

The relief setting should also be at least 25% above the

maximum expected operating pressure to avoid “weeping”

of relief valves. The setting may be below (never above) the

design pressure of the vessel, but it is sometimes best to

match vessel design pressure and relief setting to minimize

the likelihood of a discharge.

Step 3: Refer to the Valve Capacity Ratings below and

select the valve with the required capacity (C) at the desired

pressure setting.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Body: Ductile iron, ASTM A395 (with ACT® Coating)

Piston: Stainless steel

Spring: Stainless steel

Seat Insert: Stainless steel

Seat Discs: Premium grade virgin Teflon® (PTFE)

Cap: Steel (with ACT® Coating), polycarbonate lens cap

O-ring: Neoprene

Electrical: Nema 4 rating, red LED light.

POP-EYE 3.3VDC battery

INSIGHT: 24VDC, <50mA, 2 meter cable

included

Maximum Temperature Rating: 240 ̊F (115 ̊C)

Safe Working Pressure: 400 psig (28 bar)

Setting Range: 150 to 400 psig (10.4 to 28 bar)

INSTALLATION

Installation should be performed by trained and qualified

personnel only. Hansen pressure-relief valves come with an

installation date tag to identify the number of years the valve has

been in service. The H5600 “R” series capacity valves have green

installation date tags, while all others are blue. When installing

the pressure-relief valve, remove the knockouts corresponding

to the current year and month. Use a pen to push the knockout

partially through the tag and tear-away from other side.

Pressure-relief valves for ammonia refrigeration are subject to

preventative inspection and maintenance or periodic replacement

Risk Management Program (RMP). Relief valves must be

replaced after 5 years of service in application. However,

once a valve discharges it must be replaced as soon as possible.

Self-reseating is not dependable because of dirt.

Protect pressure-relief valves from dirt and moisture. Match

capacity on valve nameplate to system document as specified

by system designer and based upon protected vessel volume.

Mount valve directly at the vapor space of pressure vessel or

on connecting non-valved vapor piping as close to the vessel

as possible. Pressure-relief valves should be installed upright,

although horizontal installation is possible.

Remove plastic shipping cap from outlet of pressure-relief valve.

Connect to vent line piping to protect outlet of valve from water

and debris. Plastic shipping cap will not protect outlet of valve

from falling water or debris. Vent line piping must have drain

line at low point to drain condensate from line per ASME Boiler

and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1.

A 23089

POPEYE INSIGHT NPN

1:2

AS NOTED

4000-36 A -

JR 04/28/2023

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

CONCENTRICITY .005 T.I.R.

FINISH 125 Ra OR BETTER

NO RUST, BURRS

OR SHARP EDGES

OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

REV ECN NO.

REV DESCRIPTION SIGN

.XX .01

.XXX .005

.03 RADIUS UNLESS

DATE

TOLERANCES X/X" 1/64"

MACHINING TOLERANCES

ANGULARITY 1/2

TITLE

SCALE

MATERIAL

PART NO.

DRAWN BY DATE

RELEASED BY

REV

RELEASE DATE

HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

- -

-

+

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

BLUE

BROWN

BLACK

WHITE

COMMON TERMINAL

24 VDC POWER

SUPPLY

PLC OR PLANT

COMPUTER

WIRING DIAGRAM

EXISTING CONTROL PANEL

*Note: Only one signal output can be used at a time. Select PNP or NPN based on inputs available at plant PLC.

Consult a controls specialist or PLC manufacturer to determine which input is available.

*WARNING* DO NOT SHORT WHITE PNP AND BLACK NPN WIRES WHILE POWERED. DAMAGE TO THE CIRCUIT

BOARD WILL OCCUR. When stripping wire ends, only strip the needed output. Leave the remaining output

insulated or trim at the cable jacket.

POPEYE INSIGHT NPN SINGLE VALVE WIRING

WIRE RECOMMENDATION:

MINIMUM 20AWG UP TO 100 METERS PER VALVE.

BELDEN CABLE 8772 OR SIMILAR.

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A 23089

POPEYE INSIGHT NPN

1:2

AS NOTED

4000-36 A -

JR 04/28/2023

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

CONCENTRICITY .005 T.I.R.

FINISH 125 Ra OR BETTER

NO RUST, BURRS

OR SHARP EDGES

OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

REV ECN NO.

REV DESCRIPTION SIGN

.XX .01

.XXX .005

.03 RADIUS UNLESS

DATE

TOLERANCES X/X" 1/64"

MACHINING TOLERANCES

ANGULARITY 1/2

TITLE

SCALE

MATERIAL

PART NO.

DRAWN BY DATE

RELEASED BY

REV

RELEASE DATE

HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

- -

WIRING DIAGRAM

24 VDC POWER

SUPPLY

PLC OR PLANT

COMPUTER

*Note: Only one signal output can be used at a time. Select PNP or NPN based on inputs available at plant PLC.

Consult a controls specialist or PLC manufacturer to determine which input is available.

*WARNING* DO NOT SHORT WHITE PNP AND BLACK NPN WIRES WHILE POWERED. DAMAGE TO THE CIRCUIT

BOARD WILL OCCUR. When stripping wire ends, only strip the needed output. Leave the remaining output

insulated or trim at the cable jacket.

-

+

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

BLUE

BROWN

BLACK

WHITE

COMMON TERMINAL

EXISTING CONTROL PANEL

WHITE

WHITE

WHITE

WHITE

POPEYE INSIGHT NPN MULTPLE VALVE WIRING

WIRE RECOMMENDATION:

MINIMUM 20AWG UP TO 100 METERS PER VALVE.

BELDEN CABLE 8772 OR SIMILAR.

A 23089

POPEYE INSIGHT PNP

1:2

AS NOTED

4000-36 A -

JR 04/28/2023

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

CONCENTRICITY .005 T.I.R.

FINISH 125 Ra OR BETTER

NO RUST, BURRS

OR SHARP EDGES

OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

REV ECN NO.

REV DESCRIPTION SIGN

.XX .01

.XXX .005

.03 RADIUS UNLESS

DATE

TOLERANCES X/X" 1/64"

MACHINING TOLERANCES

ANGULARITY 1/2

TITLE

SCALE

MATERIAL

PART NO.

DRAWN BY DATE

RELEASED BY

REV

RELEASE DATE

HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

- -

+

-

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

WHITE

BLACK

COMMON TERMINAL

24 VDC POWER

SUPPLY

PLC OR PLANT

COMPUTER

WIRING DIAGRAM

EXISTING CONTROL PANEL

*Note: Only one signal output can be used at a time. Select PNP or NPN based on inputs available at plant PLC.

Consult a controls specialist or PLC manufacturer to determine which input is available.

*WARNING* DO NOT SHORT WHITE PNP AND BLACK NPN WIRES WHILE POWERED. DAMAGE TO THE CIRCUIT

BOARD WILL OCCUR. When stripping wire ends, only strip the needed output. Leave the remaining output

insulated or trim at the cable jacket.

BROWN

BLUE

POPEYE INSIGHT PNP SINGLE VALVE WIRING

WIRE RECOMMENDATION:

MINIMUM 20AWG UP TO 100 METERS PER VALVE.

BELDEN CABLE 8772 OR SIMILAR.