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Applicable Notices for ATEX 
2014/34/EU Conformity

Product Type:

Corken Liquid Transfer Bypass Valves

Model Covered: 

B177

Intended Application:

The bypass valve models covered by this manual conform to 
the European Union ATEX 2014/34/EU Directive for explosive 
gas atmospheres and transfer of liquefied gases such as 
Liquefied Petroleum Gas, anhydrous ammonia, freons, etc.

Possible Misuse Warning:

The designated bypass valve models must only be 
installed in systems designed for its intended use, similar 
to the examples presented in this manual.

ATEX Classification:

Group II; Category 2; G; Temperature Class T4 – T5

These products are classified under the ATEX directive 
as Equipment – Group II – Category 2 – equipment is 
intended for use in areas where explosive atmospheres 
caused by gases or vapors (G) may be present. The 
surface Temperature Class rating is a range between T4 
275°F (135°C) and T5 212°F (100°C).

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Training Instructions:

Instructions for the safe application and use of this product 
are provided in this manual. Read this manual completely 
prior to installation and use of this product. Only qualified 
and properly trained personnel should be allowed to install, 
operate, and maintain this equipment.

Mechanical Ignition Sources:

The bypass valve is installed as part of an assembly including 
the pump and the entire system must be grounded to prevent 
possible electrostatic discharge. Installation and adjustment 
guidelines are provided in this manual and are to be followed 
for the proper operation and performance of the valve.

Sound Levels:

These products are reactionary devices used in pumping 
systems. Sound levels are highly dependent upon the 
application, product being pumped, and installation. When 
operating in the system the valves should have a noise 
level no higher than 80 dBA.

Piping Forces and Moments:

Maximum Allowable Nozzle Forces and Moments
Note: Piping systems should be designed according to 
standard engineering practice and applicable national 
and local codes. NO piping induced forces or moments 
are recommended for Corken B177 bypass valves.

X—Horizontal (perpendicular to valve discharge port)
Y—Vertical
Z—Horizontal (parallel to valve discharge port)

Fx = Fy = Fz = 42 lb (19 kg)
Mx = My = Mz = 70 ft•lb (10 kg•m)

Notice!

Corken bypass valves should only be installed in LPG 
& NH

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 systems that have been designed by qualified 

engineering personnel and operated and maintained 
by qualified technicians. The system must conform to 
all applicable local and national regulations and safety 
standards (specifically, LPG systems 

must conform to 

NFPA 58). This manual 

must be kept with the bypass 

valves and be reviewed 

before installing, operating or 

performing any maintenance work.

Warning!

Do not attempt to open the pump or bypass valve until you 
have bled off the pressure. High pressure in the system 
can cause personal injury and/or property damage. 
Please note: if the system contains a meter, the differential 
valve will keep liquid under pressure in the pump, meter 
and piping even after the hose has been emptied.

File number

ATEX

directive

Explosion

protection

ATEX Directive

2014/34/EU marking

Equipment classified

as Group II—Catagory 2
Explosion gas atmosphere

high level
Surface temperature range

T4 (135°C) 275°F

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Summary of Contents for B177-2

Page 1: ...ained and qualified personnel 3 Maintenance use and installation of Corken products must comply with Corken instructions applicable laws and safety standards such as NFPAPamphlet 58 for LP Gas andANSI...

Page 2: ...mited warranty and the purchaser must look to the original manufacturer s warranty if any This limited warranty is void if the CORKEN product has been altered or repaired without the consent of CORKEN...

Page 3: ...ERNAL AUTOMATIC BYPASS VALVE 5 INSTALLATION OF THE B177 EXTERNAL AUTOMATIC BYPASS VALVE 5 Operation of the B177 External Automatic Bypass Valve 5 APPENDICES A Model Number Identification Code and Avai...

Page 4: ...erformance of the valve Sound Levels These products are reactionary devices used in pumping systems Sound levels are highly dependent upon the application product being pumped and installation When op...

Page 5: ...ed as a pump differential bypass valve The minimum size of the inlet and outlet piping should not be smaller than the opening of the external bypass valve The outlet piping of the external bypass valv...

Page 6: ...lief valve and eliminates the possibility of erratic hunting between the two valves 9 If possible the setting of the B177 external bypass valve should be 15 psi 1 03 bar higher than the normal operati...

Page 7: ...o charge option B 80 110 psig differential range No charge option C 100 125 psig differential range No charge option D O ring Material Buna N Standard A Neoprene 1 No charge option B Viton 1 No charge...

Page 8: ...M 536 65 45 12 NPT Plate steel ASTM A516 weld flange Plunger ASTM A48 gray iron class 20 Plunger seat PTFE Plunger bolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 button head capscrew with hexagon socket steel Plunger nut Steel Sp...

Page 9: ...All dimensions are in inches centimeters Adjusting stem turn counterclockwise to increase pressure setting Inlet Outlet CORKEN 1 2 NPT connect to vapor section of storage tank 5 1 4 13 34 4 10 16 5 3...

Page 10: ...ring platform 1 12 1872 Plunger bolt 1 13 2732 Center headbolt gasket steel 1 14 1699 Plunger 1 Ref No Part No Description Qty 15 1700 Seat PTFE 1 16 1703 Retainer plate 1 17 1873 Locknut 1 18 2 238_1...

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