Model PAF 450, 10″ Fill, Non-DOT Pressure Relief Device

Model PAF450 incorporates a 10” (254mm) reclosing pressure relief valve (PRV) mounted to a 10” (254mm) weld collar.  The PRV cover also serves as a quick open inspection hatch that incorporates a secondary safety catch. FVA models include a 6238 P/V normal vent.

The PAF450 was legal for installation on US DOT MC306 cargo tanks prior to August 31, 1998. Per 49CFR180.405(h)(2), a properly functioning PAF450 can be repaired and maintained but if the entire assembly needs to be replaced, the replacement PRV must meet the less than one-liter surge leakage requirement of 49CFR178.345(b)(3)(ii).  Therefore, Model PAF450 is NOT permitted as a replacement on MC306 or DOT406 cargo tanks but can be installed on non-specification tanks or on tanks built and operated in countries where regulations permit. See Betts’ complete line of PAF406 and PAF306 PRV’s that meet less than one-liter surge leakage requirements.