Betts Industries Inc. ▪ 814·723·1250 ▪ 1800 Pennsylvania Ave. West ▪ Warren, PA 16365 ▪ www.BettsInd.com
Print Date: 11/21/2023 This form is considered uncontrolled 24 hrs. after print date.
5.2.2 Operation:
5.2.2.1 Open and close the valve several times.
5.2.2.2 Feel for smooth operation with a positive “click-in” feel in both the
open and closed position.
5.2.3 Functional:
5.2.3.1 Prior to testing the function of the Emergency/Remote Shutdown
Valve make sure the cargo tank is safe to simulate a shut down.
Cargo tank and piping should be empty and all end of piping stop
valves and caps should be closed and in place.
5.2.3.2 With Emergency Valves or Air Manifold Valves open, actuate the
Emergency/Remote Shutdown Valve.
5.2.3.3 To satisfy 49CFR§178.345-11(b)(1), inspect Emergency Valves and
Air Manifold Valves to ensure they completely closed within 30
seconds of actuating the Emergency/Remote Shutdown Valve.
5.2.4 Repair or replace the Emergency/Remote Shutdown Valve if it does not meet any
of the monthly field testing requirements.
6.0 Disassembly and Rebuild Instructions
Pressure Hazard – Cargo tank or piping may contain
residual pressure and failure to safely relieve could result in
sudden loss of pressure causing death or serious injury.
Flammable Product – Cargo tank or piping may contain
product that could present risk of fire, explosion, asphyxiation
or other hazards resulting in death or serious injury.
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