Fire Safety Valves, Check Valves, and Thermal Switches

Fusible Fire Safety Valves are designed to reduce fire damage by shutting off the flow of oil from the oil tank in the event of a fire. Valves such as these are required by code in residential oil heating installations in conformance with NFPA 31. These valves conform to cULus MH 46634.

All valves are embossed with an arrow indicating the direction of oil flow. The seal stem uses a double seal washer/o-ring system with high grade Viton® equivalent materials suitable for No. 2 fuel oil and Kerosene. Maximum pressure rating is 10PSI.

Fusible Inline Valves

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For inline installation. Heavy duty high quality Brass design. Flare and Threaded designs in ¼” through 1″ sizes.

Part No. Description
12109 ¼” FPT X ¼” FPT 
12110 ⅜” FPT X ⅜” FPT 
12111 ⅜” FPT inlet X ¼” MPT outlet 
12112 ¾” FPT X ¾” FPT
12113 1″ FPT X 1″ FPT
12130 ½” FPT X ½” FPT †
12140 ⅜”ODF X ⅜” ODF with flare nuts
12150 ½” ODF X ½” ODF with flare nuts

These valves conform to cULus MH 46634 and are listed as Manual Valves in the US and Canada and are required by NFPA 31 code and CSA B139-15 code.

Fusible Burner (Angle) Valves

Used at Burner as secondary protection. Heavy duty high quality Brass design. ⅜” and ½” Flare tubing fittings and ¼” NPT to burner. Three lengths available to handle most installation situations.

Part No. Description
12210 ⅜” ODF inlet X ¼” MPT outlet (¾” long) 
12230 ⅜” ODF inlet X ¼” MPT outlet (1¼” long) 
12250 ½” ODF inlet X ¼” MPT outlet (1¼” long) 
12270 ⅜” ODF inlet X ¼” MPT outlet (2″ long) 
12280 ½” ODF inlet X ¼” MPT outlet (2″ long) 

These valves conform to cULus MH 46634 and are listed as Manual Valves in the US and Canada and are required by NFPA 31 code and CSA B139-15 code.

Fusible Tank Valves

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Designed to be installed at the ½” NPT  bottom outlet tapping of most residential tanks. Heavy duty Bronze casting. Male nipple included.

Part No. Description
12320 ⅜” MPT inlet X ⅜” MPT Nipple outlet 
12340 ½” MPT inlet X ⅜” MPT Nipple outlet 90° 
12350 ½” MPT inlet X ⅜” MPT Nipple outlet 90° side 

These valves conform to cULus MH 46634 and are listed as Manual Valves in the US and Canada and are required by NFPA 31 code and CSA B139-15 code.

Lever Valves

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The Lever Valve offers added protection in certain situations. It is sometimes used at the Tank and held open by a spring loaded flexible wire in which fusible links are set. If the temperature at the link reaches standard temperature (165°F), the links will pull apart and the valve will immediately close, stopping the flow of oil. (All accessories shown below are included).

Accessories furnished with each each Lever Valve: take-up spring, coil of braided wire, two fusible links (set at 165°F) and two Pulleys.  212°F links available (purchased separately).

Part No. Description
12521 ⅜” FPT X ⅜” FPT  Lever Valve – Complete Kit
12522 ⅜” FPT X ⅜” FPT Lever Valve – Valve Only
12523 ½” FPT X ½” FPT Lever Valve – Complete Kit
12524 ½” FPT X ½” FPT Lever Valve – Valve Only
12525 ¾” FPT X ¾” FPT Lever Valve – Complete Kit
12526 ¾” FPT X ¾” FPT Lever Valve – Valve Only
12541 Fuse Link – 165°F
12543 Fuse Link – 212°F
12547 Wire Coil – Lever Valve
12548 Pulley Assembly – Lever Valve
12549 Spring Take-Up – Lever Valve

Check Valves

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Used to prevent ‘back-flow’ in fuel oil lines. Uses Viton® equivalent seal.

Part No. Description
12409 ¼” FPT X ¼” FPT (B50HCV)
12410 ⅜” FPT X ⅜”FPT (B100HCV)
12420 ⅜” ODF X ⅜” ODF with flare nuts (B105HCV)
12430 ½” FPT X ½” FPT (B200HCV)
12440 ½” ODF X ½” ODF with flare nuts (B205HCV)

Thermal Switches

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Thermal switches – A safety device which provides added protection to fuel burner installations. It is a thermally operated switch installed in the electrical power line to the burner. It is normally set at 165 degrees F and removes power if the ambient temperature reaches this point. The burner then shuts off immediately. The thermal switch is usually positioned on the ceiling, close to the burner. It SHOULD NOT be used manually to start and stop the burner. When properly installed, there are no exposed electrical wires or contacts, before or after firing – this is important. The fusible element is the hand wheel of the switch – after it ‘fires’, simply replace the hand wheel to restore the switch.

Contact ratings:

  • Pilot 120 volts, 60 Hz, 360VA.
  • ½ Horsepower, 12 volts, 60Hz.
Part No. Description
12501 U.L. Switch for 4″ X 4″ Square Junction Box
12527 U.L. Switch for 4″ Round/Octagon Junction Box

Firomatic Valve Application, Installation, and Maintenance Instructions Form 62258-001

Firomatic Product Sheet 62099-002
Firomatic UL Listed Valves Product Sheet 62099-003

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