Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
0014EN-FL-IM Type FL
November 2008 - Rev. 01
Characteristics . .................................................................. 2
Labelling ............................................................................. 3
Atex Requirements.............................................................. 4
Pilots . ................................................................................. 5
Operation . .......................................................................... 8
Figure 1. Regulator Type FL with PRX Pilot
Installation .......................................................................... 9
Startup ................................................................................ 11
Schematic Assemblies........................................................ 28 Any accessories (e.g. pilots or filters) used on the Emerson
Process Management range of pressure regulators,
with or without built-in safety shut-off devices, must be
INTRODUCTION manufactured by one of the Emerson Process Management
companies and bear that label.
Scope of Manual If this is not respected, Emerson Process Management will
not be responsible in the case of any inefficiency.
This manual provides instructions for installation, startup,
maintenance and spare parts ordering for the FL Series In a configuration with integrated safety shut-off device and
pilot operated regulators. It also contains information for the pilot, when the maximum allowable pressures are different,
actuator, pilots, booster valves and filter. the slam-shut device is the differential strength type.
Type FL
PED CATEGORIES AND FLUID GROUP FL-BP • MFL-BP with Type SRS silencer or widened outlet
DN 25x100 - 40x150 - 50x150 - 65x200 - 80x250 - 100x250 - 150x300
The FL series regulators without built-in safety slam-shut
devices (FL and MFL) may be used as a stand-alone safety PN 16-25-40 UNI/ DIN
accessory in a fail-to-close configuration to protect pressure ANSI 150 flanged
equipment under the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/
EC categories. FL • MFL
DN 25 - 40 - 50 - 65 - 80 - 100 - 150 - 200
The technical features of the downstream equipment, ANSI 300 - 600 flanged
protected by this regulator, should be classified under
a higher category according to the Pressure Equipment
FL • MFL with Type SRS/SRSII silencer or widened outlet
Directive 97/23/EC.
DN 25x100 - 40x150 - 50x150 - 65x200 - 80x250 - 100x250 - 150x300
- 200x400
According to EN 14382, only in an integral strength and
Class A type configuration (in both over and under pressure ANSI 300 - 600 flanged
protection configurations), can the possible built-in safety
slam-shut device (BFL) be classified as a safety accessory BFL Series
according to P.E.D.
BFL-BP
BFL
Table 1. P.E.D. Category for FL Series Regulators
DN 25 - 40 - 50 - 65 - 80 - 100
Product Size category fluid group ANSI 300 - 600 flanged
fl and mfl type
dn 25-40-50-65-80-100 BFL with Type SRS/SRSII silencer or widened outlet
150 (type FL or FL-BP only) DN 25x100 - 40x150 - 50x150 - 65x200 - 80x250 - 100x250
200 (type fl only) IV 1
ANSI 300 - 600 flanged
BFL type
dn 25-40-50-65-80-100
! Warning
The built-in pressure accessories (e.g. pilots OS/80X,
OS/80X-PN, PRX/, PS/, and V/31-1 series or filters
Type SA/2, FU/ and FD-GPL/) conform to Pressure Maximum Operating Inlet Pressure(1)(2)
Equipment Directive (P.E.D.) 97/23/EC Article 3 Section PN 16: 16 bar
3 were designed and manufactured in accordance to the
PN 25: 25 bar
Sound Engineering Practice (S.E.P.).
ANSI 150: 20 bar
According to Article 3 Section 3, these “S.E.P.” products ANSI 300: 50 bar
must not bear the CE marking.
ANSI 600: 100 bar
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Type FL
labelling
Notified
BOLOGNA ITALY body APPARECCHIO TIPO / DEVICE TYPE
O.M.T.
xxxx Note 1
MATRICOLA
SERIAL Nr. DN1
ANNO
YEAR Note 2 DN2
NORME ARMONIZ.
HARMONIZED STD. EN Wa bar
CLASSE DI PERDITA
LEAKAGE CLASS Wao bar
CLASSE FUNZIONALE
Cg Wau bar
FUNCTIONAL CLASS
FLUIDO GRUPPO
FLUID GROUP 1 pmax bar pao bar
PS PS
TS Note 3 °C body Note 4 bar covers - bar PT= 1.5 x PS bar
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Type FL
ATEX requirements
If the provisions of EN 12186 and EN 12279, • with a view to preventing and providing protection against
national regulations, if any, and specific manufacturer explosions, technical and/or organisational measures
recommendations are not put into practice before appropriate to the nature of the operation shall be taken
installation and if purge by inert gas is not carried out before (e.g. : filling/exhausting of fuel gas of internal volume
equipment’s start-up and shut-down operations, a potential of the isolated part/entire installation with vent lines to
external and internal explosive atmosphere can be present safe area - 7.5.2 of EN 12186 and 7.4 of EN 12279 ;
in equipment and gas pressure regulating/measuring monitoring of settings with further exhaust of fuel gas to
stations/installations. safe area ; connection of isolated part/entire installation to
downstream pipeline; ….)
If a presence of foreign material in the pipelines is foreseen
and purge by inert gas is not carried out, the following • provision in 9.3 of EN 12186 and 12279 shall be enforced by
procedure is recommended to avoid any possible external pressure regulating/measuring station/installation’s end user
ignition source inside the equipment due to mechanical
generated sparks : • external tightness test shall be carried out after each
reassembly at installation site using testing pressure in
• drainage to safe area via drain lines of foreign materials, if accordance with national rules
any, by inflow of fuel gas with low velocity in the pipe-work
(5m/sec) • periodical check/maintenance for surveillance shall be
Description
The FL Series regulators are used in reduction, distribution and conveying stations using suitably filtered natural gas.
They can also be used for air, propane, butane, LPG, city gas, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
ID-ABBREVIATIONS
Low Pressure PN 16/25 - ANSI 150 High Pressure ANSI 300/600
configurations
Silenced Silenced
Standard Standard
SR SRS SR SRII SRS SRSII
regulator FL-BP FL-BP-SR FL-BP-SRS FL FL-SR FL-SRII FL-SRS FL-SRSII
regulator + Monitor MFL-BP MFL-BP-SR MFL-BP-SRS MFL MFL-SR MFL-SRII MFL-SRS MFL-SRSII
regulator + Slam-shut BFL-BP BFL-BP-SR BFL-BP-SRS BFL BFL-SR BFL-SRII BFL-SRS BFL-SRSII
Note : Types SRII and SRSII are not available for DN 40 and DN 65 sizes. Size DN 200 is available only with SRII or SRSII. SRS/SRSII silenced solutions have a
widened output flange. Also available: SRS-R reinforced version; version with widened output but without a built-in silencer.
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Type FL
pilots
The FL Series regulators are equipped with the PS/ or PRX/ series pilots and with OS/80X or OS/80X-PN series slam shut device.
Note : The Type SA/2 stabilizer filter is supplied with a filter (5 µ filtering degree) and is suitable for heating. Supplied with 1/4” NPT female threaded connections.
Table 6. Spring Loaded Pneumatic Slam Shut Device Type OS/80X Characteristics
Overpressure Set Range Underpressure Set Range
Servomotor Body Wdo (bar) Wdu (bar)
Model Body Material
Resistance (bar)
Min. Max. Min. Max.
OS/80X-BP 5
0.03 2 0.01 0.60 Aluminium
OS/80X-BPA-D 20
Table 7. Pneumatic Slam Shut Device Controlled by PRX Pilot Type OS/80X-PN Characteristics
Overpressure Set Range Underpressure Set Range
Servomotor Body Wdo (bar) Wdu (bar)
Model Body Material
Resistance (bar)
Min. Max. Min. Max.
OS/80X-PN 100 0.5 40 0.5 40 Steel
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Type FL
FL-BP FL-BP
A
A
I I
MFL-BP MFL-BP
A
BFL-BP BFL-BP
B
A
I B I B
FACE TO FACE - I (mm) DIMENSIONS (mm) FACE TO FACE - I (mm) DIMENSIONS (mm)
DN PN 16 - ANSI 150 DN PN 16 - ANSI 150
A B A B
FL-BP MFL-BP BFL-BP FL-BP MFL-BP BFL-BP
25 184 360 355 285 199 25x100 290 466 461 285 199
40 222 424 410 306 206 40x150 350 552 538 306 206
50 254 510 485 335 213 50x150 380 636 611 335 213
65 276 542 530 370 227 65x200 420 686 674 370 227
80 298 564 560 400 245 80x250 470 736 732 400 245
100 352 675 670 450 269 100x250 525 848 843 450 269
150 451 - - 590 - 150x300 630 - - 590 -
STANDARD AND SR VERSION WEIGHTS (Kg) WIDENED OUTLET AND SRS VERSION WEIGHTS (Kg)
PN 16 - ANSI 150 PN 16 - ANSI 150
DN DN
FL-BP MFL-BP BFL-BP FL-BP MFL-BP BFL-BP
25 24 48 38 25x100 30 54 44
40 37 77 50 40x150 47 87 60
50 48 97 60 50x150 58 107 70
65 68 140 100 65x200 90 162 122
80 83 168 132 80x250 128 213 177
100 105 239 197 100x250 150 284 242
150 255 - - 150x300 380 - -
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Type FL
FL FL
A
A
I I
MFL MFL
A
A
I I
A
A
I B I B
FACE TO FACE - I (mm) DIMENSIONS (mm) FACE TO FACE - I (mm) DIMENSIONS (mm)
DN ANSI 300 - ANSI 600 DN ANSI 300 - ANSI 600
A B A B
FL MFL BFL FL MFL BFL
25 210 385 390 225 199 25x100 300 475 480 225 199
40 251 450 445 265 206 40x150 370 569 564 265 206
50 286 535 515 287 213 50x150 400 649 629 287 213
65 311 574 560 355 227 65x200 440 703 689 355 227
80 337 600 600 400 245 80x250 500 763 763 400 245
100 394 720 710 480 269 100x250 525 851 841 480 269
150 508 - - 610 - 150x300 660 - - 610 -
200 610 - - 653 - 200x400* 750 - - 653 -
Note: SRS-R reinforced version is available up to DN 150, add 14 mm to
Note: For DN 200 ANSI 300 face to face is 568 mm.
face to face dimension. For DN 200x400 ANSI 300 face to face is 722 mm.
STANDARD AND SR/SRII VERSION WEIGHTS (Kg) WIDENED OUTLET AND SRS/SRSII VERSION WEIGHTS (Kg)
ANSI 300 - ANSI 600 ANSI 300 - ANSI 600
DN DN
FL MFL BFL FL MFL BFL
25 31 73 49 25x100 45 87 63
40 47 96 71 40x150 74 123 98
50 60 113 90 50x150 87 140 117
65 88 174 129 65x200 135 220 176
80 148 296 208 80x250 233 380 293
100 201 364 297 100x250 286 450 382
150 480 - - 150x300 620 - -
200 620 - - 200x400 900 - -
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Type FL
Operation
INLET PRESSURE, Pu
OUTLET PRESSURE, Pd
DOWNSTREAM OR IN A
A SAFE AREA, Pb A
A
BFL/ FL/
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Type FL
Installation PS/79-1
PS/79-2
4 x DN
6 x DN
V
R
To the heating
1
M S
4 x DN
6 x DN
PRX/120
PRX/120-AP
SA/2
B S
To the heating L
n8
n8
4 x DN
6 x DN
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Type FL
PS/80 PS/79
V V
2 R 2 R
1
1
M S M S
4 x DN
Monitor Regulator 6 x DN
A A A
n8
n8
4 x DN
Monitor Regulator 6 x DN
TYPE fl regUlator and monitor WITH pilot prx/120 and booster valve prx/131
REO/80
PSO/80 PRX/131 PS/79
V V 1 V
2 R 2 R L
2 R
B
1
M S M S A M S
1
1
4 x DN
Working Regulator 6 x DN
Monitor
TYPE fl regUlator and working monitor WITH pilot PS/79, pso/80, reo/80 and booster valve prx/131
legend:
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Type FL
All means for draining must be provided for With proper installation completed and relief valves
any equipment installed before regulators and properly adjusted, slowly open the upstream and
slam-shut devices (ENs 12186 and 12279). downstream line valves.
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Type FL
a. Let the filtered, and if necessary preheated, gas reach Regulator Maintenance
the regulator. (See Figures 8 to 18)
b. Slightly open the On-Off valve located downstream.
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Type FL
FL and MFL Regulator General Maintenance As you proceed, make sure that parts move freely and
without friction.
a. Disconnect all fittings, remove regulator from the line and
place it in upward vertical position. In addition:
b. Mark the position of inlet and outlet flanges (keys 1 and a. Before fitting sleeve-diaphragm assembly (keys 16 and
22 or 200 for the widened outlet and SRS versions) and 10), recompose indicator group (keys 34, 35, 36, 37,
cover (keys 11 and 13) to keep the correct alignment 38 and 40) and mount it on inlet cover (key 11). Attach
during the following reassembly phase. spring collet (key 33) to plate (key 8) upon completion of
reassembly. Don’t execute this assembly for the
c. Separate covers (keys 11 and 13) by removing screws DN 200 size.
(key 9).
b. Complete reassembly and make sure to tighten all
screws uniformly.
! Warning c. Remove cap (key 40) and tap with a rubber or wooden
hammer indicator (key 34) so as to couple spring collet
Spring (key 6) is compressed between (key 33) and plate (key 8).
covers (keys 11 and 13); its sudden release
could cause them to fly apart dangerously. Only for DN 200 size insert indicator (key 34) and hook it
to plate (key 8), recompose indicator group (keys 35, 36,
! Warning
Reassembly
Lubricate all seals with MOLYKOTE 55 M, being very careful Spring (key 6) is compressed between
not to damage them when reassembling. Reassemble the covers (keys 11 and 13); its sudden release
parts by reversing the above steps. could cause them to fly apart dangerously.
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Type FL
e. Loosen screws (key 27), axially slide out of sleeve (key 16) b. Complete reassembly and make sure to tighten all
plates (key 8 and 12) and diaphragm (key 10). Replace screws uniformly.
O-rings (key 26 and 28). c. Remove cap (key 40) and tap with a rubber or wooden
hammer indicator (key 34) so as to couple spring collet
f. Loosen screws (key 5) and dismount stub pipe (key 190).
(key 33) and plate (key 8).
g. Unscrew travel indicator support (key 36) from inlet cover
d. Use an air pump connected to fitting (key 7) to check
(key 11), dismount parts, replace O-rings (keys 35 and
proper regulator working order.
37) and O-ring (key 4) on the inlet cover (key 11).
e. When reassembling the hub (key 124), make sure that
h. Loosen screws (key 5) and axially slide out outlet flange
the pawl of shaft unit (key 121) is facing the inlet flange
(key 22 or 200 for the widened outlet and SRS versions).
(key 100).
o. Loosen the special screws (key 133) and dismount the i. Remount regulator on the line and reestablish
slam-shut actuator. all connections.
Reassembly
Lubricate all seals with MOLYKOTE 55 M, being very careful
not to damage them when reassembling.
Reassemble the parts by reversing the above steps.
As you proceed, make sure that parts move freely and
without friction.
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Type FL
Actuator Maintenance OS/80X b. Press the “EMERGENCY” button. This will cause the
immediate closing of slam-shut device.
Series (See Figure 19)
c. Loosen a connector in the downstream line of the slam-
Installation shut device or of the regulator. Check the connector with
soap and water, making sure there are no leaks; make
a. Install the actuator in a covered area and protect it any necessary repairs otherwise.
against weather agents.
b. Check that data on the plate are compatible with actual
Maintenance
working conditions. Routine actuator maintenance entails simply periodic
c. Make sure actuator is installed upright, i.e. screw (key 49) checking of the diaphragm on the Type OS/80X (the piston
on top. Gaco flex on the Type OS/84X) and the movement of the
levers, i.e. they should move freely with a minimum of
friction. If necessary, lubricate pins with “Molykote 55 M”.
caution
! Warning
Mounting in any other way will jeopardize
actuator’s performance.
c. Now repeat this procedure, make sure that levers b. Replace diaphragm (key 62).
keep actuator properly set and that lever (key 33) is in
c. To remount diaphragm, coat it with grease, set it in place
horizontal position.
around the edge of cover (key 61) and evenly tighten
screws (key 27) to ensure proper sealing.
Periodical Checks
Replacing O-ring (Type OS/84X and OS/88X only)
It is recommended that actuator be efficiency checked
periodically. a. Remove plug (key 61) and extract piston (key 68) from
body (key 60).
Cut-off Test
b. Replace O-ring (key 67) and gaco flex (key 66).
a. Cut-off the circuit by means of inlet and outlet valves and
disconnect the pressure control pipe (A). The Actuator c. Reassemble by reversing the above procedures.
should cut-off at minimum pressure (only if so set).
General Maintenance
b. Through the pressure control connection, use a small
pump or other appropriate means, to raise the pressure a. Remove screws (key 40) and casing (key 47).
to normal operating level. Reset actuator after cut-off in
step a. b. Remove dowels (key 12) and bushing (key 13).
c. Simulate pressure increase until maximum pressure cutoff c. Slide off pin (key 6), lever assembly (key 17-2), balls
value is reached. (key 10) and shim ring (key 15). Wash parts, replace any
if worn.
d. Connect the pressure control actuator (A) and set the
circuit back to operating conditions by following the d. Remove nuts (key 18), levers (keys 20 and 36) and springs
instructions described in the Startup section. (keys 37 and 21).
e. Remove nut (key 30), screw (key 29) and lever (key 33).
Valve-seal Check
f. Remove minimum register screw (key 49), maximum
a. Slowly close the valve located downstream. register ring (key 50) and springs (keys 53 and 54).
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Type FL
g. Remove cover (key 61) on OS/80X Series, or body (key 60) e. Reset pilot and reduce the pressure until it reaches
on Types OS/84X and OS/88X, and proceed as directed in minimum cutoff level.
replacing diaphragm/O-ring section.
f. Use register (key 49) to load spring (key 54) slowly
h. Remove nut (key 70) and locknut (key 69), then slide off until pilot is triggered.
stem assembly (key 57).
g. Repeat procedures (d) and (e) above, making any
i. Loosen dowel (key 3), unscrew ring (key 9), remove ball necessary adjustment in the setting.
holder (key 5) and check seals (keys 4 and 8) for wear.
h. Bring pressure back to normal values.
l. Clean all parts with petrol, replace any if worn.
i. Reset pilot and raise the pressure until it reaches
maximum cutoff level.
Reassembly
l. Using ring nut (key 50), slowly unload spring (key 53) until
Reassemble all parts by reversing the steps in the general cut-off point is reached.
maintenance section.
m. Repeat procedures (h) and (i) above, making any
As you proceed, make sure all parts move freely without adjustment necessary in the setting.
friction. If necessary, lubricate them with Molykote 55 M.
c. Now remount lever assembly (key 17-2), balls (key 10), b. Make sure that all connections are correctly made.
keeping them in their seat with grease, and stem
(key 6), which is to be turned so the balls enter their Startup
seats. The stem and lever assembly should now be
tightly fitted together. Refer to the regulator startup instructions.
d. Remount bushing (key 13), make sure that the dowels are Adjustment
firmly set in the grooves of the stem (key 6).
Adjusting response stability and rapidity is achieved by means of
e. Repeatedly check if pilot resets properly and, lastly, the appropriate adjusting screws, R (restrictor) and D (damper).
remount minimum spring (key 54).
The register D is normally completely unscrewed; by
f. Always check pilot setting. screwing the register, the response of the regulator can be
slowed down.
Minimum and Maximum Setting
The register R is normally completely screwed; in case of
a. Make sure that the lever (key 33) is in horizontal position hunting of the set pressure, we suggest unscrewing slowly
when pilot is reset. If necessary, use nut and locknut (keys the register until pressure steadiness is reached.
69 and 70) to adjust (see step b, Reassembly section).
By unscrewing the register, the set pressure decreases;
b. Use ring nut (key 50) to completely load maximum intervene on register screw (key 1) in order to re-establish
pressure spring (key 53). Loosen screw (key 49) to the correct pressure.
completely relieve minimum pressure spring (key 54).
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Type FL
In order to better assess the effects of d. Loosen screws (key 10), remove the upper cover
adjustments, it is advisable to turn the adjusting (key 8) and the lower cover (key 21). Replace the
screws only one fourth of a turn at a time and O-ring (key 18).
to verify the new conditions before carrying out
the further rotation. e. Lock the stem (key 23) by inserting a key into the notches
and unscrew nuts (keys 20 and 26).
Periodical Checks f. Disassemble the parts and replace the diaphragm
(key 14) and the pad (key 22).
Gas-tightness Test
g. Unscrew the seat (key 19) and replace the O-ring
When starting up the regulator, and at regular intervals,
(key 17).
check gas tightness as follows:
h. Use petrol to cleanse the pilot body and all metal parts. Blow
a. Slowly close downstream cut-off valve.
them thoroughly with compressed air and check for clear
b. In order to avoid excessive lock-up pressures, close the holes along the gas conduits. Replace any worn parts.
valve and simultaneously open the outlet vent tap. In
case of safety slam-shut device being fitted, keep this Reassembly
valve manually open in order to prevent it from tripping.
Reassemble all parts by following in reverse order the assembly
Checking Pilot Gas Tightness a. O-rings and diaphragms should be lubricated by applying
a thin layer of ‘Molykote 55 M’ grease.
a. Link up together connection A, connection B, a vent tap
and a pressure gauge with appropriate scale. Pay attention not to damage them during reassembly. All
other pilot parts require no lubrication.
b. Close connection L.
b. The cover clamping screws (key 10) should be tightened
c. Slightly open vent tap, feed either gas or compressed air evenly to ensure proper tightness.
to the pilot through connection S. Pressure gauge will
show the pilot set pressure. c. Pilot operation, calibration and tightness should be tested
as described in the Gas-tightness test section.
d. Close vent tap and read the lock-up pressure value, which
should be less than 0.4 bar. If this value is higher than d. Previously disassembled fittings must be connected.
0.4 bar, pilot pad or seal seat are worn out or damaged. Check for leaks by using suds.
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Type FL
a. Supply fitting A with normal operating pressure. b. Unscrew seat (key 54) and replace pad holder (key 56).
b. Make sure there is no gas outflow from fitting B. c. Reassemble by reversing the above sequence, make
sure not to “pinch” O-rings (key 55).
Maintenance Replacing Valve Seal Pads
Identical to Type PRX/120, PRX/125 series (see page 16).
a. Remove plug (key 27) and seat (key 30). Slide out spring
(key 32), pad holder unit (key 34) and forked stem
Calibration (key 35).
Identical to Type PRX/120, PRX/125 series (see page 16). b. Replace pad holder (key 34) and O-ring (key 37).
b. Install as directed for regulator. c. Keep plate (key 9 or 75 for the AP version) blocked with
a box wrench, unscrew nut (key 6). This must be done
exactly as described to prevent damage to or breaking of
Startup safety valve (key 20).
Refer to the startup instructions applying to the regulator. d. Unscrew plate (key 9 or 75 for the AP version) from stem
(key 13) remove parts (keys 10, 11, and 12 or 76, 78, 10,
77 and 12 for the AP version).
Periodical Checks
Slowly close the outlet slam-shut and check line pressure For PS/80 and PS/80-AP version:
between it and regulator. Unscrew plate (key 9 or 75 for the AP version) from stem
(key 13) remove parts (keys 10, 68, 69, 11, and 12 or 76,
A slight increase in pressure should be detected: this results 78, 68, 69, 10, 77 and 12 for the AP version).
from overload due to closing, and is followed by pressure
stabilization. If, however, outlet pressure continues to rise, e. Slide off split pin (key 40). Remove locknut (key 16) with
then seal is defective. Check if leak is coming from regulator appropriate wrench and slide out parts (key 17, 18, 19
or pilot, and service. and 20).
a. Remove the screws (key 41), cover (key 59) and replace Reassemble parts by reversing the above steps. As you
felt (key 61). proceed, make sure that parts move freely and without friction.
Replacing Stabilizer Diaphragm and Seal Pad a. Once lever (key 39) and stem (key 13) have been mounted
with stem (key 13) against body (key 25), check that a
a. Remove screws (key 41), cover (key 64), spring (key 47) clearance between forked stem (key 35) and registered (A)
and diaphragm assembly (keys 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, and of lever (key 39) is 0.2 to 0.3 mm. If this is not the case,
53). Replace diaphragm if necessary. use register to correct.
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caution Maintenance
Use the proper tool to make sure that the Servicing should be carried out by
top plate (key 9) is on the same plane as the qualified, skilled personnel only. For
supporting the diaphragm (key 10) in the body further information, please contact our
(key 25). Technical Support Representatives or our
authorized dealers.
b. Mount diaphragm (key 10) and screw on plate (key 9), Let gas under pressure flow out of the
first by hand then with box wrench, (always holding upper relevant part of the system before servicing.
diaphragm (key 10) firmly in place) in order to avoid
damage to stem (key 13) and levers below. Replacing Filter
c. Holding plate (key 9) firmly in place with box wrench, a. Remove screws (key 54), cover (key 58), and replace felt
tighten nut (key 6). (key 41). Reassemble by reversing the above sequence.
• turn diaphragm to the left and mark a further reference b. Unscrew seat (key 44) and replace pad holder (key 45).
• position the diaphragm mark midway between the two c. Reassemble by reversing the above sequence.
marks on the body.
e. Tighten all screws uniformly to ensure proper sealing. Replacing Valve Seal Pads
a. Remove plug (key 23) and seat (key 25). Slide out
Calibration spring (key 27), pad holder unit (key 29) and forked stem
(key 31).
See the paragraph Pilot Adjustment on page 10.
b. Replace pad holder (key 29) and O-ring (key 32).
Identical to Type PS/79 and 80 series (see page 18). g. Replace any worn seals.
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Reassembly b. When remounting, make sure that the tightening of the ring
nut (key 25) does not put undue stress on diaphragm
Lubricate the static O-rings with a thin layer of Molykote (key 23).
55 M, be very careful not to damage the O-rings when
reassembling. No other pilot parts are to be lubricated. c. Set valve at no less than 5 mbar over monitor’s pilot
Reassemble parts by reversing the above steps. As you pressure value. Any value below this will result in a lower than
proceed, make sure that parts move freely and without desired flow rate.
friction. In addition:
a. Once lever (key 36) and stem (key 12) have been Stabilizer Filter Maintenance
mounted, check that, with stem (key 12) against body Type SA/2 (See Figure 26)
(key 19), clearance between forked stem (key 31) and
registered of lever (key 36) is 0.2 to 0.3 mm. If not, use Maintenance
register to correct.
Replacing Filter
caution a. Remove screws (key 2), cover (key 11); replace felt
(key 12) and O-ring (key 13). Reassemble in reverse
order the above sequence.
The above clearance can be checked by
Calibration
See the paragraph Pilot Adjustment on page 12.
caution
The pilot has a wide range of self-adjustment
values. However, given actual operating
conditions, it may necessary to assist it
at times by finding the best setting of pin
screw/register (key 24) or the most suitable
calibration orifice (key 18).
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Troubleshooting
The slam-shut device has not been reset Manually reset the slam-shut device
Very low flow demand Check the pilots setting and tuning
Regulator hunting
Pilot supply and discharge valves are not Check supply and discharge valves
adjusted perfectly opening position
Freezing occurs Heating insufficient or lacking Increase gas heating temperature or dry the gas
Table 13. Troubleshooting for Type PS/79-1, PS/79-2, RE/79-1 and RE/79-2 Pilots
Calibration spring (5) is too weak Check the springs catalogue and replace it with a stronger one
Desired setpoint is not reached
Leaks from pilot connections Check pilot feed connections and proper gas flow feeding
Insufficient flow rate of valve seat (key 25) Increase flow by means of register/pin screw (key 24)
Slow response to changes in gas demand
Over large calibration jet (key 18)
To be replaced with a smaller one
(only for types PS/79-1 and PS/79-2)
Excessive flow rate of valve seat (25) Reduce flow by means of a pin screw (key 24)
Overly rapid response to changes in gas Calibration jet (18) is too small
To be replaced with a larger one
demand, i.e. Hunting (only for types PS/79-1 and PS/79-2)
Not proper internal parts assembly Check clearance between lever (key 36) and valve seat (key 25)
21
Type FL
Table 14. Troubleshooting for Type PS/79, RE/79, PS/80, and RE/80 Pilots
Insufficient flow rate of valve seat (key 30) Increase flow by means of register/pin screw (key 29)
Excessive flow rate of valve seat (key 30) Reduce flow by means of a pin screw (key 29)
Gas continually escaping from relief (S) Defective seal of pad (key 21) To be replaced
22
Type FL
203 Support
FL and MFL Regulator 204 Elastic pin
(See Figure 8 to 17) 205 Disk
206 Auto-locking nut
Item Description 207 Plate
1 Inlet flange 208 Plate
2* Anti-friction ring 209 Stud bolt
3* O-ring 210 Pipe
4* O-ring 211 Spring
5 Screw 212 Screw
213 Plate
6 Spring
215 O-ring
7 Fitting
216 Spacer
8 Inlet plate
217 Spacer
9 Screw
218 O-ring
10 Diaphragm
219 Screw
11 Inlet Cover
220 Washer
12 Outlet plate
300 Bracket
23
Type FL
31 Washer
(See Figure 18) 32 Plate fulcrum
Item Description 33 Lever
34 Screw
100 Inlet flange 35 Cone
107* O-ring 36 Releasing lever
110 Disk
37 Spring
111 Washer
38 Plug
112 Nut
39 Locking pin
113 Stud bolt
40 Screw
114 Spring
41 Indicator pin
115* O-ring
42 On-Off indicator
117 Sleeve
43 Button
119 Anti-friction ring
44* O-ring
120* O-ring
45 Spring
121 Shaft unit
46 Gasket
122 Seeger ring
47 Casing
123 Pin
48 Screw
24
Type FL
25
Type FL
26
Type FL
1 Spring
2 Screw
3 Washer
27
Type FL
schematic assemblies
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
7 2
6 3
5 2
2 2 3 2 4 5 18 22 23 24
26
27
28
40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 31 32 31 30 29
LM/1403
28
Type FL
19
19 20
20
21
25 47
19 19
20 20
C
43 21
43 21
25 25
48 48
46 46
47
LM/1403
Figure 9. Pad Holder for FL Regulator DN 25 to DN 150 and for BFL / MFL Regulator DN 25 to DN 100
29
Type FL
19
19
20
43
20
43
21
21
25
25
46
46
47
PAD HOLDER
DN 100 TO DN 150
19
20
43
21
25
48
46
47
LM/1403
Figure 9. Pad Holder for FL Regulator DN 25 to DN 150 and for BFL / MFL Regulator DN 25 to DN 100 (continued)
30
Type FL
2 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
3
2 59
64 16 18 2 3 5 2
59
2
22
26
27
28
65
40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 31 32 31 30 29
LM/1403
31
Type FL
62
63
19
20
21
47
62
20
63
47
21 19
25
43
LM/1403
32
Type FL
“SRS” VERSION
200 201 202 203 204 205 23 24
Figure 12. FL Regulator Widened Outlet flange, SRS and SRS-R Silencer Versions
33
Type FL
LM/1403
Figure 12. FL Regulator Widened Outlet flange, SRS and SRS-R Silencer Versions (continued)
34
Type FL
213
217
220
218
219
LM/1403
35
Type FL
41
LM/1403
36
Type FL
64 5
5
64
61
59 59 66
LM/1403
37
Type FL
FL-BP/ WITH TRANSDUCER VERSION FL/ FL-BP/ WITH PROXIMITY SWITCH VERSION
FOR DOWNSTREAM PRESSURE UP TO 5 BAR
401
305 400
300 303
410
407
409
702
701
500 501 502 503 502 504 505 506 507 508 509
LM/1403
38
Type FL
509
505
513 502
502
507 504
707
Telemecanique
LCIE 81-6089
EExdIICT6 x
706
700 500 V-6 A
XCW
705
701
703
702
708
LM/1403
39
Type FL
133
PAD HOLDER PAD HOLDER
DN 25 TO DN 50 DN 65 TO DN 150
135
19 47 25 21 20
25 21 20 19
107
110
117
111
112
128 127 120 122 124 123 137
190
115
2
36 37 38 39 40 4 5 6 7 8
35
34 9
33 10
31 11
32 12
31 13 DN 25 EXTENSION
14 123
30
28 122
29 15
27 26 193
17
3
192
5
2 18 22
PAD HOLDER
SEE FIGURE 9 PAGE 24
23
LM/1500
24
40
Type FL
40
71
19
18
OFF
1 ON
17
2
3
15 4
5
RIA RMO OS 80X
6 ERGENZA
EM
RESET
7 E
ME
RGENC
Y
10
14 13 12 11
section C-C
LM/1513
LM/1389
41
Type FL
41 42 19 18 43 44 45 29
30
31
32
38 22 37 35 34 26
section a-a
C 39 36 B
52
53
54
D D
52
A
24
55
33
OMT
70 56
69 57
28
48 58
73 59
60
A
62
61
A
27 26 B section b-b
LM/1389
42
Type FL
65 34 59 63 64 60 62 61 74 65 34 59 63 64 60 62 61 74
27
73
27
73
27
68 61
34 59 63 64 60 66 67
68 61
43
Type FL
5 4
6 35
8 4
26 9
18 11
25 12
AP Version
A 13 A
24 14
Type PRX/120 Connections
B
23 15 code boot trim tube and hard trim
a Downstream impulse Downstream impulse
22 16
b Outlet discharge Pilot feed
10 20 11 13 19 18
27 33
S L S
28 27
28
B B
29
29
D 30 D
30
32 31
28 28 31
R 30
34
TYPE PRX/120 Version - Section A-A TYPE PRX/125 Version - Section A-A
LM/1390
44
Type FL
26 9
18 11 18
25 12 14
A 13 A B
24 14 22
B
23 15 19
22 16 17
21 17 16
11 A 14 A 18
10 20 11 13 19 18 13 14 15
S S
L L
28
33
33 B
B
34 34
29 28
28 34 31 28 34 31 29
Figure 21. Type PRX/181 Pilot Figure 22. Tipe PRX/131 and PRX/182 Pilots
45
Type FL
Section c-c
65 type ps/79 1
14
2
3
15 4
6
Section B-B
40 7
45
C 39 8
38 9
47
61 48 Type PS/79 and PS/80 Pilot Connections
CODE connections
M Upstream of the regulator
R To the regulator (loading pressure)
60 S Downstream or safe area
49
V Downstream of the regulator
50
M
59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51
LM/1346
46
Type FL
62 62
63
63
64
64
52
78 76
68
76
69
77 77
type ps/79-ap type ps/80-ap
73
1
70 67 66 7
71 13
72 69
4 68
LM/1346
Figure 23. Type PS/79, PS/80, RE/79, and RE/80 Pilots (continued)
47
Type FL
50 20
M
54 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 57 56 25 24 23 22 27 28 21
A B
39 38 39 39 38 39
40 54 41 40 54 41
51 42 42
52
55 58 55 58
53
50
LM/1348 54 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 54 48
48
Type FL
69
6
70
73 74
S
15
63
62
16
17
LM/1348
Figure 24. Type PS/79-1, PS/79-2, RE/79-1 and RE/79-2 Pilots (continued)
49
Type FL
8 9 10 14 27
28
control pressure
12
15
7 13
25
15 16
16 26 11 15 24 23
18
21
conveyed exhaust
22
18
20
19 17
16
bell pressure
LM/0916
50
Type FL
section a-a H
1
19 20 21
2
3
V 4
5
18 6
17 R 7
16 8
A A
15 9
14 10
13 12 11
LM/1162
51
Type FL
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