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FLA Series
Specifications
The Specifications section gives some general specifications for the FLA Series regulators. The nameplates
give detailed information for a particular regulator as it comes from the factory.
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Instructional Manual and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.
2. When using a Type SA/2 pilot supply filter regulator, the differential pressure across the regulator must be at least 3.10 bar d / 45 psid for optimum regulator performance.
3. At average ambient temperature.
When the gas demand in the downstream system sensing the downstream and control pressure, goes
has been satisfied, the outlet pressure increases. into operation to maintain the downstream pressure
The increased pressure is transmitted through the at a slightly higher than normal pressure. During an
downstream control line and acts on the pilot diaphragm. overpressure situation, monitoring keeps the fluid
This pressure exceeds the pilot spring setting and gas in line. Also, testing is relatively easy and safe.
moves the diaphragm, closing the orifice. The loading To perform a periodic test on a monitoring regulator,
pressure acting on the main diaphragm bleeds to the increase the outlet set pressure of the working
downstream system through the exhaust restriction in regulator and watch the outlet pressure to determine if
the pilot. the monitoring regulator takes over at the appropriate
outlet pressure.
Monitoring Systems
Wide-Open Monitoring Systems (Figure 3)
Monitoring regulation is overpressure protection by
containment; therefore, there is no relief valve to There are two types of wide-open monitoring
continuously vent gas to the atmosphere. When systems: upstream and downstream. The difference
the working regulator fails to control the pressure, a between upstream and downstream monitoring is
monitor regulator installed in series, which has been that the functions of the regulators are reversed.
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s
v
r b
l
type prx
type Sa/2 m a
inlet pressure
outlet pressure type prx:
Loading pressure s - bleed port type sa/2:
B - supply port v - sensing port
pilot supply pressure L - loading port r - pilot supply port
atmospheric pressure A - sensing port m - inlet port
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1. FLA Series regulators are equipped with the PS or PRX Series pilots.
2. All PS Series pilots are supplied with a filter (5 micron filtering degree) and built-in pressure stabilizer, with the exception of Types PSO/79 and PSO/80.
3. Type SA/2 pressure pre-reducer must be used with PRX Series pilots.
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TYPE PRX/120 OR
PRX/120-AP
b s
TYPE SA/2 L
DN /
NPS
4 x DN / NPS
6 x DN / NPS
TYPE ps/79
OS/80X
DN / NPS
4 x DN / NPS
b b
TYPE SA/2 L L
s s
a a
DN /
NPS
4 x DN / NPS
6 x DN / NPS
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R R
A A
n10
DN /
NPS
4 x DN / NPS
TYPE SA/2
b b b
L L L
s s s
TYPE SA/2 a a a
DN /
NPS
4 x DN / NPS
E0825 6 x DN / NPS
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Single Pilot Regulator and have a screened vent on its exhaust. Install
the regulator and any remote vent piping or tubing
Installation so that the vent is protected from condensation,
freezing, or any substance that could clog it.
A Type FLA regulator bleeds no gas to atmosphere (The PS Series pilots have an internal relief valve
during normal operation, thus making the regulator to protect the internal parts of the pilot in case
suitable for installation in pits and other enclosed of overpressure.)
locations without elaborate venting system, if the
outlet pressure sensing lines are connected to 5. If Type PRX is used, connect a pilot supply line
the downstream pipeline. This regulator also can from the upstream piping to the lower port of the
be installed in pits subject to flooding by venting Type SA/2 filter/stabilizer regulator.
the pilot spring case above the expected flood 6. Connect a downstream control line to a straight
level so that the pilot setting can be referenced to run of pipe 4 pipe diameters from the regulator
atmospheric pressure. outlet as shown in Figure 3. If such a distance
1. Use qualified personnel when installing, is not practical, connect the control line away
maintaining, or operating this regulator. Inspect from elbows, swages, nipples, or any area where
the regulator and the pipeline to be certain both abnormal flow velocities occur.
are free of foreign materials. 7. Install a full flow hand valve, such as a full port
2. Install the regulator so that the flow arrow cast ball valve, in the control line.
on the main valve matches the flow direction of 8. Install the other end of the downstream control
process fluid through the regulator. line to the 1/2 NPT connection in the upstream
3. Apply pipe compound to the male pipeline side of the case body.
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Pressure gauges should always be 2. Connect the control line of a wide-open monitoring
used to monitor downstream pressure regulator (Figure 3) to downstream piping near
during startup. Procedures used in the working regulator control line connection.
putting this regulator into operation During normal operation the wide- open monitoring
must be planned accordingly if regulator stands wide open with the pressure
the downstream system is pressurized reduction being taken across the working
by another regulator or by a regulator. Only in case of working regulator failure
manual bypass. does the wide-open monitoring regulator take
control at its slightly higher setting.
Note
Pre-startup Considerations
Pilot supply pressure must be at least
1.03 bar / 15 psig greater than control Each regulator is factory-set for the outlet pressure
pressure to operate the regulator at specified on the order. If no setting was specified,
rated travel. outlet pressure was factory-set at the mid-range
of the pilot control spring. Before beginning the
Although remote loading or control constructions startup procedures in this section, make sure the
may require separate adjustments on associated following conditions are in effect:
equipment, the only adjustment normally necessary • Block valves isolate the regulator
on a Type FLA regulator is the pressure setting
of the pilot control spring. Turning the adjusting • Vent valves are closed
screw clockwise into the spring case increases the • Hand valves are closed
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reduce the intermediate pressure. Adjust until If the downstream control line taps into the pipeline
desired intermediate pressure is reached. below the downstream isolating valve, close
3. Adjust the second-stage working regulator to hand valves and open vent valves, permitting all
the desired distribution pressure by following pressure to bleed out of the regulator.
instructions for that particular regulator. 5. Release any inlet pressure that may be trapped in
4. Adjust the setting of the monitoring pilot to the regulator.
establish the desired emergency distribution
pressure, which is to be maintained in the event of Working Monitor Regulators
failure of the second-stage working regulator. The
steps followed may vary with each piping situation. 1. Close the upstream isolating valve.
The basic method remains the same. 2. Close hand valve in pilot supply line.
The following procedure serves as an example which 3. Close the downstream isolating valve.
can be used or modified to make monitoring pilot 4. Open a bleed valve between the second-stage
adjustments in any installation. working regulator and the downstream isolating
valve. Permit all pressure to bleed out of the
Increase the outlet pressure setting of the second-stage working monitor regulator and the second-stage
working regulator until the monitoring pilot takes control working regulator.
of the distribution pressure. Adjust the monitoring pilot
setting until the desired emergency distribution pressure 5. Open vent valve to vent any intermediate pressure
is achieved. trapped in the system.
6. Open vent valve to release any inlet pressure
With settings as desired on both the monitoring and
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3. Remove pad (key 20) from pad holder (key 19) 3. Use a wrench to hold the stem (key 23) and break
by removing cap screw (key 25) and pad retainer loose the stem nut (key 20). Remove the stem nut
(key 21), replace pad if necessary. and washer (key 11).
4. Reinstall the pad. 4. Remove the diaphragm plate (key 13), diaphragm
(key 14), pad holder (key 22), and O-ring (key 18).
Main Valve Diaphragm Maintenance Inspect the parts for damage or wear, and replace
if necessary.
1. Place main valve with inlet side up.
5. Remove orifice (key 19) and O-ring (key 17).
2. Remove the travel indicator assembly by
Inspect the parts for damage or wear, and replace
removing the indicator cover (key 40) and
if necessary. Lightly lubricate the O-ring and place
indicator bushing (key 38). Check O-ring (key 37),
in the body (key 16). Install the orifice.
replace if necessary. Remove the indicator
support (key 36). Check O-ring (key 35), replace 6. Set the pad holder (key 22) in the body (key 16).
if necessary. Lift out indicator stem assembly 7. Lightly lubricate the rims of the diaphragm
(keys 33 and 34). (key 14) and place it on top of the pad holder
3. Remove inlet flange (key 1) by removing socket (key 22). Set the diaphragm plate (key 13) on the
head cap screws (key 5). Due to force created diaphragm (key 14).
by the spring (key 6), always remove inlet flange 8. Lightly lubricate the O-ring (key 18) and place it in
with caution. the lower case (key 21).
4. Lift out spring (key 6). Remove hex head cap 9. Place the washer (key 11) and stem nut (key 20)
screws, washers, and nuts (keys 9, 14, and 15). on the stem (key 23) and tighten. If performing
Lift off the inlet cover (key 11).
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7. Set the lower diaphragm plate (key 15) into the Types PS/79 and PS/80 Pilot (See Figure 7)
body (key 16).
8. Lightly lubricate the rims of the diaphragm CAUTION
(key 14) and place it in the body (key 16) on top of
the lower diaphragm plate (key 15).
Servicing should be carried out by
9. Set the upper diaphragm plate (key 13) on top of qualified, skilled personnel only. For
the diaphragm (key 14). further information, please contact our
10. Place washer (key 11) and stem nut (key 26) on Technical Support Engineers or our
the stem (key 23) and tighten using a wrench to authorized dealers.
hold the stem.
Before servicing, cut off regulator inlet and outlet and
11. Set the spring carrier (key 6). release any trapped pressurized gas. Use suds to
check that there are no leaks.
Damper and Restrictor Maintenance
1. Remove screw (key 31) and plate (key 29).
Replacing Filter
2. Remove ring nuts (key 30). 1. Remove the screws (key 41), cover (key 59), and
replace filter (key 61). Reassemble by reversing
3. Remove damper adjusting screw (key 27).
the above sequence.
Remove and inspect O-ring (key 28) for damage
or wear, and replace if necessary. Lightly lubricate Replacing Stabilizer Diaphragm and
O-ring before placing on the adjusting screw.
Insert damper adjusting screw into the body
Seal Pad
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The above clearance can be checked by 3. Unscrew the cap (key 3), remove the spring holder
gently pulling stem (key 13) upward. Use (key 6) and the spring (key 7). Replace the
the proper tool to make sure that the top O-rings (keys 4 and 5).
plate (key 9) is on the same plane as that 4. Loosen screws (key 10), remove the upper cover
supporting the diaphragm (key 10) in the (key 8) and the lower cover (key 21). Replace the
body (key 25). O-ring (key 18).
2. Mount diaphragm (key 10) and screw on plate 5. Lock the stem (key 23) by inserting a key into the
(key 9), first by hand then with box wrench, notches and unscrew nuts (keys 20 and 26).
(always holding upper diaphragm (key 10) firmly in 6. Disassemble the parts and replace the diaphragm
place) in order to avoid damage to stem (key 13) (key 14) and the pad (key 22).
and levers below. 7. Unscrew the seat (key 19) and replace the
3. Hold plate (key 9) firmly in place with box wrench, O-ring (key 17).
tighten nut (key 6). 8. Use petrol to cleanse the pilot body and all metal
4. Before remounting cover (key 4), center parts. Blow them thoroughly with compressed
diaphragm as follows: mark a reference point air and check for clear holes along gas conduits.
(with pencil) on the diaphragm; turn it to the right Replace any worn parts.
without forcing and mark another reference on
body. Now turn diaphragm to the left and mark a Reassembly
further reference. Position the diaphragm mark
midway between the two marks on the body. Reassemble all parts by following in reverse order
the assembly as described above (see Ordinary
5. Tighten all screws uniformly to ensure Maintenance section).
proper sealing.
As parts are assembled, make sure they move freely
causing no friction.
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9 10 11 13 14 15 17
6 4 5 5 18 22 23 24
27
16
28
12
40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 31 32 30 29
19 19
19
19
20 20
19 19 20
43 21 20
43 21
20 20
25 21
25 21
48 21 21
48 25
25
46 46 25 25 47
47 47
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7
4
8
26 9
18 11
4
25 12
A 13 A
24 14
B
23 15
22 16
21 17
11 A 14
10 20 11 13 19 18
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S L
R
type PRX/120 - Section A-A
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65
1
2
FLA Series 3
4
5
6
C C 40
40 7
45 39
45 39 8
38 1 38 9
1
37
5
10
37
43 43 36 11
43 43 36
44 46 35 12
44 46 35
34 13
B B
33 34 14
B B
32 33 15
A A
31 16
32
A 30 A 17
31
18
62 63 62 64
65
47 7
61 62 63 62 64
48
67 66
13
69
60 47
49 68
61 65 48
50 67 66
59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51
60
LM/1346
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Figure 7. Types PS/79 and PS/80 Detailed Pilot Assemblies
50
59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51
C 40
45 39
20
38
2
3
4
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5
6
C 40 7
45 1
39 8
2 38 9
1
3 37
5
10
43 43
4 36 11
44 46 35 12
5
34 13
B B
6
33 14
40 7 32 15
A A
39 8 31 16
38 1
9 30 17
37 18
5
10
41 42 42 41 14 19
36 C
11
19 69
60
49 68
25 29 28 27 26 22 21 24 23 20
50
59 58 57 56
Type PS/79 (Section c-c)
55 54 53 52 51
types ps/80 and PSO/80
(partial section c-c)
LM/1346
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Section A-A
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29
6
8 9 10 14 27
12
15
7 13
control 25
pressure 15 16
16 26 11 15 24 23
18
21
conveyed
22 exhaust
18
20
19 17
16
bell pressure
LM/0916
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H
1
19 20 21
2
3
V 4
5
18 4 6
17 R 7
16 8
A A
15 9
14 10
H
H - water inlet/outlet 1
M - Upstream of the regulator 19 20 21
r - to the feeding of the pilot
v - downstream of the regulator 2
section a-a
LM/1162 3
V 4
Figure 10. Type SA/2 Pilot Supply Filter/Stabilizer Assembly
5
18 4 6
17 R 7
16 8
24 A A
15 9
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size, DN / NPS
MATERIAL
25 / 1 40 / 1-1/2 50 / 2 80 / 3 100 / 4 150 / 6
Nitrile (NBR) Rubber SR-SRS GD89973X012 GD89976X012 GD89972X012 GD89971X012 GD89970X012 GD89969X012
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Types PS/79 and PS/80 (See Figure 7) Types PS/79 and PS/80 (continued)
Key Description Key Description
1 Adjusting screw 50 Washer
2 Nut 51 Plate
3 Spring holder 52* Diaphragm
4 Cover 53 Screw
5 Spring 54 Seat
6 Nut 55* O-ring
7 Screw 56* Pad holder
8 Washer 57 Spring
9 Plate 58* O-ring
10* Diaphragm 59 Filter cover
11 Plate 60 Filter net
12* O-ring 61* Felt
13 Stem 62* O-ring
14* O-ring 63 Pawl
15* Jet 64 Cover
16 Locknut 65 Plug
17* “GACO” Ring
18
19
Thrust bearing
Spring
Type PS/80 Pilot Only
20 Safety valve Key Description
21* Pad
66 Elbow Fitting
22* O-ring
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Type PRX/131 Booster Valve (continued) Type V/31-1 Booster Valve (continued)
Key Description Key Description
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