Type FL Relief Valve or Backpressure Regulator
Type FL Relief Valve or Backpressure Regulator
January 2015
! WARNINg
Failure to follow these instructions or to
properly install and maintain this equipment
could result in an explosion and/or fire
causing property damage and personal injury
or death.
Introduction
Figure 1. Type FL Relief Valve or Backpressure Regulator
Scope of the Manual with PRX Series Pilot
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Type FL
Specifications
The Specifications section gives some general specifications for the Type FL relief valve or backpressure regulator.
The nameplates give detailed information for a particular relief valve or backpressure regulator as it comes from
the factory.
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Instruction Manual and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.
2. Type PRX Fluorocarbon (FKM) elastomer is limited to 0°F / -18°C.
3. At average ambient temperature.
4. Meets or exceeds ANSI/FCI 70-3 Class VI/VII leakage limits at maximum operating differential pressure.
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Type FL
SPRING
PORT L CASE VENT
PORT B SPRING
PORT S PORT L
EXHAUST CASE VENT
PORT B
PORT S EXHAUST
PORT A
PORT A
M1205
INLET PRESSuRE
OuTLET PRESSuRE
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSuRE
LOADINg PRESSuRE
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Type FL
the main spring, in addition to pilot loading pressure, provide or pressure-limiting devices to prevent service
loading pressure to keep the main valve diaphragm and plug conditions from exceeding those limits. Also,
assembly tightly shut off. be sure the installation is in compliance with
all applicable codes and regulations.
When the inlet pressure rises above the set pressure,
the pressure on the pilot diaphragm overcomes the pilot Additionally, physical damage to the relief
control spring and opens the pilot valve plug. The pilot valve or backpressure regulator could break
then exhausts the loading pressure from the main valve the pilot off the main valve, causing personal
diaphragm chamber. The pilot continuously exhausts gas injury and property damage due to bursting
when the inlet pressure is above the set pressure. The inlet of pressure-containing parts. To avoid such
pressure unbalance overcomes the main spring force and injury and damage, install the regulator in a
opens the diaphragm and plug assembly. safe location.
As the inlet pressure drops below the set pressure, the pilot 1. Only personnel qualified through training and
control spring closes the pilot valve plug and the exhaust to experience should install, operate and maintain a relief
atmosphere stops. Force from the main spring, along with pilot valve or backpressure regulator. Before installation,
loading pressure, pushes the diaphragm and plug assembly make sure that there is no damage to or debris in the
onto the knife-edged seat, producing tight shutoff. main valve body or pilot. Also, make sure that all tubing
and piping are clean and unobstructed.
While the main valve is throttling, the upper port of the pilot
! Warning
stays closed. The pilot exhausts only when it repositions the
main valve. As inlet pressure drops below setpoint, the pilot
control spring overcomes the diaphragm force to stroke the When used in relief valve service, the Type FL
valve plug down to close the lower port and open the upper main valve and pilot both exhaust gas. In
port. Force from the main spring, along with pilot loading hazardous or flammable gas service, personal
pressure, pushes the diaphragm and plug assembly onto the injury, death or property damage may occur
knife-edged seat, producing tight shutoff. due to fire or explosion of vented gas that
has accumulated. To prevent such injury or
damage, provide piping or tubing to vent the
Installation gas to a safe location. The exhaust piping
must be designed and installed to guard
against excessive flow restriction. This piping
! Warning must be protected against condensation or
debris that could clog it.
Personal injury or equipment damage, due
to bursting of pressure-containing parts may For safety during shutdown, vent valves
result if this relief valve or backpressure are required immediately upstream
regulator is overpressured or is installed and downstream of the main valve on a
where service conditions could exceed the backpressure or bypass installation.
limits given in the Specification section
and on the appropriate nameplate or where 4. If system operation during maintenance is required,
conditions exceed any rating of the adjacent install isolating and vent valves as needed.
piping or piping connections. To avoid such
injury or damage, provide pressure-relieving
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Type FL
5. If the vent assembly (key 12, Figure 7) remains in the Backpressure Installation
pilot body, then it must be pointed down if possible or
otherwise protected. If the exhaust is to be piped to
the main valve exhaust or remotely vented, remove
Startup
the vent assembly and install tubing or piping into 1. Close upstream and downstream vent valves
the 1/4 NPT pilot exhaust connection. There are two (not shown).
vent connections need to be piped away. Protect the
open end of the exhaust pipe by installing a screened 2. Slowly open upstream block valve first and then slowly
vent cap. open downstream block valve.
6. The pilot spring case vent (key 12, Figure 7) must be 3. Adjust the pilot as needed. If the pilot is not piped
kept open to atmospheric pressure. Protect the vent downstream, make sure the pilot exhaust is pointed in
assembly from icing, moisture or debris that may cause the correct direction.
blockage, as required. To change the vent orientation,
twist the vent assembly in the spring case. To remotely Shutdown
vent the pilot spring case, pilot body vent need to be pipe
away as well and install tubing or piping into the 1/4 NPT 1. Close upstream block valve first and then close the
spring case vent tapping. Protect the open end of the downstream block valve.
vent line by installing a screened vent cap.
2. Open downstream and upstream vent valves
7. The Type PRX pilot connections are 1/4 NPT. Connect (not shown).
the inlet control (sense) line from the “A” port, Figure 6
(key 55), on the bottom of the Type PRX pilot to a straight
run of pipe 6 to 10 pipe diameters from the relief valve or Pilot Adjustment (See Figure 7)
backpressure regulator inlet as shown in Figure 2, using If set pressure adjustment is necessary, monitor relief (inlet)
3/8 in. / 9.5 mm or larger outside diameter tubing. If such a pressure with a gauge during the adjustment procedure.
distance is not practical, connect the control line away from Loosen the locknut (key 2). Turn the adjusting screw (key 1)
elbows, swages, nipples or any area where abnormal into the spring case to increase the set pressure. Turn the
flow velocities occur. adjusting screw out of the spring case to decrease the set
pressure. When adjustment is completed, tighten the locknut
Startup and Shutdown to lock the adjusting screw in position.
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Type FL
38 38
40 40
Top view Top view
34 34
38 38
36 36
L1 37A
L1 37B
66
35 L1
35 L1
33 S1
33 S1
P1764
1. Lubricant and sealant must be selected such that they meet the temperature requirements.
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Type FL
6. Reassemble in reverse order. Refer to Table 3 for torque 3. Use a wrench to hold the stem (key 23) and break loose
values. Tighten all bolts using a star pattern and repeat the stem nut (key 20). Remove the stem nut and washer
2 to 3 times to ensure proper torque. (key 11).
4. Remove the diaphragm plate (key 13), diaphragm
Type FL Travel Indicator Maintenance (key 14), lower diaphragm plate (key 15) and O-ring
(key 18). Inspect parts for damage or wear, replace
A new and improved version of the travel indicator has if necessary.
been phased in during 2013. The new version improves the
O-ring stem seal to minimize leakage and extend service 5. Lightly lubricate the O-ring (key 25). Place O-ring over
life. The components of the legacy and new versions are the stem (key 23) and press it down into the body
not interchangeable. If maintenance is performed on the (key 16).
travel indicator, it is recommended to replace the entire travel 6. Lightly lubricate the rims of the diaphragm (key 14) and
indicator assembly with the new version. Part numbers for place it on top of the lower diaphragm plate (key 15).
the assemblies are shown in the parts list. Figure 3 shows Set the diaphragm plate (key 13) on the diaphragm
the difference between the designs. The spare parts kits will (key 14).
support either design. Take care to use the correct O-ring
(key 37A or 37B) when performing maintenance, see parts list 7. Lightly lubricate the O-ring (key 18) and place it in the
for the appropriate part number. lower cover (key 21).
8. Place the washer (key 11) and stem nut (key 20) on
1. Remove plastic travel indicator cover (key 40).
the stem (key 23) and tighten. If also performing Upper
2. Loosen travel indicator bushing (key 38) and remove it Case Maintenance, skip to step 2 of the Upper Case
by sliding it over the travel indicator stem (key 34). Maintenance section.
3. Remove indicator fitting (key 36) and inspect O-ring 9. Insert washers (key 11) and machine screws (key 10) in
(key 35). Remove O-ring (key 37B) and back-up rings the lower cover (key 21) and tighten uniformly to ensure
(key 66). Replace and lubricate O-ring if damaged. proper seal.
Pull up on the travel indicator stem (key 34) to force the
spring collet (key 33) out of the diaphragm head groove. Upper Diaphragm Maintenance
Examine these parts and the stem for wear and replace 1. Disconnect pilot and remove it from the line.
if necessary.
2. Loosen locknut (key 2) and back out adjusting screw
4. Insert the travel indicator stem (key 34) and spring (key 1) until compression is removed from the spring.
collet (key 33) back into the diaphragm head groove. Remove cap (key 3).
Replace the indicator fitting (key 36) and O-ring
(key 35) and tighten with a reference torque of 3. Lift the upper spring seat (key 6), spring (key 7) and
3.7 ft-lbs / 5.0 N•m. O-ring (key 4) out of the spring case (key 8). Inspect O-ring
and replace if necessary.
5. Lubricate the O-ring (key 37B) and back-up rings
(key 66, 2 required). Place one back-up ring on the stem 4. Remove the machine screws (key 10) and the washers
(key 34) followed by the O-ring and then the other back- (key 11), separate the spring case (key 8) from the body
up ring. Push into groove of the indicator fitting (key 36). (key 16) and lift the lower spring seat (key 9) away from
upper diaphragm nut (key 26). Use a wrench to hold
6. Slide the travel indicator bushing (key 38) over the
stem (key 23) securely while removing the upper
travel indicator stem (key 34) and tighten firmly
diaphragm nut.
in place.
5. Remove remaining loose components: washer
7. Replace the travel indicator cover (key 40) and tighten
(key 11), upper diaphragm plate (key 13), diaphragm
firmly in place.
(key 14), disk holder (key 22) and O-ring (key 18).
Inspect diaphragm and O-ring for damage or wear
Type PRX/182 Pilot Maintenance (Figure 7) and replace if necessary.
6. Remove orifice (key 19) and O-ring (key 17). Inspect the
Caution
parts for damage or wear and replace if necessary. Lightly
lubricate the O-ring and place in the body (key 16). Install
Always remove spring (key 7) tension before the orifice.
performing maintenance on this unit. To
remove spring tension, loosen locknut (key 2) 7. Set the disk holder (key 22) in the body (key 16).
and back out adjusting screw (key 1) until 8. Lightly lubricate the rims of the diaphragm plate (key 14).
compression is removed from the spring. Position the diaphragm convolution facing down, make
sure that the diaphragm is not deformed and is properly
Lower Diaphragm Maintenance installed. Take the diaphragm (key 14) and place it in the
1. Disconnect pilot and remove it from the line. body (key 16) on top of the disk holder (key 22).
2. Remove machine screws (key 10) from lower cover 9. Set the upper diaphragm plate (key 13) on top of the
(key 21) and the separate lower cover from the body diaphragm (key 14).
(key 16).
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Type FL
10. Place washer (key 11) and stem nut (key 26) on the stem Key Description Part Number
(key 23) and tighten using a wrench to hold the stem. 2* Anti-Friction Ring, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)(continued)
11. Place the upper spring seat (key 9) on the upper NPS 8 / DN 200 (6 required) M0296300X12
NPS 10 / DN 250 (6 required) ERCA01177A0
diaphragm nut (key 26) and mount the spring case
3* O-ring, Fluorocarbon (FKM)
(key 8) on top of the body (key 24) and the diaphragm NPS 1 / DN 25 (3 required) M6020019X12
(key 14). NPS 2 / DN 50 (3 required) M6020029X12
NPS 3 / DN 80 (3 required) M6020036X12
12. Place washers (key 11) and uniformly tighten the machine NPS 4 / DN 100 (3 required) M6020044X12
screws (key 10) to hold the body (key 24) and spring case NPS 6 / DN 150 (3 required) M6020050X12
(key 8) together. NPS 8 / DN 200 (3 required) M6020053X12
NPS 10 / DN 250 (3 required) ERCA04451A0
13. Install spring (key 7) and upper spring seat (key 6) on 4* Body O-ring
top of the lower spring seat (key 9) inside the spring case Nitrile (NBR)
(key 8). Install Cap (key 3). NPS 1 / DN 25 (2 required) M6010108X12
NPS 2 / DN 50 (2 required) M6010119X12
14. Screw in adjusting screw (key 1) at desired spring NPS 3 / DN 80 (2 required) M6010195X12
compression and use the lock nut (key 2) to lock the NPS 4 / DN 100 (2 required) M6010157X12
NPS 6 / DN 150 M6010084X12
adjusting screws position. Refer to Pilot Adjustment
NPS 8 / DN 200 M6010084X12
section (page 5) to adjust pilot settings. Fluorocarbon (FKM)
NPS 1 / DN 25 (2 required) M6020084X12
Parts Ordering NPS 2 / DN 50 (2 required)
NPS 3 / DN 80 (2 required)
M6020101X12
M6020128X12
Each relief valve or backpressure regulator is assigned a NPS 4 / DN 100 (2 required) M6020090X12
serial number, which can be found on the nameplate. Refer NPS 6 / DN 150 M6020072X12
NPS 8 / DN 200 M6020072X12
to the number when contacting your local Sales Office for
5 Socket Head Screw
technical information or when ordering parts. NPS 1 / DN 25 (16 required) M5011044X12
NPS 2 / DN 50 (16 required) M5011062X12
When ordering replacement parts, reference the key number NPS 3 / DN 80 (16 required) M5011086X12
of each needed part as found in the following parts list. NPS 4 / DN 100 (16 required) M5011094X12
Separate kit containing all recommended spare parts NPS 6 / DN 150 (16 required) M5011115X12
is available. NPS 8 / DN 200 (24 required) M5011115X12
NPS 10 / DN 250 (24 required) ERCA04502A0
6 Spring
Parts List NPS 1 / DN 25 M0194590X12
NPS 2 / DN 50 M0191440X12
Type FL Main Valve (Figure 5) NPS 3 / DN 80 M0192240X12
NPS 4 / DN 100 M0194880X12
Key Description Part Number
NPS 6 / DN 150 M0249030X12
Start-Up Repair Kit NPS 8 / DN 200 M0296460X12
(includes keys 4, 18, 20, 46 and 47. NPS 10 / DN 250 ERCA01214A0
Not all parts are used for all sizes). See Table 4 7 Tube Fitting -----------
Parts kit (includes keys 2, 3, 4, 10, 8 Inlet Plate
18, 20, 26, 28, 35, 37B and 47.) NPS 1 / DN 25 M0194440X12
Not all parts are used for all sizes). See Table 5 NPS 2 / DN 50 M0194620X12
Travel Indicator Kit (includes keys 33, 34, 35, NPS 3 / DN 80 M0192080X12
36, 37B, 38, 39 and 40.) See Table 6 NPS 4 / DN 100 M0194740X12
NPS 6 / DN 150 M0302910X12
1 Inlet Flange NPS 8 / DN 200 M0302950X12
CL300 RF NPS 10 / DN 250 ERCA01164A0
NPS 1 / DN 25 M0268280X12 9 Flange Bolt
NPS 2 / DN 50 M0268410X12 NPS 1 / DN 25 (16 required) M5007026X12
NPS 3 / DN 80 M0268520X12 NPS 2 / DN 50 (16 required) M5007045X12
NPS 4 / DN 100 M0268580X12 NPS 3 / DN 80 (16 required) M5007077X12
NPS 6 / DN 150 M0298170X12 NPS 4 / DN 100 (16 required) M5007100X12
NPS 8 / DN 200 M0298330X12 NPS 6 / DN 150 (24 required) M5007141X12
NPS 10 / DN 250 ERCA01166A0 NPS 8 / DN 200 (30 required) M5007193X12
CL600 RF NPS 10 / DN 250 (36 required) ERCA04503A0
NPS 1 / DN 25 M0268260X12 10* Diaphragm, PVC Coated Nitrile (NBR)
NPS 2 / DN 50 M0268430X12 NPS 1 / DN 25 M0194450X12
NPS 3 / DN 80 M0268540X12 NPS 2 / DN 50 M0194630X12
NPS 4 / DN 100 M0268600X12 NPS 3 / DN 80 M0192090X12
NPS 6 / DN 150 M0298160X12 NPS 4 / DN 100 M0194750X12
NPS 8 / DN 200 M0296890X12 NPS 6 / DN 150 M0238490X12
NPS 10 / DN 250 ERCA01168A0 NPS 8 / DN 200 M0296620X12
2* Anti-Friction Ring, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) NPS 10 / DN 250 ERCA01228A0
NPS 1 / DN 25 (6 required) M0194530X12 11 Inlet Body Cover
NPS 2 / DN 50 (6 required) M0194690X12 NPS 1 / DN 25 M0268640X12
NPS 3 / DN 80 (6 required) M0192170X12 NPS 2 / DN 50 M0268680X12
NPS 4 / DN 100 (6 required) M0194830X12 NPS 3 / DN 80 M0268720X12
NPS 6 / DN 150 (6 required) M0207640X12 NPS 4 / DN 100 M0268740X12
*Recommended Spare Part
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Type FL
Key Description Part Number Key Description Part Number
9
Type FL
Key Description Part Number Key Description Part Number
10
Type FL
Key Description Part Number Key Description Part Number
11
Type FL
SPACER DETAILS
FOR SIZES SMALLER THAN
NPS 6 / DN 150
DN 150 TO 300
FOR NPS 6 TO 12 /
SPACER DETAILS
E0831
OUTLET FLANGE
(KEY 22)
Disk-holder
(Key 19)
E0832
O-ring
(Key 4 or 18 depending on size)
Type FL, FL-SR Nitrile (NBR) M2600750X12 M2600754X12 M2600758X12 M2600762X12 M2600766X12 M2600948X12 ERCA00598A0
or FL-SR/SRS Fluorocarbon (FKM) M2600751X12 M2600755X12 M2600759X12 M2600763X12 M2600767X12 M2600988X12 ERCA00571A0
Type FL-SRII or Nitrile (NBR) M2601115X12 M2601118X12 M2601121X12 M2601124X12 M2601127X12 M2601130X12 ERCA00598A0
FL-SRII/SRS Fluorocarbon (FKM) M2601114X12 M2601117X12 M2601120X12 M2601097X12 M2601098X12 M2601099X12 ERCA00571A0
Type FL, FL-SR Nitrile (NBR) M2200750X12 M2200754X12 M2200758X12 M2200762X12 M2200766X12 M2200948X12 ERCA00558A0
or FL-SR/SRS Fluorocarbon (FKM) M2200751X12 M2200755X12 M2200759X12 M2200763X12 M2200767X12 M2200988X12 ERCA00525A0
Type FL-SRII or Nitrile (NBR) M2201115X12 M2201118X12 M2201121X12 M2201124X12 M2201127X12 M2201130X12 ERCA00558A0
FL-SRII/SRS Fluorocarbon (FKM) M2201114X12 M2201117X12 M2201120X12 M2201097X12 M2201098X12 M2201099X12 ERCA00525A0
12
12
SPACER DETAILS
SPACER
FOR SIZES DETAILSTHAN
SMALLER
3
3
31
31
32
32
30
30
29
29
FOR SIZES
NPS 6 / DN 150 THAN
SMALLER
NPS 6 / DN 150 Type FL
62
19
19 63
19
19
20
20 19
20 19
21 19
20
21
20
25 21
20 20
25 21
48 25
21 21
48 25
21
46
46 47 25
25 47
47
25
47
47
9 31 32 29 30 31 13 14 15
37B 36 35
59 59
34
5
39
38
40 10 22
3 33 23 24
1
28 18
27 3
2
6 16 8 26 12 2
LM/1403
65
7 17
NPS 10 / dn 250
13
Type FL
“S” PORT
53
56
53
55
52
50
VENT
“L” PORT
“B” PORT (VENT)
52
58
58
“A” PORT
54 53
54
57
FLOW
14
20 11 13 14 15
Type FL
1
S L
2
5 B
1
6
34
2
26 7
3 28
11 8 4
4
28 34 31 29
13 9 35
5
18 10
6
14 11 4
26 7
12
11 8 4
A B
13 9 35
24 22
18 10
23 19
14 11 4
25 12 17
21 16
A B
11 A 18
24 22
10 20 11 13 14 15
23 19
25 17
Figure 7. Types PRX/182 and PRX-AP/182 Pilots
21 16
Table 6. Type FL Travel Indicator Assemblies Part Numbers
11 A
DESCRIPTION MATERIAL NPS 1 / DN
1825 NPS 2 / DN 50 NPS 3 / DN 80 NPS 4 / DN 100 NPS 6 / DN 150 NPS 8 / DN 200 NPS 10 / DN 250
Fluorocarbon
Travel Indicator ERSA01557A0 ERSA01558A0 ERSA01559A0 ERSA01561A0 ERSA01569A0 ERSA01572A0 ERCA00489A0
10 20 (FKM)
11 13 14 15 L
S
Plug: M0305570X12 Plug: ERCA04404A0
Plug Only ---- GD89907X012
O-ring: M6020004X12 O-ring: ERCA00488A0
28
15
28 34 31 29
B
Type FL
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