Emerson Fisher 161AY Series Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
D102600X012
August 2018
Type EZR Pressure Reducing Regulator
161AY SERIES PILOT
!
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.
Fisher™ regulators must be installed,
operated and maintained in accordance
with federal, state and local codes, rules
and regulations and Emerson Process
Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.
(Emerson) instructions.
If the regulator vents gas or a leak
develops in the system, service to the unit
may be required. Failure to correct trouble
could result in a hazardous condition.
Call a gas service person to service the
unit. Only a qualified person must install
or service the regulator.
Figure 1. Type EZR Pressure Reducing Regulator
WARNING
TYPE EZR REGULATOR
Introduction
Scope of the Manual
This instruction manual provides installation,
startup, adjustment, maintenance and parts ordering
information for Type EZR pressure reducing regulator,
Types 112 restrictor, 161AY, 161EB and PRX Series
pilot. Any accessories used with this regulator are
covered in their respective instruction manuals.
Product Description
The Type EZR pilot-operated, pressure reducing
regulators are used for natural gas, air or other
non-corrosive gas applications and include a
Type 112 restrictor and a 161EB, 161AY or
PRX Series pilot.
Pilot Type Descriptions
Type 161AY—Low-pressure pilot with an outlet
pressure range of 6 in. w.c. to 7 psig / 15 mbar to
0.48 bar. Pilot bleeds (exhausts) downstream through
the sense (control) line.
Type EZR
TYPE PRX PILOT

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  • Page 1 Product Description and regulations and Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc. The Type EZR pilot-operated, pressure reducing (Emerson) instructions. regulators are used for natural gas, air or other...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    Type EZR Specifications Specifications for the Type EZR regulator are shown below. The control spring range for the pilot is marked on the spring case of 161EB Series pilots and on the nameplate of 161AY and PRX Series pilots. Other information for the main valve appears on the nameplate.
  • Page 3: Maximum Inlet Pressure

    Type EZR Table 1. Main Valve Body Sizes, End Connection Styles and Body Ratings MAIN VALVE BODY SIZE, NPS / DN MAIN VALVE BODY MATERIAL END CONNECTION STYLE STRUCTURAL DESIGN RATING NPT (NPS 2 x 1 and 2 / DN 50 x 25 and 50 only) 400 psig / 27.6 bar 2 x 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 / Cast iron...
  • Page 4: Principle Of Operation

    Type EZR Table 4. Main Valve Minimum Differential Pressures MINIMUM DIFFERENTIAL, PERCENT OF CAGE CAPACITY MAIN VALVE MAIN SPRING PART FOR 90% CAPACITY FOR 100% CAPACITY DIAPHRAGM BODY SIZE, NUMBER AND MATERIAL 100% Trim 60% Trim 30% Trim 100% Trim 60% Trim 30% Trim NPS / DN...
  • Page 5 Type EZR 161EB SERIES PILOT 161AY SERIES PILOT TYPE 112 RESTRICTOR TYPE 252 PILOT SUPPLY FILTER FLOW DIRECTION MAIN SPRING B2625_2 DIAPHRAGM AND PLUG ASSEMBLY W7438_07/2008 TYPE EZR WITH TYPES 161EB PILOT, 112 RESTRICTOR AND 252 FILTER TYPE PRX PILOT TYPE 252 SUPPLY FILTER RESTRICTOR DAMPER...
  • Page 6 Type EZR BLOCK VALVE BLOCK VALVE INLET OUTLET HAND VALVE SUPPLY PRESSURE LINE CONTROL LINE ALTERNATE CONTROL LINE RESTRICTOR B2605_A 161 SERIES PILOT 161 SERIES SINGLE PILOT INSTALLATION WITH PILOT EXHAUST INTO CONTROL LINE BLOCK VALVE BLOCK VALVE INLET OUTLET PILOT EXHAUST HAND VALVE...
  • Page 7: All Installations

    Type EZR All Installations 300 x 150) are different than EW valve bodies and are not interchangeable. The robust design of the Type EZR allows this Install trims only in correct restricted regulator to be installed indoors or outdoors. When trim bodies.
  • Page 8 Type EZR BLOCK VALVE DOWNSTREAM BLOCK VALVE UPSTREAM REGULATOR REGULATOR INLET OUTLET HAND VALVE SUPPLY SUPPLY PRESSURE RESTRICTOR PRESSURE LINE LINE CONTROL 161 SERIES RESTRICTOR 161 SERIES PILOT LINE PILOT HAND VALVE ALTERNATE CONTROL LINE CONTROL LINE 161 SERIES WIDE-OPEN MONITORING SYSTEM INSTALLATION BLOCK VALVE DOWNSTREAM BLOCK VALVE...
  • Page 9 Type EZR DOWNSTREAM UPSTREAM REGULATOR BLOCK VALVE REGULATOR BLOCK VALVE OUTLET INLET HAND TYPE PRX TYPE PRX VALVE PILOT PILOT SUPPLY SUPPLY PRESSURE PRESSURE LINE LINE PILOT HAND EXHAUST VALVE CONTROL LINE ALTERNATE CONTROL LINE TYPE PRX WIDE-OPEN MONITORING SYSTEM INSTALLATION WITH PILOT EXHAUST TO INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE WORKING BLOCK VALVE BLOCK VALVE...
  • Page 10 Type EZR TYPE PRX/120 TYPE PRX/120 PILOT TYPE PRX/125 PILOT PILOT FILTER FILTER INLET INTERMEDIATE OUTLET M1001_05/2016 INLET PRESSURE TYPE PRX: OUTLET PRESSURE S- SUPPLY PORT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE B- BLEED PORT LOADING PRESSURE L- LOADING PORT A - SENSING PORT INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE Figure 5.
  • Page 11: Startup And Adjustment

    Type EZR Connect the “A” port of upstream Type PRX-125 pilot downstream of both regulators. The pilot supply pressure connection for the downstream Type EZR regulator must be directly upstream of the Type EZR using intermediate pressure and connected to the “S” port of the downstream Type PRX-120.
  • Page 12 Type EZR Table 5. 161EB Series Pilot Adjustment Recommendations RECOMMENDED TYPE 112 RESTRICTOR TYPE 112 RESTRICTOR SETTINGS TO AVOID PILOT TYPE SETTINGS FOR LOW FLOW OPERATION AT LOW FLOW Avoid restrictor setting of “2” or less if continuous 161EB Series Pilots Restrictor Setting of “5”...
  • Page 13 Type EZR Table 8. Diaphragm Material Selection Information 17E68 17E97 17E88 NITRILE (NBR) NITRILE (NBR) FLUOROCARBON (FKM) Gas Temperature (for lower temperatures -20 to 150°F / -29 to 66°C 0 to 150°F / -18 to 66°C 0 to 260°F / -18 to 127°C contact your local Sales Office) Best for high pressure conditions, i.e.
  • Page 14: Differential Pressure

    Type EZR Table 10. Main Valve Maximum Pressure Ratings, Diaphragm Selection Information and Main Spring Selection MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM OPERATING EMERGENCY INLET OPERATING INLET BODY SIZE DIAPHRAGM MAIN SPRING DIAPHRAGM DIFFERENTIAL AND DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE NPS / DN MATERIAL COLOR CODE DESIGNATION PRESSURE PRESSURE...
  • Page 15 Type EZR LOADING CONNECTION: 1/4 NPT PIPE CONNECTS TO TYPE EZR DIAPHRAGM LOADING PORT PILOT SUPPLY CONNECTION: 1/4 NPT PIPE CONNECTS TO UPSTREAM PILOT SUPPLY TAP OUTLET CONNECTION: 1/4 NPT PIPE CONNECTS TO PILOT INLET CONNECTION OPTIONAL LOADING CONNECTION: 11B5004-A 1/4 NPT NORMALLY PLUGGED TYPE 112 CONTROL LINE CONNECTION:...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    LOCATION ONLY) must be inspected periodically and replaced as MANUFACTURER CODE necessary. Due to the care Emerson takes in meeting Figure 8. Diaphragm Markings all manufacturing requirements (heat treating, dimensional tolerances, etc.), use only replacement Table 11. Diaphragm Imprint Codes parts manufactured or furnished by Emerson.
  • Page 17 Type EZR Table 12. Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Outlet pressure suddenly rises above • If travel indicator is in UP position, check restrictor and pilot supply filter for plugging setpoint and approaches inlet pressure • If travel indicator is in DOWN position, check main valve for debris or diaphragm damage •...
  • Page 18 Type EZR DIAPHRAGM (KEY 9) BOTTOM PLUG (KEY 11) O-RING FLANGED (KEY 14) LOCKNUT (KEY 13) O-RING TOP PLUG (KEY 70) (KEY 5) O-RING (KEY 10) Figure 9. Diaphragm and Plug Assembly Components To assemble a 6 in. / 152 mm cage with attached 8.
  • Page 19 Type EZR INDICATOR FITTING MAIN SPRING UPPER SPRING (KEY 19) (KEY 12) SEAT (KEY 17) INDICATOR STEM O-RING (KEY 18) (KEY 15) HEX NUTS (KEY 4) INDICATOR COVER (KEY 21) BACK-UP RINGS INDICATOR (KEY 16) WASHER (KEY 79) O-RING (KEY 6) (NPS 6 / DN 150 SIZE ONLY) INDICATOR WASHER (KEY 20)
  • Page 20 Type EZR 9. Check the indicator fitting O-ring (key 6). Lubricate and replace if necessary. 10. To replace travel indicator parts, lubricate all O-rings, back-up rings and threads. To reassemble, hold the indicator stem (key 15) and place the parts on the stem in the following order (see Figure 10).
  • Page 21 Type EZR 6. Stack the control spring (key 9), control spring seat BODY SEAL O-RING (KEY 11) (key 8) and diaphragm limiter (key 10) (if used) on BACK-UP RING (KEY 50) the diaphragm assembly (key 7). If used, make sure the diaphragm limiter is installed beveled side up on BODY (KEY 1) Types 161EB and 161EBM pilots with 200 to...
  • Page 22 Type EZR 6. To replace the lever assembly (key 16), remove PRX Series Maintenance the machine screws (key 17). To replace the stem (key 14) or access the stem seal O-ring (key 30) CAUTION also perform Body Area Maintenance procedure steps 1 and 4 and pull the stem out of the Always remove spring compression before diaphragm casing (key 4).
  • Page 23: Parts Ordering

    Type EZR 4. Remove restrictor adjusting screw with hole (key 32). Remove and inspect O-ring (key 28) for damage or wear and replace if necessary. Lightly lubricate O-ring before placing on the adjusting screw. Insert restrictor adjusting screw into the body (key 16) and completely tighten.
  • Page 24: End Connection

    Type EZR Table 14. Type EZR Main Valve Body Part Numbers (key 1, Figure 14) BODY STYLE BODY SIZE, BODY END CONNECTION Standard NPS / DN MATERIAL STYLE Tapped Inlet and Tapped Outlet (Included Tapped Inlet) GE11581X012 GE32046X012 GE11440X012 - - - - - - - - - - - CL150 RF GE11583X012 14B5623X032...
  • Page 25: Parts List

    Type EZR Table 14. Type EZR Main Valve Body Part Numbers (key 1, Figure 14) (continued) BODY STYLE BODY SIZE, END CONNECTION BODY MATERIAL Standard NPS / DN STYLE Tapped Inlet and Tapped Outlet (Included Tapped Inlet) CL150 RF GE19084X012 - - - - - - - - - - - CL300 RF GE19089X012...
  • Page 26 Type EZR Description Part Number Description Part Number Quick Change Travel Indicator Kit (Included are O-ring (continued) keys 4, 6, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22) (continued) NPS 3 / DN 80 body NPS 2 / DN 50 Nitrile (NBR) 10A8931X012 Yellow Spring, Nitrile (NBR) O-rings...
  • Page 27 Type EZR Description Part Number Description Part Number O-ring Top Plug O-ring (continued) NPS 1, 1-1/4 x 1, 2 x 1 and 2 / DN 25, 32 x 25, NPS 3, 4, 6 x 4 and 8 x 4 / DN 80, 100, 50 x 25 and 50 bodies 150 x 100 and 200 x 100 bodies Nitrile (NBR)
  • Page 28 Type EZR Description Part Number Description Part Number Indicator Cover, Plastic O-ring (NPS 8 x 6 / DN 200 x 150 body only) NPS 1, 1-1/4 x 1, 2 x 1 and 2 / DN 25, 32 x 25, Nitrile (NBR) 18A2556X022 50 x 25 and 50 bodies T14188T0012...
  • Page 29 Type EZR Description Part Number Description Part Number Socket Head Screw, Stainless steel Type Y602-12 Vent Assembly, Plastic 27A5516X012 For NPS 1, 1-1/4 x 1 and 2 x 1 / DN 25, 32 x 25 Stem Guide Seal Assembly and 50 x 25 only 1D6170X0012 Types 161EBM and 161EBHM Lock Washer, Stainless steel...
  • Page 30 Type EZR Description Part Number Description Part Number Overpressure Spring 1B541327022 U-Bolt 11B3469X012 Pusher Post Connector 27B7982X012 Mounting Bracket Nameplate - - - - - - - - - - - NPS 1 and 1-1/4 x 1 / Drive Screw (2 required) 1A368228982 DN 25 and 32 x 25 bodies 37B4475X012...
  • Page 31 Type EZR Pounds to Pounds (161EB Series Pilots) PRX Series Pilots (Figure 26) Monitor System Mounting Parts (Figure 23) Description Part Number Parts Kits Description Part Number Elastomer Parts Kits (includes keys: 4, 5, 14, 17, Pipe Nipple, Plated steel 18, 25 and 28) NPS 1 and 1-1/4 / DN 25 and 32 bodies - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 32 Type EZR 48B2142 B2617_2 MAIN VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR NPS 1, 1-1/4 x 1, 2 x 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 x 4 AND 8 x 4 / DN 25, 32 x 25, 50 x 25, 50, 80, 100, 150 x 100 AND 200 x 100 BODY SIZES (NOTE: SEE NPS 2 x 1 / DN 50 X 25 ASSEMBLY FOR ADDITIONAL PARTS) Figure 14.
  • Page 33: Diaphragm Assembly

    Type EZR TOP PLUG (KEY 5) O-RING (KEY 14) O-RING (KEY 70) DIAPHRAGM (KEY 9) BOTTOM PLUG (KEY 11) O-RING (KEY 10) 19B2408 LOCK WASHER (KEY 130) SOCKET HEAD SCREW (KEY 129) NPS 1, 1-1/4 x 1 AND 2 x 1 / DN 25, 32 x 25 AND 50 x 25 DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY 49B5067 MAIN VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR NPS 6, 8 x 6 AND 12 x 6 /...
  • Page 34 Type EZR 40C3570-C APPLY LUBRICANT (L) PARTS NOT SHOWN: 63 MAIN VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR NPS 8 / DN 200 BODY Figure 14. Type EZR Main Valve (continued)
  • Page 35 Type EZR B2617_A2 Figure 15. Type EZR Nameplate and Flow Arrow B2617_C B2617_D Figure 16. Type EZR Restricted Trim Figure 17. Type EZR Cage O-ring Placement B2617_E NPS 1, 1-1/4 x 1, 2 x 1, 2, 3 AND 4 / NPS 6 x 4, 8 x 4, 6, 8 x 6, 12 x 6 / DN 25, 32 x 25, 50 x 25, 50, 80 AND 100 BODY SIZES DN 150 x 100, 200 x 100, 150, 200 x 150, 300 x 150 BODY SIZES...
  • Page 36 Type EZR 37B1212 37B1199 TYPE 161EB PILOT TYPE 161EBH PILOT SENSE (EXHAUST) PORT 37B1213 TYPE 161EBHM TYPE 161EBM PILOT APPLY LUBRICANT (L) Figure 19. 161EB Series Pilots Table 15. 161EB Series Pilot Part Numbers (keys 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Figure 19) OUTLET (CONTROL) PRESSURE RANGE AND SPRING COLOR CODE Type 161EB or 161EBM Type 161EB...
  • Page 37 Type EZR TYPE 161AY B2631 B2632 B2631 TYPE 161AYM Figure 20. Types 161AY and 161AYM Pilots...
  • Page 38 Type EZR 20B4393-A APPLY LUBRICANT Figure 21. Type 112 Restrictor TYPE 252 NPS 1 / DN 25 ONLY TYPE PRX TYPE 161AY TYPE 112 OR 161AYM 41B3471 TYPE PRX PILOT 40C1205 NOTE: TYPE 161AY PILOT 1 NPS 4 / DN 100 BODY ONLY MOUNTING FOR NPS 1 THROUGH 4 / MOUNTING FOR NPS 1 THROUGH 6 / DN 25 THROUGH 100 TYPE EZR REGULATOR...
  • Page 39 Type EZR B2612 Figure 23. Pounds to Pounds (161EB Series Pilots) Working Monitor Mounting Parts PILOT TYPE 399A OR EZR TYPE 161EB OR 161EBM TYPE 112 TYPE 252 TYPE 161AYM 41B5009 37B8952 Figure 24. Pounds to Inches (161AY/161EB Series Pilots) Figure 25.
  • Page 40 Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 08/18. Emerson Automation Solutions The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. All other marks are the property of their prospective owners. Fisher™ is a mark owned by Fisher Controls International LLC, a...

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