WARNING Before removing a regulator from the system for service, you must ▪ depressurize system ▪ purge the system to remove any residual system media left in the regulator. Contents Introduction ............................3 Installation .............................. 5 Operation ..............................8 Maintenance ............................9 Testing ..............................
Introduction Representative drawing of the standard BD(H)F40 body overtravel spring o-ring blindplug 1/4" bsp dome clamp ring ring bonded seal bottomplate guide ring socket head cap screw male connector valve case retaining ring ring tube 3/8” valve case ring ring socket head cap screw male connector valve stem...
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Dome loading with differential pressure A differential pressure dome loaded regulator has a set spring inside the dome. The set spring is used to maintain a desired pressure difference between the dome pressure and the outlet pressure. Usually the dome pressure is a reference pressure taken elsewhere out of the system.
Installation WARNING ® When installing a Swagelok self-venting regulator, position the vent connection or line away from operating personnel. Operating personnel must protect themselves from exposure to system fluids. CAUTION Do not use the regulator as a shutoff device. CAUTION...
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This can be achieved by sensing the outlet pressure downstream of the regulator and feeding it back to the regulator. For this purpose Swagelok has provided a special connection, marked on the regulator itself as "external feedback".
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Connecting the external feedback The external feedback must be installed as follows: ▪ The external feedback is to be connected in a turbulence-free zone in the downstream piping, at a maximum distance of 5x the outside diameter of the down stream piping. ▪...
Operation Note: All directions are when viewed from above. ▪ Inlet and set pressure settings are obtained by adjusting pressure in the dome. ▪ Increase the pressure in the dome to increase the inlet pressure. ▪ Decrease the pressure in the dome to decrease the inlet pressure. ▪...
Points of attention before assembly ▪ All parts must be clean and undamaged before starting assembly. ▪ SWAGELOK B.V. recommends replacing all o-rings and the diaphragm before assembly. ▪ All threaded parts must be lightly lubricated before assembly to avoid galling of threads. ▪...
Testing Check the regulator for leakage across the seat, with low- and high inlet pressure. Check the regulator for leakage across the diaphragm, with low- and high outlet pressure. A well performing BD(H)F40 is 100 % bubble tight. If there is a leakage across the seat or the diaphragm, the damaged parts must be replaced.
Troubleshooting Problem: The outlet pressure creeps up, without increasing the dome pressure. Cause: A damaged valve and/or seat and/or bottom plate o-ring and/or seat o-ring. Solution: Replace the valve and/or the seat and/or the o-ring. Problem: Leakage around the bottom plate. Cause: A damaged o-ring.
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