BRAND Hydraulics FP User Manual

FP STYLE ADJUSTABLE PROPORTIONAL DIVIDER

INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Rated for 3000 psi (207 bar).

• Rated for 0-30 gpm (0-114 lpm).

MOUNTING & ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

 Mounting – Valve can be mounted in any orientation. Valve must be mounted on a flat surface. Special attention should

be paid to not bend or twist the casting when mounting. Doing so may cause the compensator spool to bind, causing
valve to fail. It is recommended to install washers between casting and mounting surface.

 Relief Adjustment (FP53 valve) –Relief setting is factory preset to 1500 psi, unless otherwise noted within model code.

Relief valve can be set anywhere within the range of 500 psi to 3000psi.

To adjust relief pressure: There is a 5/16” hex screw located inside the port on the side of the valve that does not
have large hex jam nut. Turning the screw in, or clockwise 1 full turn will increase pressure by 800 psi.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Can one of the outlet ports be blocked?
A: No. If one of the outlet ports is blocked or plugged for any reason the compensation spool will attempt to compensate for

increasing pressure, and shift thus blocking the other port as well, and rendering valve inoperable. DO NOT BLOCK
EITHER OUTLET PORT.

Q: Can flow be sent in reverse through valve.
A: Yes, but only if you have the FP55 OR FP56 valve. If you’re unsure of your valve’s model number, please contact factory

for assistance.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Pipe Thread Sealant - Warranty is void when Teflon tape is used to seal pipe threads. This is because Teflon tape is a

friction reducing agent which allows customers to over-torque fittings. We recommend using a sealant that does not include
friction reducing agents i.e. Lead Plate.

• 30-Micron filtration recommended.

• Weighs 7-1/2 lbs. (3.4 kg).

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DIMENSIONAL DATA:

FP53-3/4 or FP55-3/4 SHOWN:

OUTLET

Ø0.27" [Ø6.7]

INLET

2.95" [74.9]

4.56" [115.8]

3.87" [98.4]

5.20" [132.0]

TANK PORT
(FP53-3/4 ONLY)

OUTLET

ADJUSTABLE

ORIFICE

1.94" [49.2]

1.88" [47.6]

1.88" [47.6]

1.12" [28.6]

4.87" [123.6]

0.89" [22.6]

0.94" [23.8]

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

 It is the purchaser’s responsibility to determine the suitability of any Brand Hydraulics Co. product for an intended

application, and to ensure that it is installed in accordance with all federal, state, local, private safety and health
regulations, codes and standards. Due to the unlimited variety of machines, vehicles and equipment on which our
products can be used, it is impossible for Brand Hydraulics Co. to offer expert advice on the suitability of a product
for a specific application. It is our customer’s responsibility to undertake the appropriate precautions, testing and
evaluation to prevent injury to the end-user.

 Overpressure may cause sudden and unexpected failure of a component in the hydraulic system, resulting in serious

personal injury or death. Always use a gauge when adjusting a relief valve.

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