Models CA1/SA1 are pressure reducing regulators used to control downstream (outlet or P2) pressure. Sizes are
3/4" (DN20), 1" (DN25), 1-1/2" (DN40), and 2" (DN50). With proper trim uti li za tion, the unit is suitable for liquid or
gaseous service. (NOTE: This product was formerly identifi ed as a Model C1 or S1; a Model CA1/SA1 and C1/S1
are one and the same product.)
SECTION II
II. REFERENCES
Refer to Technical Bulletin CA1/SA1-TB for tech ni-
cal specifi cations of a Model CA1/SA1 reg u la tor.
CCW – Counter Clockwise
CW – Clockwise
ITA – Inner Trim Assembly
ABBREVIATIONS
11-13
CAUTION
Installation of adequate overpressure pro tec tion
is recommended to pro tect the reg u la tor and all
downstream equip ment from dam age in the event
of reg u la tor failure.
III. INSTALLATION
1. Install per direction of fl ow arrow indicated on
body, or "IN" and "OUT" markings.
2. Regulator may be rotated around pipe axis 360
degrees. For ease of maintenance, the rec om mend ed orientation is with the spring chamber
(4) upwards.
3. Provide space below, above, and around reg u la tor
for removal of parts during maintenance.
4. Install block valves and pressure gauges to pro vide means for adjustment, operation, bypass, or
removal of the regulator. A UHP fi lter is rec om-
mend ed before inlet to remove typical pipe line
debris from entering valve and damaging internal
“soft goods”, primarily the dynamic seal and valve
seat.
SECTION III
CAUTION
DO NOT HYDROSTATIC TEST THROUGH AN
IN STALLED UNIT; ISOLATE REGULATOR FROM
TEST. The upper range spring pres sure level
on the nameplate is the rec om mend ed “upper
op er at ing limit” for the sens ing di a phragm.
Higher pres sures could cause internal dam age.
In ad di tion, note on the nameplate that the Inlet
and Outlet pres sure and temperature ratings are
at different levels.
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IV. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
SECTION IV
1. Movement occurs as pressure variations register
on the diaphragm. The registering pressure is the
outlet, P2, or downstream pressure. The range
spring op pos es di a phragm movement. As outlet
pressure drops, the range spring pushes the di a phragm down, opening the port; as outlet pres sure
V. STARTUP
1 Start with the block valves closed.
2. Relax the range spring by turning the ad just ing
screw (1) CCW (viewed from above) a minimum
of three (3) full rev o lu tions. This reduces the outlet
(down stream) pres sure set point.
3. If it is a “hot” piping system, and equipped with
a bypass valve, slowly open the bypass valve
to preheat the system piping and to allow slow
ex pan sion of the piping. Closely monitor outlet
(down stream) pressure via gauge to ensure not
over-pressurizing. NOTE: If no bypass valve is
in stalled, extra caution should be used in start ing
up a cold system; i.e. do everything slowly.
CAUTION
Do not walk away and leave a bypassed reg u la tor unattended!
4. Crack open the outlet (downstream) block valve.
5. Slowly open the inlet (upstream) block valve to
about 25% open, observing the outlet (down stream) pres sure gauge. Determine if the reg u la tor is fl owing. If not, slowly rotate the regulator
ad just ing screw (1) CW (viewed from above) until
fl ow be gins.
increases, the diaphragm pushes up and the port
opening closes.
2. A complete diaphragm failure will cause the reg u la tor to fail open and fl uid will discharge from the
spring chamber vent hole.
SECTION V
6. Continue to slowly open the inlet (upstream) block
valve until fully open.
7. Continue to slowly open the outlet (downstream)
block valve, especially when the downstream piping system isn’t pressurized. If the outlet (down stream) pressure exceeds the desired pres sure,
close the inlet block valve and go to Step 2. Close
bypass valve approximately 25%, and re peat pro ce dure.
8. When fl ow is established steady enough that the
outlet (downstream) block valve is fully open, begin
to slowly close the bypass valve if installed.
9. Develop system fl ow to a level near its expected
normal rate, and reset the regulator set point by
turning the adjusting screw (1) CW to increase
outlet pressure, or CCW to reduce outlet pres sure.
10. Reduce system fl ow to a minimum level and ob-
serve pressure set point. Outlet pressure will rise
from the set point of Step 9. The maximum rise
in outlet pressure on decreasing fl ow should not
exceed the stated upper limit of the range spring
by greater than 10%. If it does, consult factory.
VI. SHUTDOWN
1. Shutoff inlet block valve.
2. Allow suffi cient time for the line pressure down-
stream of the inlet block valve to bleed down.
3. Shutoff the outlet block valve.
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SECTION VI
4. Relieve the trapped upstream and down stream
pres sure.
5. The regulator may now be disassembled for
inspection and pre ven ta tive main te nance while
in-line.
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VII. MAINTENANCE
A. General:
1. The regulator may be serviced without re mov ing the regulator from pipeline. The reg u la tor
is designed with quick-change trim to simplify
maintenance.
SECTION VII
ing screw (1) CCW (viewed from above) until
removed from spring cham ber (4).
3. Loosen the diaphragm fl ange bolts (12) and
nuts (11) uniformly. Remove all bolting.
4. Place matchmarks on body (23) and spring
chamber (4) fl anges. Remove the spring
cham ber (4) by lifting vertically.
2. Record the nameplate information to req ui si tion spare parts for the regulator. The in for ma tion should include: Size, Product Code,
and Serial Number.
3. Refer to Section IX for recommended spare
parts. Only use original equipment parts sup plied by Cashco/KM for re build ing or re pair ing
regulators.
4. Owner should refer to owner's procedures for
removal, handling, cleaning and disposal of
nonreuseable parts, i.e. seals, etc.
5. The Inner Trim is re moved and replaced in the
body (23) as an assemblage of parts. The
Inner Trim Assembly, here in af ter called ITA,
consists of the fol low ing parts:
Item Dynamic
No. Seal Type Part Description
13 ..................... All ..........................Piston-Guide Bearing
15 .....................All ................................ Cage O-ring Seal
27.3 .............. UC .......... U-Cup Seal w/Metal Energizer
5. Remove the ball (14), spring follower (5) and
range spring (6).
6. Remove upper diaphragm pressure plate (8).
7. Remove diaphragm(s) (9) and examine to
de ter mine if failed. If diaphragms failed, de ter mine if op er at ing con di tions are ex ceed ing
designed pressure or tem per a ture limits.
8. Evenly loosen the three cage cap screws (18)
in single revolution increments. The reg u la tor
con tains a lower return spring (22); the ITA
should rise as the cage cap screws (18) are
backed out evenly. A downward holding force
should be ap plied to the top of the piston-guide
bearing (13) to pre vent the ITA from pop ping
up as the last threads of the cage cap screws
(18) are disengaged. Remove washers (17).
13
19
15
*
27.3
*
16
20
6. A detailed view of the dynamic side seal parts
is shown in Figure 1; an assembled ITA in
Figure 2; and a cross-sectional drawing of
the entire regulator is shown in Figure 3.
WARNING
SYSTEM UNDER PRESSURE. Prior to per form ing
any maintenance, isolate the reg u la tor from the
sys tem and relieve all pressure. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury.
B. Main Regulator Disassembly:
1. Shut down the system in accordance with
Section VI.
2. Loosen adjusting screw lock nut (2) and relax
range spring (6) pressure by turning ad just-
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Type UC - U-Cup
Dynamic Seal
27
*
13
19
15
*
27.1
*
27.2
*
16
20
Type CP - Cap
Dynamic Seal
Figure 1: Dynamic Side Seals
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9. Remove the ITA by pull ing up on the pistonguide bearing (13). Set ITA aside.
10. Remove the lower return spring (22) from
within the body (23).
11. Remove the cage o-ring seal (15).
12. Remove metal C-ring seal (28) from body (23)
di a phragm fl ange groove.
13. Clean all metal parts to be reused according to
owner's procedures. NOTE: Regulators are
originally supplied with a level of clean li ness
equal to Cashco cleaning standard #S-1662.
Contact factory for details.
C. Disassembly of the ITA:
1. To Disassemble the ITA (See Figure 2):
a. Hold the lower part of the valve plug (20)
in a bench vise; grasp in "smooth jaws"
directly under plug's (20) seating disc portion on hub "fl ats" provided. Do not hold
on the ma chined sur face in the plug's (20)
spin dle area.
e. Remove dynamic side seal (27) com po-
nents and discard. Special care should be
taken when using “tools” to remove the
components to ensure that no scratches
are made to any portion of the piston- guide
bearing (13) groove.
f. Remove the shim (16) from within the
cage (19).
g. Remove seat ring (21); examine for signs
of leakage. If seat ring (21) shows signs of
signifi cant leakage, determine if op er at ing
con di tions - pres sure, pressure drop, or
temperature ex ceed ddesign lim its.
2. Clean all metal parts to be reused according
to owner's procedures. NOTE: Regulators are
originally supplied with a level of clean li ness
equal to Cashco cleaning standard #S-1662.
Contact factory for details.
D. Inspection of Parts:
1. Remove and dis card the fol low ing parts:
o-ring (15), diaphragm(s) (9), seals (27, 28),
and seat ring (21). These parts MUST be
re placed with fac to ry supplied new parts.
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Figure 2: Assembled ITA, with
"UC" Dynamic Side Seal
b. Using a special double-posted spanner
wrench fi tting (to order see NOTE in
Section IX, Parts Ordering Information),
turn the pis ton-guide bear ing (13) CCW
to loosen. The piston-guide bear ing (13)
may be re moved by hand after loos en
ing.
c. Remove ITA from vise. Pull the valve plug
(20) down and out through the cage's (19)
bottom opening.
d. Examine the com po nents (27.1, 27.2,
27.3) of the dy nam ic side seal (27)
mech a nism to de ter mine if sig nifi cant
leakage was oc cur ring. If the dy nam ic
side seal shows signs of sig nifi cant leak-
age, de ter mine if op er at ing con di tions
are ex ceed ing pres sure, pres sure drop,
or tem per a ture lim its.
2. Inspect the metal parts that will be reused. The
parts should be free of surface con tam i nants,
burrs, oxides, and scale. Rework and clean
the parts as necessary. Surface con di tions
that affect the regulator performance are stated
below; re place parts that can not be re worked
or cleaned.
3. QC Requirements:
a. Valve plug (20);
1. 16 rms fi nish on its seating surface
for tight shutoff.
2. No major defects on bottom guide
spin dle.
b. Cage (19);
1. 16 rms fi nish on cylinder bore. No
“ledg es” formed due to wear from
moving dynamic side seal (27) or plug
(20).
E. Reassembly of the ITA:
1. Installation of dynamic side seal (27) (See
Figure 1):
a. Type CP:
1. Stretch o-ring energizer/seal (27.2)
over low er cir cum fer ence of pistonguide bear ing (13), tak ing care not
to “cut” o-ring energizer/seal. Us ing
thumbs, work the o-ring en er giz er/
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seal (27.2) into the groove of the
piston-guide bear ing (13).
NOTE: Use NO lubricants!
2. Position cap seal (27.1) ring with
rect an gu lar cross-section at end of
pis ton-guide bearing (13). Stretch cap
seal over lower end of piston-guide
bear ing (13) us ing thumbs to work the
cap seal onto the piston-guide bearing. DO NOT USE A TOOL FOR THIS
STEP. Con tin ue pressing cap seal
(27.1) up wards towards the groove
until the cap seal “snaps” into the
groove of the piston-guide bear ing.
3. Insert shim (16) into cage (19) and
al low to rest inside the cage.
4. Position piston-guide bearing (13)
over and into upper end of cage (19)
until the cap seal (27.1) edge touch es
the upper lip of the cage. While gently
applying force to press the pistonguide bearing (13) into the cage (19),
simultaneously use fi n gers to lightly
press the cap seal (27.1) in wards into
the groove of the piston-guide bearing
un til the cap seal “slips into” the cage
(19). DO NOT use tools or lu bri cant
to en gage the cap seal (27.1) into the
cage (19). DO NOT press down ward
on pis ton-guide bearing (13) too hard
or fast - the cap seal (27.1) may slide
out of its groove and become dam aged.
3. Completion of ITA Reassembly.
a. Insert valve plug (20) upwards through
lower end of cage (19) and through the
center hole of shim (16).
b. Engage valve plug (20) with piston-guide
bearing (13) threads and fi nger tighten.
c. Place ITA into a vise with smooth jaws
and grasp at hub "fl ats" location on the
valve plug (20) that is not in the “spindle”
zone. (See Figure 2.)
d. Using a special double-posted spanner
wrench fi tting (to order see NOTE in
Section IX, Parts Ordering In for ma tion),
tighten the piston-guide bear ing (13) to
the valve plug (20) with the following
torque values. Do NOT allow valve plug
(20) to rotate against seat ring (21) during
tight en ing.
e. This completes ITA reassembly.
Body Size Ft-lbs. (Nm)
3/4"-1" 40–50 (54–68)
1-1/2"–2" 70–80 (95–108)
F. Main Regulator Reassembly:
1. Insert the return spring (22) into the body (23).
2. Fit cage O-ring seal (15) into the body (23)
groove.
3. With the ITA held manually in the closed po si tion, insert ITA and cage (19) into body (23).
2. Place properly oriented seat ring (21) onto its
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b. Type UC:
1. Position u-cup seal (27.3) over low er
circumference of piston-guide bear ing
(13). Ensure the u-cup seal is oriented
with the center-open-down wards as
shown in Fig ure 1, as the u-cup seal
de pends upon the P1-Inlet pressure
to activate prop er seal ing ac tion.
2. Insert shim (16) into cage (19) and
al low to rest inside the cage.
3. Position piston-guide bearing (13)
over and into upper end of cage (19)
until the cap seal (27.1) edge touch es
the upper lip of the cage. Gently apply
downward force to press the pis tonguide bearing (13) into the cage (19).
DO NOT use tools, lu bri cant, or heavy
force to en gage the u-cup seal (27.3)
into the cage.
shoul der at the lower end of cage (19).
4. Properly align all three cage bolt (18) holes as
there is only one proper alignment possible.
Ap ply a down ward force to the top of the
cage (19) until the ITA is lowered suf fi cient ly
to engage the cage bolts (18) with washers
(17) into the body (23). Engage all of the cage
bolts , then tighten the cage bolts in al ter nat ing
one-half rev o lu tion in cre ments to pull down the
ITA evenly. ENSURE THE ITA DOES NOT
BECOME WEDGED AS IT IS SLID INTO
THE BODY. Tight en the cage bolts (18) to a
torque value of 13-15 Ft-lbs (17.5-20.5 Nm).
5. Units with CTFE or VTFE seat ring (21): Due to
the relative "hardness" of the CTFE and VTFE
material, to obtain the best possible shutoff
it is nec es sary to generate a "coined" seating
chamfer.
6. To coin the seat ring:
a. Close-off the outlet connection.
b. The level of seat leakage can be quan ti-
fi ed at the internal sensing passage.
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c. Pressurize the regulator's inlet with
50–100 psig (3.5–6.9 Barg) of UHP grade
GN2.
d. Place a thin, fl exible membrane that more
than covers the diaphragm fl ange cavity
of the body (23).
e. Using a soft-headed mallet (rubber,
leath er), sharply rap the thin membrane
over the top,center end of the piston-guide
bear ing (13). (Note: Gas will escape as
the plug (20) is momentarily forced off
the seat ring (21). Allow suf fi cient time
for leak age pres sure on outlet side to
bleed-off.) The ham mer rap should be
strong enough to "bounce" the plug (20)
into the seat ring (21), leav ing a "coined"
seating chamfer. Repeat a minimum of
2 times. Check after each rap to see if
re quired shut off is obtained.
f. After "coining" is complete, remove UHP
grade GN2 pres sure source, membrane
and open out let.
7. To Install Diaphragm(s):
a. Install a new metal C-ring seal (28) into
the body (23) diaphragm fl ange groove.
b. Center diaphragm(s) (9) onto body's (23)
diaphragm fl ange.
c. Position upper diaphragm pressure plate
(8) centered on top of diaphragm(s) (9)
with cup upwards.
8. Place a small amount of light lithium grease
onto the adjusting screw (1). Insert both the
ad just ing screw (1) and its lock nut (2) into the
spring chamber (4). Allow the end of adjusting
screw to protrude into interior approximately
1/2 inch (12 mm).
9. Place range spring (6) centered on upper
di a phragm pressure plate (8).
10. Place a small amount of light lithium grease
into the recess of the spring follower (5). Install
ball (14) on spring follower. Place the spring
follower (5) on upper end of range spring (6).
11. Aligning matchmarks and bolt holes, place
spring chamber (4) over range spring (6).
If spring chamber fl ange rests on body (23) fl ange without a gap, remove spring chamber
and rotate ad just ing screw (1) deeper into
spring cham ber cavity another 1/4 inch (6
mm). Repeat this pro ce dure until the adjusting
screw (1) keeps the two fl anges from touching
by ap prox i mate ly 1/8 inch (3 mm). NOTE: If
fl ang es do not come to geth er equal ly, the
upper di a phragm pres sure plate (8) may be
off-center. Remove spring cham ber (4) and
reposition upper di a phragm pres sure plate (8)
until the spring chamber comes down evenly
on all sides.
12. Install all fl ange bolts (12) and nuts (11) with
nameplate (99) located under one bolt head.
Hand-tighten nuts (11).
13. Evenly tighten body bolting (11,12) using an
alternating cross pattern in one revolution
increments. Tighten to the following torque
value: All body sizes: 30-35 Ft-lbs (41-47 Nm).
G. Pressure Testing:
1. If a high static pressure test is performed,
pres sure must be applied to all three of spring
chamber, inlet and outlet of body at the same
level.
DO NOT HIGH STATIC PRESSURE TEST
THE BODY WITH OUT SPRING CHAMBER
PRES SUR IZED. NOT ADHERING WILL DO
PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO INTERNALS THAT
COULD REN DER THE UNIT INOPERABLE.
MAX PRES SURE IS _______ psig (_______Barg).
2. Seat Leakage Test.
a. Release all range spring (6) force by
back ing out adjusting screw (1) fully.
b. Pressurize inlet to 50 psig (3.5 Barg) with
UHP grade GN2.
c. Tube outlet to a beaker of water to ob-
serve number of escaping gas bubbles.
A steady fl ow of gas bubbles (e.g., 20
bub bles / minute or greater) is ex ces sive
leakage.
3. Excessive leakage will require disassembly,
examination of sealing elements, correction of
problem, reassembly and retesting. Leakage
path may be via plug/seat or dynamic side
seal.
NOTE: If disassembly and re-testing is
required, the metal C-ring seal (28) MUST
be re placed for each disassembly/re as sem bly.
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SECTION VIII
VIII. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
When trouble shooting this regulator there are many possibilities as to what may be causing problems. Many
times, the regulator itself is not defective, but one or more of the accessories may be. Sometimes the pro cess
may be causing diffi culties.
The key to effi cient trouble shooting is information and communication. The customer should try to be as precise
as possible in their explanation of the problem, as well as their understanding of the application and operating
con di tions.
It is imperative the following information be provided by the customer:
Fluid (with fl uid properties)
Range of fl ow rateRange of inlet pressure
Range of outlet pressure
Range of fl uid temperatureRange of ambient temperature
Pressure readings should be taken at every location that pressure plays a role - i.e., regulator inlet (as close as
possible to inlet port), regulator outlet (as close as possible to outlet port), etc.
Below are some of the more common complaints along with possible causes and remedies.
1. Erratic regulation, instability or hunting.
Possible CausesRemedies
A. Sticking of internal partsA. Remove internals, clean, and if necessary, replace.
B. Oversized regulatorB. Check actual fl ow conditions; resize regulator for min i mum
and maximum fl ow; if necessary, replace with smaller
regulator.
2. Downstream pressure will not reach desired setting.
Possible CausesRemedies
A. Supply pressure is down (confi irm
on pressure gauge).
B. Undersized regulator.B. Check actual fl ow conditions; resize regulator for minimum
3. Diaphragm continually breaks.
Possible CausesRemedies
A. Differential pressure across dia phragm may have exceeded limits.
(See Table 1 in Tech Bulletin).
A. Increase supply pressure
and maximum fl ow; if necessary, replace with larger regulator.
A. Be aware of limits as well as where the various pressures are
acting. Install pressure safety equipment as necessary.
Pressure limit for outlet is lower than the limit of the inlet.
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4. Leakage at diaphragm fl ange.
Possible CausesRemedies
A. Body bolts not torqued properly. A1. Torque to proper value (see Section VII, F.13).
A2. Failed C-ring seal. Replace seal.
B. Pressures at diaphragm may be too
high for regulator design.
5. Leakage across seat.
Possible CausesRemedies
A. Contamination (debris) in regulator. A1. Remove internals, clean and if necessary, replace sealing
B. Oversized regulator; plug operates
directly next to seat.
* Excess seat leakage may be diagnosed when a failure of the dynamic side seal has occurred. Inspect both
potential internal leak paths.
C. Failure due to wear. C1. Replace seat.
D. Improper installation. D1. Failure to "coin" CTFE or VTFE seat; disassemble and "coin".
B. Consult factory.
seating elements. *
A2. Install UHP fi lter at inlet.
B. Check actual fl ow conditions; resize regulator for minimum and
maximum fl ow; if necessary, replace with smaller regulator.
C2. Replace all internal trim due wear.
D2. Improper re-assembly. Disassemble and re-assemble per
instructions within IOM.
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SECTION IX
IX. ORDERING INFORMATION
NEW REPLACEMENT UNIT VS PARTS "KIT" FOR FIELD RE
To obtain a quotation or place an order, please retrieve the Serial Number and Product Code that was stamped on
the metal name plate and attached to the unit. This information can also be found on the Bill of Material ("BOM"),
a parts list that was provided when unit was originally shipped. (Serial Number typically 6 digits). Product Code
typical format as follows: (last digit is alpha character that refl ects revision level for the product).
–
NEW REPLACEMENT UNIT:
Contact your local Cashco, Inc., Sales Rep re sen ta tive with the Serial Number and Product code.
With this information they can provide a quotation
for a new unit including a complete description,
price and availability.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to alter the original construction
of any unit without assistance and approval from
the factory. All purposed changes will require a
new name plate with appropriate ratings and new
product code to accommodate the recommended
part(s) changes.
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PARTS "KIT" for FIELD REPAIR:
Contact your local Cashco, Inc., Sales Rep re sen ta tive with the Serial Number and Product code.
Identify the parts and the quantity required to repair
the unit from the "BOM" sheet that was provided
when unit was originally shipped.
NOTE: Those part numbers that have a quantity indicated
under "Spare Parts" in column "A” refl ect minimum
parts required for inspection and rebuild, - "Soft
Goods Kit". Those in column “B” include minimum
trim replacement parts needed plus those "Soft
Goods" parts from column "A".
If the "BOM" is not available, refer to the crosssectional drawings included in this manual for part
identifi cation and selection.
A Local Sales Representative will provide quotation
for appropriate Kit Number, Price and Availability.
NOTE: In addition to ordering repair parts, it is recommended that a special double-posted spanner wrench
fi tting be ordered for use in the main te nance of the ITA.
Double-Posted Spanner Wrench Fitting
Body SizePart Number
AllA96-75-9-P0459-00
The contents of this publication are presented for informational purposes only, and while every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy, they are not to be
construed as warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the products or services described herein or their use or applicability. We reserve the right to
modify or improve the designs or specifi cations of such product at any time without notice.
Cashco, Inc. does not assume responsibility for the selection, use or maintenance of any product. Responsibility for proper selection, use and maintenance of any
Cashco, Inc. product remains solely with the purchaser.
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Opt-1 - Closing Cap
Figure 3:
Model CA1/SA1
Item No. Description
1 Adjusting Screw
2 Adjusting Screw Lock Nut
3 Closing Cap
4 Spring Chamber
5 Spring Follower
6 Range Spring
7 Nut Seal
8 Upper Diaphragm Plate
9
Diaphragm
*
10 Closing Cap Seal
11 Flange Bolt Nuts
12 Flange Bolt