Installation Guide
D103232X014
English - August 2018
161 Series
Introduction
This installation guide provides instructions for installation,
startup and adjustment. To receive a copy of the Instruction
Manual, contact your local Sales Oce or view a copy at
www.sher.com. For further information refer to: 161 Series
Instruction Manual, D103232X012.
P.E.D. Categories
This product may be used as a pressure accessory with
pressure equipment in the following Pressure Equipment
Directive categories. It may also be used outside of the
Pressure Equipment Directive using sound engineering
practice (SEP) per table below. For information on the
current PED revision see Bulletin: D103053X012.
TYPE PRODUCT SIZE CATEGORY
161EB NPS 1/4
161AY DN 15 / NPS 1/2
SEP
Specications
Outlet (Control) Pressure Ranges
See Table 1
Proportional Bands
See Table 1
Maximum Inlet Pressures
161, 161M, 161EB, 161EBH, 161EBM or 161EBHM:
103 bar / 1500 psig
161AY, 161AYM or 161AYW: 10.3 bar / 150 psig
Pilot Flow Coecients
See Table 2
Options
Type 252 Pilot supply lter
Pilot Sping Case Vent
1/4 NPT (internal)
(1)
Installation
WARNING
!
Only qualied personnel shall install or service
a relief valve/backpressure regulator. Relief
valves and backpressure regulators should
be installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with international and applicable
codes and regulations and Emerson Process
Management Regulator Technologies,
Inc. instructions.
If the regulator vents uid or a leak develops in
the system, it indicates that service is required.
Failure to take the regulator out of service
immediately may create a hazardous condition.
Personal injury, equipment damage, or leakage
due to escaping uid or bursting of pressure
containing parts may result if this regulator
is overpressured or is installed where service
conditions could exceed the limits given in the
Specications section, or where conditions
exceed any ratings of the adjacent piping or
piping connections.
To avoid such injury or damage, provide
pressure relieving or pressure-limiting devices
(as required by the appropriate code, regulation
or standard) to prevent service conditions from
exceeding limits. Additionally, physical damage
to the regulator could result in personal injury
and property damage due to escaping uid.
To avoid such injury and damage, install the
regulator in a safe location.
Table 1. Outlet (Control) Pressure Ranges and Proportional Bands
PILOT TYPE
161 or 161M
161AY, 161AYM or 161AYW
161EB or 161EBM
161EBH or 161EBHM
1. Proportional band includes outlet pressure drop plus hysteresis (friction), but does not include lockup.
2. Proportional band was determined with a pressure drop ranging from 3.4 to 10.3 bar / 50 to 150 psig. Approximately double the proportional band if the pressure drop is less than 3.4 bar / 50 psig
3. With Type 112 restrictor set on 2.
4. The spring ranges for the Type 161AYW is 7.5 to 30 mbar / 3 to 12 in. w.c.
5. The spring ranges for the Type 161AYW is 27 to 62 mbar / 11 to 25 in. w.c.
6. The spring ranges for the Type 161AYW is 0.06 to 0.17 bar / 0.9 to 2.5 psig.
7. Proportional band was determined with a pressure drop ranging from 6.9 to 20.7 bar / 100 to 300 psig. Approximately double the proportional band if the pressure drop is less than 6.9 bar / 100 psi.
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Installation Guide and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.
OUTLET (CONTROL) PRESSURE RANGE PROPORTIONAL BAND
bar psig bar psig
0.34 to 1.03 5 to 15 0.14 2
0.69 to 8.62 10 to 125 0.14 2
8.3 to 20.7 120 to 300 0.41 6
15 to 37 mbar
0.03 to 0.08
0.08 to 0.17
0.17 to 0.31 2.5 to 4.5 0.03 0.5
0.31 to 0.48 4.5 to 7 0.03 0.5
0.34 to 1.03 5 to 15 0.03 0.5
0.69 to 2.76 10 to 40 0.03 0.5
2.07 to 5.17 30 to 75 0.04 0.6
4.83 to 9.65 70 to 140 0.09 1.3
8.96 to 13.8 130 to 200 0.10 1.5
13.8 to 24.1 200 to 350 0.21 3
17.2 to 31.0 250 to 450 0.24
27.6 to 48.2 400 to 700 0.48
(4)
(5)
0.5 to 1.2
(6)
1.2 to 2.5
6 to 15 in. w.c.
(4)
(5)
(6)
0.03 0.5
2 mbar 1 in. w.c
2 mbar 1 in. w.c
(7)
(7) 7(7)
(1)(2)(3)
3.5
(7)
161 Series
Orice Size C
2.4 mm / 3/32 in.
3.2 mm / 1/8 in.
6.4 mm / 1/4 in.
Table 2. Pilot Flow Coecients
161AY SERIES 161EB SERIES
6.9
12.3
50
g
C
0.20
0.35
1.43
v
C
1
35
35
35
Orice Size C
3.18 mm / 1/8 in. 8.5 0.28 30.4
g
C
v
C
1
Clean out all pipelines before installation of the regulator
and check to be sure the regulator has not been damaged
or has collected foreign material during shipping. For NPT
bodies, apply pipe compound to the external pipe threads.
For anged bodies, use suitable line gaskets and approved
piping and bolting practices. Install the regulator in any
position desired, unless otherwise specied, but be sure ow
through the body is in the direction indicated by the arrow on
the body.
Note
It is important that the regulator be installed
so that the vent hole in the spring case
is unobstructed at all times. For outdoor
installations, the regulator should be located
away from vehicular trac and positioned
so that water, ice and other foreign materials
cannot enter the spring case through the vent.
Avoid placing the regulator beneath eaves
or downspouts and be sure it is above the
probable snow level.
Overpressure Protection
The recommended pressure limitations are stamped on
the regulator nameplate. Some type of overpressure
protection is needed if the actual inlet pressure exceeds the
maximum operating outlet pressure rating. Overpressure
protection should also be provided if the regulator inlet
pressure is greater than the safe working pressure of the
downstream equipment.
Regulator operation below the maximum pressure limitations
does not preclude the possibility of damage from external
sources or debris in the line. The regulator should be
inspected for damage after any overpressure condition.
Startup
The regulator is factory set at approximately the midpoint
of the spring range or the pressure requested, so an initial
adjustment may be required to give the desired results.
With proper installation completed and relief valves properly
adjusted, slowly open the upstream and downstream
shuto valves.
Adjustment
To change the outlet pressure, remove the closing cap or
loosen the locknut and turn the adjusting screw clockwise
to increase outlet pressure or counterclockwise to decrease
pressure. Monitor the outlet pressure with a test gauge
during the adjustment. Replace the closing cap or tighten the
locknut to maintain the desired setting.
Taking Out of Service (Shutdown)
WARNING
!
To avoid personal injury resulting from sudden
release of pressure, isolate the regulator from
all pressure before attempting disassembly.
2
Parts List
161 and 161EB Series Pilots
(Figures 1 through 3)
Key Description
1 Body Assembly
2 Spring Case
3 Body Plug
4* Valve Plug
6 Plug Spring
7* Diaphragm Assembly
8 Upper Spring Seat
9 Control Spring
10 Diaphragm Limiter
11 Adjusting Screw
12 Locknut
13 Machine Screw (6 required)
14 Pipe Plug
15 Body Plug O-ring
16 Closing Cap
17* Closing Cap Gasket
18 Type Y602-12 Vent Assembly
19* Stem Guide Seal Assembly, Types 161M,
161EBM and 161EBHM
22 O-ring, Types 161M, 161EBM and 161EBHM
23 O-ring, Types 161, 161M and 161EBHM
26 Gauge, Type 161EB
38 Lower Spring Seat, Types 161EB and 161EBM
Types 161AY, 161AYM and 161AYW Pilots
(Figure 4)
Key Description
1 Body
2 Cap Screw (2 required)
3 Spring Case Assembly
4 Lower Casing
5 Orice
6 Control Spring
7 Diaphragm Head
8 Pusher Post
10* Diaphragm
11* Body Seal
12* Insert Seal
13* Disk Assembly
14 Stem
15* Cotter Pin (Types 161AY and 161AYM only)
16 Lever Assembly
17 Machine Screws (2 required)
18 Guide Insert
21 Hex Nut
22 Closing Cap
23 Hex Nut (8 required)
24 Cap Screw (8 required)
25 Closing Cap Gasket, for steel closing cap
26 Vent Assembly
30* Stem Seal O-ring (Type 161AYM only)
31* Throat Seal (Type 161AYM only)
33* Machine Screw (Type 161AYM only)
35 Adjusting Screw
37 Spring Holder
38 Machine Screw
39 Overpressure Spring
40 Pusher Post Connector
46 Nameplate
47 Drive Screw (2 required)
48* Post Seal
*Recommended Spare Part
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