Installation Guide
English – June 2011
Introduction
This installation guide provides instructions for
installation, startup, and adjustment. To receive a copy
of the instruction manual, contact your local Sales
Ofce or view a copy at www.sherregulators.com.
For further information refer to: Type 167D Series
Instruction Manual, Form 5859, D103234X012.
P.E.D. Category
This product may be used as a safety accessory
with pressure equipment in the following Pressure
Equipment Directive 97/23/EC categories. It may
also be used outside of the Pressure Equipment
Directive using sound engineering practice (SEP)
per table below.
PRODUCT SIZE CATEGORIES FLUID TYPE
1/4 or 1/2 NPT SEP 1
Specications
Available Congurations
Types 167D and 167DS: Two-way
switching valves
Types 167DA and 167DAS: Three-way
switching valves
Body Size, Inlet and Outlet Connection Style
Ports A and C: 1/4 or 1/2 NPT
Vent and Control Pressure Connections
(Port D) and Port B: 1/4 NPT
Outlet Pressure Ranges
Types 167D and 167DS (Two-Way
Switching Valves):
Port A as Inlet:
0,21 to 1,0 bar / 3 to 15 psig
0,34 to 1,4 bar / 5 to 20 psig
0,34 to 2,4 bar / 5 to 35 psig
1,7 to 4,1 bar / 25 to 60 psig
2,8 to 8,6 bar / 40 to 125 psig
3,4 to 10,3 bar / 50 to 150 psig
Types 167DA and 167DAS (Three-Way
Switching Valves):
Port A or C as Inlet:
0,97 to 1,4 bar / 14 to 20 psig
1,1 to 2,4 bar / 16 to 35 psig
1,7 to 4,1 bar / 25 to 60 psig
2,8 to 8,6 bar / 40 to 125 psig
Port B as Inlet:
0,48 to 1,4 bar / 7 to 20 psig
0,69 to 2,1 bar / 10 to 30 psig
1,7 to 3,4 bar / 25 to 50 psig
2,8 to 6,2 bar / 40 to 90 psig
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(2)
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167D Series
Maximum Operating Inlet Pressure
Types 167D and 167DS: 27,6 bar / 400 psig
Types 167DA and 167DAS: 8,6 bar / 125 psig
Types 167DA and 167DAS (NACE): 6,9 bar / 100 psig
Maximum Diaphragm Pressure
10,3 bar / 150 psig over outlet pressure setting
up to a maximum of 17,2 bar / 250 psig
Proof Test Pressure
All Pressure Retaining Components have been
proof tested per Directive 97/23/EC - Annex 1,
Section 7.4
Temperature Capabilities
(1)
Nitrile (NBR)
Standard Service (Types 167D and 167DA only):
-29° to 82°C / -20° to 180°F
Low Temperature Service (Types 167D and 167DA
only) and Standard Service (Types 167DS and
167DAS only): -40° to 82°C / -40° to 180°F
Fluorocarbon (FKM)
High Temperature Service: -18° to 149°C /
0° to 300°F
Installation
WARNING
Only qualied personnel should install
or service a switching valve. Switching
valves 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 switching valve vents uid
or a leak develops in the system, it
indicates that service is required.
Failure to take the switching valve 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 switching valve 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.
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1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Installation Guide and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.
2. For Type 167D only
3. For Type 167DS only.
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To avoid such injury or damage,
provide pressure-relieving or pressurelimiting devices (as required by
the appropriate code, regulation,
or standard) to prevent service
conditions from exceeding limits.
Additionally, physical damage to
the switching valve could result in
personal injury and property damage
due to escaping uid. To avoid
such injury and damage, install the
switching valve in a safe location.
Clean out all pipelines before installation of the
switching valve and check to be sure the switching
valve has not been damaged or has collected
foreign material during shipping. For NPT bodies,
apply pipe compound to the external pipe threads.
Install the switching valve 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
Startup
The switching valve is factory set at approximately
the midpoint of the spring range or at the pressure
setting specied on the order. The allowable spring
range is stamped on the nameplate. If a pressure
setting other than specied is desired, be sure to
change the pressure setting by following the proper
procedure as mentioned in the Adjustment section.
With proper installation completed and relief valves
properly adjusted, slowly open the upstream and
downstream shut-off valves.
Adjustment
If outlet pressure adjustment is necessary, monitor
outlet pressure with a gauge during the adjustment
procedure. The switching valve is adjusted by
loosening the hex nut, if used, and turning the
adjusting screw or handwheel clockwise to increase
or counterclockwise to decrease the outlet pressure
setting. Retighten the hex nut to maintain the
adjustment position.
It is important that the switching valve
be installed so that the vent hole in
the spring case is unobstructed at all
times. For outdoor installations, the
switching valve should be located
away from vehicular trafc and
positioned so that water, ice, and other
foreign materials cannot enter the
spring case through the vent. Avoid
placing the switching valve beneath
eaves or downspouts, and be sure it is
above the probable snow level.
Overpressure Protection
The recommended pressure limitations are stamped
on the switching valve 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 switching valve inlet pressure
is greater than the safe working pressure of the
downstream equipment.
Switching valve operation below the maximum
pressure limitations does not preclude the possibility
of damage from external sources or debris in the
line. The switching valve should be inspected for
damage after any overpressure condition.
*Recommended spare part.
Taking Out of Service (Shutdown)
WARNING
To avoid personal injury resulting from
sudden release of pressure, isolate
the switching valve from all pressure
before attempting disassembly.
Parts List
167D Series
Key Description
1 Body
3 Flange Screw
7 Spring Case Assembly
11 Valve Stem
12* Valve Spring
14* O-ring (Spring Retainer)
15 Soft Seat (for Types 167D and 167DS only)
16* Diaphragm Assembly
17 Control Spring
18 Adjusting Screw
19 Hex Nut
20 Upper Spring Seat
23 1/4 NPT Pipe Plug
30 NACE Tag (not shown)
31 Panel Mounting Nut
32 Wire Seal (not shown)
33 Closing Cap
45 Screen Vent (for Types 167DS and 167DAS only)
48 Spring Retainer
50* O-ring (Stem and Plug)
57 Valve Plug
58* Seat
64 Retaining Ring
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