Emerson Y690VB Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
Form 5465

December 2009

Y690VB Series Vacuum Breakers

Introduction

Scope of the Manual

This manual describes and provides instructions
and parts lists for Types Y690VB and Y690VBM
vacuum breakers. Instructions and parts lists for other
equipment used with these breakers are found in
separate manuals.

Product Description

The Y690VB Series vacuum breakers are used for
precise control of small capacity, low-pressure service
applications where an increase in vacuum must be
limited. These direct-operated vacuum breakers come
in NPS 3/4 and 1 (DN 20 and 25) body sizes and

have an 1/4 or 1/2-inch (6,4 or 13 mm) orice. The

individual products are described as follows:

Type Y690VB

W7292

Figure 1. Type Y690VB Vacuum Breaker

Y690VB Series

The Type Y690VB is a vacuum breaker with internal
pressure registration requiring no downstream
control line.

Type Y690VBM

The Type Y690VBM is a vacuum breaker with a
control line connection and a throat seal for external
pressure registration.

Specications

Specications section gives some general ratings
and specications for the Y690VB Series vacuum

breakers. Individual breakers come from the factory

with the specic data stamped on the nameplate.

Installation

Warning

!

Personal injury, property damage,
equipment damage, or leakage due
to escaping gas or bursting of

pressure-containing parts may result if
this equipment is overpressured or is
installed where service conditions could
exceed the limits given in Specications
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 those limits.
Additionally, physical damage to this
equipment could cause personal injury
or property damage due to escaping
gas. To avoid such injury or damage,
install the equipment in a safe and well
ventilated location.

Equipment operation within ratings does not preclude
the possibility of damage from debris in the lines
or from external sources. This equipment should
be inspected for damage periodically and after any
overpressure condition.

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Y690VB Series

Specications

Body Sizes

NPS 3/4 or 1 (DN 20 or 25)

End Connection Styles

(1)

See Table 2

Maximum Allowable Inlet (Positive) Pressure

(2)

150 psig (10,3 bar)

Vacuum Control Pressure Ranges

(2)

See Table 1

Maximum Outlet (Casing) Pressure

(2)

Full Vacuum

Maximum Emergency Outlet Pressure to Avoid
Internal Parts Damage

(2)

150 psig (10,3 bar)

Spring Case Connection

1/4 NPT

Orice Size

Change in Vacuum Control Pressure
to Wide-Open

(2)

See Table 1

Pressure Registration

Type Y690VB: Internal
Type Y690VBM: External

Temperature Capabilities

Nitrile (NBR):

-20° to 180°F (-29° to 82°C)

Fluorocarbon (FKM):

40° to 300°F (4° to 149°C)

Ethylenepropylene (EPDM):

-20° to 275°F (-29° to 135°C)

Peruoroelastomer (FFKM):

-20° to 300°F (-29° to 149°C)

Approximate Weight

19 pounds (9 kg)

1/4 or 1/2-inch (6,4 or 13 mm)

1. End connections for other than U.S. standards can usually be provided; consult the local Sales Ofce.

2. The pressure/temperature limits in this Instruction Manual and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.

(2)

B2672

VACUUM

PUMP

INLET PRESSURE
OUTLET PRESSURE
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

Figure 2. Type Y690VB Operational Schematic

VACUUM

BEing

LIMITED

POSITIVE PRESSURE OR ATMOSPHERE OR A

LESSER VACUUM THAN THE ONE BEING LIMITED

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Table 1. Vacuum Pressure Information

Y690VB Series

VACUUM CONTROL

PRESSURE RANGE

0 to 4-inches w.c. (0 to 10 mbar) 0.6-inches w.c. (1,5 mbar) 1.3-inches w.c. (3 mbar) 0N039427222 Unpainted 0.062-inches (1,6 mm)

0 to 1.0 psig (0 to 0,07 bar) 10-inches w.c. (25 mbar) 0.7 psig (0,05 bar) 0N086127022 Unpainted 0.125-inches (3,2 mm)

0 to 2.1 psig (0 to 0,14 bar) 1.2 psig (0,08 bar) 2.4 psig (0,17 bar) 0N004327022 Yellow 0.172-inches (4,4 mm)

0 to 5 psig (0 to 0,34 bar) 3.2 psig (0,22 bar) 6.3 psig (0,43 bar) 1D141827012 Dark blue 0.207-inches (5,3 mm)

1. Spring ranges based on atmospheric inlet pressure.

2. To convert to inches Hg, multiply psig value by 2.04.

(1)(2)

If this equipment is shipped mounted on
another unit, install that unit according
to the appropriate instruction manual.

1. Only personnel qualied through training and

experience should install, operate, and maintain
this equipment. For Y690VB Series equipment

CHANGE IN VACUUM TO WIDE-OPEN

1/4-inch (6,4 mm) Orice

Note

1/2-inch (13 mm)

Orice

downstream vacuum, to enter the system and restore
the controlled vacuum to its original pressure setting.
A Type Y690VB (Figure 3) direct-operated vacuum
breaker is self-contained and requires no control
line. A Type Y690VBM (Figure 4) vacuum breaker
requires a control line from the 1/2 NPT tapping in
the diaphragm case assembly to the point where the
vacuum needs to be controlled.

Spring

PART NUMBER

SPRING COLOR

Spring WirE

DIAMETER

that is shipped separately, make sure that there is
no damage to or foreign material in it. Also ensure
that all tubing and piping have been blown free.

2. This equipment may be installed in any position

as long as the ow through the body is in the

direction indicated by the arrow attached to the
body. If continuous operation is required during
inspection or maintenance, install a three-way
bypass valve around the equipment.

Startup and Adjustment

All Y690VB Series equipment can be placed in
operation by slowly introducing inlet vacuum or
pressure. This equipment takes control when vacuum
is established. This equipment is suitable for the
pressure range stamped on the nameplate (key 46),
and listed in Table 1. To adjust the pressure setting,
remove the closing cap (key 22) and turn the adjusting

Warning

!

This equipment may vent some gas
to the atmosphere. In hazardous or
ammable gas service, vented gas may

nut (key 20) clockwise to increase the pressure setting
or counterclockwise to decrease the setting. Replace
the cap after making this adjustment. If desired, the
closing cap may be wired to the hole provided in the
spring case (key 3) to discourage tampering.

accumulate and cause personal injury,
death, or property damage due to re or
explosion. Vent equipment in hazardous
gas service to a remote, safe location
away from air intakes or any hazardous
area. The vent line or stack opening
must be protected against condensation
or clogging.

Shutdown

First close the nearest upstream shutoff valve and then
close the nearest downstream shutoff valve to vent
the equipment properly. Next, open the vent valve
between the equipment and the downstream shutoff
valve nearest to it. All pressure between these shutoff
valves is released through the open vent valve.

Principle of Operation

The Y690VB Series vacuum breakers (Figure 2) are
used in applications where an increase in vacuum
must be limited. An increase in vacuum (decrease
in absolute pressure) is transmitted to the lower side
of the diaphragm, opening the disk assembly. This
permits positive pressure, atmosphere, or an upstream
vacuum that has higher absolute pressure than the

Maintenance

Equipment parts are subject to normal wear and
must be inspected and replaced as necessary. The
frequency of inspection and replacement of parts
depends on the severity of service conditions and
upon applicable codes and government regulations.

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Y690VB Series

Warning

!

To avoid personal injury, property
damage, or equipment damage caused
by sudden release of pressure or
explosion of accumulated gas, do not
attempt any maintenance or disassembly
without rst isolating the regulator from
system pressure and relieving all internal
pressure from the equipment.

Body Area

These procedures are for gaining access to the disk

assembly, orice, and body O-ring. All pressure must

be released from the diaphragm case before the
following steps can be performed.

Key numbers are referenced in Figures 3 and 4.

1. To inspect and replace the disk assembly (key 13)

or orice (key 5), remove the cap screws

(key 2), and separate the diaphragm casing
(key 4) from the body (key 1).

2. Remove and inspect the body seal O-ring (key 11)
and the backup ring (key 50).

3. Inspect and replace the orice (key 5) if

necessary. Lubricate the threads of the

replacement orice with a good grade of light

grease and tighten using 29 to 37 foot-pounds

(39 to 50 N•m) of torque.

4. Remove the cotter pin (key 15) if it is necessary
to replace the disk holder assembly (key 13).
For a Type Y690VBM, also inspect the throat
seal O-ring (key 31) by removing the machine
screw (key 33). Replace if necessary. To install

a throat seal, place the O-ring on the machine

screw and thread into guide insert (key 18) to seal.

Note

The disk holder assembly (key 13) is
comprised of the disk and disk holder.

5. Install the disk holder assembly (key 13) and
secure it to the valve stem (key 14) with the cotter
pin (key 15).

6. Install the backup ring (key 48) and body seal O-ring
(key 11) into the body (key 1).

7. Replace the diaphragm casing (key 4) on the body
(key 1) and secure with the cap screws (key 2).

Diaphragm and Spring Case Area

These procedures are for gaining access to the
control spring, diaphragm assembly, valve stem, and
stem O-ring. All pressure must be released from the
diaphragm case before these steps can be performed.

Type Y690VB

Key numbers are referenced in Figure 3.

1. Remove the closing cap (key 22) and turn the
adjusting nut (key 20) counterclockwise until all
compression is removed from the control spring
(key 6). If the only further maintenance is to change
the control spring (key 6), skip to step 11.

2. Remove the spring case cap screws (key 24) and
hex nuts (key 23, not shown) and lift off the spring
case assembly (key 3).

3. Remove the diaphragm (key 10) and attached
parts by tilting it so that the pusher post (key 8)
slips off the lever assembly (key 16). To separate
the diaphragm from the attached parts, unscrew
the diaphragm hex nut (key 21). If the only further
maintenance is to replace the diaphragm parts, skip
to step 8.

4. To replace the lever assembly (key 16), remove
the machine screws (key 17) .

5. To replace the valve stem (key 14) also perform body
area maintenance procedure steps 1 through 4 and
pull the valve stem (key 14) out of the guide insert
(key 18).

6. Install the valve stem (key 14) into the guide
insert (key 18) and perform body area
maintenance procedure steps 5 through 7.

7. Install the lever assembly (key 16) into the valve
stem (key 14) and secure the lever assembly
(key 16) with the machine screws (key 17).

8. Reassemble the diaphragm assembly in the
following order:

Pusher post (key 8)
Diaphragm head gasket (key 45)
Diaphragm head (key 7)
Diaphragm (key 10)
Diaphragm head (key 7)
Washer (key 36)
Diaphragm nut (key 38)

Secure with 5 to 6 foot-pounds (7 to 8 N•m) of torque.

9. Install the pusher post (key 8) plus attached
diaphragm parts onto the lever assembly (key 16).

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Y690VB Series

10. Install the spring case assembly (key 3) and
control spring (key 6) on the diaphragm casing
(key 4) so that the vent assembly is correctly
oriented, and secure them with the spring case
cap screws (key 24) and hex nuts (key 23, not

shown) to nger tightness only.

11. Install the upper spring seat (key 19) and the
adjusting nut (key 20) turning clockwise until
there is enough control spring (key 6) force to
provide proper slack to the diaphragm (key 10)
and attached parts. Using a crisscross pattern,

nish tightening the spring case cap screws

(key 24) and hex nuts (key 23) to 160 to 190

inch-pounds (18 to 21 N•m) of torque. Then
nish turning the adjusting nut to the desired

outlet pressure setting.

12. Install a replacement closing cap gasket (key 25)
if necessary, and then install the closing cap
(key 22).

Type Y690VBM

Key numbers are referenced in Figure 4.

1. Remove the closing cap (key 22) and turn the
adjusting nut (key 20) counterclockwise until all
compression is removed from the control spring
(key 6). If the only further maintenance is to
change the control spring, skip to step 11.

2. Remove the spring case cap screws (key 24) and
hex nuts (key 23, not shown) and lift off the spring
case assembly (key 3).

3. Remove the diaphragm (key 10) and attached
parts by tilting it so that the pusher post (key 8)
slips off the lever assembly (key 16). To separate
the diaphragm (key 10) from the attached parts,
unscrew the diaphragm hex nut (key 21). If
the only further maintenance is to replace the
diaphragm parts, skip to step 8.

7. Install the lever assembly (key 16) into the valve
stem (key 14) and secure the lever assembly
(key 16) with the machine screws (key 17).

8. Reassemble the diaphragm assembly in the
following order:

Pusher post (key 8)
Diaphragm head gasket (key 45)
Diaphragm head (key 7)
Diaphragm (key 10)
Diaphragm head (key 7)
Washer (key 36)
Diaphragm nut (key 38)

Secure with 5 to 6 foot-pounds (7 to 8 N•m) of torque.

9. Install the pusher post (key 8) plus attached
diaphragm parts onto the lever assembly (key 16).

10. Install the spring case assembly (key 3) and control
spring (key 6) on the diaphragm casing (key 4)
so that the vent assembly (key 26) is correctly
oriented, and secure them with the spring case
cap screws (key 24) and hex nuts (key 23, not

shown) to nger tightness only.

11. Install the upper spring seat (key 19) and adjusting
nut (key 20). Turn adjusting nut clockwise until
there is enough control spring (key 6) force to
provide proper slack to the diaphragm (key 10)
and attached parts. Using a crisscross pattern,

nish tightening the spring case cap screws

(key 24) and hex nuts (key 23, not shown) to 160

to 190 inch-pounds (18 to 21 N•m) of torque. Then
nish turning the adjusting nut to the desired outlet

pressure setting.

12. Install a replacement closing cap gasket (key 25)
if necessary, and then install the closing cap (key 22).

To Convert Constructions

4. To replace the lever assembly (key 16), remove
the machine screws (key 17).

5. To replace the valve stem (key 14) or stem seal
O-ring (key 30) perform body area maintenance
procedure steps 1 through 4 and pull the valve
stem out of the guide insert (key 18).

6. Lightly grease the replacement stem seal
O-ring (key 30) and install on the valve stem
(key 14). Install the valve stem by pushing it
into the guide insert (key 18) and perform body
area maintenance procedure steps 5 through 7.

Type Y690VB to Type Y690VBM:

New parts required: keys 30, 31, and 33

1. Remove pipe plug (key 27) from the diaphragm
casing (key 4).

2. Refer to steps 1 and 3 in the Body area
maintenance section.

3. Insert the throat seal O-ring (key 31, Figure 4) and
one machine screw (key 33).

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Y690VB Series

Table 2. Body Materials and Part Numbers (Key 1)

BODY MATERIAL END CONNECTION STYLE

Ductile iron NPT 17B5351X012 17B5351X022

Stainless steel

Stainless steel with

Carbon steel anges

NPT 17B5351X032 17B5351X042

CL150 RF 17B9733X072 17B9733X082

CL150 RF 17B9733X012 17B9733X022

4. Insert the stem seal O-ring (key 30) by
following steps 1 through 7 and 9 through
12 in the Diaphragm and Spring Case Area
Maintenance section

Type Y690VBM to Type Y690VB:

New parts required: key 27

1. Insert pipe plug (key 27) in the diaphragm
casing (key 4).

2. Follow steps 1 through 7 and 9 through 12 in
the Diaphragm and Spring Case Area Maintenance
section to remove the stem seal O-ring (key 30,
Figure 4). Follow steps 1 through 7 of Body Area
Maintenance to remove the throat seal (key 31)
and machine screw (key 33).

Parts Ordering

When corresponding with the local Sales Ofce about

this regulator, include the type number and all other
pertinent information stamped on the nameplate
(key 46). Specify the eleven-character part number
when ordering new parts from the following parts list.

Parts List

Key Description Part Number

Spare Parts Kit (Stainless steel/Nitrile Construction)
Included are keys 10, 11, 12, 13, 15,
25, 30, 31, 33, and 45 RY690AX0012

1 Body See Table 2
2 Cap Screw
Ductile iron 1C856228992
Stainless steel 18B3456X012
3 Spring Case Assembly
Ductile iron 17B8946X012
Stainless steel 17B8946X022
4 Diaphragm Casing
Ductile iron 47B3063X012
Stainless steel 47B3064X012

5 Orice

303 Stainless steel
1/4-inch (6,4 mm) 1B815135032
1/2-inch (13 mm) 1A928835032
6 Spring See Table 1

*Recommended spare part

PART NUMBER

NPS 3/4 (DN 20) Body NPS 1 (DN 25) Body

Key Description Part Number

7 Diaphragm Head (2 required)
Stainless steel 17B9723X032
8 Pusher Post Assembly
Stainless steel 17B9742X012
10* Diaphragm
Nitrile (NBR) 37B9720X012
Fluorocarbon (FKM) 23B0101X052
11* Body Seal O-Ring
Nitrile (NBR) 1H993806992
Fluorocarbon (FKM) 1H9938X0012
12* Insert Seal
Nitrile (NBR) 1B885506992
Fluorocarbon (FKM) 1B8855X0012
13* Disk Assembly
303 Stainless steel with
Nitrile (NBR) 1C4248X0202
Fluorocarbon (FKM) 1C4248X0052
14 Stem 17B3423X012
15* Cotter Pin
Stainless steel 1A866537022
16 Lever Assembly
Stainless steel 1B5375000B2
17 Machine Screw (2 required)
Stainless steel 19A7151X022
18 Guide Insert
Stainless steel 27B4028X022
19 Upper Spring Seat 1A201824092
20 Adjusting Nut 17B9740X012
21 Hex Nut 1A345724122
22 Closing Cap
Standard 1B541644012
Steel 1E422724092
23 Hex Nut, not shown (8 required)
Ductile iron 1A352724122
Stainless steel 1E9440X0302
24 Diaphragm Case Cap Screw (8 required)
Ductile iron 1A352524052
Stainless steel 18B3455X012
25* Closing Cap Gasket 1P753306992
26 Vent Assembly
Spring Case Up (standard) 17A6570X012
Spring Case Down 17A6571X012
27 Pipe Plug
Ductile iron 1A369224492
Stainless steel 1A369235072
30* Stem Seal (Type Y690VBM only)
Nitrile (NBR) 1H2926G0012
Fluorocarbon (FKM) 1H2926X0022
31* Throat Seal (Type Y690VBM only)
Nitrile (NBR) 1D682506992
Fluorocarbon (FKM) 1D6825X0012
33 Machine Screw (Type Y690VBM only) 18A0703X022
36 Washer 18B3440X012
45* Lower Head Gasket 18B3450X012
46 Nameplate - - - - - - - - - - ­ 47 Drive Screw (2 required) 1A368228982
50 Backup Ring 18B3446X012

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Y690VB Series

B2674_2

B2674_1

Figure 3. Type Y690VB Assembly

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Y690VB Series

B2675

Figure 4. Type Y690VBM Assembly

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