
Installation Guide 
English – May 2002
Type 161EB
Introduction
This installation guide provides instructions for installation, 
startup, and adjustment. For further information refer to:
Type EZR Instruction Manual, form 5468, D102600X012 or 
www.FISHERregulators.com.
P.E.D. Categories
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.
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Specifications
Available Constructions
Type 161EB:
pressure range from 0,34 to 24,2 bar (5 to 350 psig). 
Pilot bleeds (exhausts) downstream through the 
sense (control) line.
Type 161EBM:
pilot. The pilot bleed (exhaust) is isolated from the 
sense (control) line. This pilot is used in monitoring 
systems requiring an isolated pilot bleed (exhaust).
Type 161EBH:
161EB pilot with an outlet pressure range from 17,2 to 
48,3 bar (250 to 700 psig).
Type 161EBHM:
Type 161EBM pilot with an outlet pressure range from 
17,2 to 48,3 bar (250 to 700 psig).
Body Size and End Connection Style
DN 6 (1/4-inch) NPT
Maximum Inlet Pressure
103 bar (1500 psig)
Maximum Outlet Pressure
52 bar (750 psig)
Outlet Pressure Ranges
Types 161EB and 161EBM:
psig), 0,69 to 2,8 bar (10 to 40 psig), 2,1 to 5,2 bar (30 
to 75 psig), 4,8 to 9,7 bar (70 to 140 psig), 9,0 to 13,8 
bar (130 to 200 psig), 8,3 to 21 bar (120 to 300 psig), 
and 13,8 to 24,2 bar (200 to 350 psig)
Types 161EBH and 161EBHM:
450 psig), and 27,6 to 48,3 bar (400 to 700 psig)
Proof Test Pressure
All Pressure Retaining Components have been 
proof tested per Directive 97/23/EC - Annex 1, 
Section 7.4
Temperature Capabilities
Nitrile/Neoprene: 
Fluoroelastomer:
limited to 82°C (180°F)
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this installation guide and any applicable 
standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.
2. The maximum operating pressure for fluoroelastomer diaphragms is limited to 
31 bar (450 psig)
 High accuracy pilot with an outlet
 The monitor version of the Type 161EB
 The high-pressure version of the Type
 The high-pressure version of the
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 0,34 to 1,0 bar (5 to 15
 17,2 to 31 bar (250 to
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 -40 to 82°C (-40 to 180°F)
 -18 to 149°C (0 to 300°F) hot water
Installation
Only qualified personnel should install or service a 
regulator. Regulators should be installed, operated, 
and maintained in accordance with international 
and applicable codes and regulations, and Fisher 
instructions.
If the regulator vents fluid 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 fluid 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 Specifications section, 
or where conditions exceed any ratings of the 
adjacent piping or piping connections.
To avoid such injury or damage, provide pressurerelieving 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 fluid. To avoid such injury and damage, 
install the regulator in a safe location.
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 male pipe threads. For 
flanged bodies, use suitable line gaskets and approved 
piping and bolting practices. Install the regulator in any 
position desired, unless otherwise specified, but be sure 
flow 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 traffic 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.
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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 shutoff 
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)
To avoid personal injury resulting from sudden 
release of pressure, isolate the regulator from all 
pressure before attempting disassembly.
Parts List
Key Description
1 Body Assembly 
2 Spring Case 
3 Body Plug 
4 Valve Plug 
6 Plug Spring 
7 Diaphragm Assembly 
8 Control Spring Seat 
9 Control Spring 
10 Diaphragm Limiter 
11 Adjusting Screw 
12 Locknut 
13 Machine Screw 
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
SENSE 
(CONTROL) 
PORT
SENSE 
(EXHAUST)
30B4395-E
32B0707-B
TYPE 161EB PILOT
TYPE 161EBH PILOT
31B5012-A
32B0708-B
TYPE 161EBM PILOT
TYPE 161EBHM PILOT
PORT
SENSE 
(CONTROL) 
PORT
SENSE 
(EXHAUST) 
PORT
Figure 1. 161EB Series Pilots
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