
Installation Guide 
D101770X014
English – February 2016
Type Y696
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.sher.com. For 
further information refer to: Type Y696 Instruction 
Manual, D101770X012.
If the regulator vents uid or a leak 
develops in the system, it indicates 
that service is required. Failure to 
take the backpressure regulator out 
of service immediately may create a 
hazardous condition.
Personal injury, equipment damage 
or leakage due to escaping uid or 
PED Categories
This product may be used as a safety 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.
PRODUCT SIZE CATEGORIES FLUID TYPE
DN 40 and 50 / NPS 1-1/2 and 2 I 1
bursting of pressure-containing parts 
may result if this backpressure 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 
Specications 
Body Sizes and End Connection Styles
See Table 1
Maximum Allowable Inlet and Outlet Pressures
1.0 bar / 15 psig
Proof test Pressure
All Pressure Retaining Components have been 
proof tested per Directive.
Control Pressure Ranges
(1)
See Table 2
Temperature Capabilities
(1)
Nitrile (NBR): -29 to 82°C / -20 to 180°F 
Fluorocarbon (FKM): 4 to 149°C / 40 to 300°F 
Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM): -18 to 149°C / 
0 to 300°F
Ethylenepropylene (EPDM): -29 to 135°C / 
(1)
(1)
service conditions from exceeding limits.
Additionally, physical damage to 
the backpressure regulator could 
result in personal injury and property 
damage due to escaping uid. To 
avoid such injury and damage, install 
the backpressure 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 external pipe threads. For anged bodies, use 
suitable line gaskets and approved piping and bolting 
practices. Install the backpressure 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.
-20 to 275°F
Installation 
WARNING
!
Only qualied personnel should install 
or service a backpressure regulator. 
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.
It is important that the backpressure 
regulator be installed so that the vent 
hole in the spring case is unobstructed 
at all times. For outdoor installations, 
the backpressure regulator 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 
backpressure regulator beneath eaves 
or downspouts, and be sure it is above 
the probable snow level.
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this installation guide and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.
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Type Y696
Table 1. Body Sizes and End Connection Styles
BODY SIZE BODY MATERIAL
DN In. Cast Iron Steel Stainless Steel Hastelloy
40 and 50 1-1/2 and 2 NPT
Table 2. Control Pressure Ranges
CONTROL PRESSURE RANGE
mbar In. w.c.
(1)(2)
5 to 12
(1)(2)
12 to 37
20 to 69
69 mbar to 0.19 bar
0.14 to 0.24 bar
0.28 to 0.48 bar
1. Spring ranges based on spring case installed pointed down. When installed pointed up, spring range increases 5 mbar / 2 in. w.c.
2. Do not use Fluorocarbon (FKM) diaphragm with these springs at diaphragm temperatures lower than 16°C / 60°F.
8 in. w.c. to 1 psig
NPT, SWE, CL150 RF, 
CL300 RF, PN 16/25/40
(1)(2)
2 to 5
(1)(2)
5 to 15
1 to 2.8 psig 
2 to 3.5 psig
4 to 7 psig
NPT, SWE, CL150 RF, 
CL300 RF, PN 16/25/40
SPRING COLOR
Dark Green
Green stripe
Red
Gray
Orange
Red
CL150 RF
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Overpressure Protection
Maximum inlet pressures depend upon body 
materials and temperatures. Refer to the nameplate 
for the maximum inlet pressure of the valve. The 
valve should be inspected for damage after any 
overpressure condition. Fisher™ backpressure 
regulators are not ASME safety relief valves.
Startup
The backpressure 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 control pressure, remove the closing 
cap or loosen the locknut and turn the adjusting 
screw clockwise to increase control pressure or 
counterclockwise to decrease pressure. Monitor 
the control 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 
backpressure regulator from all pressure 
before attempting disassembly.
Parts List
Key Description
 1  Control Spring 
 2  Adjusting Screw 
 3  Closing Cap 
 4  Lower Control Spring Seat
 5* Diaphragm
 6  Lower Diaphragm Plate 
 7  Diaphragm Plate Gasket 
 8  Pusher Post
 9  Lever Assembly
 11 Machine Screw 
 13 Stem 
 14* Cotter Pin 
 16* Body Gasket 
 17 Split Ring
 19 Union Nut
 20 Lower Casing 
 21 Diaphragm Case Cap Screw
 22 Hex Nut
 23 Spring Case 
 24 Diaphragm Plate
 25* Disk Assembly
 27 Orice 
 28 Body 
 29 Pipe Plug 
 30 Diaphragm Cap Screw 
 35* Closing Cap Gasket 
 38 Body Cap Assembly 
 40 Disk Shut-Off Stem
 41 Disk Spring 
 44 Upper Spring Seat 
 46 Valve Disk Washer
 47 Disk Screw
 50 Nameplate
 51 Drive Screws 
 75 Bushing 
 78 Pipe Plug
*Recommended spare part
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Figure 1. Type Y696 Assembly
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