Swagelok RHPS Series, LPRS10, LPRS15 User Manual

(LP)RS10, 15 User Manual
Rev.date: 20-09-2010

LPRS10,15

USER MANUAL

Read the complete manual before installing and using the regulator.

(LP)RS10, 15 User Manual
Rev.date: 20-09-2010

WARNING

INCORRECT OR IMPROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Due to the variety of operating conditions and applications for this product, the user is solely
responsible for making the final proper decisions concerning the correct assembly and functioning of
the product and assuring that all the performance, safety and warning requirements are met.

• Users must be trained and equipped for the handling, use and servicing of pressure products
and systems.

• Users must contact their gas or liquid supplier for specific safety precautions and instructions.

• Gaseous media should be free of excessive moisture to prevent icing at high flow.

• Always wear the appropriate protective clothing, including safety glasses, gloves etc. if required.

• Follow the applicable safety and maintenance procedures.

• Obey specific local regulations.

• Do not exceed the maximum inlet and outlet pressure of the product or its accessories.

• Operate within the temperature limits and other conditions specified for the product.

• Do not drop or damage the product in any other way. This may negatively effect the

performance of the product which can cause the product to malfunction.

• Venting fluids and gases can be dangerous. Vent to a safe environment away from people.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

• This product is not oxygen clean and therefore not suitable for oxygen service.

If there are questions or problems regarding the installation, operation and maintenance these should
be directed to the proper authority on site before continuing.

(LP)RS10, 15 User Manual
Rev.date: 20-09-2010

CONTENTS

1

 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Detailed description ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Special features and options ......................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Typical picture of the standard LPRS10 and its components ....................................................... 2

2 Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Points of attention before installation ............................................................................................ 3

2.2 Oxygen service ............................................................................................................................. 3

2.3 Installation instructions .................................................................................................................. 3

3 Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 4

3.1 Required tools for operation .......................................................................................................... 4

3.2 Points of attention before operation .............................................................................................. 4

3.3 Changing the set pressure ............................................................................................................ 4

4 Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 Required tools for maintenance .................................................................................................... 5

4.2 Points of attention before removal from the system ...................................................................... 6

4.3 Removal from the system ............................................................................................................. 6

4.4 Disassembly instructions ............................................................................................................... 6

4.5 Inspection of disassembled parts .................................................................................................. 6

4.6 Points of attention before assembly .............................................................................................. 6

4.7 Assembly instructions ................................................................................................................... 6

4.8 Recommended torques ................................................................................................................. 7

4.9 Testing ........................................................................................................................................... 7

5 Trouble shooting ............................................................................................................................. 9

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(LP)RS10, 15 User Manual
Rev.date: 20-09-2010

1 Introduction

1.1 Detailed description

This regulator is a diaphragm sensing spring loaded pressure regulator, designed for low pressure,
medium flow gases and liquids.
It is ideal for highly accurate control of pressure because of it’s large effective sensing area.
The regulator comprises a body and spring housing bolted together and has a removable seat and valve.
The product is designed to be used between -20 °C and +80 °C, whether ambient temperature or media
temperature.

The regulator is soft seated for leak tight shut-off in zero flow conditions and is available in stainless steel.
The maximum in- and outlet pressure for the models are:

- Threaded models LPRS10,15 : Inlet 16 bar Outlet 16 bar

Check the assembly drawing or regulator for the specific pressure limits of the supplied

regulator.

Standard features:

- large diaphragm sensing

- bubble tight shut-off

- 2 outlet ranges

- RS10: 14mm valve

- RS15: 19mm valve

- balanced valve

- 2x ¼” bspp gauge port (in- and outlet)

1.2 Special features and options

The regulator is available with a lot of different options.

- flanges

- gauge connections

- anti-tamper