VICTOR ESS3 ESS4 Single Stage Regulator Troubleshooting instruction

PARTS, SERVICE & REPAIR BULLETIN
ESS3 ESS4
Single Stage Regulators
Issue Date: May 2010Revision: C Form No.: 0056-1966
3.23
ESS3 Model
(ESS3-125-540 Shown)
2.18
OUTLET
RELIEF
3.82
ESS4 Model
(ESS4-125-540 Shown)
OUTLET
RELIEF
2.55
5.69
INLET
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TABLE 2
1400-0239
1406-0050
1406-0220
1400-0246
1406-0006
0750-0201
0750-0203
1407-0282
TABLE 2
0762-0006
0708-0018
1408-0033
0708-0003
5.88
INLET
TABLE 2
TABLE 2
TABLE 3
TABLE 2
TABLE 2
1105-0014
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TABLE 1
ESS3 ESS4
Description Part No. Part No. Qty.1Body 0701-0705 0701-0706 12Bonnet 0720-0343 0720-0342 13Gauge Guard 1429-0071 1429-0070 14Diaphragm Assembly 0730-0024 TABLE 1 14ABack-Up Ring --- TABLE 1 15Screw (Gauge Guard) 1400-0248 1400-0239 26Decal, Knob 1415-0788 1415-0791 17Screw 28Washer 19Knob 110Socket Head Cap Screw (b)11Thrust Washer 112Drive Screw 113Guide Bushing Assm. 114Washer, Special 115Adjusting Spring 116Nozzle 117O-Ring (Nozzle Body) 118Seat Assembly 119Valve Spring 120Gland 121Friction Damper 122Bottom Guide 123Inlet Nut 124Inlet Swivel w/Filter 1
Ref.
PARTS LIST - ESS3 and ESS4 Model Regulators
No.
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Inlet Filter 125Pipe Plug 126Outlet Connection 127Relief Valve 128Gauge, Low Pressure 129Gauge, High Pressure 130Decal, Bonnet Gas I.D. 131Decal, Rear Body Gas Info. 1
24A
Items most commonly required for regulator repair and recommended for stock.
(a) Cylinder models only.
(b) ESS3 uses five (5) screws, ESS4 uses six (6) screws.
(c)
9
Orientation
Back-Up Ring
Diaphragm
(c)
4A
4
Bonnet
In Assembly
Body
Assembly
13
14
7
11
12
15
8
6
7
2
(a)
10
27H
27I
27F
27D
27B
27J
Vented
27E
27C
27A
27K
(b)
Non-Vented
27G
DETAIL A - Relief Valve
16
17
18
19
20 21
22
31
1
23
24
25
26
30
(b)
27
(See Detail A)
3
EXPLODED VIEW - ESS3 AND ESS4 MODELS
29
28
24A
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5
5
(a) ESS3 models use five Screws for Bonnet, ESS4 models use six Screws.
(b) Pipe Plug replaces Relief Valve on fuel gas models (510, 300, 993).
(c) Used on ESS4 “E” Range (200 PSIG Delivery) models only.
All Other ModelsFlow Gauge Models
Decal,
Gas Info.
Rear Body
0761-0098
1424=0513
1424=0511
Decal,
Bonnet
Gas I.D.[ 16 ]
Outlet
Connection
1424=0512
1424=0511
All Other ModelsHydrogen (Vented Relief Valve)
ESS3-FG-580
LP Gas
(w/Filter)
Inlet Swivel
--- ---
1424=0515
1424=0511
--- --- --- 0736-0002
Inlet Nut
Seat Assembly
Nozzle
0974-0003 0970-0015 0960-0014 1415-0805 1415-0804
0992-0003 0970-0015 0950-0068 1415-0790 1415-0792
0973-0003 0970-0015 0950-0017 (e) 1415-0799 1415-0798
0972-0015 0972-0009 0960-0014 1415-0807 1415-0806
0985-0030 0985-0058 (d) 0950-0017 (e) 1415-0801 1415-0800
0963-0015 0963-0009 0950-0080 1415-0803 1415-0802
0983-0003 0983-0005 0960-0029 1415-0809 1415-0808
0740-0131
0740-0131
0740-0131
0740-0131
0740-0131
0740-0131
0740-0131
0740-0101
0702-0068
0740-0101
0740-0101
0740-0101
0702-0068
0702-0068
0702-0068
0600-0005 0600-0014 0600-0018
--- --- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
60 200 400 30 60 200 400
0601-0006 0601-0006 0601-0006 0601-0004 0601-0004 0601-0004 0601-0006
0600-0060 0600-0066 0600-0071 0600-0003
0606-0005 0606-0005 0606-0005 --- --- --- ---
LP Gas
ESS3-40-510LP ESS4-40-510LP ESS4-125-510LP
Acetylene
ESS3-15-510 ESS4-15-510
Description ESS3-FG-320 ESS3-40- ESS4-40- ESS3-125- ESS4-125- ESS3-200- ESS4-200-4Diaphragm Assembly 0730-0024 0730-0063 0730-0024 0730-0063 0730-0063 0730-0024 0730-0024 0730-0063 0730-0024 0730-0063 0730-0024 0730-00684ABack-Up Ring
Ref.
TABLE 1 - Diaphragm, Adjusting Spring & Gauges
No.
1424=0515
---
1424=0514
--- --- --- --- ---
Adjusting Spring 0761-0107 0761-0089 0761-0060 0761-0093 0761-0098 0761-0060 0761-0060 0761-0093 0761-0080 0761-009828Gauge, Low Pressure (f) 1424=0512 1424=0516
15
1424=0513
[ 9 ] [ 18 ]
0790-0214 0790-0208 0702-0085 0702-0068 0740-0158
0790-0214 0790-0208 0702-0085 0702-0068 0740-0158
0790-0219 0790-0216 0702-0085 0702-0068 0740-0158
BLACK
Air (Industrial) CGA 590
0790-0212 0790-0206 0702-0085 0702-0068 0740-0158
GREY
YELLOW
Air (Breathing) CGA 346
Carbon Dioxide CGA 320 (d)
Nitrous Oxide CGA 326 BLUE 0790-0211 0790-0205 0702-0085 0702-0068 0740-0158
Adjusting Knob (w/Decal)
Oxygen CGA 540 GREEN 0790-0209 0790-0200 0702-0085 0702-0068 0740-0158 0740-0131 0967-0044 0967-0032 0950-0068 1415-0790 1415-0792
Oxygen 992 GREEN 0790-0209 0790-0200 0702-0085 0702-0068 0740-0158
BLACK
Argon/Helium/Nitrogen CGA 580
1424=0513
Gauge, High Pressure (f) 1424=0513 1424=0511
29
(f) To replace Lens only - Replacement Lens Part No. 1429-0029.
TABLE 2 - Inlet & Outlet, Seat Assembly & Nozzle, Color Coded Items
Gas Inlet Type I.D. Color ESS3 ESS4 ESS3 ESS4 ESS3 ESS4 [ 23 ] [ 24 ] [ 26 ] [ 30 ] [ 31 ]
---
LP Gas
All Models
---
Acetylene
All Models
Relief Valve Nominal Set Pressure >
Description 40 psi Delivery 125 psi Delivery 200 psi Delivery 15 psi Delivery 40 psi Delivery 125 psi Delivery 200 psi Delivery
Ref.
Hydrogen & Methane CGA 350 RED 0790-0210 0790-0204 0702-0085 0702-0068 0740-0158
Acetylene CGA 510 RED 0790-0210 0790-0204 0970-0003 0970-0015 0960-0029 1415-0789 1415-0793
Acetylene CGA 300 RED 0790-0210 0790-0204 0968-0003 0968-0005 0960-0029 1415-0789 1415-0793
Acetylene 993 RED 0790-0210 0790-0204 0993-0003 0970-0015 0960-0029 1415-0789 1415-0793
LP Gases CGA 510 ORANGE 0790-0213 0790-0207 0970-0003 0970-0015 0960-0029 1415-0797 1415-0796
(d) CGA 320 inlet requires inlet washer part number 1408-0065.
(e) Flow Gauge (FG) models must use Outlet Connection with orifice - Part No. 0950-0120.
No.
TABLE 3 - Relief Valve
Pipe Plug
Pipe Plug
Relief Valve Complete Assembly
27
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1105-0014
---
---
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---
---
---
---
---
---
---
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1105-0014
or Pipe Plug
Body
Seat 0608-0006 0608-0006 0608-0009 0608-0006 0608-0006 0608-0006 0608-0009
Seat Retainer 0609-0006 0609-0006 0609-0006 0609-0003 0609-0003 0609-0003 0609-0006
Upper Seat 0608-0023 0608-0023 0608-0021 0608-0018 0608-0018 0608-0018 0608-0023
Disc 1406-0017 1406-0017 1406-0017 1406-0016 1406-0016 1406-0016 1406-0017
Spring 0610-0016 0610-0016 0610-0014 0610-0004 0610-0005 0610-0008 0610-0013
Cap --- --- --- 0614-0004 0614-0004 0614-0004 0614-0006
Cap (Vented) 0614-0016 0614-0016 0614-0016 --- --- --- ---
Spring Button
Adjusting Screw 1401-0007 1401-0008 1401-0008
Cap Nut 1403-0024 1403-0024 1403-0024
27A
27B
27C
27D
27E
27F
27G
27H
27I
27J
27K
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SERVICE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
ESS3 and ESS4 Single Stage Edge™ Series Regulators
WARNING!
Apparatus improperly operated, maintained or repaired can be dangerous!
Service and repair of technician. Improper service or repair, or modification of the product, could result in damage to the product or injury to the operator.
Protect your investment! Some parts and accessories manufactured by others may fit
VICTOR apparatus, but not conform to VICTOR’s exacting standards for quality, fit and
function. For your own protection and the protection of your investment, specify and use only level of performance, safety and reliability that you expect from
VICTOR genuine parts and accessories. It’s the only way to guarantee the
GLOSSARY – COMMONLY USED TERMS
OUTLET PRESSURE: The pressure measured at the Regulator’s outlet port.
VICTOR apparatus should only be performed by a qualified
VICTOR.
INLET PRESSURE: The pressure measured immediately at the Regulator’s entry. DROP: A change in outlet pressure from a no-flow to flowing condition while the inlet
pressure remains constant.
RISE: An increase in outlet pressure as the inlet pressure decreases. CREEP: A gradual increase in outlet pressure.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS & SUPPLIES FOR REPAIR PROCEDURES
Inlet Swivel Assembly Plug
1
/2”, 5/8”, 9/16”, 11/16” and 3/4” Sockets
Socket Wrench
Torque Wrench
7
/16”, 3/4” and 13/16” Open End Wrenches
1
/8”, 9/64”, 3/16” and 1/4” Hex Keys
Bench Vise
Repair Tool RT-180 (8” Leverage Bar with 1/4-18 NPT [M] End)
Oxygen-compatible Teflon® Tape
Loctite® #222 Threadlocker
CHRISTO-LUBE® #129 Lubricant.
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Refer to the exploded view for reference numbers [Shown in brackets]
1. Mount the Inlet Swivel Assembly Plug in the Bench Vise and firmly attach the Regulator.
2. Remove the Knob Decal [6], and remove the #10-32 Screw [7] and Washer [8] located inside the Knob [9]. The Knob can now be removed.
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