Introduction
This installation guide provides instructions for installation, startup
and adjustment. To receive a copy of the instruction manual, contact
your local Sales Office or view a copy at www.fisher.com. For further
information, refer to: 912N Series Instruction Manual, D100317X012.
PED Category
This product may be used as a pressure 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:
PRODUCT SIZE
CATEGORIES
FLUID TYPE
1/4 and 3/8 NPT
SEP
1
Specifications
Body Sizes and End Connection Styles
Inlet:
1/4 NPT
Outlet:
1/4 or 3/8 NPT
Maximum Allowable Inlet Pressure
(1)
17.2 bar / 250 psig
Outlet Pressure Ranges
(1)
See Table 1
Maximum Allowable Outlet Pressure
(1)
Emergency Outlet Pressure:
1.4 bar / 20 psig
Recommended Outlet Pressure to Avoid Internal Part
Damage:
0.21 bar d / 3 psid above outlet pressure setting;
provide external relief if start-to-discharge point exceeds
0.21 bar d / 3 psid
Proof Test Pressure
All Pressure Retaining Components have been proof tested
per Directive.
Temperature Capabilities
(1)
-29 to 71°C / -20 to 160°F
Installation
!
WARNING
Only qualified personnel should install or service
regulator. Regulators should be installed,
operated and maintained in accordance with
international and applicable codes and regulations
and Emerson Process Management Regulator
Technologies, Inc. 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 pressure-
relieving 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 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 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 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 traffic 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.
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.
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.
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this installation guide and any applicable standard
or code limitation should not be exceeded.
Table 1
. Outlet Pressure Ranges
AVAILABLE
CONFIGURATION
OUTLET PRESSURE RANGE
APPROXIMATE POINT ABOVE
OUTLET PRESSURE SETTING
AT WHICH INTERNAL RELIEF
STARTS TO DISCHARGE
mbar
In. w.c.
mbar
In. w.c.
912N Series
7 to 17
12 to 25
23 to 32
30 to 60
3 to 7
5 to 10
9.25 to 13
12 to 24
12 to 52
20 to 75
40 to 97
40 to 210
5 to 21
8 to 30
16 to 39
17 to 3 psig
0.03 to 0.18 bar
0.18 to 0.34 bar
0.5 to 2.7 psig
2.7 to 5 psig
0.05 to 0.47 bar
(1)
0.26 to 0.86 bar
(1)
0.7 to 6.8 psig
(1)
3.8 to 12.5 psig
(1)
912N Series
with handwheel
20 to 60
0.18 to 0.34 bar
8 to 24
2.7 to 5 psig
75 to 88
0.37 to 0.46 bar
(1)
30.3 to 35.4
5.4 to 6.7 psig
(1)
1. Internal Relief Performance is only adequate for relieving minor build-up situations.
External relief is required if start-to-discharge point exceeds 0.21 bar d / 3 psid.
912N Series
Installation Guide
D100317X014
English – June 2010
