
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Parflex Division
Ravenna, Ohio
Bulletin No. 4660-PGP2T
1
Parflex
®
Flexible Gas Piping System
Design and Installation Guide
Appliance Regulators
Maxitrol 325-3
Section 2.0 System Components
Vent limiters installed on all 325-5's and 325-3's. Vent limiters are not approved on 325-7 regulators.
13A15 vent protectors are available for outdoor applications without vent limiters.
**Regulators for LP (propane) service are standard 325 series with special spring setting and labeling.
CSA rated pressure ranges: 2 psi (138 mbar), 5 psi (345 mbar).
Maximum inlet pressure: 10 psi.
Over pressure exposure limit: 65 psi
Temperature range limits: -40°F to 205°F (-40°C to 96°C).
Regulator
Part No.
Swing Radius
inch (mm)
Female Pipe
Size
NPT
Vent Port
Pipe Size
NPT
Factory Set Outlet
Pressure
Inch WC (mbar)
Weight
(lbs.)
325-3L
3 (76)
1/2 x 1/2
1/8-27
8 (19)
0.80
325-5A
4-7/8 (124)
3/4 x 3/4
3/8-18
8 (19)
2.02
325LP-3**
3 (76)
1/2 x 1/2
1/8-27
11 (26.6)
0.80
325LP-5A**
4-7/8 (124)
3/4 x 3/4
3/8-18
11 (26.6)
2.02
325-7
6-1/8 (156)
1-1/4 x 1-1/4
1/2-14
11 (26.6)
3.65
Regulator Flow Capacity
Flow in ft
3
/hr (m
3
/hr) (0.64 Sp.gr. gas)
Regulator
Part No.
Pressure Drop Across Regulator: (Inch W.C. or psi)
0.3"
(0.7mbar)
0.5"
(1.2mbar)
1.0"
(2.5mbar)
3.0"
(7mbar)
5.0"
(12mbar)
7.0"
(17mbar)
1/2 psi
(34mbar)
3/4 psi
(52mbar)
1 psi
(69mbar)
325-3
30 (0.9)
38 (1.1)
55 (1.6)
95 (2.7)
122 (3.5)
145 (4.1)
204 (5.8)
250 (7.1)
289 (8.2)
325-5A
70 (1.9)
90 (2.5)
128 (3.6)
221 (6.3)
295 (8.1)
338 (9.6)
476
(13.5)
583
(16.5)
673
(19.1)
Spring Selection Chart for Maxitrol Regulators
Outlet Pressure in Inches W.C. (mbar) or as Noted
Model
No.
Standard
Spring
CSA Certified
2 psi (138 mbar)
5 psi (345 mbar)
325-3
4 to 12
(10 to 30)
5 TO 9
(12.5 to 22.5)
6 to 10
(17 to 27)
6 to 10
(15 to 25)
7 to 11
(17 to 27)
325-5A
4 to 12
(10 to 30)
5 TO 9
(12.5 to 22.5)
6 to 10
(17 to 27)
6 to 10
(15 to 25)
7 to 11
(17 to 27)
325-3
(325LP-3)
325-5A
(325LP-5A)