
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 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.
Note
It is important that the regulator be 
installed so that the vent hole in the 
spring case is unobstructed at all times. 
For outdoor installations, the regulator 
should be located away from vehicular 
trac and positioned so that water, ice, 
and other foreign materials cannot enter 
the spring case through the vent. Avoid 
placing the 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.
Startup
The 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 shuto valves. 
Adjustment
To change the outlet pressure, remove the closing 
cap or loosen the locknut and turn the adjusting 
screw clockwise to increase outlet pressure or 
counterclockwise to decrease pressure. Monitor 
the outlet 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 regulator from all pressure before 
attempting disassembly.
Parts List
Key Description 
1 Relay Spring Case
2 Relay Valve Body
3 Bottom Cover
4 Relay Yoke
5 Closing Cap Assembly, 61 Series except Type 61HP
6 Adjusting Screw
7 Control Spring
8   Relay Orice, 61 Series except Type 61HP 
Fast close and open, open only or close only (Types 61L and 
61LD only) 
Special orice, fast open only application (Types 61L and 61LD only)
9* Disc Holder Assembly, 61 Series except Type 61HP
10*   Bleed Orice, 61 Series except Type 61HP 
Capped bleed (Types 61L and 61LD only)
11 Diaphram Nut, 61 Series except Type 61HP
12* O-ring Seal, 61 Series except Type 61HP
13 Relay Spring
14* Upper Relay Diaphragm
15* Lower Relay Diaphragm
16 Upper Relay Head, 61 Series except Type 61HP 
Diaphragm Plate, Type 61HP only
17 Lower Relay Head, 61 Series except Type 61HP
18 Spring Seat, 61 Series except Type 61HP
19 Hex Nut
20 Cap Screw, 61 Series except Type 61HP
23 Pipe Plug, Types 61L, 61LD and 61LE only, or 
Vent Assembly, Type 61H only
24 Pipe Nipple
25 Filter Assembly
26 Bleed Valve
27 Nameplate
28* Gasket, 61 Series except Type 61HP
30 Pipe Plug, 61 Series except Type 61HP
32  Bleed Orice Cap, Types 61L and 61LD with capped bleed only
33 Handwheel, Types 61L, 61LD and 61LE only
34 Hex Nut
35 Spring Seat
40* O-ring, Types 61L, 61LD and 61LE only
41 Adaptor, Type 61H only
42 Yoke Cap, Type 61HP only
43 Lockwasher, Types 61L, 61LD and 61LE only
44 Machine Screw, Types 61L, 61LD and 61LE only
45 Valve Spring Seat, Type 61HP only
46 Cap Screw, Type 61HP only
47 Machine Screw, Type 61HP only
48 Cap Screw, Type 61HP only
50 Drive Screw
51* Diaphragm Insert, Type 61HP only
52 Lower Yoke Cap, Type 61HP only
53 Bleed Plug, Type 61HP only
*Recommended spare part.
61 Series
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