
The regulator should be inspected for damage after
any overpressure condition.
Reset Procedure
See Figure 4 for the rearming process. The rearm tool
is included with all LS200 Series units with slam-shut
option. If the tool is not readily available, a 17 mm
wrench can be used to rearm.
Rotate counterclockwise until the lever is pointed
down. Continue rotating past this point to rearm.
The lever should point to the Reset Point on the
cover. The lever should no longer rotate back to the
tripped position.
Downstream Control Line
▲ WARNING
Downstream control line is required for
proper operation of these regulators.
An external downstream control line must be
installed before putting the LS200 Series Regulators
in operation. Without the control line, the regulator
will remain wide open. The downstream control line
should be a pipe or tubing of at least 1/2 in. / 12.7 mm
diameter; connect it to the downstream pipe line at
least 5 to 10 pipe diameters from the regulator and in a
straight section of pipe.
The external downstream control line connection on
the LS200 Series Regulator is 1/4 NPT.
Vent
The LS200 Series vent uses a dampening assembly to
improve performance. The damper is connected to the
spring case with 1/2 NPT connection. It is screened to
prevent insects or foreign material from entering.
If a vent to the atmosphere is required for indoor
installations, remove the damper assembly and pipe
the vent to the outside.
The vent pipe should be as short as possible with
minimum number of bends or elbows. The pipe
should also have the largest practical diameter. Install
a weather and bug resistant vent assembly on the
outside end of the vent pipe.
For indoor installation that have been piped to the
outside and for outdoor installations, the vent opening
must be positioned so that water, ice and other foreign
material cannot enter the spring case. Use care not
to place the vent opening below downspouts, eaves,
doors, windows or air intakes. The vent opening
should be checked periodically to be sure that the
opening has not been plugged with foreign material.
On some installations it may be necessary to provide
additional protection from the elements.
Startup
▲ WARNING
If the downstream system is already
pressured by another regulator or by a
manual bypass, then extra precautions
must be taken when placing the
LS200 Series in service.
The outlet of the regulator must never
be subjected to pressure higher than the
inlet pressure or the balancing diaphragm
may be damaged. Also, the control line
pressure must never exceed the set point
dictated by the spring setting by more
than 3 psig / 0.21 bar or the valve seat or
diaphragm plates can be damaged.
The procedure used in putting the
regulator in service must be planned
accordingly. Pressure gauges should
always be used to monitor downstream
and control line pressures during startup.
If the downstream system is not pressured by
another regulator or by manual bypass, use the
following procedure:
1. Check to see that all appliances are turned o.
2. Slowly open the upstream shuto valve.
3. Slowly open the downstream shuto valve.
4. Check all connections for leaks.
5. Make nal control spring adjustments according to
the adjustment procedures.
Adjustment
▲ WARNING
To avoid personal injury, property
damage or equipment damage caused
by bursting of pressure containing
parts or explosion of accumulated
gas, never adjust the control spring to
maintain a control pressure higher than
the upper limit of the control pressure
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LS200 Series