FAIRCHILD MODEL 11

Low Pressure Reducing Regulator

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

Introduction Table 1. Specifications & Limits

Maximum Supply
The Fairchild Model 11 low pressure regulator 150psig 10 Bar 1000 kPa
Pressure
is a precision engineered, diaphragm sensing, 0-0.5psig 0-35 mBar 0-3.5 kPa
low pressure, pressure reducing regulator 0-2 psig 0-140 mBar 0-14 kPa
designed to accurately regulate the pressure of Output Pressure 0-4 psig 0-280 mBar 028 kPa
Ranges
air and speciality gases. This single stage, low 0-6 pisg 0-410 mBar 0-41 kPa
to medium flow capacity pressure regulator will 0-12 psig 0-830 mBar 0-83 kPa
fulfill pressure control requirements in Forward Flow
3
analytical, laboratory and test instrumentation Capacity 20 scfm 34 M /hr 566 l/m
Ps@ 100 psig, Po@ 1
applications. psig, 1/2" ports

Features Exhaust Flow

Capacity 1 scfm 1.7 M /hr
3
28 l/m
Po@1 psig, 1/2" ports
Large sensing diaphragm for accurate
Ambient -40 to -40 to
sensing of low pressures. Temperature Limits +200F +93C
Balanced supply valve eliminates effects Supply Pressure < 2% of supply pressure change
Effect
of supply pressure variations.
Connection Sizes 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" pipe
Six outlet pressure ranges provide Connection Thread NPTF, BSPP, BSPT
optimum sensitivity
Relieving
Relief Options Relieving, Low Bleed
Relieving and non relieving designs Non relieving
2.21 lb
Tamperproof adjustment option for Weight 1.002kg
security

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 FAIRCHILD MODEL 11
Low Pressure Reducing Regulator
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

133.4

Panel Mounting
5.25

0.25 Max
[19.1]
5/16-24 0.75 Hex Cap 57.2
Thread Tamperproof 2.25 Mtng

6.4
47.8
1/2-20
1.88
Thread 2 x 1/4-20 x [12.7]0.5 Dp.
Mounting Holes

24.6
6.55 Screwdriver Adjust

0.97
Vent
1/4-18 NPTF

7.09 Knob
7.27 Tamperproof

0.37
or Straight

9.4
Vent

0.21
5.4

180.1
0.04

130.7
5.15
1
184.5
166.3

Inlet Outlet
3.51

57.7
2.27
89

Gage Ports (2)
1/4-18 NPTF or
1/4-19 BSPT
Inlet/Outlet Ports

25.3
1.00
57.7 1/4-18, 3/8-18, 1/2-14 NPTF 67.6
2.27 1/4-19, 3/8-19, 1/2-14 BSPP 2.66
Gage 1/4-19, 3/8-19, 1/2-14 BSPT In/Out Dimensions:
[mm]
Figure 1. Model 11 Outline Dimensions inches

Table 2. Material of Construction Installation

The pressure regulator may be mounted in any
position without affecting it's operation.
Valve Body & Bonnet Die cast aluminum
Clean all pipe fittings to remove contaminates
Supply & Exhaust Valves Brass before installation.

Neoprene Apply a minimum amount of pipe compound or

Supply Seat Teflon thread tape to the male threads of the fitting.
Fluorocarbon (optional)
Start with the second thread back and work away
from the end of the fitting to avoid thread tape or
Nitrile/Polyester compound from contaminating the pressure
Diaphragm Fluorocarbon/Polyester regulator.
(optional)
Steel/Zinc Plate The Inlet and Outlet are labeled "IN" and "OUT".
Trim Tighten all connections securely. Avoid undersized
Nylon bottom cap
fittings that will limit the flow through the pressure
Springs regulator
Supply Valve 316 Stainless Steel .
Range Spring Music Wire For more information, see Figure 1.

CAUTION - Do not rely on the pressure regulator to

External Finish Epoxy Powder Coat limit the supply pressure in the downstream piping
system. Employ properly sized pressure limiting
device to protect the piping system downstream of
the pressure regulator from the effects of the supply
pressure in the event of a pressure regulator failure.

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 FAIRCHILD MODEL 11
Low Pressure Reducing Regulator
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

Primary
Pressure Model 11
Regulator

Inlet
Filter Filter Drier Test Target

Pressure Test Instrument

Compressor

Figure 2. Low Pressure Test Equipment

Safety Model 11 Safety

Relief Low Pressure Relief
Valve Regulator Valve
Primary
Pressure
Regulator Back
Pressure
Regulator

(Model 11BP)

Blanket
Gas
Blanket
Gas
Tank

Figure 3. Tank Blanketing Pressure Control

Caution:
The diagragms above are simplified examples of applications for the Model 11 Pressure
Regulator. These examples may not show all the required safety devices required for safe
operation of such systems. The system designer is responsible for designing required safety
equipment in the system.

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 MAINTENANCE
Tamperproof
WARNING Shutting off air supply to the volume
booster and adjacent equipment can create dangerous Tamperproof &
system conditions. Screw Driver Adjust
Actuators
To clean the Model 11, use the following steps: Knob Panel
Mount
1. Shut off system pressure to the pressure Exhaust
regulator and carefully relieve the pressure in all
connected lines. It is not necessary to remove Bonnets
the pressure regulator from the air line.
Spring Seat
2. Remove the two screws from the bottom of the
unit. For more information, see Figure 4. Spring
3. Remove the Inner Valve Assembly. For more
information, see Figure 4.
Upper Plate
4. Wash the Inner Valve Assembly with a solvent.
Exercise care to prevent damage to diaphragms
and valve facings. Avoid solvents such as
acetone, carbon tetrachloride and
trichloroethylene. Diaphragm
Assemblies
5. Lubricate the o-rings and replace the Valve
Assembly carefully. Ensure that the Vent in the Relieving Non-
exterior part of the Inner Valve Assembly is Relieving
clear. For more information, see Figure 4. Spring

Trouble shooting Lower Plate

Gasket
Seal Plate
Problem Source Solution
Gasket
Tighten the Body
Leakage Body Bolts Bolts Valve Body
Inner Valve
& Body Relief Seat
High Relief Valve If contaminated,
Bleed Supply Valve clean the source Assembly Screen
Supply Seat and Body.
Inner Valve
Diaphragm If damaged, install
Assembly the service kit. Retainer
End Cap
NOTE: If the standard maintenance procedure does not
correct the problem, install the appropriate service kit. LEGAL NOTICE:

21933-1B Low Bleed The information set forth in the foregoing

21933-1N Non-Relieving
21933-1R Relieving, Normal Bleed
= N for Nitrile Elastomer, Zinc/Steel Trim or
J for Fluorocarbon Elastomer, Zinc/Steel Trim
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Instructions shall not be modified or amended
in any respect without prior written consent of
Fairchild Industrial Products Company. In
addition, the information set forth herein shall
be furnished with each product sold incorporat-
ing Fairchild's unit as a component thereof.

FAIRCHILD INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS CO.

REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2008
10002346 QM08

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