Installation Guide

English – October 2010 Type MR108

Introduction Maximum Set pressure(1)
Low-Pressure Actuator: 2,4 bar / 35 psig
This installation guide provides instructions for High-Pressure Actuator:
installation, startup, and adjustment. To receive a copy Nitrile (NBR) Diaphragm:
of the instruction manual, contact your local Sales 20,7 bar / 300 psig
Office or view a copy at [Link]. For Fluorocarbon (FKM) Diaphragm:
further information refer to Type MR108 Instruction 10,3 bar / 150 psig
Manual, Form 5875, D103247X012.
Temperature Capabilities(1)
Nitrile (NBR): -29° to 82°C / -20° to 180°F
P.E.D. Category Fluorocarbon (FKM): -7° to 121°C / 20° to 250°F(4)
This product may be used as a pressure accessory Maximum Emergency Casing Pressures(1)
with pressure equipment in the following Pressure Low Pressure Actuator: 4,8 bar / 70 psig
Equipment Directive 97/23/EC categories. It may High Pressure Actuator: 27,6 bar / 400 psig(5)
also be used outside of the Pressure Equipment
Maximum Inlet Pressures(1)
Directive using sound engineering practice (SEP)
Low Pressure Actuator: 4,8 bar / 70 psig
per table below.
High Pressure Actuator: 27,6 bar / 400 psig(5)
PRODUCT SIZE CATEGORIES Maximum Outlet Pressures(1)
DN 25 / NPS 1 SEP Low Pressure Actuator: 4,8 bar / 70 psig
DN 50 / NPS 2 II High Pressure Actuator: 27,6 bar / 400 psig(5)
DN 80 / NPS 3 II Maximum Differential Pressures(1)
DN 100 / NPS 4 II Low Pressure Actuator: 4,8 bar / 70 psig
High Pressure Actuator: 27,6 bar / 400 psig
Specifications Maximum Pressures over Set Pressure to Avoid
Internal Parts Damage(1)
Available Constructions Low Pressure Actuator: 1,4 bar / 20 psig
Type MR108 with low pressure actuator: Direct- High Pressure Actuator: 8,3 bar / 120 psig
operated large multi-purpose backpressure
regulator with 0,35 to 2,4 bar / 5 to 35 psig Installation
pressure range.
Type MR108 with high pressure actuator:
Direct-operated large multi-purpose backpressure ! Warning
regulator with 1,7 to 20,7 bar / 25 to 300 psig
pressure range. Only qualified personnel should
install or service a backpressure
Body Sizes and End Connection Styles
regulator. Backpressure regulators
DN 25 and 50 / NPS 1 and 2: NPT, CL125 FF,
should be installed, operated, and
CL250 RF, CL150 RF, CL300 RF, CL600RF,
maintained in accordance with
EN PN16/25/40 RF
international and applicable codes and
DN 80 and 100 / NPS 3 and 4: CL125 FF,
regulations, and Emerson Process
CL250 RF, CL150 RF, CL300 RF, CL600 RF,
Management Regulator Technologies
EN PN16 RF
Inc. instructions.
Backpressure Control Ranges(1)
Low Pressure Actuator: 0,35 to 0,97 bar / 5 to If using a backpressure regulator on a
14 psig; 0,55 to 1,7 bar / 8 to 24 psig; 0,83 to hazardous or flammable fluid service,
2,1 bar / 12 to 30 psig; 1,0 to 2,4 bar / 15 to 35 psig personal injury and property damage
High Pressure Actuator: 1,7 to 2,8 bar / 25 to could occur due to fire or explosion
40 psig; 2,4 to 4,8 bar / 35 to 70 psig; 3,8 to of vented fluid that may have
8,3 bar / 55 to 120 psig; 6,2 to 13,8 bar / 90 to accumulated. To prevent such injury
200 psig(2); 12,1 to 20,7 bar / 175 to 300 psig(3) or damage, provide piping or tubing to
vent the fluid to a safe, well-ventilated
D103247XUS2

1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Installation Guide or any applicable limitation should not be exceeded.
2. Maximum set pressure is limited to 10,3 bar / 150 psig for constructions with Fluorocarbon (FKM) diaphragm.
3. Not applicable for constructions with Fluorocarbon (FKM) diaphragm.
4. Fluorocarbon (FKM) is limited to 93°C / 200°F hot water.
5. Maximum Inlet, Outlet, and Emergency Casing Pressures for constructions with Fluorocarbon (FKM) diaphragm are limited to 15,8 bar / 230 psig or the body rating limit,
whichever is lower.

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area or containment vessel. Also, when Note
venting a hazardous fluid, the piping
or tubing should be located far enough It is important that the backpressure
away from any buildings or windows regulator be installed so that the vent
so to not create a further hazard, and hole in the spring case is unobstructed
the vent opening should be protected at all times. For outdoor installations,
against anything that could clog it. the backpressure regulator should be
located away from vehicular traffic and
Personal injury, equipment damage, positioned so that water, ice, and other
or leakage due to escaping fluid foreign materials cannot enter the
or bursting of pressure-containing spring case through the vent. Avoid
parts may result if this backpressure placing the backpressure regulator
regulator is overpressured or is beneath eaves or downspouts, and be
installed where service conditions sure it is above the probable
could exceed the limits given in the snow level.
Specifications section, or where
conditions exceed any ratings of the Overpressure Protection
adjacent piping or piping connections.
Maximum inlet pressures depend upon body end
To avoid such injury or damage, connections, materials, and temperatures. Refer
provide pressure-relieving or pressure- to the nameplate for the maximum inlet pressure
limiting devices (as required by the of the valve. The valve should be inspected for
appropriate code, regulation, or damage after any overpressure condition. Fisher®
standard) to prevent service conditions backpressure regulators are NOT ASME safety
from exceeding limits. Additionally, relief valves.
physical damage to the backpressure
regulator could result in personal Startup
injury and property damage due to
escaping fluid. To avoid such injury The backpressure regulator is factory set at
and damage, install the backpressure approximately the midpoint of the spring range
regulator in a safe location. or the pressure requested. If a pressure setting
other than specified is desired, be sure to change
Clean out all pipelines before installation of the the pressure setting by following the Adjustment
backpressure regulator and check to be sure the section. With proper installation completed, slowly
backpressure regulator has not been damaged or open the upstream and downstream shutoff valves
has collected foreign material during shipping. For (if applicable).
NPT bodies, apply pipe compound to the external
pipe threads. For flanged bodies, use suitable line
gaskets and approved piping and bolting practices.
Adjustment
To change the control pressure, loosen the locknut
Vertical installation with the actuator oriented up
and turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase
or down is recommended. The unit will operate in
pressure or counterclockwise to decrease pressure.
horizontal installation with actuator on the side,
Monitor the control pressure with a test gauge during
however, this could result in premature wear of parts.
the adjustment. Tighten the locknut to maintain the
Make sure that flow will be in the same direction as
desired setting.
that indicated by the body arrow. Orientation of the
two vents should always be down. Vents may be
rotated after regulator installation so that the vent Taking Out of Service (Shutdown)
screens are down.
! Warning
A control line must be installed to allow inlet
pressure to register on the actuator’s diaphragm.
To avoid personal injury resulting from
It should be installed four to eight pipe diameters
sudden release of pressure, isolate
upstream of the regulator and in an area of pipe that
the backpressure regulator from all
is free of turbulence.
pressure before attempting disassembly.

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Parts List
Key Description
69 68
1
2
Valve Body
Body Flange
52
3
4
Stud Bolt
Gasket
64 76
9
11
Valve Spring
Cage 66 26
12 Port Seal
13 Seat Ring 65 55
14 Piston Ring
15 Upper Seal 63 53
16 Valve Plug
17 Cage O-Ring 56 V 65
20 Valve Plug O-Ring
21 Adaptor O-Ring 58 84
24 Drive Screw
25
26
Flow Arrow
Vent
62 X
74
29
30
Hex Nut
Pipe Plug
51 29
Z
33
34
NACE Tag (not shown)
Seal Wire (not shown)
61 9
38
39
Pipe Plug
Pipe Plug 3 Y 4
40 Stem Actuator
41 Flange Nut 21 W
11
43 Nameplate
44 Lube Fitting 40 67 67 12 69
45 Wiper Ring
46 Bearing 16 13 52
47 Valve Stem O-Ring 43 43 24 24 64
48 Jam Nut 17 39
49
51
Spring Washer
Lower Diaphragm Head O-Ring 57 57 66
52 Lower Spring Guide
65
53 Lower Diaphragm Head 73 73
54 Lower Spring Seat
54 54 63
55 Diaphragm Plate 72 72
56 Diaphragm 64 64 56
57 Cap Screw or Stud Bolt 70 70
58 Hex Nut 58
60 Bonnet O-Ring 43 43 76 76
62
44 44
61 Bonnet
62 Lower Diaphragm Casing 26 26
51
30 30
63 Upper Diaphragm Casing
64 Spring Case Spacer O-Ring
63 63 61
65 Cap Screw
26 26
66 Spring Case Spacer
58 58 3
74 74
67 Cap Screw
68 Control Spring
56 56 21
69 Upper Spring Seat
2 2 53 53
70 Spring Case
57 57 40
71 Sealing Washer (not shown)
1 1
72 Jam Nut
62 62 16
73 Adjusting Screw
25 25 38 3824 24
74
76
Adaptor
Pipe Bushing
17
81 Pipe Nipple (not shown)
82 Drain Valve (not shown)
84 Internal Stiffener Plate
Figure 1. Type MR108 Assembly Drawings

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5252
4343 2424 6464
5757 6666
6565
7373
5454 6363
7272 46
6464 5656 V
7070 V

5858
4343 60 7676 X
41 6262 X
4444 47 2626
5151
3030
6363 6161
DETAIL W Z
Z
2626
15 47 5858 3483 Y

20 74
4674
DETAIL X Y

5353 5656 2121

22
45 W
5757 4040 W
14 11 49
6262 1616
2525 3838 2424
DETAIL Y DETAIL Z DETAIL V

1717 393
Figure 1. Type MR108 Assembly Drawings (continued)

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