Installation and Operation Guide

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BERMAD Model PRV-075 thru 150

Direct-Acting Pressure Reducing Valve
ADJUSTING SCREW & CAP ADJUSTING SCREW LOCKNUT

CONTROL VALVES

ADJUSTING SCREW & CAP

VENT HOLE VENT HOLE VENT HOLE

PRV-150 S.S ADJ. SCREW

FLOWCONTROL HANDLE

FLAT-BOTTOM W/O FLOW CONTROL HANDLE

DESCRIPTION The model PRV control valve maintains a constant downstream pressure regardless of demand or changing upstream pressure. The reducing pilot senses downstream pressure and modulates the main valve to maintain the setpoint. When downstream pressure falls below the setting of the reducing pilot, the pilot opens allowing the main valve to open to increase pressure to the setpoint. When downstream pressure rises above the setting of the reducing pilot, the pilot closes causing the main valve to throttle toward a closed postion to maintain the setpoint.

IN LINE STATIC TEST

Open Valve Static Test 1. Turn adjusting screw on the cover fully CCW. **Vice versa on PRV-150 w/long S.S adjusting screw. CAUTION: This will allow the valve to fully open. Make sure this condition wll not cause system damage! 2. Check for leaks at the threaded connections, cover, etc. Throttled-Closed-Valve Test 1. Turn adjusting screw on PRV fully clockwise (CW).**Vice versa on PRV-150 w/long S.S adjusting screw. 2. This will trap the main valve towards a throttled-closed position while the pipeline is pressurized. Check the valve cover and diaphragm area for leaks. Tighten black-plastic cover CW if necessary.

START-UP OPERATION

NOTE: There must be flow through the valve and system to check and adjust the valve. Insure that a downstream demand is created. All plastic adjusting screws should be marked + or on the top of INSTALLATION the cover/cap. All plastic adjusting screws must be turned CCW 1. Allow enough room around the valve assembly for to increase downstream pressure and CW to decrease making adjustments and for future maintenance and downstream pressure. **On PRV-150 models with the long disassembly work. adjusting screw, the adjustment is vice versa. 2. Thoroughly flush the pipeline to remove dirt, scale, and 1. Turn adjusting screw on PRV fully clockwise (CW) until all debris. Failure to perform this operation may render the spring tension is relieved. **Opposite on model PRV-150 w/long valve inoperable. adj. S.S screw. Open fully pipeline gate or butterfly valves if 3. It is recommended that isolation gate valves be installed applicable. upstream and downstream of the Bermad PRV control valve 2. Main valve will close or come towards a throttled-closed to allow for future maintenance operations. position (depending on grade of spring and system 4. Install the valve in the pipeline with the valve flow arrow pressure). Main valve should still remain towards a closed on the body casting in the proper direction. Install the position. valve horizontally with the cover up for best performance. 3. If applicable, vent trapped air in the system by loosening a Make certain the valve is positioned so the cover assembly fitting or device at the high points in the system near the PRV. can be easily removed for future maintenance requirements. 4. Slowly turn adjusting screw on PRV (CCW) until the valve just 5. After installation carefully inspect/correct any damaged begins to open or modulate. **Opposite on model PRV-150 w/long accessories, piping, tubing, or fittings within the system. adj. S.S screw. Watching a pressure gauge downstream, continue to slowly turn adjusting screw (CCW) until desired downstream ** TURN S.S ADJ. SCREW CW TO INCREASE DOWN- pressure setting is reached. Tighten the locknut (150 models w/ STREAM PRESSURE AND CCW TO DECREASE ON long S.S adj. screw). Put plastic cap back on top of the adjusting PRV-150 MODELS W/LONG S.S ADJ. SCREW ONLY. screw (some older models). On 100 models, leave in place.

CONTROL VALVES

BERMAD Model PRV-075 thru 150

Direct-Acting Pressure Reducing Valve
ADJUSTING SCREW & CAP ADJUSTING SCREW LOCKNUT VENT HOLE ADJUSTING SCREW

VENT HOLE VENT HOLE

PRV-150 S.S ADJ. SCREW

FLOWCONTROL HANDLE

FLAT-BOTTOM W/O FLOW CONTROL HANDLE

TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM
Valve Fails to Open

** TURN S.S ADJ. SCREW CW TO INCREASE DOWNSTREAM PRESSURE AND CCW TO DECREASE ON PRV-150 MODELS W/LONG S.S ADJ. SCREW ONLY!

CAUSE
Insufficient inlet pressure. No downstream demand. Insufficient spring compression on PRV adjusting screw. Debris trapped in main valve. Incorrect spring in the valve cover.

REMEDY
Check/create inlet pressure. Create demand/flow. Turn adjusting screw on the cover of the PRV (CCW) counter-clockwise. **Vice versa on PRV-150 long adj. Screw. Remove valve cover/main valve from line to inspect/remove debris. Replace/Verify the proper spring for the desired adjustment range. Replace/Verify the proper spring for desired adjustment range. Bleed air from pipeline at high points of the system or add air release valves to the system. Ensure flow rate is above recommended minimum. Remove valve cover/main valve from line to inspect/remove debris. *Locate the vent hole on the valves cover. If continuous flow exists from cover vent hole, diaphragm is damaged or loose.

Valve Fails to Regulate**

Incorrect spring in the valve cover/Readjust PRV. See Start-Up. Regulated pressure pulsates or hunts.

Debris trapped in main valve.

Diaphragm in main valve leaking.

*NOTE: There are only two plastic PRV models that will hold and reduce pressure to 1/3 of the inlet pressure on zero (dead-head) flow. They are the models PRV-075 LO-FLOW and PRV-100 w/FLOW CONTROL HANDLE (SEE ABOVE DRAWING-NOT FLAT BOTTOM COVER). All PRV-150 models will hold pressure to 1/3 of the inlet pressure on zero (dead-head) flow.

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