CASH VALVE TYPE PBE-3A PRESSURE BUILDER/ECONOMIZER REGULATOR

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before installation, these instructions must be read carefully and understood.

DESCRIPTION

The Type PBE-3A regulator is a fully automatic

pressure builder/economizer valve designed for

cryogenic liquid systems. It is equipped with a

non-adjustable/fixed set point economizer. An

indicating adjustment screw provides an easy

Temperature rating:

-320°F (-196°C) to +150°F (66°C)

Maximum Initial Pressure:

600 psi (41 bar)

Capacity: For specific capacity information,

consult the factory.

GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For easy operation and maintenance, it is

suggested that the manual shut-off valves be

installed upstream and downstream from the

CONSTRUCTION

See component description for materials of

construction.

screw clockwise (into the spring chamber).

To decrease the pressure, turn the adjusting

screw counter-clockwise (out of the spring

chamber).

The Economizer Set Pressure is fixed.

The Economizer will begin to open between

approximately 8-11 psi above the Pressure

Build set point.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

service, be certain to relieve the pressure from

both sides of the regulator.

Refer to section view on the following page for

parts identification. Repair parts can easily be

installed without removing the regulator from

the line.

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CASH VALVE TYPE PBE-3A PRESSURE BUILDER/ECONOMIZER REGULATOR

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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RIGHT HAND

LIST OF MATERIALS

Item No. Description Materials Quantity

1

Adjusting screw

sub

Brass 1

2 Sticker Paper 1

3 Spring chamber Brass 1

4 Spring button Brass 1

5 Pressure spring SST 1

11 Gasket Copper 1

12 Bottom plug Brass 1

13 Gasket Teflon 1

14 Diaphragm

Phos.

Bronze

3

15 O-ring Teflon 1

16 Seat Brass 1

17 Pusher post Brass 1

18* Gasket Brass 1

300-600psi. Item 18 is to be put below the item 7

for spring range 300-600 psi and on top of item 7 for

15-50 psi spring range.

VIEW A

For 50-175 psi and 150-350 psi

Spring ranges

VIEW B

item 7 for 15-50 psi spring range