Series VS1000 Vaporizing, Steam Heated, Single Stage Pressure Regulator INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Part Number 00-15000009 Revision 0 Copyright © May 2005 Advanced Pressure Technology (“AP Tech”) 687 Technology Way Napa, CA 94558 Phone: (707) 259-0102 FAX: (707) 259-0117
VS1000 Manual P/N 00-15000009 Rev 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................................... 3 2. SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................... 4 3. 2.1. General Safety..........................................................................................................................
VS1000 Manual P/N 00-15000009 Rev 0 1. DESCRIPTION This installation and operation manual covers the Series VS1000 vaporizing, steam heated, single stage pressure regulator. The VS1000 is primarily used to ensure that a sample of the process fluid is supplied in the vapor phase at a regulated pressure to an analytical instrument. Steam flows through the inside of a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) outside diameter tube inserted into the regulator body.
VS1000 Manual P/N 00-15000009 Rev 0 2. SAFETY The user is strongly recommended to carefully read this section covering safety information and to adhere to specific safety information located throughout this manual. This section is NOT intended to cover all safety considerations with regard to equipment usage. 2.1. General Safety All technicians that install, operate, or maintain this equipment should be trained in the use and hazards of the process fluids being delivered.
VS1000 Manual P/N 00-15000009 Rev 0 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1.1. Marking The VS1000 is marked with the following information: Model number Maximum inlet pressure Maximum outlet pressure Serial number “HP” at high-pressure (inlet) ports “LP” at low-pressure (outlet) ports Note: Arrows are sometimes used to point from the “HP” or “LP” text to designate more than one high-pressure or low-pressure port. 3.1.2.
VS1000 Manual P/N 00-15000009 Rev 0 4. INSTALLATION This section describes how to install the equipment at a user facility. 4.1. General Review all pertinent safety information before proceeding with installation. Do not drop the Series VS1000 regulator because damage may result. Inspect the equipment before installation. If any damage is observed, contact factory for repair. 4.2. VS1000 Mounting Mount the regulator using the two 10-32 threaded holes, located 1.50 inch (38.
VS1000 Manual P/N 00-15000009 Rev 0 5. OPERATION This section describes operation of the equipment. 5.1. VS1000 Pressure Adjustment WARNING: If steam is being supplied to the regulator, then use appropriate protection from heat sources. It is recommended that the pressure be adjusted with steam heating the process fluid under flowing conditions. This will prevent liquid from condensing in the low-pressure delivery line. Apply supply pressure to the VS1000. Remove the acorn nut from the stem.
VS1000 Manual P/N 00-15000009 Rev 0 6. TROUBLESHOOTING The most common problem conditions and possible causes/corrections are described below. Please contact the factory for assistance with other problem conditions. 6.1. Leak Possible causes: Connection not assembled properly with Teflon tape. Connection not tightened properly. Inspect equipment to determine the source of the leak.
