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AMERICAN METER Series 1800C

& 1800C-HC Service Regulators
Models 1813C, 1813C-HC, 1843C & 1843C-HC

Operating Instructions Manual

Model 1813C Model 1843C

Model 1843C-HC Model 1843C-HC

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1800C & 1800C-HC Service Regulators
General Information: 2. Check installation location for suitability. It is possible that
The 1800C and 1800C-HC Regulators are available as Full physical changes have been made to the building site
Capacity Internal Relief Models. Series 1800C and 1800C-HC since the regulator and location were originally selected.
Regulators are also available with overpressure shut-off protection. 3. Examine regulator for shipping damage.
4. Check regulator and piping for foreign matter which may
Available valve body sizes: 3/4" x 3/4", 3/4" x 1", 3/4" x 1-1/4", have accumulated during shipment or handling.
1" x 1", 1" x 1-1/4", 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" NPT or BSP-TR. 5. Check seal plug information to determine if regulator is
Also available as Offset Valve Body in 3/4" x 3/4", 3/4" x 1", suitable for intended service.
1" x 1" NPT or BSP-TR. 6. Suitable stop valve(s) should be installed and should be
1800C-HC is available with 1-1/4" valve body only. conveniently located.
Maximum inlet pressure, normal service (P1): Depending on 7. Filters are available from American Meter for applications
orifice size, up to 125 PSIG. where pipeline contaminant’s are suspected to be pre-
Maximum outlet set pressure, normal service (P2): Depending sent.
on spring selection, up to 2 PSIG (56" W.C.). 8. Regulators may be used at temperatures between -20˚ F
and +150˚ F (-30˚ C and +65˚ C).
Orifice Sizes
Orifice Size Part Number Installation:
* Standard w/ OPSO (Numbers in parentheses refer to figure 1, page 3.)
9/16" 72494P026 72751P019
1/2" 72494P025 72751P016 Warning:
3/8" 72494P023 72751P014 Inside Installation:
5/16" 72494P022 72751P013 Will require a vent line of sufficient diameter to carry gas vented by the
regulator to a safe outside location away from any opening in the build-
1/4" 72494P021 72751P012 ing. For all sizes of regulators, a 1-inch NPT or BSP-TR is provided for a
vent line. Do not thread a pipe into the vent more than 7 turns so as not
3/16" 72494P020 72751P011 to block the vent flapper.
1/8" x 3/16" 72494P030 72751P020
Outside Installation:
1/8" 72494P019 N/A Will require that care be taken to prevent vent opening from freezing
*See brochure SB-8515 for maximum inlet recommendations closed or becoming blocked or permitting water to enter from any
cause. Particular consideration should be given to sites where flooding,
and capacity performance for each orifice size.
snow, or freezing rain may be experienced. The vent or vent line port
should point vertically downward and overhead protection should be
Pressure Springs used where
necessary.
Outlet Pressure Color Code Part Number
Range
3.5" to 6" W.C. Blue 70017P043 1. Remove all shipping plugs.
2. Use good piping practice. Be sure piping and regulators
3.5" to 7.5" W.C. Tan 70017P089
are free of dirt, pipe dope and other debris. Apply pipe
5.5" to 8.5" W.C. Yellow 70017P044 dope to male threads only.
6" to 15" W.C. Purple 70017P042 3. Install regulator. Make certain it is piped correctly with inlet
pipe connected to the inlet regulator connection and flow
12" to 28" W.C. White 70017P060
is in the direction as indicated by arrow located on valve
24" to 48" W.C. Red 70017P082 body (19). The vent should be positioned to prevent entry
42" W.C. to Red-Red 70017P049 of water and debris. American Meter recommends that the
2.0 PSIG vent face downward. By removing the two bolts (5), the
diaphragm case (8) may be rotated in 90 degree
Preparations: increments in relation to the valve body (19). Replace and
Caution: tighten the bolts (5). Inside Installations - A regulator
Do not connect the inlet of the regulator to a normal pressure source installed within a building should be located as near as
higher than that recommended. Never connect the regulator outlet to practical to the point of service line entrance.
the source of pressure. Observe the flow direction arrow on the valve 4. Turn gas on slowly. If an outlet stop valve is used, it
body. If inlet pressure can exceed the maximum regulator outlet pres-
sure should be open first. Do not overload the diaphragm with
rating, some form of overpressure protection in addition to internal a sudden surge of inlet pressure.
relief may be required. To prevent damage to the regulator and possible 5. Assure that there are no leaks and all connections
personal injury, inlet and outlet pressures must not exceed the regulator
pressure rating stated on page 4.
are tight.
6. The 1800C Series regulator is preset at the factory with
1. Install, operate, inspect and maintain the regulator as the diaphragm in the horizontal position and should not
outlined in the following instructions and in accordance require any adjustment if installed in that position. The
with your company's policies and applicable federal, state outlet pressure may vary as much as 0.5" W.C. if the
and local codes and laws. Failure to follow these regulator is installed in the vertical position. Should you
instructions may result in damage to the regulator or decide to adjust the set pressure, perform the following:
personal injury. (a) Turn gas off and depressurize the system.

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(b) Install outlet pressure gauge. Remove seal plug (14). instructions for replacing the orifice.
(c) Turn gas on slowly. 4. Inspect the surface of the valve seat disc (1). If it is
(d) Establish a low flow rate - 45 to 55 SCFH. scored or uneven replace it as outlined in the Maintenance
(e) Turn pressure spring adjustment screw (9) clockwise instructions.
to increase outlet pressure or counterclockwise to 5. Install new seal ring (2) in the diaphragm case groove.
decrease outlet pressure. 6. Inspect unit for cleanliness and proper positioning of the
(f) Establish the set pressure within the range limits of parts. Pay particular attention to the proper positioning of
the pressure spring used. the seal ring (2) in the groove.
(g) To test for the regulator's ability to fully shut off (lock- 7. Install the diaphragm case (8) on the valve body (19).
up), shut off all flow downstream of the regulator. At Make sure the vent is pointed downward. Replace and
lock-up, the outlet pressure will be somewhat higher tighten the valve body bolts (5).
than the set pressure. However, if the pressure 8. Proceed to Steps 4, 5 and 6 of the installation instructions.
continues to rise after 3 seconds, the regulator must
be repaired. Observe for 30 seconds. Caution:
(h) When the set pressure has been properly adjusted, Regulators are pressure control mechanisms having numerous moving
depressurize and remove gauge(s) and lines. parts which can wear. In addition, regulator damage may occur from
external sources. For these reasons, the regulator should be periodical-
(i) Replace seal plug (14). ly inspected and checked for proper operation. The frequency of inspec-
(j) Pressurize and check all connections for leaks. tion will depend on the severity of the service conditions and the
requirements of applicable local, state and federal codes and regulations.
Inspection:
(Numbers in parentheses refer to figure 1.)
Maintenance:
(Numbers in parentheses refer to figure 1.)
Inspection and maintenance of the 1800C and 1800C-HC
Series regulator has been simplified for practical reasons. Replacing Seat Disc:
Repair parts are offered if maintenance of the regulator is 1. Carefully insert the tip of a knife along the edge of the
required. seat disc (1) and lift the seat disc out of the plunger (17).
Inspection of the valve seat disc (1) and orifice valve (7) may 2. Install a new seat disc (1) into the plunger (17), by
be performed in the field. Follow the procedure described pressing into place. Make sure that the disc is pressed
below. Care should be exercised to prevent foreign matter completely into the plunger (17).
from entering the regulator. 3. Proceed to Steps 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Inspection
Procedure for Inspection of Valve Seat Disc and Orifice Instructions.
1. Shut off gas supply and depressurize the regulator
system.
Caution:
2. Remove two bolts (5) securing the diaphragm case (8) to Handling and Disposal
"As a knowledgeable user of American Meter’s products, we are sure
the valve body (19) and separate the diaphragm case that you are aware that parts in the Company’s meters and regulators
from the valve body. contain or are coated with heavy metals such as cadmium, zinc, lead
3. Visually check the seating edge of the orifice (7). If it is and chromium. Obviously, therefore, repair or refurbishment of this
equipment should take into account the presence of these materials and
nicked or damaged, it should be replaced with a new
should comply with all state and federal requirements concerning
orifice to provide proper shutoff. See Maintenance worker protection, proper disposal and safety, including protection
against exposure to dust and fumes."

Item Description Item Description

No. No.
1 Disc, Valve Seat 12 Lever
14
18
2 Seal Ring, Valve 13 Pin, Lever
9 Body
4
6 21 3 Diaphragm 14 Plug, Seal
17 5

16 20
11 4 Screw, Diaphragm 15 Spring, Relief
15 Case Valve
22
5 Bolt, Valve Body 16 Guide, Valve
7 Plunger
6 Spring, Pressure 17 Plunger, Valve
3
1 7 Valve, Orifice 18 Assembly, Top
19 8 8 Diaphragm Case 19 Valve, Body
2 13 12 10
9 Screw, Pressure 20 Plate, Diaphragm
Adjustment
10 Stem 21 Screen, Vent
Figure 1 (1813C & 1813C-HC Regulator)
11 Retainer, R.V. Spring 22 Vent Valve

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Replacing Orifice: 4. Remove the pressure spring (6). Install new pressure
(Numbers in parentheses refer to figure 1, page 3.) spring.
5. Replace the pressure adjusting screw and turn adjusting
CAUTION: screw to about mid position.
Regulators that have an orifice size change different than shown on the 6. Proceed to Steps 4, 5 and 6 in Installation Instructions.
seal plug or tag must have their set pressure reestablished. Mark new
orifice size and set pressure on the regulator seal plug or on its tag.
Resetting The OPSO:
(For 1843C and 1843C-HC only.)
1. Shut off gas supply and depressurize the regulator (Numbers in parentheses refer to figure 2.)
system.
2. Remove two bolts (5) securing the diaphragm case (8) to 1. Shut off gas supply and depressurize the regulator system.
the valve body (19). Place the diaphragm case aside and 2. Unscrew the OPSO lower diaphragm case cap
protect the seat disc from dirt particles. (body plug) (1).
3. Remove the orifice valve (7) with a 7/8" hex socket 3. Pull back the knurled plunger (2) until the diaphragm
wrench. stem (3) repositions (an audible click).
4. Sparingly apply Henkell G30 or Loctite "Stainless Steel 4. Replace the OPSO diaphragm case cap (body plug) (1)
PST" thread sealant or equivalent (not supplied) to the after examining the o-ring (4) for damage.
new orifice threads. 5. Proceed to Steps 4 and 5 in Installation instructions.
5. Carefully start the threads of the orifice into the valve body
and tighten to specification. Care must be taken to
prevent nicking the orifice.
6. Proceed to Steps 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Inspection

Replacing Pressure Spring:

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(Numbers in parentheses refer to figure 1, page 3.)

Caution:
Regulators that have a pressure spring removed or replaced must have 4
their set pressure reestablished. If the pressure spring is different from
that shown on the seal plug or tag, mark spring range on the regulator
1
seal plug or on its tag, and cross out the old value.
Figure 2.

1. Shut off gas supply and depressurize the regulator Operation & Resetting The Jeavons USSA:
system. 1. For USSA operations on models 1853C and 1853C-HC
2. Remove seal plug (14). w/ Jeavons see brochure SB-8556.
3. Unscrew pressure adjusting screw (9) with a 3/8"
screwdriver and remove the pressure adjusting screw
completely.

Regulator Pressure Rating

125 PSIG = Maximum recommended inlet pressure for normal service. Maximum recommended pressure may vary with orifice size.

175 PSIG = Maximum inlet pressure for abnormal or emergency service, without causing damage to regulator case.

2 PSIG = Maximum outlet pressure for normal service.

10 PSIG = Maximum outlet pressure which can be contained by pressure carrying components (no flange leakage to atmosphere
except for normal relief action). If regulator is subjected to these conditions, it should be removed from service.

50 PSIG = Maximum outlet pressure for abnormal service without damage to internal components. If regulator is subjected to
these conditions, it should be removed from service.
Due to continuous development the information in this document is subject to change.

AMERICAN METER
300 Welsh Road, Building One Horsham, PA 19044-2234 USA Tel: (215) 830-1800 Fax: (215) 830-1890

CANADIAN METER
3037 Derry Road, West Milton, Ontario L9T 2X6 Canada Tel: (905) 878-2361 Fax: (905) 878-5758

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