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12850-87 Avenue
Surrey, BC. Canada. V3W 3H9
Ph: 604-594-5404
Fx: 604-594-8845
www.singervalve.com

SINGER MODEL 106/206-PR-SM


Pressure Reducing Valve with Downstream Overpressure Protection
Schematic A-7697D
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions
DESCRIPTION:
When there is no demand, and the downstream
Model 106/206-PR-SM is a pilot operated pressure
pressure is at the setting of Pressure Reducing Pilot
reducing valve designed to reduce a high inlet
(7), Pilot (7) is closed.
pressure into a lower outlet pressure. The valve will
maintain a relatively steady downstream pressure Pressure from the inlet side of the valve is directed to
regardless of fluctuations in the supply pressure or the the bonnet at port “a” through Fixed Restriction (5)
flow rate. This function is performed by the Primary and Flow Stabilizer (6), if so equipped. The Main
Pilot System connected to the valve main chamber Valve closes.
(or bonnet) at port ‘a’.
When flow is required, Pilot (7) senses a drop in
Superimposed on the Primary Valve is a secondary downstream pressure and opens. The flow through
operator, designated by the “M” in the model number. Pilot (7) is greater than the flow through Fixed
This secondary operator has a separate and Restriction (5). This reduces the pressure in the Main
independent pilot system which monitors the outlet Valve bonnet. The Main Valve opens to supply
pressure through Surge Pilot (4). If the outlet demand. The speed of opening is determined by the
pressure rises to the set point of Pilot (4), Pilot (4) will setting of Flow Stabilizer (6), if so equipped. Refer to
open to connect the inlet pressure of the Main Valve Model 26 instructions for adjustment.
to the bonnet (connection ‘b’) of the Secondary Under flow conditions, Pilot (7) reacts to small
operator. This closes the Main Valve rapidly and changes in downstream pressure and modulates the
positively to keep the outlet pressure from rising pressure in the Main Valve bonnet as required to keep
further. the downstream pressure constant. Main Valve
Unless otherwise specified, the valve will be position follows the position of Pilot (7). When Pilot
assembled for service temperatures to 180°F (80° (7) is closed the Main Valve closes, and when Pilot
C). (7) opens the main valve opens.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION: Model 106/206-PR-SM is equipped with a second and
independent pilot system consisting mainly of Surge
Main Valve (1) is normally open when pressure is Pilot (4). This pilot has a sensing connection to the
applied to the valve inlet. When this same pressure downstream of the Main Valve. If the downstream
is applied to the main bonnet through port “a”, via pressure rises above the setting of Pressure Reducing
the PRIMARY PILOT SYSTEM, the Main Valve Pilot (7) and reaches the setting of Surge Pilot (4),
closes tight. By controlling the pressure in the Pilot (4) opens. This directs pressure to the
bonnet, the Main Valve can be made to open fully, secondary valve chamber and the backup diaphragm
close tight, or open partially. at port “b” maintaining modulation of the Main
The pressure in the Main Valve bonnet (and therefore Valve.
the position of the Main Valve) is controlled by a pilot
circuit consisting of Fixed Restriction (5), Flow
Stabilizer (6), if so equipped and Pressure Reducing
Pilot (7).

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12850-87 Avenue
Surrey, BC. Canada. V3W 3H9
Ph: 604-594-5404
Fx: 604-594-8845
www.singervalve.com

INSTALLATION: SECONDARY PILOT SYSTEM

1. Refer to 106/206-PGM Instructions. NOTE: On initial startup of this valve always set
2. Installation where there is loosely held piping the primary pressure reducing valve first before
and/or elbows close to the valve may cause the proceeding to the secondary pilot system.
valve to pulsate.
1. Open Isolating Valves (2B) and (9B). Observe
ADJUSTING PROCEDURE: Fixed Restriction (11) for flow. If there is no
flow, Pilot (4) is set higher than Pressure
MAIN PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE Reducing Pilot (7) and you can proceed with the
instructions in No. 2 below.
1. Open Isolating Valve (2A) in the primary pilot • If there is flow from Restriction (11), turn the
system. adjusting screw of Surge Pilot (4) clockwise until
2. Crack open the downstream mainline stop valve, the flow stops. Make this adjustment in 1/2 turn
and slowly open the upstream mainline stop increments with a short pause between each
valve. (Note, by mainline stop valve we mean adjustment.
the gate or butterfly valve in line before and after • When the stem on the top of the valve begins to
the Singer valve) rise, there is no need for further adjustment. Wait
3. Open Isolating Valve (8) and bleed air from the until the stem has fully risen and all flow from
Main Valve bonnet. Restriction (11) has stopped.
4. Open Isolating Valve (9A). 2. Turn the adjusting screw on Pilot (4) counter-
5. Open downstream mainline stop valve wide. clockwise until flow just starts to appear at Fixed
6. Set downstream pressure by turning Pilot (7) Restriction (11). Pilot (4) and Pressure Reducing
adjusting screw: to increase pressure, turn Pilot (7) are now set approximately the same.
adjusting screw clockwise, counter-clockwise to 3. Increase the setting of Surge Pilot (4) to 5-10 psi
reduce pressure. higher than Pilot (7).
7. NOTE THAT THERE MUST BE FLOW
THROUGH THE VALVE WHEN PRESSURE IS NOTE THERE MUST BE FLOW THROUGH THE
ADJUSTED. VALVE WHEN MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT.
8. If the valve does not open (downstream pressure
remains low), check the adjustment of Flow 4. Check the range of Normally Closed Pilot (4) and
Stabilizer (6), if so equipped. SEE MODEL 26 turn the adjusting screw clockwise to set. If pilot
INSTRUCTIONS. spring range is: turn adjusting screw:
a. 5 - 50 psi 1 turn
b. 10 - 80 psi 1/2 turn
c. 20 -200 psi 1/3 turn

NOTE: NORMALLY CLOSED PILOT (4) MUST BE


SET HIGHER THAN PRESSURE REDUCING PILOT
(7) FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THIS VALVE.

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