J48

Low Pressure
Gas Pressure Regulator

Commissioning Instructions
General Arrangements
Parts Lists
Maintenance Instructions
For: J48 MKII Regulator ¾" - 2",
J48 MKII Angled Regulator ¾" - 2",
J48 MKII Meter Regulator ¾” – 2”
J48: Commissioning Instructions

FITTING REGULATOR INTO PIPEWORK (A)

1. Remove the plastic protection plugs from inlet and outlet (and breather if applicable).
2. Ensure that installation pipework is thoroughly clean.
3. The direction of gas flow must be the same as the arrow(s) on the regulator body.
4. Install the regulator into pipework using a jointing compound approved to national
standards.
INSTALLATION OF VENT LINE (B) IF REQUIRED
5. Remove the plastic protection plug.
6. Connect the vent line (1/4" connection), using a jointing compound approved to
national standards, and lead to atmosphere in accordance with national standards.
Ensure that no water can penetrate vent pipeline.
INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL IMPULSE LINE (C) IF REQUIRED
7. Remove the plastic protection plug.
8. Connect the impulse line (1/8” connection), using a jointing compound approved to
national standards, and lead to a point downstream not less than five times the
nominal pipe diameter from the outlet.
FOR PRE - SET REGULATORS
9. Turn off downstream valves.
10. Slowly turn on inlet supply.
11. Commission downstream appliance(s).
SETTING OF OUTLET PRESSURE (D)
12. Turn off downstream valves.
13. Remove the top cap.
14. Insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the slot in the end of the spring adjusting screw.
15. Turn anticlockwise to reduce pressure on the loading spring.
16. Slowly turn on inlet supply.
17. Increase loading on the spring by turning the spring adjusting screw clockwise until
the required outlet pressure, plus approximately 2.5mbar, is obtained.
18. Commission downstream appliance(s).
19. Trim the outlet pressure of the regulator, if necessary, when normal working flow
rates have been achieved.
20. Replace the top cap (and seal if necessary).
IF THE REQUIRED OUTLET PRESSURE CANNOT BE ACHIEVED WITH THE SPRING
FITTED. (E) & (F).
21. Choose a loading spring from the catalogue that will give the required outlet
pressure range.
22. Turn spring adjusting screw anticlockwise (to reduce loading on spring).
23. Carefully lift protruding end of locking lever just clear of adjusting bush (1), whilst in
this position turn (octagon shaped) adjusting bush assembly anticlockwise until
disengaged (2). The adjusting bush assembly can then be removed from the top
cover.
24. Remove the loading spring.
25. Insert the new spring - take the label from the spares kit bag and stick it below the
nameplate of the regulator.
26. Screw top spring holder anticlockwise to within 10mm of underside of adjusting bush.
27. Position underside of top spring holder on to loading spring.
28. Align slots in top spring holder with splines in top cover and push adjusting bush
assembly into top cover as far as possible.
29. Turn adjusting bush assembly clockwise until locking lever snaps into any of the
three locking castellations in the top cover.
30. Adjust the outlet pressure, as described above, until the required setting is found.
31. Replace the top cap (and seal if necessary).

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J48 Regulator: General Arrangement

34 13
12 14

33 35

9 16
17
10
36
8
37
7
19
6
38
5
20
4 21
3 22
2 23
1 24

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18

Spring Adjustment
Pre October 2000

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J48 Angled Regulator: General Arrangement

34 13
12 14
33 35
9 16
10 17
8 36
7 37
6 19
21 38
5 20
4 27
3 22
2 23
28 24

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11
18

Spring Adjustment
Pre October 2000

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J48 Meter Regulator: General Arrangement

34 13
12 14

33 35

9 16
17
10
36
8
37
7
19
21
38
5
20
30
6
4 22
3 27
2 23
29 24
15
11
18

Spring Adjustment
Pre October 2000

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J48: Parts List

ITEM DESCRIPTION ¾” No. Off 1” No. Off

1 BOTTOM PLUG J4806-017Z03 1 J4806-017Z03 1
3 BODY J4805-005+ 1 J4806-094+ 1
3 VALVE DISC HOLDER J4806-015 1 J4806-015 1
4 VALVE DISC J4806-025 Ï1 J4806-025 Ï1
5 VALVE SPACER J4806-014 1 J4806-014 1
6 DIAPHRAGM SPACER J4806-018 1 J4806-018 1
7 MAIN DIAPHRAGM J4806-011 Ï1 J4806-011 Ï1
8 SCREW JSA520XPTZ 6 JSA520XPTZ 6
9 NAMEPLATE J8112-124 1 J8112-124 1
10 TOP COVER J4806-103+ 1 J4806-103+ 1
11 TOP SPRING HOLDER (Course thread) J4806-098 1 J4806-098 1
12 TOP CAP J4806-099 1 J4806-099 1
13 LOCKING LEVER J4806-105 1 J4806-105 1
14 “O” RING SEAL JO200032-4475 Ï1 JO200032-4475 Ï1
15 ADJUSTMENT BUSH (Old Design) J4806-100 1 J4806-100 1
16 “O” RING SEAL JORM0051-16 Ï1 JORM0051-16 Ï1
17 LOADING SPRING SEE TABLE 1 SEE TABLE 1
18 SPRING ADJUSTING SCREW (Course thread) J4806-097 1 J4806-097 1
19 VALVE SPINDLE JSA440IPNZ 1 JSA440IPNZ 1
20 TOP DIAPHRAGM PLATE J4806-003 1 J4806-003 1
21 SCREW JSA410XPTZ 6 JSA410XPTZ 6
22 SECONDARY DIAPHRAGM J4806-095 Ï1 J4806-095 Ï1
AIR SECONDARY DIAPHRAGM J4806-084 Ï1 J4806-084 Ï1
23 IMPULSE TUBE J4706-072 J4706-072
24 “O” RING SEAL JORM0376-24 Ï1 JORM0376-24 Ï1
27 COUNTER SINK PLUG JMFP2 06 1 JMFP2 06 1
28 OUTLET ADAPTOR BUSH J4806-024+ 1 J4806-024+ 1
29 METER UNION ASSEMBLY --------------------- - --------------------- -
30 INLET ADAPTOR BUSH --------------------- - --------------------- -
32 ORIENTATION LABEL J7806-027 1 J7806-027 1
33 TOP SPRING HOLDER (Fine Thread) J4806-127 1 J4806-127 1
34 WASHER J4806-134 Ï1 J4806-134 Ï1
35 ADJUSTMENT BUSH (New Design) J4806-100Z01 1 J4806-100Z01 1
36 SPRING ADJUSTING SCREW (Fine Thread) J4806-128 1 J4806-128 1
37 CIRCLIP JCIR1500-080Z 1 JCIR1500-080Z 1
38 SEALING WASHER J7706A-044 1 J7706A-044 1

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J48: Parts List

ITEM DESCRIPTION 1¼” No. Off 1½” No. Off 2” No. Off
1 BOTTOM PLUG J4808-017Z03 1 J4808-017Z03 1 J4809-017Z03 1
2 BODY J4807-011+ 1 J4808-084+ 1 J4809-071+ 1
3 VALVE DISC HOLDER J4808-015 1 J4808-015 1 J4809-015 1
4 VALVE DISC J4808-035 Ï1 J4808-035 Ï1 J4809-027 Ï1
5 VALVE SPACER J4808-014 1 J4808-014 1 J4809-014 1
6 DIAPHRAGM SPACER J4808-021 1 J4808-021 1 J4809-018 1
7 MAIN DIAPHRAGM J4808-011 Ï1 J4808-011 Ï1 J4809-011 Ï1
8 SCREW JSA520XPTZ 8 JSA520XPTZ 8 JSA520XPTZ 8
9 NAMEPLATE J8112-124 1 J8112-124 1 J8112-124 1
10 TOP COVER J4808-078+ 1 J4808-078+ 1 J4809-067+ 1
11 TOP SPRING HOLDER (Course thread) J4806-098 1 J4806-098 1 J4806-098 1
12 TOP CAP J4806-099 1 J4806-099 1 J4806-099 1
13 LOCKING LEVER J4806-105 1 J4806-105 1 J4806-105 1
14 “O” RING SEAL JO200032-4475 Ï1 JO200032-4475 Ï1 JO200032-4475 Ï1
15 ADJUSTMENT BUSH (Old Design) J4806-100 1 J4806-100 1 J4806-100 1
16 “O” RING SEAL JORM0051-16 Ï1 JORM0051-16 Ï1 JORM0051-16 Ï1
17 LOADING SPRING SEE TABLE 1 SEE TABLE 1 SEE TABLE 1
18 SPRING ADJUSTING SCREW (Course thread) J4806-097 1 J4806-097 1 J4806-097 1
19 VALVE SPINDLE JBA650HEXZG 1 JBA650HEXZG 1 JBA865HEXZG 1
20 TOP DIAPHRAGM PLATE J4808-003 1 J4808-003 1 J4809-003 1
21 SCREW JSA510XPTZ 6 JSA510XPTZ 6 JSA510XPTZ 8
22 SECONDARY DIAPHRAGM J4808-070 Ï1 J4808-070 Ï1 J4809-070 Ï1
AIR SECONDARY DIAPHRAGM J4808-074 Ï1 J4808-074 Ï1 J4809-064 Ï1
23 IMPULSE TUBE J4808-076 1 J4808-076 1 J4709-060 1
24 “O” RING SEAL JORM0546-24 Ï1 JORM0546-24 Ï1 JORM0745-30 Ï1
27 COUNTER SINK PLUG JMFP2 07 1 JMFP2 08 1 JMFP2 09 1
28 OUTLET ADAPTOR BUSH J4807-003+ 1 J4807-003+ 1 J4809-022+ 1
29 METER UNION ASEMBLY JMU020LJ48 - JMU050LJ48 - JMU100LJ48 -
30 INLET ADAPTOR BUSH J4707-003 1 J4707-003 1 J4709-044 1
32 ORIENTATION LABEL J7806-027 1 J7806-027 1 J7806-027 1
33 TOP SPRING HOLDER (Fine Thread) J4806-127 1 J4806-127 1 J4806-127 1
34 WASHER J4806-134 Ï1 J4806-134 Ï1 J4806-134 Ï1
35 ADJUSTMENT BUSH (New Design) J4806100Z01 1 J4806100Z01 1 J4806-100Z01 1
36 SPRING ADJUSTING SCREW (Fine Thread) J4806-128 1 J4806-128 1 J4806-128 1
37 CIRCLIP JCIR1500-080Z 1 JCIR1500-080Z 1 JCIR1500-080Z 1
38 SEALING WASHER J7706A-044 - J7706A-044 - J7706A-044 -
Note: Part numbers marked + require connection thread to be specified with order.

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J48: Spares and Loading Springs

SPARES KITS
Spares kit contents are marked Ï on parts list

SPARES KIT CODE SIZE

SK4806-01 ¾” – 1”
SK4808-01 1¼” – 1½”
SK4809-01 2”

SPRINGS FOR J48 (¾”, 1”, 1¼”, 1½” & 2”)

(J48 Regulator, Angled Regulator and Meter Union Regulator)
SPRING RANGE PART NUMBER AND COLOUR CODE
“wg mbar ¾” & 1” 1¼” – 1½” 2”
J4806-007 J4808-004 J4809-007
2–6 5 – 15
YELLOW RED / YELLOW DARK BLUE / YELLOW

J4806-004 J4808-007 J4809-004

5 – 10 12.5 – 25
BLACK RED / BLACK DARK BLUE / BLACK

J4806-005 J4808-008 J4809-005

9 – 14 22.5 – 35
ORANGE RED / ORANGE DARK BLUE / ORANGE

J4806-101 J4808-077 J4809-066

10 – 30 25– 75
YELLOW / BLACK YELLOW / ORANGE YELLOW / DARK GREEN

J4806-079 J4808-075 J4809-065

28 – 40 70 – 100
PINK / GOLD PINK / SILVER GREY / GOLD

J4808-077 J4809-065
36 - 64 90 - 160 -------------------------
YELLOW / ORANGE GREY / GOLD

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J48: Maintenance Instructions

Maintenance Instructions for: J48 MKII Regulator ¾" - 2",

J48 MKII Angled Regulator ¾" - 2", J48 MKII Meter Union Regulator

Dismantling Procedure:
1. Pull off top cap (12).
2. Turn spring adjusting screw (36) anti-clockwise (to reduce loading on spring).
3. Carefully lift protruding end of locking lever (13) just above adjusting bush (35) whilst in this position turn
(octagon shaped) adjusting bush (35) assembly anti-clockwise until disengaged. The adjusting bush (35)
can then be removed from the top cover (10).
4. Remove the loading spring (17) from the top cover (10).
NOTE: If adjusting bush assembly is to be dismantled for "o" ring replacement, follow procedure. If to be
left assembled proceed to instruction number 9.
5. Lift keyhole end of locking lever (13) over sloping peg in adjusting bush (35), and slide forward until,
disengaged from spring adjusting screw (36) and remove.
6. Pull spring adjusting screw (36) from adjusting bush (35).
7. Remove "O" rings (16) & (14) from spring adjusting screw (36) and adjusting bush (35) respectively.
8. Lift washer (34) from spring adjusting screw (36) and remove.
9. Remove top cover screws (8) then carefully remove the top cover (10).
10.1 For J48 Regulator & J48 Zero / Proportionator: Unscrew bottom plug (1) and remove from body (2).
10.2 For J48 Angled Regulator: Unscrew outlet adaptor bush (28) and remove from body (2).
10.3 For J48 Meter Union Regulator: Unscrew meter union assembly (29) and remove from body (2).
11. Remove "O" ring (24) from (1), (28) or (29).
12. Restrain valve disc holder (3) with suitable box spanner and unscrew the valve spindle (19).
13. Withdraw the valve disc holder (3), valve disc (4) and valve spacer (5) through the bottom plug opening.
14. Remove the valve spindle (19).
15. Remove the top diaphragm plate (20).
16. Carefully remove main diaphragm (7).
17. Remove diaphragm spacer (6).
18. Remove secondary diaphragm screws (21).
19. Carefully remove the secondary diaphragm (22).
20. Check hole in impulse tube (23) is clear. DO NOT REMOVE FROM BODY.
21. Wipe valve seat and body clean of any dirt particles, taking care not to damage sealing surface in body.
22. Inspect all diaphragms and soft seals and replace where necessary (a spares kit is available for this
purpose).
23. For J48 Angled Regulator and J48 Meter Union Regulator do not remove counter sunk plug (27) unless
required.
24. For J48 Meter Union Regulator, Do not remove inlet adaptor bush (30), unless required. Note: in some
instances an inlet filter may be incorporated into this bush. Remove filter and clean.

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J48: Parts List

Rebuilding procedure:
The use of Molykote 111 "O" ring lubricant is recommended during the rebuild- unless for use with oxygen when
no lubricant should be used.
1. Locate secondary diaphragm (22) with convolution uppermost on to the body (2). Ensure screw holes and
impulse tube holes are aligned correctly.
2. Secure secondary diaphragm (22) in position using screws (21).
3. Place diaphragm spacer (6) on secondary diaphragm (22) ensuring diaphragm bead is located correctly
in the groove.
4. Place main diaphragm (7) with convolution uppermost, ensuring that the bead is located in the groove in the
body (2).
5. Locate the top diaphragm plate (20) ensuring raised edge is uppermost.
6. Insert the valve spindle (19) through the centre hole in top diaphragm plate (20), main diaphragm (7) and
diaphragm spacer (6).
7. Locate valve spacer (5) on to valve spindle (19) through bottom plug opening.
8. Assemble valve disc (4) on to valve disc holder (3) with bead uppermost.
9. Screw valve disc holder (3) complete with valve disc (4) on to threaded end of valve spindle (19) through
bottom plug opening. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
10. Restrain valve disc holder (3) with suitable box spanner and tighten valve spindle (19).
11. Place "O" ring seal (24) into "O" ring seal groove in bottom plug (1), outlet adaptor bush (28) or meter union
assembly (29).
12. Replace the component (1), (28) or (29) complete with "O" ring over centre shaft of valve disc holder (3) into
body (2) and screw tightly in position.
13. Carefully replace top cover (10) on to body (2) with vent facing the outlet and secure with top cover screws (8).
14. Insert loading spring (17) over spring location ridge in top diaphragm plate (20).
NOTE: If adjusting bush assembly (35) has been dismantled follow procedure, if it has been left assembled
then proceed to instruction number 21.
15. Slide "O" ring seal (16) over slotted end of spring adjusting screw (36) into second groove. (i.e. groove
nearest thread).
16. Replace washer (34) over slotted end of spring adjusting screw (36) and slide down until it sits on shoulder
of adjusting screw.
17. Slide "O" ring seal (14) into "O" ring groove on adjusting bush (35).
18. Push spring adjusting screw (36) into hole in the bottom of the adjusting bush (35) until parts are firmly
together.
19. Position key hole slot in locking lever (13) over slotted end of spring adjusting screw (35) and slide over
slopping peg in adjusting bush (35) until firmly locked in position.
20. Screw top spring holder (33) anti-clockwise to within 10mm of underside of adjusting bush (35).
21. Position underside of top spring holder (33) on to loading spring (17).
22. Align slots in top spring holder (33) with splines in top cover (10) and push adjusting bush (35) assembly
into top cover (10) as far as possible.
23. Turn adjusting bush assembly (35) clockwise until locking lever (13) snaps into any of the three locking
castellations in top cover (10).
24. Set units to required pressure.
25. Replace top cap (12) by aligning slot in cap with sealing wire lug and push over until it clicks into position,
and seal if necessary.

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manufactured within the Elster-Instromet Group benefits from the groups
quality assurance standards, which are approved to EN ISO9001:2008.
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improvement and in consequence the information in this leaflet may be
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M481EN02
A19.02.2009