RM-1360 R9

RM-1360 R10

Models 441-57S
Regulator

Installation and
Maintenance Instructions
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Model 441-57S Regulator

The Model 441-57S Regulator is an excellent general purpose gas pressure regulator for larger loads.
Use it for natural gas, air, dry CO2, propane, butane, and other gases.

Installation and Start-Up Maximum Inlet Pressures

1. Thoroughly purge inlet piping to remove dirt and debris Regulator Maximum
that could damage the regulator or impair its operation. Body Type Body Materials Inlet Pressure
If this cannot be done, a filter or strainer should be installed
2" Screwed Cast Iron 250 psi
ahead of the regulator (see Catalog RDS 1498, Regulator
Pressure Ratings). Make certain that inside of regulator and Flanged ANSI 125 Cast Iron 175 psi*
piping are free of dirt, foreign matter, and other debris. Flanged ANSI 250 Ductile Iron 575 psi*
2. Install the regulator. Make certain flow through the regulator Flanged ANSI 300 Cast Steel 720 psi *
is in the correct direction. High pressure connects to Flanged ANSI 600 Cast Steel 1000 psi*
the inlet side. Be sure that shipping screens or covers, *Carefully note the following exceptions to the above, based on valve size:
if used, are removed.
Maximum
On flanges, tighten bolts evenly. On screwed connections, Body Size Valve Inlet Pressure
apply pipe dope to male threads only.
6" 4-1/4" 150 psi
Where required, the regulator may be inverted.
6" 3" reduced
300 psi
CAUTION 4" 3"
It is the user’s responsibility to assure that all regulator 6" 2-1/8" reduced
vents and/or vent lines exhaust to a non-hazardous location 4" 2-1/8" reduced 500 psi
away from ANY POTENTIAL sources of ignition. 3" 2-1/8"
Valve material selection is limited by inlet pressure and differential.
Where vent lines are used, it is the user’s responsibility
to assure that each regulator is individually vented and
Valve Maximum Maximum
that common vent lines ARE NOT used. Material Inlet Pressure Pressure Differential
3. The vent connection is an escape path for flammable gas and Buna-N 575 psi 250 psi
it must be located and/or piped so that potential discharge Poly-U Red 720 psi 400 psi
occurs in a safe area away from buildings, open flames,
Poly-U Tan 1200 psi 600 psi
collection areas, arcing devices, etc.
Regulators that are installed indoors or in a non-vented area
is adjusted) at that point in the piping where the control
must be vented to the outside. Simply run vent piping from
connection is located.
the regulator vent connection to a non-hazardous location
on the outside away from any potential sources of ignition. In general, the control connection should be at least eight
The vent piping must be connection size or larger and piped pipe diameters downstream from the regulator and should
to a safe area. be in as straight a run of pipe as possible where turbulence
is at a minimum. Keep clear of elbows, valves, and other
The outlet of the vent piping must allow for the free and
causes of excessive turbulence.
unobstructed passage of air and gas and must be protected
against the potentials listed in the instructions. The control connection should be clean and smooth inside
4. For outdoor installations, it is recommended that the the pipe to minimize turbulence. It should be free of rough
regulator be installed so that the regulator vent faces edges, welding “icicles”, etc. It should be located on the top
downward to avoid the potential for water or other foreign or side of the pipe, not on the bottom. Where outlet piping
matter entering the regulator and interfering with proper increases in size near the regulator, it is generally preferable
operation of the regulator. to locate the connection to the larger size piping.
5. Install the control line. Run it from the Union shown at 60 The Union 60 contains a small orifice (approximately
on the regulator to the control connection in the outlet piping. 1/16” diameter). This orifice should not be removed.
The control line should be no less than 1/2” in size. It should Also, make certain it is open and free of foreign material.
be sturdy with adequate protection against breakage 6 Check all connections for leaks.
(regulators go wide open if the control line is broken). Pitch it
to drain away from the regulator, free of moisture pockets.
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5. Use lubricants sparingly and with care to avoid exposing

CAUTION tacky surfaces to the gas stream. Such surfaces could
Turn gas on very slowly. If an outlet stop valve is used, cause dirt accumulation on close clearance parts.
it should be opened first. Do not overload the diaphragm with Use moly or silicone type lubricants.
a sudden surge of inlet pressure. Monitor the outlet pressure Avoid the use of petroleum base types.
during start-up to prevent an outlet pressure overload. Lubricate the stem 24, the guide 50h and stem O-ring 23
7. Put the regulator into operation as follows: with dry silicone lubricant to help assure free movement
a. Slowly open downstream control line valve (A). and a tight seal.
b. Slowly open downstream block valve (B). An application of silicone base lubricant to the other O-rings
c. Very slowly open upstream block valve (C). and the tetraseals in the regulator will also help assure
8. Set adjusting screw 10 for the required outlet pressure. Turn their tightness.
it clockwise to increase the pressure and counterclockwise 6. There is one screwed connection that must be loose.
to decrease it. Only make this adjustment when gas is Carefully note which one it is. All other connections must
actually flowing through the regulator. After adjustment be firm and tight.
is complete, locknut 11 should be tightened firmly and seal On 2" and 3” regulators, the loose connection is between
cap 1 replaced. parts 50e and 24.
9. To shut down, carefully close valves (C), (B), and On 4” and 6” regulators, the loose connection is between
(A) in that order. parts 50i and 24.
CAUTION This loose connection should be screwed together until
it bottoms, then be backed off 1/2 to 1 full turn.
1. Keep pipe dope and all other foreign substances out of
the control line. 7. When replacing orifices, tighten cap screws 26 evenly and
carefully to avoid stripping female threads in body casting.
2. Never install any type of automatic shut-off device,
which closes completely, between the regulator outlet 8. When changing to different size valve in 4” and 6”
and the downstream control line connections. regulators, be sure to use the correct travel stop (Ill. No. 54).
For identification, last digit of part number is recessed into
3. The vent must be positioned to protect against flooding,
one end of travel stop.
drain water, ice formation, traffic, tampering, etc.
The vent must be protected against nest building animals, CAUTION
bees, insects, etc. to prevent vent blockage and minimize Regulators are pressure control devices with numerous moving
the chances for foreign material from collecting in the parts subject to wear which is dependent upon particular
vent side of the regulator diaphragm. operating conditions. To assure continuous satisfactory
operation, a periodic inspection schedule must be adhered to
Servicing and Adjustment with the frequency of inspection determined by the severity
General Notes (See illustration on pages 5 – 7) of service and applicable laws and regulations.
1. Make sure the regulator is entirely depressurized before
servicing. To Remove Valves

2. A quick visual inspection of the valve can be made by 1. Remove seal cap 1, back off adjusting screw 10,
removing inspection plates 38 from the sides of the body. remove housing cover 5 and spring 14 (also, 14a
These also provide greatly improved access to the valve and 14b if used).
when servicing or adjusting. 2. Remove bottom plate 33, and side plates 38.
3. Insert an Allen wrench through side inspection opening and
3. Carefully note location and position of disassembled parts
loosen Allen screw 50g.
to be certain reassembly is correct. Inspect each one
4. Unscrew lower valve assembly and remove through bottom
carefully and replace those that are worn or damaged or
opening. (50h unscrews from 50e).
otherwise unsatisfactory.
5. Unscrew upper valve assembly and remove through side
4. The diaphragm 20, the springs 14, and all other parts opening. (50e or 50i unscrews from 24).
from the diaphragm up (except the 24 stem) are fully
interchangeable with the Model 461-57S Regulator.
Valve and body parts are interchangeable with other
441 Regulators (441-S, 441-X57, 441-VPC.).

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Note: a. Remove seal cap 1, back off adjusting screw 10,

a. If upper valve assembly is too large to remove through remove housing cover 5, and remove spring.
side opening, then remove it through bottom opening by b. Remove bottom plate 33 and then unscrew valve
also removing outlet orifice 29, (remove cap screws 26 assembly by grasping 50h and turning. (50e or 50i
to remove orifice, and if tight, jack out using cap screws in
unscrews from 24).
jacking holes).
c. Remove diaphragm case assembly by first opening union
b. Entire valve assembly may be removed intact through 60 and removing cap screws 34.
bottom opening by also removing orifice 29. This method
d. Remove cap screws 26 and remove inlet orifice 28.
leaves the lock-up adjustment undisturbed.
If orifice is tight, jack out cap screws in jacking holes.
c. Use care with orifice O-ring 27. Use care with O-ring 27.
6. To disassemble upper and/or lower valve assembly, e. When replacing diaphragm assembly, the threaded
remove nuts 50a. connection between 24 and 50e or 50i should be
To Replace and Adjust Valves screwed together until it bottoms.
1. Assemble upper valve assembly Then backed off 1/2 to 1 turn - this is important.
(parts 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f, 50g, 50i), and lower To Change Spring
valve assembly (parts 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50h). 1. Remove seal cap 1, back off adjusting screw 10,
Firmly tighten nuts 50a. Also, 50i should be firmly remove housing cover 5, and remove spring.
tightened against 50a.
2. Insert the new spring. Be sure it nests correctly into part 19
2. Insert upper valve assembly and screw into place. and travel indicator bracket 45k is in place. Also, make a
Screw 50e or 50i into 24 until it bottoms. visual inspection of diaphragm 20 before inserting the spring
Then back off 1/2 to 1 turn - this is important. to be sure the roll-out is uniform and in place.
3. If orifice 29 was removed, reinstall it. (Use a flashlight if necessary).
4. Insert lower valve assembly and screw into place by a few 3. Complete steps 7, 8, and 9 under “To Assemble 441-57S”.
turns (50h screws into 50e). To Service Diaphragm
5. Turn upper valve assembly so Allen screw 50g is accessible 1. Remove seal cap 1, back off adjusting screw 10,
through side inspection opening. remove housing cover 5, and remove spring 14.
6. Make the valve lock-up adjustment as follows: If used, also remove spring 14a and 14b.
a. Hold upper valve against its seat. This can be done by
2. Remove bolts 42. Then carefully remove upper
hand, reaching through side inspection opening.
diaphragm case 8.
b. While holding the upper valve against its seat, screw lower
valve assembly upwards until the lower valve also touches 3. Turn diaphragm assembly counterclockwise until 24
its seat. When both upper and lower valves are touching unscrews from 50e or 50i, then remove assembly and
their seats, they are correctly adjusted for tight lock-up. inspect diaphragm.

c. Firmly tighten Allen screw 50g. This locks the adjustment 4. If a new diaphragm 20 is required, remove nut 16
by evenly and tightly locking 50h and 50e together. and disassemble.

Note: If the entire valve assembly was removed intact and 5. When reassembling, be sure that fabric side of diaphragm
Allen screw 50g has not been loosened, the assembly may 20 will be toward the vent side of the regulator and the
be reinstalled without making the lock-up adjustment. rubber side of diaphragm toward the pressure side.
7. Screw entire valve assembly up (50e or 50i screws into The gasket is always placed on the spring side of
24 until it bottoms). Then back off 1/2 to 1 turn – the diaphragm.
this is important. 6. Screw diaphragm assembly back into place
8. Replace side plates 38. (24 screws into 50e or 50i until it bottoms).
9. Replace bottom plate 33. Match bottom end of 50h Then back off 1/2 to 1 turn – this is important.
into 31 and/or 32, then turn bottom plate either way to 7. Fold roll into roll-out diaphragm and then carefully reinstall
first matching bolt hole position. upper diaphragm case 8. Diaphragm must not be pinched
To Remove Orifices between upper and lower cases 8 and 40 or 40a. Also,
roll-out loop must be uniformly full and even. It should be
1. Remove orifice 29 per applicable steps 1 through 5 under
in place as shown on the cross-section drawing.
section “To Remove Valves”.
Tighten bolts 42 evenly.
2. Remove inlet orifice 28 as follows:
8. Replace spring, etc., per steps 6 thru 9 under
“To Assemble 441-57S”.

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To Assemble 441-57S Over Pressurization Protection

1. Install orifice 28 through top opening. Protection must be provided for the downstream piping system
2. Install valve assembly and orifice 29 per applicable steps and the regulator’s low pressure chambers to assure against
1 through 6 under “To Replace and Adjust Valves” the potential over pressurization due to a regulator malfunction
(except that 50e or 50i does not yet screw into 24). or a failure of the regulator to lock-up. The allowable over
3. Install centerpiece and lower diaphragm case 36 and pressurization is the lowest of the maximum pressures permitted
40 or 40a. by federal codes, state codes, Sensus bulletin RDS-1498, or other
applicable standards. The Method of providing over
4. Install diaphragm assembly and case per steps 5 through 7
pressure protection could be a relief valve, a monitor regulator,
under “To Service Diaphragm”.
a shut-off device or any similar device.
5. Replace bottom plate 33. Match bottom end of 50h into Temperature Limits
31 and/or 32, then rotate bottom plate either way to
The Model 441-57S Regulator can be used for
the first matching bolt hole position.
flowing temperatures from -20°F to 150°F.
6. Inset the spring. Be sure it nests correctly onto part 19
Buried Service
and travel indicator bracket 45k is in place. Also, make
a visual inspection of diaphragm 20 before inserting the The 441-57S Regulators ARE NOT recommended
spring to be sure the roll-out is uniform and in place for buried service.
(use a flashlight if necessary).
7. Insert top spring button 12. Be sure it is nested correctly
on the spring. Also, make sure that ball 13 is in place.
8. Install housing cover 5. Be sure the lower end of adjusting 10 1
screw 10 fits into the hole in button 12. 1a
9. Set adjusting screw 10 for desired outlet pressure. 11 4
5
Firmly tighten nut 11 and replace seal cap 1. 6
12 7
13
8

45
14

16
17
Model 441-57S 19 42 36 40
General Assembly 2" and 3" Models 20
22 40a
22a 41
40
36a
60
23 36
34
35
37a
Side Inspection Plate
24 37
See General
25 Note 6, p.3
38 26
39 27 a
28 b
c
e d
29 g 50
27 a
26 b
c
d
32 h
33
34
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Set M (Minimum Service Space)

Typical Arrangements and Dimensions Model Adjustment
Screw 1
(Indoor or Outdoor Installation) for Desired Remove Vent
Outlet Pressure Vent (If Required)
10
Regulator F (Face to Face, in.) 11
Body Type 2" Pipe 3" Pipe 4" Pipe 6" Pipe 60 Downstream
Control Line
Screwed 10 – – – E A
Flanged 441-57S
10 11 3⁄4 13 7⁄8 17 3⁄4
ANSI 125
Inlet
Flanged
10 1⁄2 12 1⁄2 141⁄2 18 5⁄8
ANSI 250
Flanged C D B Outlet
10 1⁄2 12 1⁄2 141⁄2 18 5⁄8
ANSI 300
F Control
Flanged N (Minimum Service Space)
11 1⁄4 13 1⁄4 15 1⁄2 20 Connection
ANSI 600

10 1
1a
11 4
5
6
12 7
13
8
14a
45 14b
14
16
17
Model 441-57S 19 42
20
General Assembly 4" Model 22
41
22a 40
54
36a
60
23 34
36
35
Side Inspection Plate 24 See General 37a
25 Note 6, p.3
37
26
38 27 i a
39 28 b
c
d
e
d
29 g 50
27 a
26 b
c
31 d
32 h
33
34

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Dimensions in Inches Spring Ranges

Outlet Nominal
D E M N Pressure Spring Diaphragm
Min. to Max Color Size (I.D.)
2" Pipe 6 24 5 7 3 to 6 psi Yellow
5 to 9 psi Gray
3" Pipe 6 24 5 7 7-1/2 to 15 psi Blue
12-1/2 to 30 psi Red 5" all ranges
4" Pipe 9 1⁄2 25 5 8 25 to 55 psi Brown
6" Pipe 12 28 1⁄2 5 14 50 to 75 psi Black
70 to 100 psi Brown plus White*
* White colored spring is nested within brown

10 1
1a
11 4
5
6
12 7
13
8

45 14a
14b
14
16
17
19 42
20
22 41
22a 40
Model 441-57S 36a
23 36
General Assembly 6" Model
24 60
34
37
37a
25
35
32
26 i
Side Inspection Plate 27 a
28
b
c
38 d
39 e
See General
Note 6, p.3
f
g
29
27 a
26 b
c
d
30 h
31
32

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Model 441-57S Condensed Parts List

2", 3", 4", and 6" Models 2" Models
Illustration Part Illustration Part
Number Description Number Number Description Number
1a Tetraseal (or O-Ring), 1-3/4" x 2" 904092 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4" –
26 20 x 1/2" Lg., 120,00 tensile 910001
Hex Cap Screw, 5/16" – 18 x 1",
4 910030 27 O-Ring for Orifices 904832
120,000 tensile, 8 used
6 Housing Cover Gasket 091-00-066-30 1-3/4" Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-16-028-00
7 Vent Cap, 1/4 NPT 137-02-505-02 1-3/4" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-16-028-50
28
10 Spring Adjustment Screw 090-16-007-02 1-1/2 Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-16-028-01
11 Hex Steel Jam Nut, 5/8" – 11 921407 1-1/2" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-16-028-51
Thrust Bearing, 3/8" dia. 1-3/4" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-16-029-00
13 930510 1-3/4" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-16-029-50
stainless steel ball 26
Spring, Yellow 3 to 6 psi 091-00-021-05 1-3/4" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-16-029-01
Spring, Gray 5 to 9 psi 091-00-021-04 1-3/4" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-16-029-51
Spring, Blue 7-1/2 to 15 psi 091-00-021-03
Spring, Red 12-1/2 to 30 psi 091-00-021-02
14 Spring, Brown 25 to 55 psi 091-00-021-01 3" Models
Spring, Black 50 to 75 psi 091-00-021-00 Illustration Part
Spring, Brown plus White Number Description Number
70 to 100 psi 26 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4" –
910001
Brown outer spring 091-00-021-01 20 x 1/2" Lg., 120,00 tensile
White inner spring 091-00-021-08 27 O-Ring for Orifices 950818
16 Hex Steel Nut 5/8" 905993 2-1/8" Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-20-028-00
17 Split Lockwasher 5/8" 932531 2-1/8" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-20-028-50
19 Diaphragm Plate, upper 091-00-010-00 1-3/4" Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-20-028-02
28
20 Diaphragm, 5" Roll-Out 091-00-350-00 1-3/4" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-20-028-52
Hex Steel Nut, 3/8" – 1-1/2" Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-20-028-03
41 920853 1-1/2" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-20-028-53
16, 8 used
Hex Steel Bolt, 3/8" – 2-1/8" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-20-029-00
42 910058 2-1/8" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-20-029-50
16 x 1-3/4" Lg., 8 used
Travel Indicator Assembly 1-3/4" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-20-029-02
29
5/8" scale 1-3/4" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-20-029-52
45 (1-1/2", 1-3/4", 2-1/8" valves) 091-00-365-75 1-1/2" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-20-029-03
1" scale (3" valves) 091-00-365-77 1-1/2" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-20-029-53
1-1/4" scale (4-1/4" valves) 091-00-365-79
1/2" NPT Nipple, Orifice Plug
60 090-16-361-01 2" and 3" Models
and Steel Union Assembly
90 Nameplate 090-00-086-05 Illustration Part
Number Description Number
91 Nameplate, round 090-16-086-00
Rd. Hd. Type U Drive Screw, Guide Bushing with Pin, brass 090-16-385-01
92 903004 32 Guide Bushing with Pin,
#4 x 3/16" Lg. 090-16-385-03
Rd. Hd. Machine Screw, stainless steel
93 914402 Hex Cap Screw, 1/2" –
6-32 x 1/4" Lg. 34 910106
13 x 1-1/4"
Tetraseal (or O-Ring),
35 904085
2" and 3" Models 4-3/8" x 4-5/8"
Illustration Part Tetraseal (or O-Ring),
36 904084
Number Description Number 3" x 3-1/4"
22 Lower Diaphragm Plate 091-00-022-00 37 Centerpiece Stem Bushing 090-16-373-00
22a O-Ring, 5/8" x 3/4" 902922 37a Aluminum Seal Ring 090-26-178-00
23 O-Ring, 11/16" x 7/8" 934013 Tetraseal (or O-Ring),
39 904078
Diaphragm Connecting Screw, 3-1/4" x 3-1/2"
24 090-16-058-00
stainless steel

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4" Models 6" Models

Illustration Part Illustration Part
Number Description Number Number Description Number
22 Lower Diaphragm Plate 091-00-022-01 22 Lower Diaphragm Plate 091-00-022-02
22a O-Ring, 5/8" x 3/4" 902922 22a O-Ring, 5/8" x 3/4" 902922
23 O-Ring, 11/16" x 7/8" 934013 23 O-Ring, 11/16" x 7/8" 934013
Diaphragm Connecting Screw, Diaphragm Connecting Stem,
24 090-16-058-00 24 090-22-058-00
stainless steel stainless steel
Hex Cap Screw, 3/8" – 16 x 3/4" Lg., Hex Cap Screw, 3/8" – 16 x 1" Lg.,
26 910053 26 910055
120,000 tensile 120,000 tensile
27 O-Ring for Orifices 905583 27 O-Ring for Orifice 906301
3" Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-22-028-00 4-1/4 Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-24-028-00
3" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-22-028-50 4-1/4" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-24-028-02
2-1/8" Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-22-028-02 3" Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-24-028-10
28 28
2-1/8" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-22-028-52 3" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-24-028-12
1-3/4" Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-22-028-01 2-1/8" Inlet Orifice, plated steel 090-24-028-22
1-3/4" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-22-028-51 2-1/8" Inlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-24-028-24
3" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-22-029-00 4-1/4" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-24-029-00
3" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-22-029-50 4-14" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-24-029-02
29 2-1/8" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-22-029-02 3" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-24-029-10
29
2-1/8" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-22-029-52 3" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-24-029-12
1-3/4" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-22-029-01 2-1/8" Outlet Orifice, plated steel 090-24-029-22
1-3/4" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-22-029-51 2-1/8" Outlet Orifice, stainless steel 090-24-029-24
30 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8" – 16 x 1" Lg. 910055 30 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8" –16 x 1" Lg. 910055
31 Spin Stop Plate 090-22-040-01 31 Spin Stop Plate 090-24-040-01
Guide Bushing, brass 090-22-074-00 32 Guide Bushing, stainless steel 090-24-074-01
32
Guide Bushing, stainless steel 090-22-074-01 34 Hex Cap Screw, 5/8" – 11 x 2" 910159
Hex Cap Screw, 5/8" – 11 x 1-1/2" 910157 35 Tetraseal (or O-Ring), 7-3/4" x 8" 904088
34 Hex Cap Screw, 5/8" – 11 x 1-3/4" 36 Tetraseal (or O-Ring), 4" x 4-1/4" 904084
910158
for ductile bottom plate 37 Centerpiece Stem Bushing 090-16-373-02
Tetraseal (or O-Ring), 37a Aluminum Seal Ring 090-26-178-00
35 904080
6-1/4" x 6-1/2" 39 Tetraseal (or O-Ring), 6" x 6-1/4" 904089
Tetraseal (or O-Ring),
36a 904084
4" x 4-1/4"
37 Centerpiece Stem Bushing 090-16-373-00
37a Aluminum Seal Ring 090-26-178-00 2" and 3" Models
Tetraseal (or O-Ring), Illustration Part
39 904083 Number Description Number
4-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Valve Assembly, 1-3/4",
brass trim, Polyurethane 090-16-515-32
(Red, 65-75 Duro)
Valve Assembly, 1-3/4",
stainless steel trim, 090-16-515-52
Polyurethane (Red, 65-75 Duro)
50
Valve Assembly, 1-1/2",
brass trim, Polyurethane 090-16-515-33
(Red, 65-75 Duro)
Valve Assembly, 1-1/2"
stainless steel trim, 090-16-515-53
Polyurethane (Red, 65-75 Duro)

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Model 441-57S Condensed Parts List

3" Models 4" Models
Illustration Part Illustration Part
Number Description Number Number Description Number
Valve Assembly, 2-1/8", Valve Assembly, 3", brass trim
090-22-515-40
brass trim, Polyurethane 090-20-515-40 Polyurethane (Red, 65-75 Duro)
(Red, 65-75 Duro) Valve Assembly, 3", stainless steel
50
Valve Assembly, 2-1/8", trim, Polyurethane 090-22-515-60
stainless steel trim, Polyurethane 090-20-515-60 (Red, 65-75 Duro)
(Red, 65-75 Duro) Valve Assembly, 2-1/8", brass trim,
090-22-515-41
Valve Retainer, standard, stainless 50 Polyurethane (Red, 65-75 Duro)
090-20-018-30
steel, 2-1/8" Valve Assembly, 2-1/8", stainless
50b
Valve Retainer, v-port wings, steel trim, Polyurethane 090-22-515-61
090-20-012-51
stainless steel, 2-1/8" (Red, 65-75 Duro)
Molded Valve, 2-1/8", Buna-N Valve Assembly, 1-3/4", brass trim,
090-20-315-00 090-22-515-42
(Black, 50-55 Duro) all trim Polyurethane (Red, 65-75 Duro)
Molded Valve, 2-1/8", Polyurethane Valve Assembly, 1-3/4", stainless
50d 090-20-315-02
(Red, 65-76 Duro) all trim steel trim, Polyurethane 090-22-515-62
Molded Valve, 2-1/8", Polyurethane (Red, 65-75 Duro)
090-20-315-03
(Tan 85-95 Duro) all trim 50a Valve Lock Nut, 3/4" – 16 090-22-034-00
Valve Retainer, standard, iron, 3" 090-22-018-03
2" and 3" Models Valve Retainer, standard,
090-22-018-00
Illustration Part stainless steel, 3"
Number Description Number Valve Retainer, v-port wings,
090-22-012-20
50a Valve Lock Nut, 5/8" – 18 090-16-034-00 iron, 3"
Valve Retainer, standard, Valve Retainer, v-port wings,
090-16-018-00 090-22-012-40
steel, 1-3/4" stainless steel, 3"
Valve Retainer, standard, Valve Retainer, standard,
090-16-018-30 090-22-018-01
stainless steel, 1-3/4" 50b iron, 2-1/8"
Valve Retainer, v-port wings, Valve Retainer, standard,
090-16-012-53 090-22-018-31
stainless steel, 1-3/4" stainless steel, 2-1/8"
Valve Retainer, standard, Valve Retainer, v-port wings,
50b 090-16-018-01 090-22-012-50
steel, 1-1/2" iron, 2-1/8"
Valve Retainer, standard, Valve Retainer, v-port wings,
090-16-018-31 090-22-012-51
stainless steel, 1-1/2" stainless steel, 2-1/8"
Valve Retainer, v-port wings, Valve Retainer, standard,
090-16-012-52 090-22-018-34
steel, 1-1/2" stainless steel, 1-3/4"
Valve Retainer, v-port wings, 50c O-Ring, 13/16" x 1" 904173
090-16-012-55 Molded Valve, 3", Buna-N
stainless steel, 1-1/2" 090-22-315-00
50c O-Ring, 5/8" x 13/16" 934012 (Black, 50-55 Duro) all trim
Molded Valve, 1-3/4", Buna-N Molded Valve, 2-1/8", Buna-N
090-16-315-00 090-22-315-01
(Black, 50-55 Duro) all trim (Black, 50-55 Duro) all trim
Molded Valve, 1-1/2", Buna-N Molded Valve, 1-3/4", Buna-N
090-16-315-01 090-22-315-04
(Black, 50-55 Duro) all trim (Black, 50-55 Duro) all trim
Molded Valve, 1-3/4", Polyurethane Molded Valve, 3", Polyurethane
090-16-315-02 090-22-315-02
(Red, 65-75 Duro) all trim (Red, 65-75 Duro) all trim
50d Molded Valve, 2-1/8", Polyurethane
Molded Valve, 1-1/2", Polyurethane 50d 090-22-315-03
090-16-315-03 (Red, 65-75 Duro) all trim
(Red, 65-75 Duro) all trim
Molded Valve, 1-3/4", Polyurethane Molded Valve, 1-3/4", Polyurethane
090-16-315-05 090-22-315-05
(Tan, 85-95 Duro) (Red, 65-75 Duro) all trim
Molded Valve, 1-1/2", Polyurethane Molded Valve, 3", Polyurethane
090-16-315-04 090-22-315-08
(Tan, 85-95 Duro) all trim (Tan, 85-95 Duro) all trim
Female Valve Stem, brass 090-16-116-00 Molded Valve, 2-1/8", Polyurethane
50e 090-22-315-07
Female Valve Stem, stainless steel 090-16-116-01 (Tan, 85-95 Duro) all trim
Adjustment Clamp Screw, Molded Valve, 1-3/4", Polyurethane
903486 090-22-315-06
Soc. Hd. Screw, 10 – 24 x 1/2" Lg. (Tan, 85-95 Duro) all trim
50g
Adjustment Clamp Screw,
090-16-046-01
for 1-1/2" valve only
Male Valve Stem, brass 090-16-016-01
50h
Male Valve Stem, stainless steel 090-16-016-02
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 Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Model 441-57S Regulator

4" Models (continued) 6" Models (continued)

Illustration Part Illustration Part
Number Description Number Number Description Number
Female Valve Stem, brass 090-22-016-40 Molded Valve, 4-1/4", Buna-N
50e 090-24-315-00
Female Valve Stem, stainless steel 090-22-016-41 (Black, 50-55 Duro) all trim
Adjustment Clamp Ring, brass 090-22-043-00 Molded Valve, 3", Buna-N
090-24-315-01
50f Adjustment Clamp, Ring, (Black, 50-55 Duro) all trim
090-22-043-02
stainless steel Molded Valve, 2-1/8", Buna-N
090-20-315-00
Adjustment Clamp Screw, (Black, 50-55 Duro) all trim
50g 903494
Soc. Hd. Screw, 1/4" – 20 x 3/4" Lg. Molded Valve, 4-1/4", Polyurethane
090-24-315-02
50h Male Valve Stem, stainless steel 090-22-116-01 (Red, 65-75 Duro) all trim
50i Stem Extension, stainless 090-22-058-40 Molded Valve, 3", Polyurethane
50d 090-24-315-03
Travel Stop, for 3" valves 090-22-040-51 (Red, 65-75 Duro) all trim
54 Travel Stop, for 2-1/8" and Molded Valve, 2-1/8", Polyurethane
090-22-040-55 090-20-315-02
1-3/4" valves (Red 65-75 Duro) all trim
Molded Valve, 4-1/4", Polyurethane
090-24-315-05
6" Models (Tan, 85-95 Duro) all trim
Illustration Part Molded Valve, 3", Polyurethane
090-24-315-04
Number Description Number (Tan, 85-95 Duro) all trim
Valve Assembly, 4-1/4", Molded Valve, 2-1/8", Polyurethane
brass trim, Polyurethane 090-24-515-40 (Tan, 85-95 Duro) all trim
(Red, 65-75 Duro) Female Valve Stem, stainless steel 090-24-016-01
Valve Assembly, 4-1/4", 50e Female Valve Stem, stainless steel
090-24-016-11
stainless steel trim, Polyurethane 090-24-515-60 for 2-1/8" reduced valve only
(Red, 65-75 Duro) Adjustment Clamp Ring,
090-24-043-02
Valve Assembly, 3", brass trim, stainless steel
090-24-515-41 50f Adjustment Clamp Ring,
Polyurethane (Red, 65-75 Duro)
50 stainless steel for 2-1/8" 090-16-043-03
Valve Assembly, 2-1/8", brass trim,
090-24-515-42 reduced valve only
Polyurethane (Red 65-75 Duro)
Valve Assembly, 2-1/8", stainless Adjustment Clamp Screw,
903498
steel trim, Polyurethane 090-24-515-62 Soc. Hd. Screw, 5/16" – 18 x 1" Lg.
50g
(Red, 65-75 Duro) Adjustment Clamp Screw, for
903494
Valve Lock Nut 015-31-034-70 2-1/8" reduced valve only
50a Valve Lock Nut, 5/8" – 18, Male Valve Stem, stainless steel 090-24-116-01
for 2-1/8" reduced valve only 090-16-034-00 50h Male Valve Stem, brass for 2-1/8"
090-24-116-10
Valve Retainer, standard, iron, 4-1/4" 090-24-018-00 reduced valve only
Valve Retainer, standard, Stem Extension, stainless 090-24-062-04
090-24-018-02 50i Valve Stem Hex Extension, stainless,
stainless steel, 4-1/4" 090-16-062-11
Valve Retainer, v-port wings, for 2-1/8" reduced valve only
090-24-012-40 Travel Stop, for 4-1/4" valves 090-22-040-50
stainless steel, 4-1/4"
50b 54 Travel Stop, for 3" valves 090-22-040-52
Valve Retainer, standard, iron, 3" 090-24-018-21
Valve Retainer, standard, Travel Stop, for 2-1/8" valves 090-22-040-56
090-24-018-22
stainless steel, 3"
Valve Retainer, standard,
090-20-018-30
stainless steel, 2-1/8"
Valve Retainer, v-port wings,
090-20-012-51
stainless steel, 2-1/8"
O-Ring, 1-3/16" x 1-3/8" 904174
50c O-Ring, 5/8" x 13/16" for
934012
2-1/8" reduced valve only

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 Models 441-57S Regulator
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
805 Liberty Boulevard
DuBois, PA 15801
800-375-8875
Fax: (814) 375-8460
www.sensus.com/gas

Maximum Emergency Pressure Type of Gas Correction Factor

The Maximum emergency pressure that the inlet side of the Air (specific gravity 1.0) 0.77
Model 441-57S Regulator may be subjected to under abnormal Propane (specific gravity 1.53) 0.63
conditions without causing damage to the regulator is: 1350 BTU Propane-Air Mixture
Cast Iron Body Maximum Inlet Pressure + 25 psi (specific gravity 1.20) 0.71
Ductile Iron Body Maximum Inlet Pressure + 60 psi Nitrogen (specific gravity 0.97) 0.79
Cast Steel Body Maximum Inlet Pressure + 100 psi Dry CO2 (specific gravity 1.52) 0.63
If pressure exceeds the above values the regulator must be For other non-corrosive gases use the following formula:
removed from service and inspected. Damaged or otherwise 0.60
unsatisfactory parts must be repaired or replaced before return- Correction Factor = Specific gravity of the gas
ing the regulator to service.
For use with gases not listed above, please contact your Sensus
The maximum pressure which the diaphragm may be subjected representative or Industrial Distributor for recommendations.
to under abnormal conditions without causing internal damage is
the set-point + 25 psi. If the pressure on the diaphragm exceeds Monitoring
set-point by more than + 25 psi, the regulator must be removed The Model 441-57S Regulator makes an excellent monitor.
from service and inspected. Damaged or otherwise unsatisfactory It can act as a standby regulator installed in series which
parts must be repaired or replaced before returning the regulator assumes control if a failure in the operating regulator
to service. The set-point is the outlet pressure the regulator is permits the outlet pressure to exceed the set-point. It can
adjusted to deliver. be located in either the upstream or the downstream position.

The maximum pressure that can be safely contained by the When a Model 441-57S Regulator is used to monitor a
diaphragm case is 175 psi. Safely contained means no leakage as regulator with an identical inner valve (another 441-57S
well as no bursting. Regulator), the total maximum capacity through both
regulators can be figured at 70% of the capacity of one
Before using any of the above data, make sure this entire section
regulator alone. This applies with the monitor located either
is clearly understood.
upstream or downstream.
Other Gases
The Model 441-57S Regulator is mainly used on natural gas serv-
ices; however, this regulator will perform equally as well on other
gases. When using the Model 441-57S Regulator on other gases,
the regulator capacities must be adjusted using the following cor-
rection factors:

Authorized Distributor:

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