Zero-pressure gas regulator RMG 324

324.20

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS /

SPARE PARTS
Version 09/2012
Device design from serial no. 120997167

Serving the Gas Industry

Worldwide

Contents

Page

1.

General

1.1

Safety information

2.

Specific maintenance instructions

2.1

Valve rod

2.2

Valve disc

2.3

Diaphragm

2.4

Tightening torque

2.5

Lubricant

3.

Specific operating instructions

3.1

Fitting position

3.2

Vent line connection

3.3

Dirt traps (gas filters)

3.4

Setting the setpoint

3.5

Switching from internal to external measuring impulse connection (retrofit)

3.6

Switching from external to internal measuring impulse connection (retrofit)

4.

Spare parts

4.1.1

Spare parts drawing for main valve DN 65, DN 80, DN 100

4.1.2

Spare parts list for main valve DN 65, DN 80, DN 100

4.2.1

Spare parts drawing for regulating assembly RE 2 for DN 65, DN 80, DN 100

4.2.2

Spare parts list for regulating assembly RE 2 for DN 65, DN 80, DN 100

4.3

Parts for maintenance purposes

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1. General
All persons involved with the assembly, operation and / or maintenance of gas pressure regulators must read and
understand all of the following documents:
Technical product information (brochure RMG 324.00) this RMG document contains the technical data
and dimensions of the equipment and a description of its design and mode of operation.
General operating manual for gas pressure regulators and safety devices this RMG document contains
information on assembly and operation as well as general information on troubleshooting.
Operating and maintenance instructions / spare parts (brochure RMG 324.20) this RMG document
contains more detailed information on assembly and operation of the gas pressure regulator.
There are national laws and regulations for all sorts of jobs on gas equipment, from planning to maintenance.
Be sure to comply. (In Germany, for instance, DVGW work sheets G 600, G 459/II, G 491 and G 495.)
Inspection and maintenance intervals depend mostly on operating conditions and the nature and properties of the gas.
There are no general rules or recommendations for intervals. For Germany, we recommend to consider maintenance
intervals as stated in DVGW work sheet G 495 in a first instance. However, in the mid-term, intervals must be adapted
to the requirements of each specific equipment.
During maintenance, components must be cleaned and then checked thoroughly. This is necessary even if there
have not been any unusual observations during operation and / or functional testing. Checks must focus, in particular,
on diaphragms and seals and all movable parts and their respective bearings. Any and all defective parts must be
replaced with new ones. The same applies to O rings removed during disassembly.
Do not use any spare / wear parts and / or oils & lubricants not specifically recommended in the RMG operating
and maintenance instructions for spare parts. In the event spare / wear parts and / or oils & lubricants other than
those specifically recommended are used, RMG shall not be held liable for any defects and / or consecutive damages
attributable to such use of illegal parts, lubricants, oils etc.
Item numbers mentioned in the specific operating and maintenance instructions correspond with the numbers in the
spare parts lists and drawings.
Some parts in the lists and drawings are marked with a letter W. We recommend to always have a reserve of those
parts in stock for maintenance purposes.
Those spare parts are put together in another separate list at the end of the spare parts list.

1.1 Safety information

In this manual, safety information is highlighted by means of the following signal words and eye catchers.

Eye catcher

Used for:

! Danger

Danger to life and limb

! Caution

Danger of damage to property and /

or the environment

Note

Important additional information

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2.

Specific maintenance instructions

! Danger
2.1

Do not carry out maintenance unless the system is safely depressurised!

Valve rod (78)

To prevent diaphragm (58) from twisting when loosening and/or tightening hex nuts (54, 65), be sure to secure valve rod (78)
accordingly using an AF 7 wrench.

2.2

Valve discs (66, 77)

Valve disc (77), sealing washer (81) and hex nut (65) must be mounted without lubrication. Hex nut (65) must be
secured with low-strength thread locker.
With valve disc (77) closed, valve disc (66) must be adjusted by turning hex nut (80) in such a way that both valve discs
(66, 77) sit equally well in the valve seats. Lock hex nut (80) with hex nut (79).

2.3

Diaphragm (58)
With valve discs (66, 67) closed, align plate-shaped diaphragm (58) as shown in the detailed view. With valve discs (66,
67) open, mount plate-shaped diaphragm (58) between diaphragm housing pot (74) and diaphragm housing cover (53).
Diaphragm housing pot (74)

Valve seats side

Plate-shaped diaphragm (58)

Pressure spring side

Diaphragm housing cover (53)

2.4

Tightening torque MA

Component

Item no.

Tightening torque MA

10, 60, 62

54, 65, 72, 79

20 Nm

9 Nm

Hex nuts (62, 65) and stud (61) must be secured with low-strength thread locker.
The components to be secured must be mounted free of grease.
2.5

Lubricant
Component
O rings and seal elements

Lubricant

RMG part no.

Silicone grease

27081

Assembly paste

27091

Transmission thread of the setpoint adjuster (67),

sliding surfaces of the setpoint adjuster (67), spring plate (68),
diaphragm housing cover / spring dome (53) and
locking ring (51)
Fastening screws
Pipe connections
The sliding surface between valve rod (78) and valve rod guide (63) must not be lubricated.

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3.
3.1

Specic operating instructions

Fitting position

Note
3.2

3.3

RMG 324 is a zero-pressure gas regulator. Be sure to fit this equipment in a horizontal position
with the spring dome down. See sectional drawings 4.1.1 and 4.2.1.

Vent line connection

! Caution

Never plug up the vent line connection.

! Danger

Be sure to connect a vent line here (thread G 3/8), whenever there is a danger that failure
of the regulator (e.g. measuring diaphragm is damaged) releases gas to the environment.

Dirt traps (gas lters)

The user must equip the system with devices that protect the gas pressure regulator against contamination.

3.4

Setting the setpoint

To adjust the setpoint: turn the setpoint adjuster (67) clockwise (AF 13) to increase the setpoint.
Turn in ccw to decrease the setpoint.

3.5

Switching from internalto external measuring impulse connection (retrot)

The RMG 324 is delivered with an internal measuring impulse connection by default. It is possible to retrofit
for an external connection if necessary for technical reasons. You will need RMG retrofit kit 12133693 (4.1.2).

How to retrofit proceed as follows:

3.6

Unscrew the plug (12)

Visually check the stepped bore: Any dirt? Obstructions? Remove and clean as required.

Screw down the threaded pin (13) all the way to the stop

Install the screwed connection parts (14, 15, 16). Make sure the elastomer seal is not damaged.

Installation of the pipes of the measuring line (external =12 mm). Install the measuring line as described
in RMG's general operating manual for gas pressure regulators and safety devices.

Switching from external to internal measuring impulse connection (retrot)

Proceed as described for internal to external retrofit but in reverse order (see 3.5). Make sure all retrofit parts
are in good condition. Replace with better ones, if and where necessary.
If your RMG 324 gas pressure regulator is delivered with an external measuring impulse connection, you will need
a plug (12) for retrofit (RMG part no. 100851).

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4.1.1 Spare parts drawing for main valve RMG 324 DN 65, DN 80, DN 100
(Drawing shows required fitting position spring dome down)

W2

W3

W4

B-B
Version with internal pd
measuring impulse connection
12

MA

10
11

B-B
Version with external pd
measuring impulse connection

MA

MA Be sure to comply with tightening torques in table on page 4!

W

Parts should be held in stock for maintenance purposes.

15, 16
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13

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4.1.2 Spare parts list for main valve RMG 324 DN 65, DN 80, DN 100
Item
no.

Denomination

Number W

Material

DN 65

Part no.
DN 80

DN 100

GLM

10031282

10030741

10031223

Main valve body

O ring

KG

20461

20246

20518

O ring

KG

20245

20246

20518

O ring

KG

21177

21177

21177

10

Hex nut

St

5559

5559

5559

11

Disc

St

14153

14153

14153

St/KG

100851

100851

100851

St/NSt

12133693

12133693

12133693

Version with internal pd

measuring impulse connection
12

Plug
Version with external pd
measuring impulse connection
RMG retrofit kit
consisting of:

13

Threaded pin

NSt

101195

101195

101195

14

Connector

St/KG

31950

31950

31950

15

Union nut

St

30804

30804

30804

16

Cutting ring

St

30904

30904

30904

Parts should be held in stock for maintenance purposes

German abbreviations stand for the following materials:

St
NSt
FSt
NFSt
Bz
Cu

...
...
...
...
...
...

steel
stainless steel
spring steel
stainless spring steel
bronze
copper

LM ...
Ms ...
GS ...
GGG ...
GBz ...
GLM ...

light metal / alloy

brass
cast steel
spheroidal graphite cast iron
cast bronze
cast light metal

GMs
GZn
AlBz
K
KG
SSt

...
...
...
...
...
...

cast brass
cast zinc
aluminium bronze
plastic
gummous synthetic materials
foamed materials

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4.2.1 Spare parts drawing for regulating assembly RE 2 for DN 65, DN 80, DN 100

MA

66

79
82 W

80
65

78
MA

AF 7

81 W

W 64
77

63

76 W
62

MA

75

61
60

74
MA

73

W 64
W 58

57

MA

56

72

W 55
54

71

MA

70

53

69

W 52

68

51

67

50

AF13

MA Be sure to comply with tightening torques in table on page 4!

W

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4.2.2 Spare parts list for regulating assembly RE 2 for DN 65, DN 80, DN 100
Item
no.

Denomination

Number W

Material

DN 65

Part no.
DN 80

DN 100

50

Cap

26402

26402

26402

51

Locking ring

FSt

19116

19116

19116

52

O ring

KG

20588

20588

20588

53

Diaphragm housing cover

St

10031375

10031375

10031375

54

Hex nut

St

101873

101873

101873

55

O ring

KG

18417

18417

18417

56

Spring plate

LM

10030750

10030750

10030750

57

Diaphragm disc

St

10030749

10030749

10030749

58

Diaphragm

KG

10031414

10031414

10031414

60

Hex screw

St

10065

10065

10065

61

Stud

St

101409

101409

101409

62

Hex nut

Ms

101333

101333

101333

63

Valve rod guide

10031476

10031508

10031493

64

Sliding contact bearing

101332

101349

101349

65

Hex nut

St

13114

13114

13114

66

Valve disc

LM/KG

10031714

10031716

10031718

67

Setpoint adjuster

Ms

10031234

10031234

10031234

68

Spring plate

LM

10031513

10031513

10031513

69

Pressure spring

FSt

10031422

10031422

10031422

70

Locking ring

St

19117

19117

19117

71

Threaded adapter

101201

101201

101201

72

Hex nut

32

St

5559

5559

5559

73

Hex screw

32

St

10065

10065

10065

74

Diaphragm housing pot

St

10030742

10030742

10030742

75

Valve seat

LM

10031379

10031373

10031381

76

O ring

KG

21177

21177

21177

77

Valve disc

LM/KG

10031713

10031715

10031717

78

Valve rod

NSt

10031239

10031510

10031229

79

Hex nut

NSt

100852

100852

100852

80

Hex nut

St

13114

13114

13114

81

Sealing washer

KG

101855

101855

101855

82

Sealing washer

KG

101854

101854

101854

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4.3

Parts for maintenance purposes

Item
no.

Denomination

Number

DN 65

Part no.
DN 80

DN 100

O ring

20461

20246

20518

O ring

20245

20246

20518

O ring

21177

21177

21177

52

O ring

20588

20588

20588

55

O ring

18417

18417

18417

58

Diaphragm

10031414

10031414

10031414

64

Sliding contact bearing

101332

101349

101349

76

O ring

21177

21177

21177

81

Sealing washer

101855

101855

101855

82

Sealing washer

101854

101854

101854

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