Type 167A

Fisher Controls Instruction Manual

Type 167A
Three-W ay
Switching Valve
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September 1980 Form 1932

INTRODUCTION

Scope of Manual
This instruction manual includes installation, adjustment,
maintenance, and parts information for the Type 167A
three-way switching valve (see figure 1).

Description
The Type 167A is a compact, three-way switching valve
usually installed to provide lock-up action should the sys-
tem operation deviate from normal (see figure 2). This valve
can be field or panel mounted.

In the installation example shown in figure 3, the supply or

control pressure is applied to the switching valve diaphragm
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through port D. As long as the supply pressure on the dia-
phragm overcomes the opposing spring, the switching Figure 1. Type 167A Three-W ay Switching Valve
valve plug will be in the up position allowing the positioner
signal to flow from port A to port B and into the actuator dia-
phragm case. If the supply pressure decreases sufficiently,
the switching valve plug will stroke down. Positioner pres-
sure than flows from port A to port C. Since port C is
plugged, the positioner pressure is isolated from the actua-
tor. Port B is blocked with pressure locking the actuator
upon loss of supply pressure.

The Type 167A is preadjusted at the factory according to the

operating conditions specified on the order. However,
should these conditions change, the switching valve can be
easily readjusted by turning a single screw.

AE5378-B
A2425-1

Specifications Figure 2. Typical Switching Valve Schematic

Specifications for the Type 167A valve are shown in table 1.

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Type 167A
Table 1. Specifications
MAXIMUM INLET 250 psig (17.2 bar) at ports A, B,
PRESSURE and C
SPRING RANGES See table 2
MAXIMUM CONTROL 100 psig (6.9 bar) at port D
PRESSURE TO
DIAPHRAGM
INST ALLA TION
W ARNING
Overpressuring a switching valve or associated
equipment may cause leakage, part damage, or
personal injury due to bursting of pressure-con-
taining parts or explosion of accumulated gas. Do
not install a switching valve where service
conditions can exceed the specifications listed in
table 1.
1. Install the switching valve so that the vent opening is fac-
ing downward. Protect the vent opening against the en-
trance of moisture or any other material that could plug the
vent.
2. Apply pipe compound to male pipeline threads. Connect
piping to the body connections.
3. Install the valve to achieve the desired switching results.
Connect the control pressure line to the connection in the
lower diaphragm casing (connection D, figure 3). A is the
common inlet connection and B and C are outlet connec-
tions. All connections are 1/4-inch NPT. Flow is either A to
B or A to C.
ADJUSTMENT
Refer to the label, located on the spring case, for the spring
range. To change the spring setting, loosen the locknut (key
11, figure 4), and rotate the adjusting screw (key 10, figure
4). Rotating the adjusting screw clockwise into the spring
case (key 1, figure 4) increases the control pressure at
which the valve switches. Rotating the adjusting screw
counterclockwise decreases the switching pressure. Tight-
en the locknut after adjustment.
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MA TERIAL -20 to +150_ (-29 to +66_C)
TEMPERA TURE
CAP ABILITIES
CONTROL 1/4 in. NPT female
CONNECTIONS
APPROXIMA TE 1 lb (0.5 kg)
WEIGHT
MAINTENANCE
Parts are subject to normal wear and must be inspected and
replaced periodically. The frequency of parts inspection and
replacement depends upon the severity of service condi-
tions.
Instructions are given below for complete disassembly and
assembly. Disassemble the valve only as far as needed to
accomplish the required task. Then, begin the ‘‘Assembly’’
procedure at the appropriate step.
Key numbers used in these procedures are shown in figure 4.
W ARNING
To avoid personal injury and equipment dam-
age caused by sudden release of process pres-
sure or explosion of accumulated gas, isolate
the valve from all pressure and release all pres-
sure from the valve body and diaphragm casing
before attempting maintenance.
Disassembly
1. Loosen the hex nut (key 11). Rotate the adjusting screw
(key 10) counterclockwise until all compression has been
relieved from the spring (key 9).
2. Disconnect piping from the bottom connector (key 3).
Unscrew and remove the bottom connector, valve plug (key
4), gasket (key 22), and spring (key 24).
3. Unscrew and remove the machine screws (key 12) from
the spring case. Remove the spring case, upper spring
seat, and spring (keys 2, 8, and 9).
4. Remove the diaphragm assembly (key 7).
5. Unscrew the stem guide assembly (key 15) and gasket
(key 23).
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Table 2. Spring Selection

SPRING SET MAXIMUM PRESSURE
POINT RANGE SPRING SPRING CHANGE ON DIAPHRAGM
Standard Panel Mounted PART COLOR FOR FULL STROKE
NUMBER CODE Bar
Psig Bar Psig Bar Psi
(Differential)
5-18 0.3-1.2 5-12 0.3-0.8 1B9860 27212 Green 5 0.3
18-30 1.2-2.0 12-20 0.8-1.4 1B7883 27022 Cadmium 8 0.6
30-100 2.0-6.9 20-80 1.4-5.5 1K7485 27202 Red 15 1.0

2. Slide the valve plug (key 4) into the stem guide assem-
bly (key 15) through port B.

3. Slide the gasket (key 22) onto the bottom connector (key
3), and screw the bottom connector with valve plug spring
(key 24) and retaining ring (key 25) into the valve body (key
1).

4. Place the diaphragm assembly (key 7) on the valve plug

(key 4) stem, and align the holes in the diaphragm and valve
body.

Note

To ensure a good seal between the valve body

(key 1) and spring case (key 2), there must be
slack in the diaphragm when attaching the
spring case to the valve body. Make certain the
adjusting screw (key 10) is completely backed
out. This is to prevent the spring (key 9) from ex-
erting any pressure on the diaphragm during as-
sembly of the spring case and valve body.

5. Install the spring (key 9), upper spring seat (key 8), and
spring case (key 2). Secure the spring case to the valve
body (key 1) using the machine screws (key 12).

6. Re-connect the piping to the bottom connector and to

the control connection in the diaphragm casing.

7. Adjust the spring by following the ‘‘Adjustment’’ instruc-

tions.
AV2202-B

Figure 3. Type 167A Switching Valve with Connection A,

B, C, & D Labeled

PARTS ORDERING

Assembly When corresponding with the sales representative about

this valve, mention all data stamped on the label. When
1. Slide the gasket (key 23) onto the stem guide assembly ordering replacement parts, also state the complete
(key 15) and screw the stem guide assembly into the valve 11-character part number of each part required as found in
body (key 1). the following parts list.

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Type 167A

Key Description Part Number

PARTS LIST 10 Adjusting Screw,
Steel 1B7986 28982
10 Handwheel, Steel
zn pl 1B7992 000A2
11 Hex Nut, Steel

Key Description Part Number

1A9463 24112
1 Valve Body, 12 Machine Screw, Steel
Aluminum 3P8847 08012 (6 req’d) 1B7839 28982
2 Spring Case, Aluminum 15 Stem Guide Assembly, SST
Standard 2B7974 08012 With Nitrile O-ring 1P8454 000S2
Panel Mounted 3B9855 000B2 With Viton O-ring 1P8454 X00A2
3 Bottom Connector,
Aluminum 1U9186 09012 20 Paper Label (not shown)
4 Valve Plug Standard
Nitrile and Aluminum 1U9188 000A2 5 to 18 psig
Viton and Aluminum 1V1077 000A2 (0.3 to 1.2 bar) 1V6736 06032
18 to 30 psig
7* Diaphragm Assembly (1.2 to 2.0 bar) 1P8459 06032
Nitrile 1B7980 000B2 30 to 100 psig
Viton 1B7980 000E2 (2.0 to 6.9 bar) 1V6737 06032
8 Upper Spring Seat, Panel Mounted
Steel 1B7985 25062 5 to 12 psig
9 Spring, Steel (0.3 to 0.8 bar) 1V6736 06032 20A7309-B
Standard 12 to 12 psig Figure 4. Type 167A Valve Assembly
5 to 18 psig (0.3 to (0.8 to 1.4 bar) 1P8459 06032
1.2 bar) 1B9860 27212 20 to 80 psig
18 to 30 psig (1.2 to (1.4 to 5.5 bar) 1V6737 06032
2.0 bar) 1B7883 27022 21 Bracket, Steel (not shown, panel-
30 to 100 psig (2.0 to mounted only) T10210 25072
6.9 bar) 1K7485 27202 22* Gasket, Asbestos 1C4957 04022
Panel Mounted 23* Gasket, Asbestos 1U1716 04022
5 to 12 psig (0.3 to
0.8 bar) 1B9860 27212 24 Valve Plug Spring,
12 to 20 psig (0.8 to SST 1U9189 37022
1.4 bar) 1B9883 27022 25 Retaining Ring, SST 1U9190 28992
20 to 80 psig (1.4 to 26 Screw, Steel (2 req’d) (not shown,
5.5 bar) 1K7485 27202 panel mounted only) 1B8774 28992

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