Safety

Translation from the German © 2019 Elster GmbH · Edition 01.19 03250316
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Please read through these instructions
Operating instructions carefully before installing or operating. Following the
Gas pressure regulators VGBF installation, pass the instructions on to the opera-
tor. This unit must be installed and commissioned
in accordance with the regulations and standards
in force. These ­instructions can also be found at
www.docuthek.com.
Explanation of symbols
• ,  ,  ,  ... = Action
▷ = Instruction

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Liability
We will not be held liable for damage resulting from
non-observance of the instructions and non-com-
pliant use.
Safety instructions
Information that is relevant for safety is indicated in
the instructions as follows:
DANGER
Contents Indicates potentially fatal situations.
Gas pressure regulators VGBF . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WARNING
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Indicates possible danger to life and limb.
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Checking the usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CAUTION
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicates possible material damage.
Type code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
All interventions may only be carried out by qualified
Part designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 gas technicians. Electrical interventions may only be
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 carried out by qualified electricians.
Installing the impulse line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conversion, spare parts
Tightness test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 All technical changes are prohibited. Only use OEM
Changing the outlet pressure pd . . . . . . . . . . 4 spare parts.
Checking the function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Replacing the spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Changes to edition 03.18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The following chapters have been changed:
Designed lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – Installation
– Technical data
Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
– Logistics
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
– Certification
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Eurasian Customs Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Spring table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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 Checking the usage Installation
Intended use
CAUTION
The gas pressure regulator VGBF serves to maintain
a constant outlet pressure pd despite changing gas Please observe the following to ensure that the
flow rates and inlet pressures pu in gas pipelines. gas pressure regulator is not damaged during the
This function is only guaranteed when used within installation:
the specified fields of application – see page 5 – Install the unit in the pipe free of mechanical
(Technical data). stress.
Any other use is considered as non-compliant. – Do not clamp the unit in a vice or use it as a
lever. Risk of external leakage.
Type code – Sealing material, cuttings and other impurities
Code Description must not be allowed to get into the regulator
VGBF Gas pressure regulator
housing.
15 – 150 Nominal size
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– The installation location must be dry. Do not

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R Rp internal thread
F Flange to ISO 7005 store or install the unit in the open air.
05 pu max. 500 mbar – Dropping the device can cause permanent dam-
10 pu max. 1 bar age. In this event, replace the entire device and
40 pu max. 4 bar associated modules before use.
-1 Screw plug at the inlet – Installation in the horizontal position, never up-
-3 Screw plug at the inlet and outlet side down. VGBF 15 – 50 can also be installed
Material for wetted parts: in the vertical position.
V Viton (without approval)
Medium: air and aggressive gases
(check compatibility with Viton)
Part designations
VGBF..R VGBF..F
1 2 1 2 ▷▷ The outlet pressure pd is set at the factory with
9 9 the spring dome pointing vertically upwards.
 VGBF 15 – 50: if installed with the spring dome
3 in the horizontal position, check and adjust the
8
4 outlet pressure pd, see page 4 (Changing
10 the outlet pressure pd).
6 ▷▷ The housing must not touch any surrounding walls.
4
8 3 7 Minimum clearance 20 mm. Ensure that there is
7 6 5 sufficient space for installation and adjustment.
1 Install a filter upstream of the unit, in order to
1 Cover cap and adjusting screw protect it against impurities in the pipeline.
2 Breather screw
3 Impulse line connection (not on VGBF..05) VGBF..F
4 Outlet 2 3 4
5 Outlet (pd) measuring connection
6 Arrow of direction of flow
7 Inlet (pu) measuring connection
8 Inlet
9 Type label Vor dem Öffnen Feder
entspannen!
10 Damping valve for VGBF 40 – 100..40
Release spring
VGBF..R
Inlet pressure pbefore opening!
u, outlet pressure pd and ambient
temperature: seeAvant d’ouvrir
type label.le dôme,
détendre le ressort! 2 3 4

VGBF

CE: 0085AQ0973

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 5 Tightness test

WARNING
If gas-filled spaces have been opened, check them
for tightness.
1 Block the pipeline at the inlet and outlet.
2 Slowly apply inlet pressure pu.
Installing the impulse line (pu ≤ 1.5 × pu max., see type label)
VGBF 40 – 150..05 for 500 mbar 3 Slowly apply outlet pressure pd.
▷▷ No external impulse line required. VGBF..05 fea- (pd ≤ 1.5 × pd, see type table)
tures an internal feedback function.
CAUTION
VGBF 40 – 100..40 for 4 bar
– First apply the inlet pressure pu – then the outlet
▷▷ In order to avoid possible oscillations, a damp-

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pressure pd.
ing valve should be fitted. The damping valve is
– The inlet pressure pu must always be equal to
secured to the spring dome with an adhesive
or higher than the outlet pressure pd.
strip on delivery.
– In the event of non-compliance with the se-
▷▷ Impulse line: 12 × 1.5 mm.
quence, the inlet pressure compensation dia-
VGBF 40 – 100 phragm will reverse.
1 2 3

2.
1. pd
pu
4 5
Push union
nut and 4 5
compression
fitting onto
the impulse
line.

VGBF 15 – 100..10 for 1 bar and

VGBF 15 – 100..40 for 4 bar 6 7
6 Install the impulse line and seal with an approved
sealing material.
VGBF 15 – 25R

Rp 1/4
8 9

5xDN

VGBF 40 – 150

10 11
Rp 3/8

5xDN

1.
2. pd
pu
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 6 If a leak is found, replace the rubber materials.
▷▷ Selecting spare parts:
see www.adlatus.org, Part Detective.
1. 7 Then check for tightness once again.
2. pd
pu
Replacing the spring
12 Relieve the outlet pressure pd. 1 Choose a spring according to the outlet pressure
13 Relieve the inlet pressure pu. range (see page 7 (Spring table)).
2 Remove the cover cap.
Changing the outlet pressure pd
WARNING
▷▷ The outlet pressure pd is set at the factory with
Risk of injury!
the spring dome pointing vertically upwards. If
– The taut spring can pop out when opening the
the VGBF is installed with the spring dome in
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spring dome. Therefore, decompress the spring

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the horizontal position, check and adjust the

as far as it will go before opening. Then turn
outlet pressure pd.
back 5 × to relax the spring counter ­bearing.
▷▷ Use the test points on the unit only for measure-
ments of zero flow or very slight flow. 3 4 5
6 mm
1 2 5x

pd
6 7 8
3 4
6 mm

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VGBF 15 – 50
5 Clearly mark the adjusted value of the outlet 9 Turn down the spring counter bearing slightly.
pressure pd on the type label. 10 11

Checking the function

1 Request different outputs on the burner in order
to change the flow rate.
2 Close the manual valve at the inlet a little in order
to change the inlet pressure pu. 12 Ensure that the guide grooves and bars engage
▷▷ Despite changing flow rates and inlet pressures in each other.
pu (within the capacity range of the VGBF), the VGBF 65 – 150
outlet pressure pd must remain constant 9 Turn down the spring counter bearing slightly.
(± 10 – 15%). 10 11
3 Reduce the capacity to low-fire rate and close
the valve downstream of the VGBF.
▷▷ Approx. 30 seconds after the valve has been
closed, the outlet pressure pd should not in-
crease significantly.
Check the tightness of the VGBF during operation 12 Ensure that the guide groove and the cylinder
to detect possible leaks due to hardened rubber engage in each other.
materials.
VGBF 15 – 150
4 5
13 14
6 mm

0 - +
pd

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 15 Screw on cover cap. Internal thread: Rp to ISO 7-1,
16 After inserting the spring, take the spring’s label flanged connection: PN 16 to ISO 7005,
from the packaging and stick it below the type DN 15 – 50 with NPT thread,
label on the pressure regulator. DN 50 – 100 available with ANSI flange.
17 Clearly mark the adjusted value of the outlet Impulse line connections: NPT.
pressure pd on the type label. Weight [kg]:
Type Weight Type Weight
Maintenance VGBF 15R 0.9 VGBF 65F 12.0
VGBF 25R 1.9 VGBF 80F 16.1
In order to ensure smooth operation, check the tight- VGBF 40R 2.9 VGBF 100F 26.0
ness and function of the gas pressure regulator every VGBF 40F 4.8 VGBF 150F 46.5
year, or every six months if operated with biogas, see VGBF 50F 7.7
page 4 (Checking the function) and page 3 VGBF..10
(Tightness test). Max. inlet pressure pu max.: 1 bar.

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▷▷ Spare parts, see www.adlatus.org, PartDetective.

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Feedback via impulse line:
▷▷ If gas-filled space has been opened, check the Rp 1/4 connection for DN 15 and 25,
tightness and function, see page 3 (Tightness Rp 3/8 connection for DN 40 – 150.
test) and page 4 (Checking the function). EN 334, Accuracy Class AC 10,
Lock up pressure class:
Technical data 5 – 50 mbar = SG 30, > 50 mbar = SG 20.
VGBF..40
Ambient conditions
Max. inlet pressure pu max.: 4 bar.
Icing, condensation and dew in and on the unit are
Feedback via impulse line:
not permitted.
Rp 1/4 connection for DN 15 and 25,
Avoid direct sunlight or radiation from red-hot
Rp 3/8 connection for DN 40 – 100.
surfaces on the unit. Note the maximum medium
EN 334, Accuracy Class AC 10,
and ambient temperatures!
Lock up pressure class:
Avoid corrosive influences, e.g. salty ambient air
5 – 50 mbar = SG 30, > 50 mbar = SG 20.
or SO2.
The unit may only be stored/installed in enclosed VGBF..05
rooms/buildings. Max. inlet pressure pu max.: 500 mbar.
Ambient temperature: -15 to +60°C, VGBF..V: Internal feedback.
0 to 60°C. EN 88, Class A, Group 2.
Long-term use in the upper ambient temperature Designed lifetime
range accelerates the ageing of the elastomer ma- This information on the designed lifetime is based on
terials and reduces the service life (please contact using the product in accordance with these operating
manufacturer). instructions. Once the designed lifetime has been
This unit is not suitable for cleaning with a high- reached, safety-relevant products must be replaced.
pressure cleaner and/or cleaning products. Designed lifetime (based on date of manufacture) in
Mechanical data accordance with EN 13611 and EN 88 for VGBF:
Gas type: natural gas, town gas, LPG (gaseous) 15 years.
and biogas = Group 1 fluids pursuant to Directive You can find further explanations in the applicable
2014/68/EU, VGBF..V for air. rules and regulations and on the afecor website
Medium temperature = ambient temperature. (www.afecor.org).
Outlet pressure ranges: This procedure applies to heating systems. For
The outlet pressure range is achieved through the thermoprocessing equipment, observe local regu-
use of different springs, see page 7 (Spring lations.
table).
Rp 1/4 connection for test points or even for a
pilot gas line:
at the inlet: VGBF 15 and 25,
at inlet and outlet: VGBF 40 – 150.
Strainers that are possibly fitted serve as flow
conditioners.
Housing: aluminium,
diaphragms: NBR or Viton,
valve seat: aluminium,
valve stem: aluminium,
valve disc: vulcanized NBR or Viton seal.
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 Logistics Certification
Transport Declaration of conformity
Protect the unit from external forces (blows, shocks, We, the manufacturer, hereby declare that the prod-
vibration). uct VGBF with product ID No. CE-0085AQ0973 com-
Transport temperature: -15 to +60°C, VGBF..V: plies with the requirements of the listed Directives
0 to 60°C. and Standards.
Transport is subject to the ambient conditions de- VGBF 15 to VGBF 150:
scribed. Regulation:
– (EU) 2016/426 – GAR
Report any transport damage on the unit or packag-
Standards:
ing without delay.
– DIN EN 88-1
Check that the delivery is complete, see page 2 – DIN EN 88-2:2008
(Part designations). – DIN EN 334:2009
Storage VGBF 100F40:
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Storage temperature: -15 to +40°C, VGBF..V: Directive:

0 to 40°C. – 2014/68/EU – PED
Storage is subject to the ambient conditions de- The relevant product corresponds to the tested type
scribed. sample.
Storage time: 6 months in the original packaging The production is subject to the surveillance pro-
before using for the first time. If stored for longer cedure pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/426
than this, the overall service life will be reduced by ­Annex III and for VGBF 100F40 pursuant to Direc-
the corresponding amount of extra storage time. tive 2014/68/EU Annex III Module D1.
Packaging This declaration of conformity is issued under the
The packaging material is to be disposed of in ac- sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Elster GmbH
cordance with local regulations.
Disposal Scan of the Declaration of conformity (D, GB) – see
Components are to be disposed of separately in www.docuthek.com
accordance with local regulations.
Eurasian Customs Union

The product VGBF meets the technical specifications

of the Eurasian Customs Union.

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 Spring table
Outlet pressure Order No.
Marking
pd [mbar] VGBF 15 VGBF 25 VGBF 40 VGBF 50
5 – 12.5 75421911 75421961 75421961 75422031 –
10 – 30** 75421921 75421971 75421971 75422041 red
25 – 45 75421931 75421980 75421980 75422051 yellow
40 – 60 75421941 75421990 75421990 75422061 green
55 – 75 75421951 75422000 75422000 75422071 blue
70 – 90 75442046 75422010 75422010 75422081 black
85 – 105 75442047 75422020 75422020 75422091 white
100 – 160 75442048 75438978 75438978 75438981 black/red
150 – 230 75442049 75438979 75438979 75438982 black/yellow
220 – 350 75442050 75438980 75438980 75438983* black/green
Outlet pressure Order No.
Marking

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pd [mbar] VGBF 65 VGBF 80 VGBF 100 VGBF 150
5 – 12.5 75426160 75426230 75426310 75426450 –
10 – 30** 75426170 75426240 75426320 75426460 red
25 – 45 75426180 75426250 75426330 75426470 yellow
40 – 60 75426190 75426260 75426340 75426480 green
55 – 75 75426200 75426270 75426350 75426490 blue
70 – 90 75426210 75426280 75426360 75426500 black
85 – 105 75426220 75426290 75426370 75426510 white
100 – 160 75446329 75438984 75438987 75438990 black/red
150 – 230 – 75438985 75438988 – black/yellow
220 – 350 – 75428986 75438989 – black/green
* Spring set comprising two springs.
** Standard spring
Mark the new outlet pressure on the type label – adhesive label supplied.

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Contact

If you have any technical questions, please contact

your local branch office/agent. The addresses are Elster GmbH
available on the Internet or from Elster GmbH. Strotheweg 1, D-49504 Lotte (Büren)
Tel. +49 541 1214-0
We reserve the right to make technical modifications Fax +49 541 1214-370
in the interests of progress. hts.lotte@honeywell.com, www.kromschroeder.com
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