APTech Panel Mount Plate - AK1000T User Manual
APTech Sensors
687 Technology Way
Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 259-0102
FAX: (707) 259-0117
www.aptech-online.com
Manual 15000014 Rev 1
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Operation Manual
Panel Mounting Gas Pressure Regulators
Table of Contents:
A. General information ...................................................................................................................... 1
B. Panel Mount Nut - AP/AZ/AK/SL Model Regulators .................................................................. 1
C. Panel Mount Ring – SL5200 Model Regulators ........................................................................... 2
D. Panel Mount Plate - AK1000T Model Regulators ........................................................................ 3
A. General information
This operation manual contains instructions on how to properly mount AP, AZ, AK, and SL model
AP Tech regulators ordered as a “Panel Mount” option. For instructions on how to properly panel
mount KT model regulators, refer to the Piston Sensed Pressure Regulators operation manual
available in the Tech Briefs section of the AP Tech website at
B. Panel Mount Nut - AP/AZ/AK/SL Model Regulators
1.
Adjust the regulator to full open by turning the wheel (#3, refer to Figure 1) clockwise until it
stops.
2.
Use a pointed instrument to pry the closure (#1) off the wheel.
3.
With a ½” socket wrench, loosen and remove the lock nut (#2).
4.
Remove the wheel from the unit.
5.
Remove the panel mount nut (#6) from the unit.
6.
Place the regulator through the panel hole cut out. For recommended hole cut out size, refer to the
appropriate catalog data sheet.
7.
Replace the panel mount nut (#6) onto the unit. Tighten the nut down onto the panel.
8.
Place the wheel back on the stem (#5), and turn the wheel clockwise until it stops.
9.
Tighten the lock nut down against the wheel.
10.
Replace the closure.
Document Outline
- Table of Contents:
- A. General information
- B. Panel Mount Nut - AP/AZ/AK/SL Model Regulators
- 1. Adjust the regulator to full open by turning the wheel (#3, refer to Figure 1) clockwise until it stops.
- 2. Use a pointed instrument to pry the closure (#1) off the wheel.
- 3. With a ½” socket wrench, loosen and remove the lock nut (#2).
- 4. Remove the wheel from the unit.
- 5. Remove the panel mount nut (#6) from the unit.
- 6. Place the regulator through the panel hole cut out. For recommended hole cut out size, refer to the appropriate catalog data sheet.
- 7. Replace the panel mount nut (#6) onto the unit. Tighten the nut down onto the panel.
- 8. Place the wheel back on the stem (#5), and turn the wheel clockwise until it stops.
- 9. Tighten the lock nut down against the wheel.
- 10. Replace the closure.
- C. Panel Mount Ring – SL5200 Model Regulators
- 1. Adjust the regulator to full open by turning the knob (#2, refer to Figure 2) clockwise until it stops.
- 2. Using a 5/64 inch hex key wrench, unscrew the set screw (#1) 2-3 turns.
- 3. Unscrew and remove the knob from the regulator.
- 4. Using a 5/64 inch hex key wrench, loosen two side set screws (#6) on opposite sides of the ring and remove the panel mount ring (#5).
- 5. Place the regulator through the panel hole cut out. Recommended hole cut out diameter is 1.18 “.
- 6. Replace the panel mount ring onto the unit. While pressing the ring down, tighten two side set screws.
- 7. Using a 5/64 inch hex key wrench, tighten two top set screws (#7) to secure the panel mount.
- 8. Place the knob back on the stem, and turn the knob clockwise until it stops.
- 9. Tighten the set screw.
- 10. Close the regulator by turning the knob counter clockwise until it stops.
- D. Panel Mount Plate - AK1000T Model Regulators
- 1. Adjust the regulator to full open by turning the wheel (#3, refer to Figure 3) clockwise until it stops.
- 2. Use a pointed instrument to pry the closure (#1) off the wheel.
- 3. With a ½” socket wrench, loosen and remove the lock nut (#2).
- 4. Remove the wheel from the unit.
- 5. Attach the panel mount plate to the regulator body as shown in Figure 4.
- 6. Place the regulator through the panel hole cut out. Recommended hole cut out diameter is 1.85”.
- 7. Attach the panel mount plate to the mounting panel. Standoffs may be needed (refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6).
- Note: Required standoff length will vary with mounting panel thickness. Mounting panel should be lower than plane “A”, as seen in Figure 5.
- 8. Place the wheel back on the stem (#4), and turn the wheel clockwise until it stops.
- 9. Tighten the lock nut down against the wheel.
- 10. Replace the closure.