Ideal Installation: I & M Mark 68G Series

I & M Mark 68G Series
Installation & Maintenance Instructions for

Mark 68G Pressure Regulators (1/4 2)
3170 Wasson Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 USA

Phone 513-533-5600 Fax 513-871-0105
info@richardsind.com www.jordanvalve.com
Warning: Jordan Valve pressure regulators must only be used, installed and repaired in accordance with these
Installation & Maintenance Instructions. Observe all applicable public and company codes and regulations. In the
event of leakage or other malfunction, call a qualified service person; continued operation may cause system failure
or a general hazard. Before servicing any valve, disconnect, shut off, or bypass all pressurized fluid. Before disassembling a valve, be sure to release all spring tension.
Please read these instructions carefully!

Your Jordan Valve product will provide you with long,
trouble-free service if it is correctly installed and maintained. Spending a few minutes now reading these instructions can save hours of trouble and downtime later.
When making repairs, use only genuine Jordan Valve
parts, available for immediate shipment from the factory.
Ideal Installation
Main Steam Line
4
1
6
R
1 Shut off Valve

2 Pipe Union
3 Strainer and Drain Valve
4 Pressure Gauge
5 Jordan Regulator
6 Relief Valve
7 Steam Trap
Preferred Installation
1.
2.
3.
To protect the valve from grit, scale, thread chips,

and other foreign matter, all pipe lines and piping
components should be blown out and thoroughly
cleaned before the valve is installed.
Shutoff valves, pressure gauges, and bypass piping
should be installed as indicated in the Ideal Installation Schematic to provide easier adjustment, operation, and testing.
In preparing threaded pipe connections, care
should be exercised to prevent pipe sealing compound from getting into the pipe lines. Pipe sealing
compound should be used sparingly, leaving the
two end threads clean. Jordan uses, and recommends, thread sealer Teflon ribbon.
4. A line strainer should be installed on the inlet side of
the regulator to protect it from grit, scale and other
foreign matter. A 0.033 perforated screen is usually
suitable. Line strainers are available from Jordan Valve.
5. Install the regulator in the highest horizontal line of
piping to provide drainage for inlet and outlet piping, to
prevent water hammer and to obtain faster regulation.
6. The flow arrow on the regulator body must be pointed
in the direction of flow. The regulator may be installed
vertically or horizontally without affecting its operation.
7. For best control, 30 straight sections of pipe should
be installed on either side of the valve.
8. In hot vapor lines, upstream and downstream piping
near the regulator should be insulated to minimize
condensation.
9. If possible, install a relief valve downstream from the
valve. Set at 15 psi above the control point of the
regulator.
10. Expand the outlet piping at least one pipe size if the
controlled pressure (downstream) is 25% of
the inlet pressure or less. A standard tapered expander connected to the outlet of the regulator is
recommended.
11. Where surges are severe, a piping accumulator is
recommended.
12. Operate the regulator within its rated pressure and
temperature.
Start-Up
1. Fully open the outlet shut-off valve.
2. Slowly open the inlet shut-off valve.
3. Slowly open and close outlet shut-off valve several
times. This fully strokes the valve to insure satisfactory operation.
4. With outlet shut-off valve open, slowly screw down
adjusting screw until the desired pressure is shown
on the outlet pressure gauge.
5. To change the controlled pressure, turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the pressure.
Warning
Diaphragm Replacement
Never substitute a longer length adjusting screw. Personal injury and damage to the valve may result.
Maintenance
WARNING
Be sure that there is no pressure in the valve before
loosening any fittings or joints. The following steps are
recommended:
1. Close the inlet shut-off valve.
2. Allow pressure to bleed off through the downstream
piping. Do not attempt to reverse the flow through
the valve by bleeding pressure from the upstream
side of the valve.
3. When downstream pressure gauge indicates no
pressure in the line, close the outlet shut-off valve.
Refer to the drawing for the proper orientation of the
parts and for proper nomenclature.
Troubleshooting
Erratic Control
Oversizing causes cycling and hunting, and reduces
the rangeability of the regulator. Make certain that
your sizing is correct.
Steam traps downstream may need attention.
Safety valve may be jammed open, disrupting the
system. Repair as necessary.
Excessive foreign matter on seat of plug (3)*.
Clean them. Inspect seating surface on plug for
deterioration.
Valve stroke may not be moving freely. Check stem
(22), bushing (10) or cap bore (2).
1. Remove all pressure from the line as outlined under

WARNING.
2. Remove the compression on the adjusting spring
(14) by rotating the adjusting screw (19) counterclockwise.
3. Remove the spring housing (17). Remove the spring
(14) and spring seat (15).
4. Lift the diaphragm assembly. This diaphragm assembly consists of the upper diaphragm plate (13),
diaphragm (11) and lower diaphragm plate (12).
5. Secure the upper diaphragm plate in a vise. Use a
spanner wrench on the lower diaphragm plate and
turn counter-clockwise to loosen and remove.
6. Remove the diaphragm, clean the parts and install
the new diaphragm in reverse order. Pull the parts
up tight when a metal diaphragm is used. When
elastomer diaphragms are used, clean and degrease
the threads, apply one drop of #290 Loctite to the
threads, and assemble. (Loctite Primer T may be
used to degrease). Thread the parts together, hand
tight, and then tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
7. Clean the diaphragm seating surfaces on the spring
housing (17) and on the body (1).
8. Unscrew the cap (2) approximately two turns to
retract the stem. Place the diaphragm assembly,
spring, spring seat and ball bearing back onto the
valve body. (Metal diaphragms nest into the counterbore in the body).
9. Install spring housing. Tighten bolts (18) evenly per
chart.
10. Thread cap back into the body and pull snug.
Seat and Plug Replacement
Downstream pressure build-up

Seats deteriorated. Inspect for foreign material between plug (3) and seat (9).
Diaphragm (11) failed.
If using metal seats consider using elastomer seats for
tighter shutoff.
Cannot Maintain Regulated Pressure
Clogged strainer or lines.
Inlet pressure low.
Spring (14) set too low or broken.
Valve is undersized for rated flow.
System demand exceeds pump capacity.
* See back page for parts call-out.
-2-
1. Remove all pressure from the line as outlined in the

WARNING.
2. Turn the hex end on the cap (2) counter-clockwise
and remove it from the body. The plug (3) and return
spring (5) will come out with the cap.
3. Remove the seat (9) with a deep drive socket.
4. Inspect parts for wear and replace as required.
5. Clean all parts in the body and on the cap. Lightly
lubricate these surfaces.
6. Reassemble plug spring into cap and check for
smooth operation.
7. Install seat with a light coat of Teflon paste on the flat
seal area and anti-seize to the threads.
8. Install bottom cap onto the body with a light coat
of Teflon paste on the flat seal area and anti-seize
on the threads until it bottoms out on the body and
tighten.
Torque Procedure
5
2
4
3
1
6
7
2
6
3
4
Torque Procedure
Ordering Spare Parts
5
1
8
Use only genuine Jordan Valve parts to keep your valve

in good working order. So that we can supply the parts,
which were designed for your valve, we must know exactly
which product you are using. Please note the following
information on the valves nameplate:
1. Install all bolts hand-tight.

2. Torque the bolts in order of the bolt pattern to a
value equal to 1/4 of the recommended torque
value.
3. Retorque each bolt to the recommended value using the same bolt pattern as shown.
Torque Chart for Spring Housing Bolts

Elastomer Diaphragm
Metal Diaphragm
Bolt Size
Torque
Bolt Size
Torque
5/16
200 in-lbs
5/16
300 in-lbs
3/8
300 in-lbs
3/8
300 in-lbs
-3-
Serial Number
Model and Size
Body Material and End Connections
Range
Diaphragm and Seal Materials
Cross Section View

1 19
20
1
15
21
1
17
Item
Description
Qty
Body
Bottom Cap
Plug Assembly
14
13
10
11
11
18
10
9
22
Return Spring
Orifice (Seat - Std Cv) 3

Bushing
1
1
Diaphragm
12
Lower Diaphragm Plate
13
Upper Diaphragm Plate 1

Range Spring
1
14
12
15
Spring Seat
2
1
17
Spring Housing
18
HHCS
10
19
Adjusting Screw
20
Jam Nut
21
Nameplate
22
Stem
23
Hart Seat
23
3
22
2
Notes:
These items may vary according to range feature
2 20 HHCS fror MK68MP
3 Orifice (seat) is stellited on MK68MP only
4 Soft seat plug assembly - MK68G only
1
Bulletin IM-MK68G-0513
Optional
Soft Seat Trim/Plug Assembly
Seat Detail
3170 Wasson Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 USA

Phone 513-533-5600 Fax 513-871-0105
info@richardsind.com www.jordanvalve.com

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Installation & Maintenance Instructions for

3170 Wasson Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 USA

Please read these instructions carefully!

1 Shut off Valve

To protect the valve from grit, scale, thread chips,

1. Remove all pressure from the line as outlined under

Seat and Plug Replacement

Downstream pressure build-up

1. Remove all pressure from the line as outlined in the

Use only genuine Jordan Valve parts to keep your valve

1. Install all bolts hand-tight.

Torque Chart for Spring Housing Bolts

Cross Section View

Orifice (Seat - Std Cv) 3

Lower Diaphragm Plate

Upper Diaphragm Plate 1

3170 Wasson Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 USA

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