With system pressure on, the regulator poppet valve assembly is
in the closed position when the adjusting knob is turned fully
counter clockwise (no spring load). By turning the adjusting knob
clockwise, the diaphragm / piston moves downward allowing filtered
air to flow in through the orifice created between the poppet
assembly and seat.
Auto-drain - IP2AM
The Monnier internal auto-drain is a pilot operated unit. As the
water level in the bowl rises, the float (13) lifts, allowing line
pressure to act on a piston, which opens the main discharge valve.
As the liquid level falls, the float closes and line pressure shuts
the main valve. Under zero pressure conditions, the automatic
drain will be in the open position, allowing any liquid to drain away.
Automatic dump valve - IP2DM
This is a spring loaded valve which will allow the filter / regulator
to automatically drain when the pressure in the bowl drops
below 0.06 bar (i.e. when air to the plant is shut off).
The units can also be drained manually by pushing the protrouding
valve stem sideways or upwards.
For full details see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions
(IM-P504-18) supplied with the product.
Warning:
Polycarbonate bowls and sight levels on metal bowls can be
attacked by phosphate ester fluids, solvents, paint thinners and
carbon tetrachloride. These and similar substances should never
be allowed to come into contact with the bowl. Certain compressor
lubricating oils also contain additives harmfull to polycarbonate
and where there is any doubt we recommend, in the interests of
safety that a metal bowl or bowl guard should be fitted.
Installation note:
Fit into a horizontal pipeline, with the bowl vertically downwards,
as close as possible to the equipment it is serving. Connect the
unit so that the air flow is in the direction shown by the arrow cast
on the body. A pressure guage fitted to one of the ports is
recommended (to show the secondary pressure). The port(s) not
in use should be blanked off with the plugs supplied (P).
Example: 1 off IP2AM Monnier international compressed air filter
/regulator having a female 1⁄2" screwed BSP (BS 21 - Rp)
connection.
Note 1: Unless otherwise instructed, the filter / regulator will be
supplied with a polycarbonate bowl, 0.5 to 10 bar control spring,
5 μm element and polycarbonate bowl as standard. If a metal bowl
is required (with or without sight level) it must be clearly specified
on the order. The IP2M manual drain is available with metal bowl
only.
Note 2: If any optional extras are required, they must be clearly
specified on the order.
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Adjustment knob
(having a metal bowl)