Fluid regulator with field convertible slam-shut device

A method of installing a fluid regulator in a fluid distribution system, comprising the steps of:

• determining the position and orientation of the fluid regulator in the fluid distribution system;
• determining if a first opening in a first side of a body of the regulator between an inlet and an outlet is accessible with the fluid regulator in the determined position and orientation;
• installing a slam-shut device in the first opening and securing a plate over the second opening if the first opening in the body is accessible;
• and
• installing the fluid regulator in the fluid distribution system.

A fluid regulator, comprising:

• an actuator assembly;
• a body secured to the actuator assembly, the body defining an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid passage disposed between the inlet and the outlet and comprising a first means for receiving a slam-shut device and a second means for receiving a slam-shut device;
• a slam-shut device positioned at least partially within the first means for receiving the slam-shut device, extending into the body, and secured to the body;
• and
• a plate positioned over the second means for receiving the slam-shut device and secured to the body.

A method of retrofitting a fluid regulator, comprising the steps of:

• removing a slam-shut device from a first opening in a first side of a body of the regulator between an inlet and an outlet;
• removing a plate from over a second opening in a second side of the body of the regulator, opposite the first side of the body, between the inlet and the outlet;
• installing the slam-shut device in the second opening;
• and
• securing the plate over the first opening.