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Installation and Maintenance Manual Forbes Marshall Tracer Line Trap with Integral Flange and Strainer FMTLT53-Y Energy Conservation | Environment | Process Efficiency www.forbesmarshall.com...
PLEASE NOTE - Throughout this manual this cautionary symbol is used to describe a potential damage or injury that might occur if the safety considerations are overlooked. This symbol denotes CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER. Forbes Marshall Tracer Line Trap with Integral Flange and Strainer...
The product is suitable for use as defined in the technical information sheet. In case the need arises to use the product on any other fluid please contact Forbes Marshall for assistance.
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2.10 Returning products: Customers and Stockist are reminded that, when returning products to Forbes Marshall they must provide information on any hazards and the precautions to be taken due to contamination residues or mechanical damage which may present a health, safety or environmental risk.
Brief Product Information: 3.1 Description: The Forbes Marshall Forbes Marshall Tracer Line Trap with Integral Flange and Strainer with Integral flange and Strainer, FMTLT53-Y is a forged carbon steel maintainable balance pressure trap with integral flanged connections and has a Y-type strainer screen having 0.8 mm dia.
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FMTLT53-C Check Valve Figure 1: Forbes Marshall Tracer Line Trap with Integral Flange and Strainer Materials: Part Material Standard Cover Forged Carbon Steel ASTM A105 Thermopad Stainless Steel Valve Seat St. Steel Type 431 ASTM A276 Strainer Screen St. Steel Type 304...
Cold water capacity Product Working Principle: The Forbes Marshall Tracer Line Trap works on thermostatic principle operates on the steam temperature difference from sub-cooled condensate and air. Steam increases the pressure inside the thermostatic element i. e. thermopod, causing the trap to close. As condensate and non- condensate gases surrounding the thermopod, the temperature begins to drop and the thermopod contracts and opens the valve.
Technical Information Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended installation. Before installing the Forbes Marshall Tracer Line Trap, flush the inlet piping to remove dirt and oil. Remove protective covers from all connections where appropriate, before installation.
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Clean internals of FMTLT53-Y Visual inspection for leakages Arresting any other leaks 7.2. Tool Kit: To carry out any maintenance on the Forbes Marshall Tracer Line Trap use the tools mentioned below: Size Component Tool used and size...
Troubleshooting: If the expected performance is unachievable after installation of the Forbes Marshall Tracer Line Trap, check the following points for appropriate corrective measures. Failure Mode Possible Cause Remedy Strainer screen is clogged with rust or scale. Clean strainer screen if rusted replace with new one.
Figure 3: Parts available as spares (Heavy outline) of FMTLT53-Y How to order: Example: 1 no. DN 15 Forbes Marshall Forbes Marshall Tracer Line Trap with Integral Flange and Strainer with Integral flange and strainer, FMTLT53-Y Carbon steel body maintainable trap.
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