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3.341.5275.241
CH Issue 3 - 2013
FTC23
Carbon Steel Ball Float Trap
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
The PED Directive 97/23/EC is repealed and replaced by the new
PED Directive 2014/68/EU with effect from 19 July 2016.
1. Safety information
2. General product information
3. Installation
4. Commissioning
5. Operation
6. Maintenance
7. Spare parts
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- Page 1 3.341.5275.241 CH Issue 3 - 2013 FTC23 Carbon Steel Ball Float Trap Installation and Maintenance Instructions The PED Directive 97/23/EC is repealed and replaced by the new PED Directive 2014/68/EU with effect from 19 July 2016. 1. Safety information 2. General product information 3.
- Page 2 ATTENZIONE Lavorare in sicurezza con apparecchiature in ghisa e vapore Working safely with cast iron products on steam Informazioni di sicurezza supplementari - Additional Informations for safety Lavorare in sicurezza con prodotti Working safely with cast iron in ghisa per linee vapore products on steam I prodotti di ghisa sono comunemente presenti Cast iron products are commonly found on steam...
- Page 3 Prevenzione dai colpi d’ariete - Prevention of water hammer Scarico condensa nelle linee vapore - Steam trapping on steam mains: Intervalli di 30÷50 m. intervals Vapore Steam Gruppo di scarico Vapore Gruppo di scarico Trap set Steam Trap set Gruppo di scarico Trap set Condensa - Condasate Condensa - Condasate...
- Page 4 Prevenzione delle sollecitazioni di trazione Prevention of tensile stressing Evitare il disallineamento delle tubazioni - Pipe misalignment: Installazione dei prodotti o loro rimontaggio post-manutenzione: Installing products or re-assembling after maintenance: Evitare l’eccessivo serraggio. Per garantire l’uniformità del carico e dell'allineamento, Utilizzare le coppie di serraggio i bulloni delle flange devono essere serrati in modo raccomandate.
- Page 5 Dilatazioni termiche - Thermal expansion: Gli esempi mostrano l’uso corretto dei compensatori di dilatzione. Si consiglia di richiedere una consulenza specialistica ai tecnici dell’azienda che produce i compensatori di dilatazione. Examples showing the use of expansion bellows. It is highly recommended that expert advise is sought from the bellows manufacturer.
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Page 6: Safety Information
Group 2 of the Pressure Equipment Directive. It has been also categorized for mediums which are in Group 1 of the above mentioned Directive. In case of use with mediums of Group 1, please contact Spirax Sarco in order to confirm suitability of the product for the intended application. -
Page 7: Pressure Systems
Tools and consumables Before starting work ensure that you have suitable tools and/or consumables available. Use only genuine Spirax Sarco replacement parts. 1.10 Protective clothing Consider whether you and/or others in the vicinity require any protective clothing to protect against the hazards of, for example, chemicals, high /low temperature, radiation, noise, falling objects, and dangers to eyes and face. -
Page 8: Returning Products
Customers and stockists are reminded that under EC Health, Safety and Environment Law, when returning products to Spirax Sarco 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. -
Page 9: General Product Information
2. General product information Description The FTC23 is a carbon steel ball float steam trap having stainless steel cover and internals it is suitable for use with saturated and superheated steam, on process equipments, and is the first choice for drainage of temperature controlled systems. - Page 10 Materials N° Parts Material Designation Carbon steel ASTM A216 WBC Body Stainless steel ASTM A351 CF8 (on request) Studs Carbon steel ASTM A193 B7 Body gasket Exfoliated graphite reinforced steel Seat gasket Exfoliated graphite reinforced steel Seat Stainless steel ASTM A479 316 Seat screws Stainless steel AISI 304...
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Page 11: Installation
Remove protection covers from all connections before installation. The FTC23 trap must be installed below the draining point and respecting the flow direction as shown on the body and with the float lever positioned on an horizontal plane so that it can verticallyu rise and lower freely. -
Page 12: Operation
Fig. 2 Drainage of Heat Exchangers Drip Trap FTC23 is not fitted with internal air eliminator In this case, it is not mandatory to vent the due to his high sensibility to contaminants. trap. It depends on the specific working For this reason the trap must be vented to conditions (Fig. -
Page 13: General Information
6. Maintenance Note: Before performing any maintenance programme observe the "Safety information" in Section 1. Safety note: These traps are installed in medium and high pressure steam lines. Personnel doing the maintenance should wear heavy gloves, long sleeve shirt and other equipment designed to protect the wearer (goggles, face shield, etc...) in the event of a leak. - Page 14 6.4 How to fit the Seat Assembly - Unscrew the 8 cover nuts (21), remove the cover (13) keeping the lever (19) in vertical position downwards and remove the body gasket (3). - Extract the float lever pin (9) and remove the complete group lever + float. - Unscrew the 4 seat screws (6), remove the seat (5) and the gasket (4).
- Page 15 - Fit the cover (13) with the lever (19) in in vertical position downwards. - Tighten the nuts (21) to the recommended tightening torques Tab 1. - Check the proper operation of the lever (19) turning it 90° anticlockwise. 6.8 How to fit the manual lever - Unscrew the 8 cover nuts (21), remove the cover (13) keeping the lever (19) in vertical position downwards and remove the body gasket (3).
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Page 16: Spare Parts
Always order spare parts by using the description given in the table and state the size and type of trap, including pressure range and type of the connections. Example: N° 1 Ball float and cover gasket assembly for a ball float steam trap Spirax Sarco FTC23-07, DN 1½".
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