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Armstrong SH-2000 Installation And Operation Manual

Armstrong SH-2000 Installation And Operation Manual

Bimetallic steam traps

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SH-2000, SH-2500, AB-3000
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Bimetallic Steam Traps
Installation and Operation Manual
SH-2500
SH-2000
AB-3000

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Summary of Contents for Armstrong SH-2000

  • Page 1 SH-2000, SH-2500, AB-3000 Bimetallic Steam Traps Installation and Operation Manual SH-2500 SH-2000 AB-3000...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Limited Warranty and Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Safety Information This bulletin should be used by qualified personnel as a guide to the installation of Armstrong SH-2000, SH-2500, And AB- 3000 Bimetallic Steam Traps. Selection or installation of equipment should always be accompanied by competent technical assistance.
  • Page 3: Product Information

    Connector Blocks and Steam Traps on Connector blocks” for more details. Armstrong recommends the trap to be installed in a horizontal line. 4. Proper piping and drip legs of adequate size and diameter are essential for the successful operation of the Armstrong bimetallic traps, see Chart 3-1 and Figure 3-1.
  • Page 4 • When installing the trap to the connector block, apply 35-50 ft-lbs of torque to the bolts using a 9/16” wrench. Allow 2.5” clearance for bolt installation and removal. • When starting a trap, be sure to open the valve slowly. Note: Armstrong strongly recommends isolation valves upstream and downstream of the trap. Refer to figures 5.1 and 5.1.
  • Page 5 Figure 5.1 Figure 5.2 Isolation Valves Isolation Valves Connector Test Valve Blowdown Valve Connector Test Valve Blowdown Valve TVS-4000 The TVS-4000/F connector block should be installed in piping with the flow direction stamp pointing in the correct direction as indicated on the connector block. •...
  • Page 6: Maintenance Requirements

    Maintenance Requirements High pressure drips traps should be tested at least three times per year. When the bimetallic steam trap is suspected of malfunctioning, it can be checked by observing the discharge of the trap. Normal trap operation would be indicated by: •...
  • Page 7: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts SH-2000: does not have repair part. If the trap fails, a new one will need to be installed SH-2500: does not have repair part. If the trap fails, a new one will need to be installed AB-3000 • Remove the steam trap from the connector block by taking the two bolts out •...
  • Page 8: Limited Warranty And Remedy

    As a condition of enforcing any rights or remedies relating to Armstrong products, notice of any warranty or other claim relating to the products must be given in writing to Armstrong: (i) within 30 days of last day of the applicable warranty period, or (ii) within 30 days of the date of the manifestation of the condition or occurrence giving rise to the claim, whichever is earlier.

This manual is also suitable for:

Sh-2500Ab-3000