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1452050/2
FTS14 Austenitic Stainless Steel
Ball Float Steam Trap ½" (DN15) to 1" (DN25)
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
IM-P145-02 ST Issue 2
IM-P145-02
1. Safety information
2. General
product information
3. Installation
4. Commissioning
5. Operation
6. Maintenance
7. Spare parts
© Copyright 2014
ST Issue 2
1
Printed in GB
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- Page 1 1452050/2 IM-P145-02 ST Issue 2 FTS14 Austenitic Stainless Steel Ball Float Steam Trap ½" (DN15) to 1" (DN25) Installation and Maintenance Instructions 1. Safety information 2. General product information 3. Installation 4. Commissioning 5. Operation 6. Maintenance 7. Spare parts ©...
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Page 3: Safety Information
Determine the correct installation situation and direction of fluid flow. iv) Spirax Sarco products are not intended to withstand external stresses that may be induced by any system to which they are fitted. It is the responsibility of the installer to consider these stresses and take adequate precautions to minimise them. - Page 4 1.9 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 5 1.16 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.
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Page 6: General Product Information
2. General product information 2.1 General description The FTS14 is an austenitic stainless steel ball float steam trap with an integral automatic air vent. It provides efficient condensate drainage and prompt air removal to ensure process equipment operates to its maximum potential. - Page 7 Socket weld ends to ASME B 16.11, BS 3799 Class 3000 or DIN 3239 DN15, 20 and 25 Flanged ends to ASME B 16.5 Class 150 and 300 or EN 1092-1 / PN16/25 ½", ¾" and 1" Tri-clamp ends (FTS14-4.5 only). Note: For alternative connections please consult Spirax Sarco. 2.3 Pressure / temperature limits (ISO 6552) Steam...
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Page 8: Installation
The check valve will prevent the steam space flooding when the inlet pressure is reduced or the steam is shut off. Use a suitable valve such as the Spirax Sarco DCV41, see Figure 4. Steam in... -
Page 9: Operation
3.13 Ensure adequate space is left to remove the body from the cover for maintenance. Minimum withdrawal distance distance for the FTS14 is 135 mm (5.6") for DN15 (½") and DN20 (¾") and 145 mm for the DN25 (1"). 4. Commissioning After installation or maintenance ensure that the system is fully functioning. -
Page 10: Maintenance
6. Maintenance Note: Before actioning any maintenance programme observe the 'Safety information' in Section 1. Warning The cover gasket contains a thin stainless steel support ring which may cause physical injury if not handled and disposed of carefully. 6.1 General information Before undertaking any maintenance on the trap it must be isolated from both the supply line and return line and any pressure allowed to safely normalise to atmosphere. The trap should then be allowed to cool. -
Page 11: Spare Parts
Always order spares by using the description given in the column headed 'Available spares' and state the size, type of trap and pressure range i.e. 4.5, 10 or 14 bar. Example: 1 - Maintenance kit for a Spirax Sarco ½" FTS14-4.5 steam trap. Section of the main valve assembly - size DN25 (1") only. - Page 12 IM-P145-02 ST Issue 2...
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