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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FREE BALL-BUCKET STEAM TRAP UFO SERIES UFO3-BN・UFO3F-BN UFO3-CN Copyright (C) 2007 by TLV Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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1 MPa = 10.197 kg/cm , 1 bar = 0.1 MPa For products with special specifications or with options not included in this manual, contact TLV for instructions. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• The three types of cautionary items above are very important for safety; be sure to observe all of them, as theyr elate to installation, use, maintenance, and repair. Furthermore, TLV accepts no responsibility for any accidents or damage occurring as a result of failure to observe these precautions.
4 Specifications Refer to the product nameplate for detailed specifications. A Model B Nominal Diameter C Maximum Allowable Pressure* D Maximum Allowable Temperature* E Maximum Differential Pressure F Maximum Operating Temperature G Serial Number H Valve No.** * Maximum allowable pressure (PMA) and maximum allowable temperature (TMA) are PRESSURE SHELL DESIGN CONDITIONS, NOT OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Allowable Inclination ° ° 6. Piping Arrangement Requirement Correct Incorrect Diameter is too Install a catchpot with the small. proper diameter. Make sure the flow of Diameter is too small and inlet condensate is not obstructed. protrudes into pipe. To prevent rust and scale Rust and scale from flowing into the trap, flow into the trap...
7. Inspection and Maintenance Operational inspections should be performed at least twice per year, or as called for by trap operating conditions. Steam trap failure may result in temperature drop in the equipment, poor product quality or losses due to steam leakage. • Inspection, disassembly, maintenance and repairs should be done only CAUTION by trained maintenance personnel. • Before attempting to open the trap, close the inlet and outlet isolation valves and wait until the trap has cooled completely. Failure to do so may result in burns.
(When conducting a visual inspection, flash steam is sometimes mistaken for steam leakage. For this reason, the use of a steam trap diagnostic instrument such as TLV TrapMan is highly recommended.) Live Steam Leakage...
10. Product Warranty 1) Warranty Period: one year after product delivery. 2) TLV CO., LTD. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defective materials and workmanship. Under this warranty, the product will be repaired or replaced at our option, without charge for parts or labor.
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11. Optional insulation Cover RK3 ・ RK5 One insulation cover set consists of a soft ceramic fiber case and two binding straps. RK3 is for models UFO3-BN & UFO3F-BN, RK5 is for model UFO3-CN. • Inspection, disassembly, maintenance and repairs should be done only CAUTION by trained maintenance personnel.
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