Service ................19 Options ................20 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TLV bypass blowdown steam trap (free float steam trap with X-element). This product has been thoroughly inspected before being shipped from the factory. When the product is delivered, before doing anything else, check the specifications and external appearance to make sure nothing is out of the ordinary.
The three types of cautionary items above are very important for safety: be sure to observe all of them as they relate 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.
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Use only under conditions in which no water hammer will occur. The impact of water hammer may damage the product, leading to fluid discharge, which may cause burns or other injury. 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
4. Have maintenance valves been installed at the inlet and outlet? If the outlet is subject to back pressure, has a check valve (TLV-CK) been installed? 5. Is the inlet pipe as short as possible, with as few bends as possible, and installed so the liquid will flow naturally down into the product? 6.
(B). A water seal is maintained at all times over the orifice (B) to prevent steam loss. NOTE: The high steam temperature causes the X-element to expand, keeping the air vent closed. Steam Condensate 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
* Maximum allowable pressure (PMA) and maximum allowable temperature (TMA) are PRESSURE SHELL DESIGN CONDITIONS, NOT OPERATING CONDITIONS. ** Valve No. is displayed for products with options. This item is omitted from the nameplate when there are no options. Configuration 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
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25 Gland Case Gasket 26 Aperture Indicator 27 Aperture Indication Plate * Replacement parts are available only in the following kits: M = Maintenance Kit R = Repair Kit F = Float V = Regulation Valve Unit 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
If there is a problem, determine the cause using the “Troubleshooting” section in this manual. Tolerance Angle for Installation: 5° Make sure the product is installed with the raised TLV lettering on the body horizontal. 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
(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 – in conjunction with the visual inspection is highly recommended.)
If the valve is opened/closed with a spanner, adjustable wrench or a handle, it may be difficult to operate it with a flat-head screwdriver afterwards (as these tools are capable of tightening to a much higher 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
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5. If steam should leak from the gland retainer nut or gland case, it can be stopped by further tightening the gland retainer nut. (Turn the regulation valve as far closed as it will go.) 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
Consult the table of Guide Seat socket wrench tightening torques and tighten to the proper torque X-element Remove without Fix with the air vent valve Guide bending seat and make sure the X-element can be inserted smoothly 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
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Remove with a socket Consult the table of tightening wrench torques and tighten to the proper torque Orifice Gasket Remove the gasket Replace with a new gasket; and clean sealing coat surfaces with anti-seize surfaces 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
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Regulation Valve Unit Cover Bolt Gland Case Gasket Aperture Indication Plate Cover Screen (Float Cover) Cover Gasket Float Connector X-element Body Guide Air Vent Valve Seat X-element Spring Clip Orifice Gasket Orifice Orifice Plug Gasket Orifice Plug 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
Instructions for Plug/Holder Disassembly and Reassembly The seal on the threaded plugs/holders found on TLV products is formed by a flat metal gasket. There are various installation orientations for the gaskets, such as horizontal, diagonal and downward, and the gasket may be pinched in the thread recesses during assembly.
NOTE: When replacing parts with new, use the parts list for reference, and replace with parts from the Maintenance kit, Repair kit, etc. Please note that replacement parts are only available as part of a replacement parts kit. 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
Subject to the limitations set forth below, TLV CO., LTD., a Japanese corporation (“TLV”), warrants that products which are sold by it, TLV International Inc. (“TII”) or one of its group companies excluding TLV Corporation (a corporation of the United States of America), (hereinafter the “Products”) are designed and manufactured by...
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WARRANTY NOT NEGATED HEREBY, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOT NEGATED HEREBY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DO NOT COVER, AND NEITHER TLV, TII NOR ITS TLV GROUP COMPANIES WILL IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR, INCIDENTAL OR...
Service For Service or Technical Assistance: Contact your TLV representative or your regional TLV office. In Europe: Tel: [49]-(0)7263-9150-0 Daimler-Benz-Straße 16-18, 74915 Waibstadt, Germany Fax: [49]-(0)7263-9150-50 Tel: [44]-(0)1242-227223 Units 7 & 8, Furlong Business Park, Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire GL52 8TW, U.K.
With Drain Plug Torque Distance Across Flats (lbf·ft) (in) Nm (26) (1 Nm 10 kgcm) Options for Area B (standard: without handle) With Handle Length: 120 mm (4 Distance Across Flats: 7 mm ( 172-65584MA-04 (J3S-X-RV) 5 Oct 2021...
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