Service ................18 Options ................19 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TLV free float steam trap. 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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Be sure to use only the recommended components when CAUTION repairing the product, and NEVER attempt to modify the product in any way. Failure to observe these precautions may result in damage to the product and burns or other injury due to malfunction or the discharge of fluids.
4. Have isolation 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.
Operation Principles of air and condensate discharge: 1. Air and Cold Condensate Discharge at Startup At startup, before steam is supplied, the trap is cold, the X-element is contracted and the air vent valve seat (A) is open. This allows for the rapid discharge of air through the air vent valve (A) and cold condensate through the orifice (B) opening, when steam is first supplied to the...
Specifications Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the recommended CAUTION operating pressure, temperature and other specification ranges. Improper use may result in such hazards as damage to the product or malfunctions that may lead to serious accidents. Local regulations may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.
Installation Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the recommended CAUTION operating pressure, temperature and other specification ranges. Improper use may result in such hazards as damage to the product or malfunctions that may lead to serious accidents. Local regulations may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.
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Installation Examples: Horizontal Piping Incorrect Connector Flange is not in the Correct Nameplate is not facing upwards vertical plane Note: If the product is installed incorrectly, it may not be possible to obtain the specified performance. There is also a risk of serious accidents on the outlet (secondary) side. The examples shown here are only a selection, and are exclusively for explanation purposes.
(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.)
Disassembly/Reassembly NEVER apply direct heat to the float. WARNING The float may explode due to increased internal pressure, causing accidents leading to serious injury or damage to property and equipment. When disassembling or removing the product, wait until the internal pressure CAUTION equals atmospheric pressure and the surface of the product has cooled to room temperature.
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Disassembly/Reassembly of Components Inside the Trap Body Part During Disassembly During Reassembly Float Cover & Lift straight up and out while rocking Align the arrows on the float Screen 9, 10 slowly cover/screen and the body, insert with the tab* on the bottom fitting into the slot in the body;...
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Exploded View Name Name Trap Body Air Vent Valve Seat Cover X-element Float Cover Bolt Orifice Connector Orifice Gasket Inner Connector Gasket Orifice Plug Outer Connector Gasket Orifice Plug Gasket Connector Body Cover Gasket Screen Float Cover Screen Holder Gasket Screen Screen Holder Spring Clip...
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.
Troubleshooting When disassembling or removing the product, wait until the internal pressure CAUTION equals atmospheric pressure and the surface of the product has cooled to room temperature. Disassembling or removing the product when it is hot or under pressure may lead to discharge of fluids, causing burns, other injuries or damage.
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 TLV, conform to the...
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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.
Drain Plug (26) (1 Nm 10 kgcm) Options for Area B (screen holder) With Blowdown Valve (TLV-BD2) Always wear eye protection and heat-resistant gloves when operating the CAUTION blowdown valve. Failure to do so may result in burns or other injury.
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Operating Instructions for BD2 Blowdown Valve The BD2 valve is in the closed position when the BD2 is shipped from the factory. Before attempting to operate the BD2, reconfirm that the BD2 valve is still in the closed position. Locate the blow outlet and, during operation, stand to the side and well clear of it, as the jet of condensate or steam could cause burns.
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Operating Instructions for Lock Release Valve Use on equipment where steam locking/air binding, which slows the discharge of condensate and reduces equipment efficiency, tends to occur (cylindrical dryers, air fin heater, etc.). 1. When the product is shipped from the factory, the element retainer is raised in the maximum, valve-closed position.
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N∙m ( Part Name Torque: lbf·ft) Distance Across Flats: mm (in) Gland Retainer Nut (22) Gland Case (22) Gland Packing Needle Valve Gasket Snap Ring Operating Instructions for Lock Release Valve 1. When shipped from the factory, the needle valve is in the closed position. 2.
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