Group 2 of the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive. The products’ use on other fluids may be possible but, if this is contemplated, Spirax Sarco should be contacted to confirm the suitability of the product for the application being considered.
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.
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.
2. General product information 2.1 General description The UFT32 is an austenitic stainless steel maintenance free sealed ball float steam trap with an integral automatic air venting facility. It is designed for differential steam pressures up to 32 bar. When installed with a suitable pipeline connector the UFT32 can easily and simply be removed without breaking into the pipeline, thus speeding up trap replacement with minimal system downtime.
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Fig. 1 UFT fitted to PC10 connector Fig. 2 UFT fitted to PC3_ connector Fig. 3 UFT fitted to PC4_ connector IM-P146-01 CMGT Issue 4...
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Maximum operating temperature 286 °C @ 29 bar g (547°F @ 420 psi g Minimum operating temperature 0 °C (32°F) Note: For lower operating temperatures consult Spirax Sarco UFT32- 4.5 4.5 bar UFT32-4.5 (65 psi) UFT32-10 10 bar UFT32-10 (145 psi)
Remove protective covers from all connections and protective film from all name-plates, where appropriate, before installation on steam or other high temperature applications. The UFT32 can be installed on any pipeline connector, but must be installed in a horizontal plane with the ‘TOP’ label facing upwards.
Note: Before actioning any maintenance programme observe the 'Safety information' in Section 1. Warning The inner and outer gaskets used when installing/maintaining the UFT32 to a PC_ pipeline connector contain thin stainless steel support rings which may cause physical injury if not handled and disposed of carefully.
Always order spare parts by using the description given in the column headed 'Available spares' and state the size, model no. and pressure rating of the trap. Example: 2 off connector screws for a Spirax Sarco UFT32 sealed stainless steel ball float steam trap (for use with pipeline connectors). UFT32 trap unit and gaskets Fig.
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