TLV SH5VL Instruction Manual

TLV SH5VL Instruction Manual

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172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 September 2012
ISO 9001/ ISO 14001
Manufacturer
Kakogawa, Japan
is approved by LRQA LTD. to ISO 9001/14001
Free Float Steam Trap
SH5VL
Copyright © 2012 by TLV CO., LTD.
All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 September 2012 ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 Manufacturer Kakogawa, Japan is approved by LRQA LTD. to ISO 9001/14001 Free Float Steam Trap SH5VL Copyright © 2012 by TLV CO., LTD. All rights reserved...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This instruction manual is intended for use with the model(s) listed on the front cover. It is necessary not only for installation but for subsequent maintenance, disassembly/reassembly and troubleshooting. Please keep it in a safe place for future reference. 172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 Sep 2012...
  • Page 3: Safety Considerations

    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.
  • Page 4 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. 172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 Sep 2012...
  • Page 5: Checking The Piping

    1. Is the pipe diameter suitable? 2. Is the piping where the trap is to be installed or vertical (for model SH5VL)? 3. Has sufficient space been secured for maintenance? 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.
  • Page 6: Operation

    3. Closed Position When the condensate flow rate decreases, the float falls, closing off the orifice opening. A water seal is maintained at all times over the orifice to prevent steam loss. Steam Condensate 172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 Sep 2012...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    13 Screen Holder Gasket   14 Plug 15 Plug Gasket   16 Nameplate 17 Seal * Replacement parts are available only in the following kits: M = Maintenance Kit; R = Repair Kit; F = Float 172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 Sep 2012...
  • Page 8: Installation

    7. Open the inlet valve and check to make sure that the Direction of Inlet Flow From Top trap functions properly. ⇩ If there is a problem, determine the cause by using the “Troubleshooting” section in this manual. 172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 Sep 2012...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    (When conducting a visual inspection, flash steam is sometimes mistaken for steam leakage. For this reason, the use of a steam trap diagnostic instrument [TLV: TrapMan] in conjunction with the visual inspection is highly recommended.)
  • Page 10: Disassembly / Reassembly

    If misshapen or damaged, replace with new gasket Plug Remove with a socket Consult the table of tightening torques and tighten wrench to the proper torque Plug Gasket Remove gasket Replace with new gasket; coat surfaces with anti- seize 172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 Sep 2012...
  • Page 11 Exploded View Screen Holder Screen Holder Gasket Screen Body Cover Bolt Air Vent Strip (Bimetal) Screw with Spring Washer Plug Gasket Orifice Gasket Plug Orifice Float Cover Gasket Cover Cover Nut 172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 Sep 2012...
  • Page 12: Instructions For Plug / Holder Disassembly And Reassembly

    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.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    NOTE: When replacing parts with new, use the parts list for reference, and replace with parts from the Maintenance Kit and/or Repair Kit. Please note that replacement parts are only available as part of a replacement parts kit. 172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 Sep 2012...
  • Page 14: Product Warranty

    One year following product delivery. 2. Warranty Coverage 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.
  • Page 15: Options

    The options shown below are available for this product on request. Please compare with the product you received. Options for Area A (Standard: without Drain Plug) with Drain Plug Torque Distance Across Flats mm (in) N・m (lbf·ft) (73) ≈ (1N・m 10kg・cm) 172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 Sep 2012...

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