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. Also be sure to read this manual carefully before use and follow the instructions to be sure of using the product properly.
• 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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Caution Be sure to use only the recommended components when 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. Caution Use only under conditions in which no freeze-up will occur.
3. Has sufficient space been secured for maintenance? 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 a bypass valve installed? 6.
Operation Principles of condensate discharge: As much air as possible should be eliminated at start-up using a bypass valve or blowdown line. Condensate Discharge As steam is supplied, condensate flow begins. The rising condensate level causes the float to rise due to buoyancy, opening the orifice (A) and allowing condensate to be discharged.
Specifications Caution Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the recommended 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.
7. Open the inlet and outlet valves and ensure that the product functions properly. 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.
(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.)
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Parts Inspection When parts have been removed, or during periodic inspections, use the following table to inspect the parts and replace any that are found to be defective. Gaskets: Check for warping or scratches Screen: Check for clogging or corrosion Float: Check for scratches or dents Body Interior: Check for build-up Orifice Opening: Check for dirt, oil film, wear or scratches...
Disassembly/Reassembly Warning NEVER apply direct heat to the float. The float may explode due to increased internal pressure, causing accidents leading to serious injury or damage to property and equipment. Caution Use hoisting equipment for heavy objects (weighing approximately 20 kg (44 lb) or more). Failure to do so may result in back strain or other injury if the object should fall.
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Part Name & No. N‧m Orifice 4 Orifice Plug 6 Cover Nut 13 Cover Plug (JH7.5R-P) 22 Plug (inside the body) 20 Drain Plug 18 Note • Coat all threaded portions and valve seat gasket with anti-seize. • If drawings or other special documentation were supplied for the product, any torque given there...
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Exploded View Part Name Part Name Body Cover Bolt Cover Cover Nut Float Nameplate Orifice Screen Holder Retainer Orifice Gasket Flange/Socket Orifice Plug Drain Plug Gasket Orifice Plug Gasket Drain Plug Screen Plug Gasket Screen Holder Plug Snap Ring Cover Plug Gasket Cover Gasket Cover Plug...
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 Warning NEVER apply direct heat to the float. The float may explode due to increased internal pressure, causing accidents leading to serious injury or damage to property and equipment. Caution When disassembling or removing the product, wait until the internal pressure equals atmospheric pressure and the surface of the product has cooled to room temperature.
TLV; or 4. disasters or forces of nature or Acts of God; or 5. abuse, abnormal use, accidents or any other cause beyond the control of TLV, TII or TLV group companies; or 6. improper storage, maintenance or repair; or 7.
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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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, THE COST OF DISASSEMBLY AND SHIPMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, INJURY TO OTHER PROPERTY, DAMAGE TO BUYER’S OR THE FIRST...
Service For Service or Technical Assistance: Contact your TLV representative or your regional TLV office. In Europe: Tel: [49]-(0)7263-9150-0 Fax: [49]-(0)7263-9150-50 Daimler-Benz-Straße 16-18, 74915 Waibstadt, Germany Tel: [44]-(0)1242-227223 Fax: [44]-(0)1242-223077 Units 7 & 8, Furlong Business Park, Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire GL52 8TW, U.K.
Options The options shown below are available for this product on request. Please compare with the product you received. Options for Area A (standard: with drain plug) Without Drain Plug Options for Area B (standard: with cover plug) A pressure-balancing line connector can be attached to the place where the standard product has the cover plug.
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Attach the pressure-balancing line to the trap and to either the equipment or to an area with a steam space. Options for Area B (standard: with plug) Flange Type (Model: JH7.5R-V) Operating the Air Vent Valve Caution Be sure to use only the recommended components when repairing the product, and NEVER attempt to modify the product in any way.
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Caution The air vent valve stem cannot be removed from the air vent valve body. Attempting to remove the valve stem by pulling it upward may damage it and cause burns or other injury due to malfunction or the discharge of steam or condensate. Air Vent Valve Stem Air Vent Valve Body Exhaust Port...
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