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.
Check to make sure that the pipes to be connected to the trap have been installed properly. 1. Is the pipe diameter suitable? 2. Is the piping where the trap is to be installed horizontal (SS3N / SS5N / SS5NH) or vertical (SS3V / SS5V / SS5VH)? 3. Has sufficient space been secured for maintenance? 4.
Operation Principles of air and condensate discharge: 1. Start-up Air and Cold Condensate Discharge At start-up, before steam is supplied, the system is cold and the bimetal air vent strip is expanded, holding the float off of the orifice. This allows for the rapid discharge of air and cold condensate through the orifice when steam is first supplied to the system.
Use only under conditions in which no freeze-up will occur. Freezing CAUTION may damage the product, leading to fluid discharge, which may cause burns or other injury. Refer to the product nameplate for detailed specifications. SS3N / SS5N / SS5NH SS3V / SS5V / SS5VH Model Maximum Allowable...
If there is a problem, determine the cause using the “Troubleshooting” section in this manual. Tolerance Angle for Installation - 5° Tolerance Angle for Installation - 5° (SS3N / SS5N / SS5NH) (SS3V / SS5V / SS5VH) Install on a horizontal pipe with the nameplate...
(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 if appropriate] in conjunction with the visual inspection is highly recommended.)
Float becomes damaged Water hammer has occurred Study and correct the piping NOTE: SS3N SS3V / SS5N SS5V / SS5NH SS5VH steam traps are of all-welded, single unit construction, so they cannot be repaired. 172-65119MAJ-03 (SS3/SS5) 25 Feb 2014...
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.
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Option The insulation cover (RK5) for the SS5N / SS5V / SS5NH / SS5VH is available as an option. Install according to the following steps. 1. Allow the trap to cool to ambient temperature. 2. Open the cover along the Velcro strip. 3.
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