SAFETY GUIDE The model ESU5 is a stainless steel inverted bucket steam trap for small up to medium condensate loads. In order to get maximum benefit from this product, be sure to read this manual before installing it. The following warnings and cautions are shown at appropriate places in this manual.
Model : Showing the product model name Some pictures and illustrations in this manual are examples of ESU5 models. For more details regarding dimensions and other specifications, please refer to the catalog. The model ESU5 fully complies with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
INSTALLATION WARNING Pay very careful attention when working in hazardous environments. There is a risk of explosion and the possibility of dangerous gases leaking. Always check whether the pipeline contains flammable, high pressure or high temperature materials before starting to work. ...
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2) Check the flow direction indicated on the body. 3) When installing the model ESU5, install it so that the flow from the upstream line to the downstream line is horizontal and the name plate is on the top side of the body.
OPERATION CAUTION Before starting operation, open the bypass valve or blow valve completely and blow off the scale in the piping. 4.1 Operation procedure 1) After blowing off the scale from the piping, close the bypass valve or blow valve. 2) Open the stop valve on the trap outlet side.
CAUTION When replacing parts, make sure the replacement parts are supplied by MIYAWAKI. The performance of steam traps deteriorates gradually over time due to wear, corrosion or dirt accumulating around the valve and the valve seat. Please conduct periodic diagnosis of traps in order to keep steam control systems and equipment working well.
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Repairs When a trap fails, it is necessary to clean the internal parts and to replace damaged parts. Take the failed trap apart following the steps below. 5.2.1 Disassembling the trap 1) Remove the cover bolts (20) and remove the cover (2) from the body (1). 2) The internal unit and bucket (9) can be removed while connected to the cover (2).
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5.2.2 Reassembling the trap 1) Put the capsule (11) into the body (1). 2) Attach the valve holder (7) to the lever (13), insert the valve (6) into the valve holder (7), and attach the pin (8) to the valve holder (7). After bending the tip of the pin (8), check that the valve holder (7) can be rotated 360°...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Steam leaks or blows The condensate amount in the Remove the plug (4) and pour through. body (1) is extremely small, water into the body (1). and the valve opening state continues due to the sinking of the bucket (9).
Problems caused by devices or equipment other than MIYAWAKI’s, or a disallowed use environment When a repair or modification has been performed by anyone other than MIYAWAKI or people who are authorized to make such repairs Intrusion of salt or other substances that promote significant rust or corrosion or problems from fluids that contain the same substances Consumable parts such as Packing, Gasket, O-ring, Diaphragm, etc.
1 7 1 1 → Jan.1, 2017 2 9 X M → Oct. 21, 2029 ●For 9-digit display S.No. □□□□□□□□□ MIYAWAKI identification number Represents the month. Represents the year. (last two digits of the year according to the Western calendar) Example of serial number designation 1 7 1 1 2 C 0 2 0 →...
GUIDANCE FOR READING SPECIAL PRODUCT NAME 〇〇〇-○○-□ Special symbol: The symbol applies only to special products (Please refer to table 1 for details) Model symbol: Product model number Table 1 Symbol description Suffix Special contents Trap for high-pressure gas installed property (only for Gas Trap) Blow valve attached Change of gasket Special face to face dimension...
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