YARWAY FXT300 SERIES STEAM TRAP
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Before installation, these instructions must be carefully read and understood.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions or to properly
install and maintain this equipment could result in
an explosion, fire and/or chemical contamination
causing property damage and personal injury
or death.
The FXT300 Series Steam Trap must be installed,
operated and maintained in accordance with
federal, state and local codes, rules and
regulations and Emerson instructions.
If leak develops in the system, service to the unit
may be required. Failure to correct trouble could
result in a hazardous condition.
Installation, operation and maintenance
procedures performed by unqualified personnel
may result in improper adjustment and unsafe
operation. Either condition may result in
equipment damage or personal injury. Only
a qualified person shall install or service the
FXT300 Series Steam Trap.
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Installation and Maintenance Instructions Manual and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.
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SCOPE OF THE MANUAL
This manual provides instructions for
installation, maintenance and parts information
for the FXT300 Series.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FXT300 Series are float and thermostatic
steam traps. Float is free of levers, linkages
or other mechanical connections. This float is
weighted to maintain orientation and acts as
the valve being free to modulate condensate
through the seat ring. Air vent is balanced-
pressure design with stainless steel welded
encapsulated bellows capable of discharging
air and non-condensable gases continuously
within 15°F (8.33°C) of saturated temperature.
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications section on this page provide
the ratings and other specifications for the
FXT300 Series.
Available
Configurations:
Type FXT300
(Low capacity)
Type FXT301
(Medium capacity)
Type FXT302
(High capacity)
Type FXT303
(Super high capacity)
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Body Sizes and
End Connections:
NPT:
½" (12.7 mm),
¾" (19.1 mm), 1" (25.4 mm),
1½" (38.1 mm) and
2" (50.8 mm)
CL250 RF Flanged:
NPS 1½ (DN 40) and
2 (DN 50)
Maximum Allowable
Pressure
:
250 psig (17.2 barg)
(1)
Maximum
Operating
Pressure
:
See Table 1
(1)
Maximum Allowable
Temperature:
450°F (232°C)
Materials of
Construction:
Body and Cover: Cast iron
ASTM A126B
Cover Gasket:
Graphite fiber
All Internal Parts:
Stainless steel
Air Vent:
Stainless steel
Options:
SLR Orifice
Blowdown Valve
Orifice Continuous Bleed
Air Vent
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