Forbes Marshall SOFT54 Installation And Maintenance Manual

Single orifice float trap with slr

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Single Orifice Float Trap with SLR
SOFT54
Energy Conservation | Environment | Process Efficiency
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  • Page 1 Installation and Maintenance Manual Single Orifice Float Trap with SLR SOFT54 Energy Conservation | Environment | Process Efficiency www.forbesmarshall.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface .................1 Important Safety Notes ............1 Brief Product Information .............3 Product Working Principle .............5 Installation Guidelines ............6 Startup and Commissioning...........8 Maintenance and Guidelines..........9 Troubleshooting ..............12 Available Spares ..............13 Warranty Period ..............13 PLEASE NOTE - Throughout this manual this cautionary symbol is used to describe a potential damage or injury that might occur if the safety considerations are overlooked.
  • Page 3: Preface

    The product is suitable for use as defined in the technical information sheet. In case the need arises to use the product on any other fluid please contact Forbes Marshall for assistance. Check for the suitability in conformance to the limiting conditions specified in technical information sheet of the product.
  • Page 4 India & abroad 2.11 Returning products: Customers and Stockist are reminded that, when returning products to Forbes Marshall they must provide information on any hazards and the precautions to be taken due to contamination residues or mechanical damage which may present a health, safety or environmental risk.
  • Page 5: Brief Product Information

    Brief Product Information: 3.1 Description: The Forbes Marshall Single Orifice Float Trap with SLR, SOFT54, is a carbon steel single orifice float trap with stainless steel internals. It has integral manually adjustable needle valve, which is used as a steam lock release.
  • Page 6 Alloy Steel ASTM A 193 B7 Alloy Steel ASTM A 194 2H 3.5 Product Dimension and Drawing: Figure2: Dimensional Drawing of SOFT54 Dimensional (approx.) in mm. Size Weight DN25 30 kg Single Orifice Float Trap With SLR...
  • Page 7: Product Working Principle

    INLET INLET Pivot Pivot OUTLET OUTLET 3(a) Trap Discharge Open 3(b) Trap Discharge Closed Figure 3: Float trap working *The float trap in the figure 3. shows a TV+SLR assembly. SOFT54 comes with only SLR assembly SOFT54...
  • Page 8: Installation Guidelines

    Installation Guidelines : (Refer to Figure 4, 5, and 6) Note: Before implementing any installations observe the 'Important Safety notes” in section 2. Referring to the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, name-plate and Technical Information Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended installation.
  • Page 9 6. The arrow on the casting should be in the direction of the flow. For socket weld / butt weld end connections coat the welded ends with primer and suitable high temperature paint immediately after welding before corrosion sets in. Figure 6: Cover casting with the arrow SOFT54...
  • Page 10: Startup And Commissioning

    Start-up and Commissioning : 6.1 Flushing of Lines: (Refer to Figure 4) As part of pre-installation all fluid handling equipment particularly piping should be thoroughly cleaned of scale and the internal debris which accumulates during construction. This is accomplished by blowing or flushing with air, steam, water and other suitable medium.
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Guidelines

    Single Orifice Float Trap Immediately Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually yearly Test High pressure steam traps (17.5 barg & above) Repair / Replace SOFT54 - when testing shows leaks Clean strainers of Single Orifice Float Traps Clean internals of Single Orifice Float Traps...
  • Page 12 7.2 Tool Kit: To carry out any maintenance of the SOFT54 please use the tools mentioned below: Components Tool Tool Size SLR Seat Box spanner 17 mm (A/F) Valve assembly Box spanner 17 mm (A/F SLR body Slot Screw Driver...
  • Page 13 Following methods can be used to determine the operating condition of a trap and determine if it's working properly: Testing traps through visual inspection. Testing traps using temperature gun/equipment. Testing traps using sound/ ultrasound. Testing traps through online monitoring. SOFT54...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting: If the expected performance is unachievable after the installation of the single orifice float trap, check the following points for appropriate corrective measures. Failure Mode Possible Cause Remedy Check the installation. Check for the flow direction arrow on the cover casting and the name plate arrow on the base casting.
  • Page 15: Available Spares

    The spare parts available are given in the following table How to Order: DN 25 Single Orifice Float Trap SOFT54 SLR, flanged ASA 600 How to Order Spares: Always order spares using the description given in the column above, headed “Available Spares”, and stating the size and type and differential pressure of the trap.
  • Page 16 Forbes Marshall Pvt. Ltd. Forbes Marshall International Pte. Ltd. 16A, Tuas Avenue 1, Opp. 106th Milestone, CTS 2220, #05-21, JTC Space @Tuas Mumbai-Pune Road, Kasarwadi, Singapore - 639533 Pune MH 411034 INDIA www.forbesmarshall.com P: +91(0)20-68138555 P: +65 6219 3890 F: +91(0)20-68138402 Forbes Marshall Arca E: ccmidc@forbesmarshall.com...

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