Group 2 of the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive. The products’ use on other fluids may be possible but, if this is contemplated, Spirax Sarco should be contacted to confirm the suitability of the product for the application being considered.
1.9 Tools and consumables Before starting work ensure that you have suitable tools and/or consumables available. Use only genuine Spirax Sarco replacement parts. 1.10 Protective clothing Consider whether you and/or others in the vicinity require any protective clothing to protect against the hazards of, for example, chemicals, high/low temperature, radiation, noise, falling objects, and dangers to eyes and face.
Customers and stockists are reminded that under EC Health, Safety and Environment Law, when returning products to Spirax Sarco 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.
2. General product information 2.1 Description The Spirax Sarco 600 and 900 series alloy steel inverted bucket steam traps are designed for installation in vertical pipework between flanges. They are suitable for a wide range of pressures and applications and include an integral check valve on the inlet.
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2.3 600 series Limiting conditions (ISO 6552) Maximum body design conditions Exceeds PN40 Maximum allowable pressure 41 bar g @ 250 °C (595 psi g @ 482 °F) Maximum allowable temperature 400 °C @ 29 bar g (752 °F @ 420 psi g)
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2.4 900 series Limiting conditions (ISO 6552) Maximum body design conditions Exceeds PN63 Maximum allowable pressure 62 bar g @ 260 °C (900 psi g @ 500 °F) Maximum allowable temperature 400 °C @ 49 bar g (752 °F @ 710 psi g) Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic test pressure of: 93 bar g (1 348 psi g)
3. Installation Note: Before actioning any installation observe the 'Safety information' in Section 1. Referring to the installation and maintenance instructions, name-plate and Technical Information Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended installation: Check materials, pressure and temperature and their maximum values. If the maximum operating limit of the product is lower than that of the system in which it is being fitted, ensure that a safety device is included in the system to prevent overpressurisation.
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T - 01 Air vent Air vent Bucket trap Bucket trap Fig. 4 Typical installation - Oil storage tanks IIM-P067-06 CMGT Issue 4...
6. Maintenance Note: Before actioning any maintenance observe the 'Safety information' in Section 1. Warning: The body/cover gasket contains a thin stainless steel support ring which may cause physical injury if not handled and disposed of carefully. Before undertaking any maintenance on the trap it must be isolated from both the supply line and return line and any pressure allowed to safely normalise to atmosphere.
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Fig. 5 Table 1 Recommended tightening torques Item Part (lbf ft) (621/622) M16 x 2.0P x 45 75 - 85 (55 - 63) (623/921/922) M20 x 2.5P x 65 90 - 100 (66 - 74) (625) (923/925) M20 x 2.5P x 65 120 - 135 (89 - 100) (626)
'Available spares' and state and full definition of the trap e.g. 622/10. 10, 11 Example: 1 - Valve and seat assembly for a Spirax Sarco DN20, 622/10 alloy steel inverted bucket steam trap (having a PMX of 17 bar g).
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