Applications; Proper Installation - TLV QuickTrap FX1 Manuel D'utilisation

5. Applications

• DO NOT USE on any application except steam tracing lines, storage tank coils and
instrument enclosures.
• SUITABLE for steam tracing lines or storage tank coils ONLY IF the required product
viscosity will be maintained when the condensate is sub-cooled at least 15 °C (27 °F), even to
the point of the condensate having a lower temperature than the product temperature.
• SUITABLE for use on instrument enclosures ONLY IF the steam or condensate temperature
in the enclosures will NOT damage the instrument.

6. Proper Installation

CAUTION
Note: For socket weld connections, use electric arc welding with a single pass. As internal
parts are not damaged by one pass welding, there is no need to remove them before welding.
1. In some instances, the trap unit and the connector body are sent as separate units. When
attaching them together, make sure the connector gaskets are still in place after having
removed their protective seal (See page 13 for details).
2. There are no restrictions on the installation direction beyond the following conditions:
a. The arrow on the connector body must point in the direction of condensate flow.
b. The connector body must be adjusted so that the connector flange face (for connecting
to the trap unit) is in the vertical plane.
c. The caution plates on the trap unit must face upward.
3. Before installation, be sure to remove all protective seals.
4. Before installing the trap, blow out the inlet piping to remove all dirt and oil.
5. Verify that piping is of a suitable diameter.
6. Support the pipes properly within 800 mm (2.5 ft) on either side of the trap.
7. Install in a place where caution plates (including cap) can clearly be seen during periods of
maintenance, in the lowest part of the pipeline so that condensate flows into the trap by
gravity.
8. Install inlet and outlet valves to isolate the product in event of trap failure or maintenance.
9. If the product is subject to back pressure, install a check valve.
10. Open the inlet valve gradually and make sure that the product functions properly.
Installation Examples: Horizontal Piping
Correct
Caution
Connector
Plate
Flange
Ground
• Installation, inspection, maintenance, repairs, disassembly, adjustment
and valve opening/closing should be carried out only by trained
maintenance personnel.
• Take measures to prevent people from coming into direct contact with
product outlets.
• Install for use under conditions in which no freeze-up will occur.
• Install for use under conditions in which no water hammer will occur.
Caution plate is not facing upwards.
Ground
Incorrect
Universal Connector Flange is not
Ground
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in the vertical plane.
Ground Ground