Removing/Reattaching The Float; Removing/Reattaching The Baffle - TLV PowerTrap GP14-B Manuel D'utilisation

2. Removing/Reattaching the Float

It is not necessary to remove the float if only the intake (motive medium) and exhaust valves are to
be serviced or replaced. It is not always necessary to replace the float when replacing the
snap-action unit. The float should be replaced only when there are irregularities such as damage
to its exterior or condensate found inside the float.
Part
Float ･ Using a 300 mm (12") long adjustable wrench and a 19 mm
( ") open-end torque wrench and an adjustable wrench,
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disengage the float from the lever arm. The adjustable wrench
is applied and held to the bolt head welded to the float end of
the lever arm, and the open-end torque wrench is applied to
the float connector. The purpose of the two tools is to stabilize
the bolt in order to loosen the float without twisting the lever
arm.
･ Loosen the float only one turn with the two wrenches.
･ Complete the removal of the float with both hands, being
careful not to drop the float or lose the spring washer.
30 mm (1
19 mm (

3. Removing/Reattaching the Baffle

Part
Bolts ･ Push the lever arm to its down position.
･ Using a 13 mm (
holding the baffle to the cover.
･ Finish unscrewing the bolts by hand, then remove.
･ Take care not to lose the 13 mm (
･ Remove the baffle.
Baffle
Disassembly
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Disassembly
") socket wrench, loosen the two bolts
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Lever Arm
Spring Washer
Float
") spring washers.
Lever Arm
Reassembly
･ Be sure to
reassemble with the
spring washer.
･ Using two wrenches,
as described in
disassembly, tighten
to a torque of 60 N·m
(44 lbf·ft).
(1 N·m ≈ 10 kg·cm)
Reassembly
･ Reassemble spring
washers and bolts,
then finger-tighten.
･ Tighten to a torque of
30 N·m (22 lbf·ft).
･ Push the lever arm to
its down position, and
then replace the baffle.
(1 N·m ≈ 10 kg·cm)
Baffle
Bolt
Spring Washer