Flash Steam
White jet
containing
water droplets
7. Inspection and Maintenance
Operational inspections should be performed at least twice per year, or as called for by trap
operating conditions. Steam trap failure may result in temperature drop in the equipment, poor
product quality or losses due to steam leakage.
WARNING
CAUTION
Body, Cover(s)
Gaskets
X-element (SJHX)
Screen(s)
Float
Air Vent Valve Seat (SJHX), Orifice
Air Vent Strip (SJH)
Disassembly/Reassembly (to reassemble, follow procedures in reverse)
Part & No.
SJHX SJH
Cover Nut 10
Cover 2
Cover Gasket 8
Float 3
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NEVER apply direct heat to the float. The float may explode due to
increased internal pressure, causing accidents leading to serious injury or
property and equipment damage.
• Installation, inspection, maintenance, repairs, disassembly, adjustment
and valve opening/closing should be carried out only by trained
maintenance personnel.
• Before attempting to open the trap, close the inlet and outlet isolation
valves and wait until the trap has cooled completely. Failure to do so
may result in burns.
• Be sure to use the proper components and NEVER attempt to modify
the product.
Parts Inspection Procedure
Check inside for damage, dirt, grease, oil film, rust or scale
Check for warping or damage
Check for damage
Check for clogging, corrosion or damage
Check for deformation, damage, oil film or water inside
Check for rust, scale, oil film, wear or damage
Avoid touching or distorting the air vent strip; unscrew it
only if damaged or if the orifice must be removed
Disassembly
Use a wrench to remove
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Remove
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Remove gasket and clean
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sealing surfaces
Remove, being careful not to
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scratch its polished surface
Live Steam Leakage
Clear, slightly
bluish jet
Coat threads with anti-seize and
tighten to the proper torque
Reattach with writing in the
proper orientation
Replace with a new gasket, do
not apply anti-seize
Insert into body, being careful not
to scratch its polished surface
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Reassembly
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