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Fault
Cause
Remedy
Insufficient deaeration.
Provide additional deaeration.
Use a different steam trap type.
Contact the manufacturer to find out
which trap type is the most suitable for
your application.
Fluid escapes (equipment is
leaking).
The end connections are
untight.
Seal off the end connections (e. g.
flanged or screwed ends).
A gasket on the body is
defective.
Replace the gasket with a new one.
The body has been damaged
by corrosion or erosion.
Check the resistance of the body material
for the fluid used.
Use a steam trap made from a material
that is suitable for the fluid used.
The body has been damaged
by frost.
Replace the equipment with a new one.
When shutting down the installation
make sure that the condensate lines and
the steam trap are completely drained.
The body has been damaged
by waterhammer.
Replace the equipment with a new one.
Take appropriate measures to protect the
equipment against waterhammer, e. g.
by installing suitable non-return valves.
If faults occur that are not listed above or cannot
be corrected, please contact our Technical
Service or authorized agency in your country.
