Operating Manual
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Maintenance / Inspection
6.1
Opening the condensate trap and dismantling the float control assembly
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The condensate trap must be depressurized. Shut off
the system before and after the condensate trap.
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Release any remaining pressure by loosening the
control screw (6) by only a quarter turn.
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Dismantle the steam trap from the pipeline system.
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Loosen the housing screw (4) evenly crosswise and
take off housing cover (2).
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Unscrew the retaining screw (8) and take it off.
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Screw in the install bolt for ca. 3 turns. (Picture 6)
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With a few light strokes using plastic hammer on the
front side of the install bolt to loosen the float control
assembly (5) from its conic housing seat. (Picture 6)
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Screw out the install bolt completely. Remove the float
control assembly (5). (Picture 6)
6.2
Disassembling, cleaning and assembling the float control (Picture 7)
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After removing the cotter pin (p), the rotary valve (v) can be simply pulled out to
the side.
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Clean the parts using, for example, benzine.
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Check the rotary valve (v) for wear along the sealing edge. If wear is detected, the
support body (b) and the rotary valve (v) must be replaced. A thorough leakage test
must be carried out by Rifox.
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During assembling ensure that the notch in the rotary valve (v) points to the punch
mark on the support body (b) and the cotter pin (p) is inserted and secured again
carefully.
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The float must be able to be moved up and down by hand easily.
6.3
Installing the float control assembly and assembling the condensate trap (Picture 8)
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The float control assembly (5) is inserted into the conical housing seat with the supporting body. It must be ensured that
the immersion tube is posioned vertically downwards.
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Screw in the install bolt with the washer but NOT tighten it.
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Check and reposite the float, until the float is in the mittel of the housing
(while the housing stands vertical).
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Tighten the install bolt with 35Nm. (Float control unit
will be drawn into its conical seat.)
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Screw out the install bolt. Check again whether the float is in the middle
of the cover opening.
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Screw in the Retaining screw (8). Tighten the Retaining screw (8) with 35Nm.
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Check the housing gasket (2) and replace it if it is damaged.
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Tighten the housing screw (4) evenly crosswise. Tightening torque
according to Section 6.5.
6.4
Care and maintenance
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In the case of a great risk of dirt accumulation, the housing, when it is depressurized, should be rinsed thoroughly from
time to time. If necessary, the float control assembly (5) should also be checked and cleaned according to Section 6.2.
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The dirt, which has been accumulated in the housing, can be removed away by screwing off the screw plug (additional
equipment).
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For special applications, it is advisable to install a separate upstream strainer.
b
p v
Picture 7
Plastic
hammer
Install bolt
Housing
Float control
assembly
Picture 6
Install bolt Washer
Housing
Tube
Picture 8
