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After installation or maintenance ensure that the system is fully functional. Carry out tests on
any alarms or protective devices.
4. Commissioning
The CA44(S) and CA46(S) float traps are continuous discharge traps, removing liquid from
air and gas systems. As soon as liquid enters the main chamber of the trap, the float rises
and the lever mechanism attached to it opens the main valve - keeping the system drained
of liquid at all times. When air or gas arrives, the float drops and shuts the main valve tightly
against the seat. The balance line is necessary to prevent the trap from becoming air locked.
Float traps are renowned for their instantaneous load handling capability, clean tight shut-off
and resistance to waterhammer and vibration.
5. Operation
Note: Before actioning any installation observe the 'Safety information' in Section 1.
Referring to the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, name-plate and Technical
Information Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended installation:
3.1
Check materials, pressure and temperature and their maximum values. If the maximum
operating limit of the product is lower than that of the system in which it is being fitted,
ensure that a safety device is included in the system to prevent overpressurisation.
3.2
Determine the correct installation situation and the direction of fluid flow.
3.3
Remove protective covers from all connections.
3.4
The trap should be fitted in the horizontal plane with the inlet at the top so that the float
mechanism is free to rise and fall in a vertical plane.
The trap must be fitted below what it is draining. Point the arrow on the name-plate
downwards. One of the advantages of the float trap for draining air systems is that no air
bleed is required for satisfactory operation. However, because the trap has no air bleed
it could under some circumstances become air or gas locked.
Make sure that the balance line is piped back to the upstream side.
A balance line is essential for the correct operation of this product.
For convenience of maintenance it is recommended that a union is fitted in the balance
line near to the trap cover.
Note:
If the trap is to discharge to atmosphere ensure it is to a safe place, the discharging fluid
may be at a temperature of 100
°
C (212
°
F).
3. Installation
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