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172-65483MA-03(JH3S-X / JH5SL-X)  31 Jul 2017 

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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 damage to property and equipment.

 

WARNING 

 

 

When disassembling or removing the product, wait until the internal 

pressure equals atmospheric pressure and the surface of the product 

has cooled to room temperature. Disassembling or removing the 

product when it is hot or under pressure may lead to discharge of fluids, 

causing burns, other injuries or damage.

 

CAUTION 

 

If the product fails to operate properly, use the following table to locate the cause 
and remedy. 

Problem 

Cause 

Remedy 

No condensate 
is discharged 
(blocked) or   
discharge is 
poor 
 

The float is damaged or filled with 
condensate 

Replace with a new float 

The orifice opening, screen or piping are 
clogged with rust and scale 

Clean parts 

The X-element is scratched or damaged 

Replace with a new X-element 

Steam locking has occurred 

Perform a bypass blowdown or 
close the trap inlet valve and 
allow the trap to cool 

The trap operating pressure exceeds the 
maximum specified pressure, or there is 
insufficient pressure differential between 
the trap inlet and outlet 

Compare specifications and 
actual operating conditions 

Steam is 
discharged or   
leaks from the 
outlet 
(blowing) 
(steam leakage) 

Build-up on the seating surface of the 
orifice or rust and scale build-up beneath 
the float 

Clean parts 

Scratches on the orifice 

Replace with a new orifice 

The float is misshapen or has surface 
build-up 

Clean or replace with a new float 

Improper installation orientation 

Correct the installation 

Trap vibration 

Lengthen the inlet piping and 
fasten it securely 

The X-element air vent valve seating 
and/or air vent valve seat have a build-up 
or are scratched 

Clean or replace with a new 
X-element / air vent valve seat 

Steam is leaking 
from a place 
other than the 
outlet 

Gasket deterioration or damage 

Replace with new gasket(s) 

Improper tightening torques were used 

Tighten to the proper torque 

Float frequently 
becomes 
damaged 

Water hammer has occurred 

Study and correct the piping 

NOTE: When replacing parts with new, use the parts list for reference, and replace with parts 

from the Maintenance Kit, Repair Kit, etc. Please note that replacement parts are only 
available as part of a replacement parts kit. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for JH3S-X

Page 1: ...172 65483MA 03 JH3S X JH5SL X 31 July 2017 Free Float Steam Trap with X element JH3S X JH5SL X Copyright 2017 by TLV CO LTD All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...ture and responds with great accuracy As a result air and the large quantities of condensate created immediately after the start up of operation are quickly discharged thereby greatly reducing start up time and also proving useful in valve operation bypass blowdown labor saving The X element is also sensitive to hot air during operation responding quickly and thus preventing the occurrence of air ...

Page 3: ...potential threat of death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates that there is a possibility of injury or equipment product damage WARNING NEVER apply direct heat to the float The float may explode due to increased internal pressure causing accidents leading to serious injury or damage to property and equipment CAUTION Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the recommended operating pre...

Page 4: ...n damage to the product and burns or other injury due to malfunction or the discharge of fluids Use only under conditions in which no freeze up will occur Freezing may damage the product leading to fluid discharge which may cause burns or other injury Use only under conditions in which no water hammer will occur The impact of water hammer may damage the product leading to fluid discharge which may...

Page 5: ... to back pressure has a check valve TLV CK been installed 5 Is the inlet pipe as short as possible with as few bends as possible and installed so the liquid will flow naturally down into the trap 6 Has the piping work been done correctly as shown in the figures below Requirement Correct Incorrect Install catchpot with the proper diameter Diameter is too small Make sure the flow of condensate is no...

Page 6: ... condensate level causes the float to rise due to buoyancy opening the orifice B and allowing condensate to be discharged 3 Hot Air Discharge Should hot air flow into the trap with the steam during normal operation the temperature of the X element drops causing it to momentarily contract and open the air vent valve A which allows for the rapid discharge of the air After the air is discharged and s...

Page 7: ... other injury CAUTION Refer to the product nameplate for detailed specifications Model Maximum Allowable Temperature TMA Maximum Allowable Pressure Nominal Diameter Maximum Differential Pressure Production Lot No Valve No Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum allowable pressure PMA and maximum allowable temperature TMA are PRESSURE SHELL DESIGN CONDITIONS NOT OPERATING CONDITIONS Valve No is displ...

Page 8: ... kit R repair kit F float No Name M R F 1 Body 2 Cover 3 Float 4 Orifice 5 Orifice Gasket 6 Orifice Plug 7 Orifice Plug Gasket 8 Float Cover 9 Screen 10 Flange Socket 11 Cover Bolt 12 Cover Nut 13 Cover Gasket 14 Connector 15 Connector Gasket 16 X element Guide 17 X element 18 Spring Clip 19 Air Vent Valve Seat 20 Name Plate ...

Page 9: ...mbly adjustment and valve opening closing should be carried out only by trained maintenance personnel 1 Before installation be sure to remove all protective seals 2 Before installing the product open the inlet valve and blow out the piping to remove any piping scraps dirt and oil Close the inlet valve after blowdown 3 Install the product so the arrow on the body is pointing in the direction of flo...

Page 10: ... flash steam and the sound of flow can be heard If there is very little condensate there is almost no sound of flow Blocked Discharge Impossible No condensate is discharged The trap is quiet and makes no noise and the surface temperature of the trap is low Blowing Live steam continually flows from the outlet and there is a continuous metallic sound Steam Leakage Live steam is discharged through th...

Page 11: ...a new gasket coat surfaces with anti seize Detaching Reattaching the Cover Part During Disassembly During Reassembly Cover Nut Cover Bolt Remove with a socket wrench Consult the table of tightening torques and tighten to the proper torque Cover Remove by lifting up and off Make sure there are no pieces of the old gasket left on the sealing surfaces of the body and cover then reattach lining up the...

Page 12: ...ket Remove the gasket and clean sealing surfaces Replace with a new gasket coat surfaces with anti seize Orifice Remove with a socket wrench Consult the table of tightening torques and tighten to the proper torque Orifice Gasket Remove the gasket and clean sealing surfaces Replace with a new gasket coat surfaces with anti seize Table of Tightening Torques Part Name Torque Distance Across Flats N m...

Page 13: ...5SL X 31 Jul 2017 12 Exploded View JH3S X Float Cover Screen Float Body Orifice Gasket Orifice Orifice Plug Gasket Orifice Plug Cover Gasket X element Guide Air Vent Valve Seat X element Spring Clip Connector Cover Cover Bolt ...

Page 14: ...1 Jul 2017 13 JH5SL X X element Guide Air Vent Valve Seat Cover Nut Cover Float Cover Screen Float Cover Bolt Body Orifice Gasket Orifice Orifice Plug Gasket Orifice Plug Connector Connector Gasket X element Spring Clip Cover Gasket ...

Page 15: ... the gasket onto the center of the gasket surface of the plug holder making sure the anti seize affixes the gasket tightly to the plug holder Check to make sure the gasket is not caught in the recesses of the threads Hold the plug holder upside down to make sure that the anti seize makes the gasket stick to the plug holder even when the plug holder is held upside down Screw the plug holder by hand...

Page 16: ...e trap operating pressure exceeds the maximum specified pressure or there is insufficient pressure differential between the trap inlet and outlet Compare specifications and actual operating conditions Steam is discharged or leaks from the outlet blowing steam leakage Build up on the seating surface of the orifice or rust and scale build up beneath the float Clean parts Scratches on the orifice Rep...

Page 17: ... to improper installation use handling etc by other than TLV CO LTD authorized service representatives 2 Malfunctions due to dirt scale rust etc 3 Malfunctions due to improper disassembly and reassembly or inadequate inspection and maintenance by other than TLV CO LTD authorized service representatives 4 Malfunctions due to disasters or forces of nature 5 Accidents or malfunctions due to any other...

Page 18: ...closed position 2 Before operating the lock release valve examine the trap outlet and confirm that the trap is functioning properly 3 Operate the lock release valve as follows tools required flat head screwdriver Open Valve Insert the screwdriver into the slot on the top of the element retainer and slowly turn clockwise Do not turn the element retainer past the point at which it stops See charts b...

Page 19: ...kg cm 2 Differential Pressure kg cm 2 Discharge Capacity kg h Discharge Capacity liter min Differential Pressure MPa Differential Pressure MPa Discharge Capacity lb h Discharge Capacity scfm Differential Pressure psi Differential Pressure psi Capacities are equivalent capacities of standard air 20 C 68 F under atmospheric pressure ...

Page 20: ...bottom of the gland case See the above table to determine the amount of steam discharge Close Valve Slowly turn clockwise Do not continue turning the needle valve past the point at which it stops 3 If steam should leak from the gland retainer nut or gland case it can be stopped by further tightening the gland retainer nut Do not over tighten otherwise the needle valve may seize and become unworkab...

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