Introduction
Before beginning installation or maintenance, please read this manual to ensure correct use of
the product. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
The FX1 temperature control steam trap (connector body unit F46 or former connector unit F32*
and steam trap unit X1) with built-in scale removal function is suitable for the accurate control of
condensate discharge temperatures for applications with operating pressures up to 2.1 MPaG
(300 psig).
DO NOT USE
on any application
except
steam tracing lines, storage tank coils and instrument
enclosures.
Note: The FX1 can only control the temperature of condensate discharge from the trap; it cannot
control product temperature nor the temperature of condensate backing up in the system.
* Configuration of F32 differs slightly from that of F46
1 MPa = 10.197 kg/cm
2
, 1 bar = 0.1 MPa
For products with special specifications or with options not included in this manual, contact TLV
for instructions.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
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1. Safety Considerations
• Read this section carefully before use and be sure to follow the instructions.
• Installation, inspection, maintenance, repairs, disassembly, adjustment and valve
opening/closing should be carried out only by trained maintenance personnel.
• The precautions listed in this manual are designed to ensure safety and prevent equipment
damage and personal injury. For situations that may occur as a result of erroneous handling,
three different types of cautionary items are used to indicate the degree of urgency and the
scale of potential damage and danger: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.
• The three types of cautionary items above are very important for safety; be sure to observe
all of them, as they relate to installation, use, maintenance, and repair. Furthermore, TLV
accepts no responsibility for any accidents or damage occurring as a result of failure to
observe these precautions.
Indicates an urgent situation that poses a threat of death or serious injury.
Indicates a DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION item.
Indicates that there is a potential threat of death or serious injury.
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION
Indicates that there is a possibility of injury, or equipment/product
damage.
CAUTION
Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the
recommended operating pressure, temperature and other specification
ranges.
Improper use may result in such hazards as damage to the product
or malfunctions, which may lead to serious accidents. Local regulations
may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.
Take measures to prevent people from coming into direct contact
with product outlets.
Failure to do so may result in burns or other injury
from the discharge of fluids.
Always wear heat-insulated gloves when handling products with high
body temperatures, such as when in operation.
Failure to do so may
result in burns.
