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172-65176MA-03  (UFO3 Series)  27  Aug 2015

 

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Contents

 

 

Introduction ....................................................................... 1

 

Safety Considerations ....................................................... 2

 

Checking the Piping .......................................................... 4

 

Operation .......................................................................... 5

 

Specifications .................................................................... 6

 

Configuration ..................................................................... 6

 

Installation ......................................................................... 7

 

Maintenance ...................................................................... 8

 

Disassembly / Reassembly ............................................... 9

 

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 11

 

Product Warranty ............................................................ 12

 

Option: Insulation Cover .................................................. 13

 

 

Introduction 

 

Thank you for purchasing the 

  Free Ball-Bucket Steam Trap. 

 

This product has been thoroughly inspected before being shipped from the 
factory. When the product is delivered, before doing anything else, check the 
specifications and external appearance to make sure nothing is out of the 
ordinary. Also be sure to read this manual carefully before use and follow the 
instructions to be sure of using the product properly. 

 

The Free Ball-Bucket Steam Trap is suitable for applications where there is a 
possibility of steam-locking or for batch process equipment, such as heat 
exchangers, heaters, cylinder dryers and pressing machines. 

 

If detailed instructions for special order specifications or options not contained 
in this manual are required, please contact 

  for full details. 

 

This instruction manual is intended for use with the model(s) listed on the front 
cover. It is necessary not only for installation but for subsequent maintenance, 
disassembly/reassembly and troubleshooting. Please keep it in a safe place 
for future reference. 

Summary of Contents for UFO3-BN

Page 1: ...03 UFO3 Series 27 August 2015 Free Ball Bucket Steam Trap UFO3 BN UFO3F BN Copyright 2015 by TLV CO LTD All rights reserved ISO 9001 ISO 14001 Manufacturer Kakogawa Japan is approved by LRQA LTD to IS...

Page 2: ...is out of the ordinary Also be sure to read this manual carefully before use and follow the instructions to be sure of using the product properly The Free Ball Bucket Steam Trap is suitable for appli...

Page 3: ...ation which poses a threat of death or serious injury WARNING Indicates that there is a potential threat of death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates that there is a possibility of injury or equipment...

Page 4: ...fluids Do not use excessive force when connecting threaded pipes to the product Over tightening may cause breakage leading to fluid discharge which may cause burns or other injury Use only under condi...

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 Ha...

Page 6: ...reventing it from closing against the drain jet allowing the discharge of all initial air and cold condensate 2 Entry of Steam When steam flows in the higher temperature causes the bimetal to expand r...

Page 7: ...ION Refer to the product nameplate for detailed specifications Model Maximum Allowable Temperature TMA Maximum Allowable Pressure Maximum Operating Temperature Nominal Diameter Maximum Differential Pr...

Page 8: ...use burns or other injury CAUTION Installation inspection maintenance repairs disassembly adjustment and valve opening closing should be carried out only by trained maintenance personnel 1 Before inst...

Page 9: ...e to steam leakage Normal Condensate together with flash steam is discharged intermittently and the sound of flow can be heard at the time of discharge Blocked Discharge Impossible No condensate is di...

Page 10: ...re no pieces of the old gasket left on the seating surfaces make sure the arrow points in the direction of condensate flow Cover Gasket Remove being careful not to damage the seating surface and clean...

Page 11: ...1 N m 10 kg cm NOTE Coat all threaded portions and orifice gasket with anti seize If drawings or other special documentation were supplied for the product any torque given there takes precedence over...

Page 12: ...ns Steam locking has occurred Perform a bypass blowdown or close the trap inlet piping and allow the trap to cool Steam is discharged or leaks from the outlet blowing steam leakage Build up of rust or...

Page 13: ...proper 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...

Page 14: ...ection maintenance repairs disassembly adjustment and valve opening closing should be carried out only by trained maintenance personnel Attaching the Insulation Cover to the Steam Trap 1 Allow the tra...

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