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Watson McDaniel Company UTS600 Manual 2590000 RevA
Principle of Operation
The UTS600 Series Universal Connector Trap Test Valve Station has a two-bolt 360 degree swivel mount flange
design, integral piston-style isolation valves, test valve, and integral strainer and blowdown valve.
1.
Universal Connector Trap Test Station will be in normal operation when both the inlet and outlet isolation valve
are in the open position and the blowdown valve and test valve are in the closed position.
2.
To test the trap during normal operation, open the test valve and close the outlet isolation valve. When
opening test valve, hold test valve body in place with wrench while opening valve head.
3.
To return Trap Station to normal operation, open the outlet isolation valve and close the test valve.
Caution: Hot condensate and flash steam will be discharged from the test port. Pipe test valve to make sure it
will discharge to a safe area.
Installation
1.
Make sure steam supply is safely shut off. Before installing the universal connector trap station, blow out
piping thoroughly to remove loose scale and dirt.
2.
The trap station can be installed in horizontal or vertical piping.
3.
Use pipe dope or Teflon tape sparingly when attaching the universal connector trap station to the pipe.
Tighten bolts evenly with 35-40 ft-lbs torque.
4.
Pipe test port to ensure any condensate and steam will discharge to safe location.
5.
Install drip pocket to keep dirt away from the trap station.
6.
Mount selected universal trap to the trap station. Ensure that the trap is mounted in the proper orientation for
operation. Refer to trap installation and operation manual for trap installation detail.
Figure 3: UTS600 with USIB450 Trap Module installed in Drip Leg before PRV.
