172-65175MA-13 (COS Pressure Reducing Valve) 16 Feb 2022
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Problem
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Faulty steam
trap
Steam is blowing
There is a build-up of dirt
on the trap valve seat or
at the float base
Clean
The body is installed
tilted
Check the piping
The float is deformed
Check for water hammer
Replace with a new float
There is vibration in the
piping
Secure the piping
No condensate is
discharged
The primary pressure
exceeds the trap valve
seat maximum working
pressure
Adjust primary pressure
Water is inside the float
Replace with a new float
The outlet piping is
clogged
Check the piping
Clean
The trap valve seat is
clogged
Clean
Replace with a new trap
valve seat
NOTE: When replacing parts for the COS-3, COS-16 and COS-21, use the parts list for
reference, and replace with new parts from the kits shown there. Please note that
replacement parts for the COS-3, COS-16 and COS-21 are only available as part of a
replacement parts kit.