172-65169MA-08 (MC-COS Multi-control Valve) 28 May 2010
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Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
Problem Symptom
Cause
Remedy
The bypass valve is leaking Check; clean; replace
with a new valve if
necessary
The pilot valve seat or main
valve seat is damaged
Replace damaged parts
with new
Secondary
pressure
cannot be
adjusted or
increases
abnormally
(continued)
Upon closing
secondary side
valves, secondary
pressure abruptly
rises as high as
primary pressure
There is a build-up of dirt on
the pilot valve seat or main
valve seat
Clean; align; replace if
necessary
Occurs at low
steam demand
It is being operated below
the lower flow rate limit
Check the volume of
steam supply, replace
with a smaller diameter
valve
There is too high a
reduction ratio (operated at
below 10% of the primary
pressure)
Use a two-stage
reduction arrangement
Hunting never
stops
The selected model is
inappropriate for the service
conditions (specifications)
Check the model
selection, replace the
MC-COS if necessary
Condensate is contained, or
the trap is blocked
Check the trap; check the
piping
Hunting or
chattering
occurs
Chattering never
stops
The selected model is
inappropriate for the service
conditions (specifications)
Check the model
selection, replace the
MC-COS if necessary
Abnormal
noises
Makes a high-
pitched noise
There is too high a
reduction ratio, the flow is
too great, or there is a high-
speed open / close valve
nearby
Use two-stage reduction
Check the flow rate, use
a larger size valve
Install the valve as far
away as possible
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
Steam is blowing
There is vibration in the
piping
Secure the piping
The primary pressure
exceeds the trap valve seat
maximum working pressure
(exceeds operating
pressure range of MC-COS)
Ensure MC-COS is used
within the recommended
pressure range
Water is inside the float
Replace with a new float
The outlet piping is clogged Check the piping; clean
Faulty
steam trap
No condensate is
discharged
The trap valve seat is
clogged
Clean or replace with a
new trap valve seat