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172-65588MA-02 (
PN-COS
Pneumatic Control Valve) 5 Sep 2014
Problem Symptom
Cause
Remedy
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
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 operating
pressure
Adjust the primary
pressure
Water is inside the float
Replace with a new float
The secondary piping is
clogged
Check the piping
Clean
Faulty steam
trap
No condensate is
discharged
The trap valve seat is
clogged
Clean
Replace with a new trap
valve seat