172-65473MA-03 (GT5C PowerTrap) 17 Jul 2019
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Troubleshooting
NEVER apply direct heat to the float. The float may explode due to
increased internal pressure, causing accidents leading to serious injury
or damage to property and equipment.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE the PowerTrap with piping disconnected. When it is
absolutely necessary to operate with a portion of the outlet piping
removed in order to examine an operational failure, open the motive
medium and condensate inlet valves slowly, standing a safe distance
from the open pipe section until the safety of this action is confirmed.
CAUTION
When disassembling or removing the product, wait until the internal
pressure equals atmospheric pressure and the surface of the product
has cooled to room temperature. Disassembling or removing the
product when it is hot or under pressure may lead to discharge of fluids,
causing burns, other injuries or damage.
CAUTION
When the desired performance is not attained with the system, in many cases it is due
to the following:
(1) Loose chips from pipe cutting and tapping and/or welding scraps or sealant get
caught in the intake valve (motive medium) or check valve and prevent them from
closing/operating properly.
(2) Changes in the amount of condensate inflow, motive pressure or back pressure that
are in excess of the original design.
Since successful operation of the PowerTrap system depends on the proper design and
installation of the system, investigate the entire system to locate the source of problems
when they occur. When no source can be identified, inspect the PowerTrap and take
whatever action is necessary.
Determining the Problem from the Symptoms
Use the “Types of Failure and their Causes” table on the following page to determine the
cause of the problem from the type of abnormality that has occurred. Apply the
corrective measures listed in the “Causes and Corrective Measures” table.
