Spirax Sarco STS17.2, Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Note: Before actioning any installation observe the 'Safety information' in Section 1.

Referring to the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, name-plate and Technical 

Information Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended installation:

3.1

Check materials, pressure and temperature and their maximum values. If the maximum 

operating limit of the product is lower than that of the system in which it is being fitted, 

ensure that a safety device is included in the system to prevent overpressurisation.

3.2 

Ensure that the directional arrows on the steam trapping station are pointing in the       

same direction as the fluid flow within the pipeline.

3.3 

Remove  protection  covers  from  all  connections  and  protective  film  from  all                    

name-plates,  where  appropriate,  before  installation  on  steam  or  other  high                 

temperature applications.

3.4 

Make sure that there will be sufficient access for a steam trap to be fitted to the 

connector, once the trapping station is installed within the pipeline.

3.5 

Although the steam trapping station has great structural integrity, severe misalignment 

and / or the pulling effect of incorrect pipe length will have a detrimental effect on the 

unit and must be avoided. Particular attention should be paid to correct pipe alignment    

such that the inlet pipework and valve are all on the same axis.

3.6 

Care must be taken to ensure any dirt in the connecting pipework is removed before 

installation, maintain cleanliness during installation since the introduction of dirt can   

result in damage to the seats within the isolation valves.

3.7 

To install socket welded versions the following procedure should be followed:

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  Dismantle the end caps from the body.

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  Remove the PTFE seats.

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  Weld each end cap to the pipeline.

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  Replace the PTFE seats.

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 Reassemble.

3.8 

Select a quickfit connector steam trap suitable for the application and fit it to the 

steam trap station using the guidance provided within the Installation and 

Maintenance Instructions provided with the chosen product.

3. Installation