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172-65236MA-04  (DC3-L)      7  Oct  2021

 

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Safety Considerations 

  Read this section carefully before use and be sure to follow the instructions. 

  Installation, inspection, maintenance, repairs, disassembly, adjustment 

and valve opening/closing should be carried out only by trained 
maintenance personnel

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  The precautions listed in this manual are designed to ensure safety and 

prevent equipment damage and personal injury. For situations that may 
occur as a result of erroneous handling, three different types of cautionary 
items are used to indicate the degree of urgency and the scale of potential 
damage and danger: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. 

  The three types of cautionary items above are very important for safety: 

be sure to observe all of them as they relate to installation, use, 
maintenance, and repair. Furthermore, TLV accepts no responsibility for 
any accidents or damage occurring as a result of failure to observe these 
precautions. 

Symbols 

 

Indicates a DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION item. 

 

Indicates an urgent situation which poses a threat of death or 
serious injury 

 

Indicates that there is a potential threat of death or serious injury 

 

Indicates that there is a possibility of injury or equipment / product 
damage 

 

 

DO NOT use for toxic, flammable or otherwise hazardous 
fluids. 

This product is a separator for steam or air that separates and 
discharges condensate from steam or air piping systems. Use 
only for steam, air and/or condensate. This product is for 
intended use only. Improper use may result in such hazards as 
damage to the product or malfunctions that may lead to serious 
accidents.

 

 

Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the 
recommended operating pressure, temperature and other 
specification ranges. 

Improper use may result in such hazards as damage to the 
product or malfunctions that may lead to serious accidents. Local 
regulations may restrict the use of this product to below the 
conditions quoted. 

Use hoisting equipment for heavy objects (weighing 
approximately 20 kg (44 lb) or more)

Failure to do so may result in back strain or other injury if the 
object should fall.

 

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DANGER 

 

WARNING 

 

CAUTION 

 

WARNING 

 

CAUTION 

Summary of Contents for DC3

Page 1: ...172 65236MA 04 DC3 L 7 October 2021 Cyclone Separator DC3 L Copyright 2021 by TLV CO LTD All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...ance to make sure nothing is out of the ordinary Also be sure to read this manual carefully before use and follow the instructions to be sure of using the product properly This cyclone separator uses centrifugal force to separate condensate from air or steam in piping lines If detailed instructions for special order specifications or options not contained in this manual are required please contact...

Page 3: ...m Indicates an urgent situation which poses a threat of death or serious injury Indicates that there is a potential threat of death or serious injury Indicates that there is a possibility of injury or equipment product damage DO NOT use for toxic flammable or otherwise hazardous fluids This product is a separator for steam or air that separates and discharges condensate from steam or air piping sy...

Page 4: ...components when repairing the product and NEVER attempt to modify the product in any way Failure to observe these precautions may result in damage to the product and burns or other injury due to malfunction or the discharge of fluids Do not use excessive force when connecting threaded pipes to the product Over tightening may cause breakage leading to fluid discharge which may cause burns or other ...

Page 5: ...yed for products with options This item is omitted from the nameplate when there are no options Configuration No Name 1 Body 2 Separator Body 3 Cover 4 Separator 5 Body Gasket 6 Guide Pin 7 Body Bolt 8 Cover Bolt 9 Cover Gasket 10 Wave Spring 11 Float Cover 12 Float Cover Bolt 13 Spring Washer 14 Nameplate 15 Flange 15 25 mm 1 2 1 in DO NOT use for toxic flammable or otherwise hazardous fluids Thi...

Page 6: ...ng scraps dirt and oil Close the inlet valve after blowdown 3 Install the product at the point on the piping where the separation of condensate will have the greatest effect on efficiency For example on a steam or air main or branch at the inlet of equipment requiring high quality dry steam or air 4 Install the product so the arrow on the product is pointing in the direction of flow 5 The product ...

Page 7: ...e 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 Use the following procedures to remove components Use the same procedures in reverse to reassemble Installation inspection maintenance repairs disassembly adjustment and valve opening closing sh...

Page 8: ...ert it into the groove in the separator body Wave Spring Remove with the separator Insert it into the groove Body Gasket Remove the gasket and clean sealing surfaces Replace with a new gasket Table of Tightening Torques Part Size Torque Distance Across Flats mm in N m lbf ft mm in Body Bolt 15 40 1 2 11 2 60 44 17 21 32 50 2 70 51 19 3 4 Cover Bolt 15 40 1 2 11 2 60 44 17 21 32 50 2 70 51 19 3 4 F...

Page 9: ...ns other injuries or damage CAUTION When the product fails to operate properly use the following table to locate the cause and remedy Problem Cause Remedy Steam or air is leaking from sealing surfaces Gasket deterioration or damage Replace with new gasket s Improper tightening torques were used Tighten to the proper torque Water is mixed in with the steam or air from the separator outlet Steam air...

Page 10: ...yond the control of TLV TII or TLV group companies or 6 improper storage maintenance or repair or 7 operation of the Products not in accordance with instructions issued with the Products or with accepted industry practices or 8 use for a purpose or in a manner for which the Products were not intended or 9 use of the Products in a manner inconsistent with the Specifications or 10 use of the Product...

Page 11: ...SASSEMBLY AND SHIPMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT INJURY TO OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE TO BUYER S OR THE FIRST END USER S PRODUCT DAMAGE TO BUYER S OR THE FIRST END USER S PROCESSES LOSS OF USE OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSSES WHERE DUE TO OPERATION OF LAW CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES UNDER THIS WARRANTY UNDER ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT NEGATED HEREBY OR UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOT NEGATED HEREB...

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