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

 

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Maintenance 

 

 

Take measures to prevent people from coming into direct contact with 

product outlets. Failure to do so may result in burns or other injury from 

the discharge of fluids.

 

CAUTION 

 

 

Be sure to use only the recommended 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 or burns 

or other injury due to malfunction or the discharge of fluids.

 

CAUTION 

 

Parts Inspection 

When parts have been removed, or during periodic inspections, use the following 
table to inspect the parts and replace any that are found to be defective. 

Procedure 

Gaskets: Check for warping or scratches 
Body Interior: Check for build-up 

 

Disassembly/Reassembly 

 

 

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.

 

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 

 

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 should be carried out only by trained 
maintenance personnel.) 

Detaching/Reattaching the Cover   

Part 

During Disassembly 

During Reassembly 

Cover Bolt 

Remove with a socket 
wrench 

Consult the table of tightening torques and 
tighten to the proper torque 

Cover 

Remove the cover by pulling 
it down, being careful not to 
scratch the seating surface   

Make sure there are no pieces of the old 
gasket left on the sealing surfaces of the 
separator body and cover, align the guide pin 
on the cover with the guide pin hole on the 
separator body and reattach 

Cover Gasket  Remove the gasket and 

clean sealing surfaces 

Replace with a new gasket 

Detaching/Reattaching Parts Inside the Cover 

Float Cover 
Bolt 
(Spring 
Washer) 

Remove with a socket 
wrench   

Consult the table of tightening torques and 
tighten to the proper torque 

Float Cover 

Remove by lifting up and off  Place it into position 

  

 

 

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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