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172-65126MA-10  (FLl5/FL21/FL32/FL5-C/FL21-C/FL32-C + BD2)  10  Mar 2017

 

Contents

 

Introduction ............................................................................. 1

 

Checking the Piping ................................................................ 4

 

Specifications .......................................................................... 5

 

Compatibility ............................................................................ 6

 

Configuration ........................................................................... 6

 

Installation ............................................................................... 7

 

Maintenance ............................................................................ 8

 

Disassembly / Reassembly ..................................................... 9

 

Instructions for Plug / Holder Disassembly and Reassembly 12

 

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 13

 

Product Warranty .................................................................. 14

 

Options .................................................................................. 15

 

 

Introduction 

 

Thank you for purchasing the 

  thermostatic steam trap. 

This product has been thoroughly inspected before being shipped from the factory. When 
the product is delivered, before doing anything else, check the specifications and external 
appearance 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 steam trap is of a revolutionary design that uses a universal flange, and X-element 
for the trap.    The universal flange allows the trap to be installed in either horizontal or 
vertical piping. This flexibility greatly reduces the time required for installation and 
removal, as compared to conventional steam traps, and also facilitates repair and 
maintenance operations.   

This is a new type of valve mechanism in which a thermoliquid is sealed inside the X-
element and the valve opens or closes based on the difference between the saturation 
temperatures of the thermoliquid and the water. The X-element is very sensitive to 
changes in temperature, and responds with great accuracy, quickly discharging air and 
the large quantities of condensate created immediately after operation start-up, thereby 
greatly reducing start-up time. It also reacts with great sensitivity to the inflow of large 
quantities of condensate and hot air during operation, preventing air binding. 

The superior features of this steam trap’s X-element increase heating efficiency and 
reduce manpower requirements for maintenance and bypass blowdown. 

If detailed instructions for special order specifications or options not contained in this 
manual are required, please contact 

  for full details. 

This instruction manual is intended for use with the model(s) listed on the front cover. It is 
necessary not only for installation, but for subsequent maintenance, 
disassembly/reassembly and troubleshooting. Please keep it in a safe place for future 
reference.

Summary of Contents for QuickTrap FL21

Page 1: ...C FL32 C BD2 10 March 2017 Thermostatic Steam Trap QuickTrap FL5 FL21 FL32 FL5 C FL21 C FL32 C Trap Unit L5 L21 L32 L5 C L21 C L32 C For Connector Body F46 Copyright 2017 by TLV CO LTD All rights reserved Instruction Manual Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...ared to conventional steam traps and also facilitates repair and maintenance operations This is a new type of valve mechanism in which a thermoliquid is sealed inside the X element and the valve opens or closes based on the difference between the saturation temperatures of the thermoliquid and the water The X element is very sensitive to changes in temperature and responds with great accuracy quic...

Page 3: ...mbols Indicates a DANGER WARNING or CAUTION item DANGER Indicates an urgent situation which poses a threat of death or serious injury WARNING Indicates that there is a potential threat of death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates that there is a possibility of injury or equipment product damage CAUTION Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the recommended operating pressure temperat...

Page 4: ...which no freeze up will occur Freezing may damage the product leading to fluid discharge which may cause burns or other injury The pressure and temperature values displayed on the nameplate of the connector body are the values for the connector body itself and not for the entire trap Improper use may result in such hazards as damage to the product or malfunctions that may lead to serious accidents...

Page 5: ...s a check valve TLV CK been installed 4 Is the inlet pipe as short as possible with as few bends as possible and installed so the liquid will flow naturally down into the trap 5 Has the piping work been done correctly as shown in the figures below Requirement Correct Incorrect Install catchpot with the proper diameter Diameter is too small Make sure the flow of condensate is not obstructed Diamete...

Page 6: ...which it is mounted When a trap unit is installed on a connector unit and the PMA TMA and or PMO TMO values displayed on the two nameplates differ the specifications for the assembled products are restricted to the lower values Trap Unit Production Lot No Valve No Model Maximum Allowable Temperature TMA Nominal Diameter Maximum Operating Temperature TMO Maximum Allowable Pressure Maximum Operating...

Page 7: ...the model name No Name M R T C No Name M R T C 1 Trap Body 11 Spring Clip 2 Connector Flange 12 Cover Bolt 3 Snap Ring 13 Trap Screen 4 Inner Outer Connector Gaskets 14 Connector Bolt 15 Connector Body 5 Valve Seat 16 Screen 6 Trap Cover 17 Screen Holder Gasket 7 Cover Gasket 18 Screen Holder 8 X element 19 Connector Nameplate 9 X element Guide 20 Flange 10 Nameplate 21 Check Valve Ball M Maintena...

Page 8: ... blow out the inlet piping to remove any piping scraps dirt and oil Close the inlet valve after blowdown 3 Install the product so the arrow on the body is pointing in the direction of condensate flow 4 The connector body has no restrictions on installation orientation except for the following conditions the universal flange face for connecting to the trap unit must be in the vertical plane and the...

Page 9: ...her with flash steam and the sound of flow can be heard If there is very little condensate there is almost no sound of flow Blocked Discharge Impossible No condensate is discharged The trap is quiet and makes no noise and the surface temperature of the trap is low Blowing Live steam continually flows from the outlet and there is a continuous metallic sound Steam Leakage Live steam is discharged th...

Page 10: ...elow See Fig A Connector Gaskets Remove with a scraper and clean the connector flange with a soft tool Replace with new gaskets to facilitate assembly and prevent loosening of the gaskets apply a small amount of adhesive at 120º intervals around the outer edge of the gaskets Attaching the Trap Unit to the Connector Body 1 If attaching a new trap unit be sure to remove the protective cap from the c...

Page 11: ...othly Trap Screen Remove without bending Insert without bending Cover Gasket Remove with a scraper without scratching the seating surface of the trap body Replace with a new gasket Make sure there are no pieces of the old gasket left on the sealing surfaces of the body and then reattach Table of Tightening Torques Part Name Torque Distance Across Flats N m lbf ft mm in Valve Seat 35 26 19 3 4 Conn...

Page 12: ...nector Unit Cover Bolt T Trap Cover T Spring Clip T X element T Valve Seat T X element Guide T Trap Screen T Cover Gasket T Trap Body T Inner Outer Connector Gaskets T Screen C Connector Body C Screen Holder Gasket C Screen Holder C Connector Bolt T Connector Flange T Nameplate T Connector Nameplate C ...

Page 13: ...e then press the gasket onto the center of the gasket surface of the plug holder making sure the anti seize affixes the gasket tightly to the plug holder Check to make sure the gasket is not caught in the recesses of the threads Hold the plug holder upside down to make sure that the anti seize makes the gasket stick to the plug holder even when the plug holder is held upside down Screw the plug ho...

Page 14: ...here is insufficient pressure differential between the trap inlet and outlet Compare specifications and actual operating conditions Steam is discharged or leaks from the outlet blowing steam leakage There is rust or scale between the valve area on the X element and the valve seat Clean parts The X element valve and valve seat are damaged Replace with a new X element and or valve seat The X element...

Page 15: ...unctions due to improper installation use handling etc by other than TLV CO LTD authorized service representatives 2 Malfunctions due to dirt scale rust etc 3 Malfunctions due to improper disassembly and reassembly or inadequate inspection and maintenance by other than TLV CO LTD authorized service representatives 4 Malfunctions due to disasters or forces of nature 5 Accidents or malfunctions due ...

Page 16: ...n the BD2 valve or the BD2 valve seat in excess of the appropriate tightening torque Over tightening may cause breakage to threaded portions which may cause burns other injuries or damage CAUTION Do not excessively loosen the BD2 valve when opening the blowdown valve The valve stopper pin installed to prevent the BD2 valve from being removed may break and internal pressure may result in the BD2 va...

Page 17: ... careful not to loosen the BD2 valve so far that it becomes removed from the BD2 valve seat If the valve stopper pin becomes damaged large quantities of steam will be discharged in a jet stream 3 Close the BD2 valve until the flow of fluid completely stops If the flow of fluid does not stop re open the BD2 valve as in step 2 to blow out any scale or dirt that may be caught in the BD2 Re tighten th...

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