MIYAWAKI AE8 User manual

INVERTED BUCKET AIR TRAP
AE8
USER'S MANUAL

SAFETY GUIDE
The model AE8 is a ductile cast iron inverted bucket air trap for
discharging condensate from air piping, receiver tanks and compressed
air systems.
In order to get maximum benefit from this product, be sure to read this
manual before installing it.
The following warnings and cautions are shown at appropriate
places in this manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe this type of precaution may
lead to serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Failure to follow this type of precaution can
lead to injury or damage to equipment and
property.
Table of Contents
1 SPECIFICATIONS AND MARKINGS
1
2 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
2
3 INSTALLATION
3
4 OPERATION
5
5 MAINTENANCE
6
6 TROUBLESHOOTING
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7 WARRANTY
10
8 SERIAL NUMBER (S. No.) DESIGNATION
11
9 GUIDANCE FOR READING SPECIAL PRODUCT
NAME
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1SPECIFICATIONS AND MARKINGS
WARNING
Be sure not to use this product at higher pressures than the specified maximum
allowable pressure (PMA) or at temperatures higher than the specified maximum
allowable temperature (TMA).
Check the operating characteristics to avoid misuse of the product.
1) Maximum allowable pressure (PMA): 1.6 MPa (232 psig)
2) Maximum allowable temperature (TMA): 350 °C (662 °F)
3) Maximum operating pressure (PMO) : AE8-2 : 0.2 MPa (29 psig)
AE8-9 : 0.97 MPa (141 psig)
(The operating pressure range is shown as W.P. on the name plate.)
4) Maximum operating temperature (TMO): 350 °C (662 °F)
(Shown as MAX.T. on the name plate)
5) Size: 15 mm (1/2”), 20 mm (3/4”), 25 mm (1”)
6) Year of production: The two leftmost digits in the four-digit or nine-digit “S. No.” are
the last two digits of the year of production.
7) Flow direction: Shown by an arrow
8) Body material: FCD450
9) Model: Showing the product model name
Some pictures and illustrations in this manual are examples of AE8 models. For more details regarding
dimensions and other specifications, please refer to the catalog.
The model AE8 fully complies with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment
Directive 2014/68/EU. It is classified according to Article 4, Section 3 of the PED, which
does not allow to bear the CE marking.

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2CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
1. Body
2. Cover
3. Plug
4. Plug
5. Valve Seat
6. Valve
7. Valve Holder
8. Pin
9. Bucket
10. Eyebolt
12. Eyebolt Pin
13. Lever
14. Bracket
15. Pin
16. Set Bolt
17. Screen
18. Name Plate
19. Rivet
20. Cover Bolt
21. Cover Gasket
22. Injection Plug
23. Vent Cleaner
24. Seat Gasket

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3INSTALLATION
WARNING
Pay very careful attention when working in hazardous environments. There is a risk
of explosion and the possibility of dangerous gases leaking. Always check whether
the pipeline contains flammable, high pressure or high temperature materials
before starting to work.
Make sure that isolation valves are installed on both the upstream and downstream
lines.
CAUTION
Before installing the product, open both isolation valves and the bypass valve, if
one exists, to blow out any debris or dirt inside the pipeline. After blowing out the
line, before starting to work, close the isolation valves and allow time for the
temperature to drop to a safe working temperature.
When installing the product, be sure to leave clearance for maintaining it.
Clearance for
maintenance:
More than 130 mm
Downstream line
Upstream line
Name Plate
Flow direction is
indicated by an
arrow.

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1) Remove the dustproof seals covering both connections.
※Products shipped in plastic bags may not have dustproof seals.
2) Check the flow direction indicated on the body.
3) When installing the model AE8, install it so that the flow from the upstream line to the
downstream line is horizontal and the name plate is on the top side of the body. When
installing the trap in a horizontal line, be sure to maintain a slight slope of the line, so
that any condensate will flow smoothly to the trap.
4) Open the isolation valve on the upstream line slowly and make sure the product works
normally.
※Install the trap at a lower position than the equipment that generates condensate.
※No need of equalizing line.
※At start up if the condensate amount in the line is very small and causes leakage,
pour about 200 cc of water through the injection plug (part No.22) in the trap.
Fig.1 Air Main Line
Air Trap
Air Trap
Fig.2 Aftercooler
Air Trap
Fig.3 Receiver Tank

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4OPERATION
CAUTION
Before starting operation, open the bypass valve or blow valve completely and blow
off the scale in the piping.
4.1 Operation procedure
1) After blowing off the scale from the piping, close the bypass valve or blow valve.
2) Open the stop valve on the trap outlet side.
3) Open the stop valve on the trap inlet side.
4.2 Stop procedure
1) Close the stop valve on the trap inlet side.
2) Close the stop valve on the trap outlet side.
* When stopping for a long time, completely drain the condensate from the piping and trap
and close the valves before and after the trap.

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5MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Before removing the trap from the pipe or disassembling it, be sure to close the
isolation valves. Then, release the residual pressure from the trap body (make
sure that the pressure in the main body is equal to the atmospheric pressure).
After it has fully cooled down (after the temperature of the main body has
reached ambient temperature), confirm for safe conditions and then begin to
work.
Even when the isolation valves are closed, there may be residual internal
pressure due to leaks from the isolation valves. Therefore, be very careful.
CAUTION
When replacing parts, make sure the replacement parts are supplied by
MIYAWAKI.
The performance of air traps deteriorates gradually over time due to wear, corrosion or
dirt accumulating around the valve and the valve seat. Please conduct periodic diagnosis
of traps in order to keep air control systems and equipment working well.
5.1 Repairs
When a trap fails, it is necessary to clean the internal parts and to replace damaged parts.
Take the failed trap apart following the steps below.
5.1.1 Disassembling the trap
1) Remove the cover bolts (20) and remove the cover (2) from the body (1).
2) The internal unit and bucket (9) can be removed while connected to the cover (2).
(See Fig. 4)
3) When the pin (15) has been pulled out, the valve (6), valve holder (7), pin (8), bucket
(9), eyebolt (10), eyebolt pin (12) and lever (13) can be removed from the cover (2).
(See Fig. 5)
4) Take off the pin (8). The valve (6) and valve holder (7) come apart from the lever (13).
※Basically, there is no need to disassemble as the valve unit can be purchased as a
complete unit. But, if you disassemble the parts, replace the pin (8) with a new one.
5) Remove the gasket (21) and clean the sealing surfaces of the body (1) and cover (2).
6) Remove the plug (3) and remove the screen (17).
CAUTION
Clean the Body and Cover with care not to damage the sealing surface. Scratches
on the sealing surface may cause air leakage.

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Take appropriate measures according to “6. Troubleshooting”. After cleaning the trap and
replacing damaged parts, re-assemble the parts in reverse order as follows. Refer to the
torque table for each part.
5.1.2 Reassembling the trap
1) Attach the valve holder (7) to the lever (13), insert the valve (6) into the valve holder
(7), and attach the pin (8) to the valve holder (7).
After bending the tip of the pin (8), check that the valve holder (7) can be rotated 360°
lightly.
2) Connect the internal unit removed from the cover (2) to the cover (2) with the pin (15).
3) If there are loose threads on the internal unit, be sure to tighten them.
4) Place the cover gasket (21) on the sealing surface of the body (1). At this time, be
careful not to displace the outlet passage hole of the cover gasket (21) and the body
(1).
5) Install the cover (2) with the internal unit on the body (1) and tighten the cover bolts
(20). At this time, be careful that the outlet passage holes in the body (1) and cover
(2) do not shift.
Torque table
Parts
Tools
Across the flats
Torque
Valve Seat (5)
Torque wrench
14 mm (0.55”)
18 N∙m
Set Bolt (16)
Torque wrench
13 mm (0.51”)
11 N∙m
Cover Bolt (20)
Torque wrench
17 mm (0.67”)
21 N∙m
CAUTION
When reassembling always replace the Cover Gasket (21) with a new one. Tighten the
Cover Bolts (20) evenly crosswise.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Internal
Unit
9.Bucket
16.Set Bolt
2.Cover
6.Valve
16.Set Bolt
5.Valve Seat
15.Pin

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1. Body
2. Cover
3. Plug
4. Plug
5. Valve Seat
6. Valve
7. Valve Holder
8. Pin
9. Bucket
10. Eyebolt
12. Eyebolt Pin
13. Lever
14. Bracket
15. Pin
16. Set Bolt
17. Screen
18. Name Plate
19. Rivet
20. Cover Bolt
21. Cover Gasket
22. Injection Plug
23. Vent Cleaner
24. Seat Gasket
(4)
(14)
(22)
(20)
(2)
(21)
(12)
(6)
(15)
(5)
(7)
(13)
(8)
(23)
(9)
(3)
(17)
(16)
(1)
(10)
(18)
(19)
(24)

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6TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Air leaks or blows through.
The condensate amount in
the body (1) is extremely small,
and the valve opening state
continues due to the sinking of
the bucket (9).
Remove the injection plug (22)
and pour water into the body
(1).
A foreign object is caught
between the valve (6) and the
valve seat (5).
Disassemble and clean the
valve (6) and valve seat (5). *1
The valve (6) and valve seat
(5) are damaged.
Replace the valve unit with a
new one.
The bucket (9) has dropped
out with the valve open.
Disassemble and install bucket
(9) correctly.
Air leaks
from the
body.
From the
connection
between the
body and
cover
The cover bolts (20) are loose.
Tighten the cover bolts (20). *2
The cover gasket (21) is
damaged.
Replace the cover gasket (21).
Insufficient condensate
discharged, or no
condensate discharged.
Air pressure exceeds the trap
specification.
Reduce air pressure or replace
with high pressure trap.
Insufficient condensate
capacity.
Replace the trap with a larger
capacity trap.
Plugged air vent hole.
Clean the air vent hole in the
bucket (9).
Dirt has built up on or around
the valve seat (5).
Clean the valve seat (5).
The bucket (9) has dropped
out with the valve closed.
Disassemble and install bucket
(9) correctly.
*1 and *2: Refer to the torque table in Section 5, “Maintenance” to retighten the parts with
the correct torque.

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7WARRANTY
7.1 Warranty period
The warranty period is 18 months after shipment or 12 months after installation, whichever
occurs first.
7.2 Details of the warranty
If the product stops working correctly within the warranty period, we will repair or replace
the product free of charge if the cause of the trouble is not one of the following items.
1) The precautions described in this manual were not observed.
2) User's errors or mistakes such as an inappropriate installation or incorrect handling,
or an excessively large impact caused by dropping
3) Problems caused by devices or equipment other than MIYAWAKI’s, or a disallowed
use environment
4) When a repair or modification has been performed by anyone other than MIYAWAKI
or people who are authorized to make such repairs
5) Intrusion of salt or other substances that promote significant rust or corrosion or
problems from fluids that contain the same substances
6) Consumable parts such as Packing, Gasket, O-ring, Diaphragm, etc.
7) Attachment or accumulation of foreign matter in the pipe, such as dust and scale
8) Problems from fires, natural disasters, or other force majeure which is not
MIYAWAKI’s responsibility
7.3 Warranty limitation
The remedy available under the warranty shall not exceed the sales price of the products
delivered, for any cause whatsoever.

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8SERIAL NUMBER (S. No.) DESIGNATION
The following 4-digit or 9-digit “S. No.” is displayed on the product.
●For 4-digit display
S.No. □□□□
Represents the day.
Represents the month.
Represents the year. (last two digits of the
year according to the Western calendar)
●For 9-digit display
S.No. □□□□□□□□□
MIYAWAKI identification number
Represents the month.
Represents the year. (last two digits of the
year according to the Western calendar)
Month designation system
Month
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
Y
Z
Day designation system
Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
Day
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Symbol
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Day
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Symbol
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
Example of serial number designation
1711 → Jan.1, 2017
29XM → Oct. 21, 2029
Example of serial number designation
17112C020→ Jan., 2017
29X05M050 → Oct., 2029

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9GUIDANCE FOR READING SPECIAL PRODUCT
NAME
〇〇〇-○○-□
Special symbol:
The symbol applies only to
special products
(Please refer to table 1 for details)
Model symbol:
Product model number
Table 1 Symbol description
Suffix
Special contents
A
Trap for high-pressure gas installed property (only for Gas Trap)
C
Blow valve attached
K
Change of gasket
L
Special face to face dimension
M
Change of parts material
P, T
Change of operating pressure, temperature, condensate capacity, etc
R
Change of screen mesh
V
Change of air vent
X
Other than mentioned above or complex of special contents above

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manual, please contact the following.
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ones in the user's manual. If you have any question, please contact MIYAWAKI, our
local authorized agent, or the place where you purchased.

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