
Operating Manual
RIFOX - Hans Richter GmbH Spezialarmaturen
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-Di. Subject to modifications
2.4 Discharge capacity
The diagram shows the flow rate of hot condensate (H)
and cold condensate (K) in kg/h, with the standard capsule
type S, approx. 8 K undercooling.
2.5 Function
A special liquid contained within the capsule evaporates or condenses due to changes in temperature. The operating tem-
perature is only a few degrees below the boiling point of water. When the temperature rises, the liquid evaporates and the
valve closes. When the temperature drops, the liquid condenses and the valve opens.
Model 10210 is not applicable for media of fluid group1 !
3 Installation
■Remove protective caps from inlet and outlet.
■The flow direction is as indicated by the arrow.
■The fitting position is vertical or horizontal.
■To avoid down times, it is recommended that a shut-off valve be installed in front of and, if necessary, behind the conden-
sate trap.
4 Start-Up
The pressure build-up and heating-up of the housing should not take place abruptly. If leaks occur due to so-called settling
after the first startup, the housing screws (4) can be retightened taking into account the indicated torque on paragraph 6.2.
Retightening may only be carried out when the housing is depressurized and at most warm to the touch.
5 Observation and check
The function’s failure can be observed as steam entry.
With damming up of condensate upstream heating surfaces are flooded and the amount of heat is lowered.
Steam entry can be determined after the condensate outlet by the measuring device.
You can hear the way of working open/close of the working capsule or it can be determined by means of an ultrasonic mea-
suring device. In case of constant currant sound a steam entry is probably.
6 Maintenance / Inspection
6.1 Opening the trap and dismantling the capsule
■The condensate trap must be depressurized. Shut off the system securely in front of and behind the condensate trap.
■The housing cool down until it is warm to the touch.
■Loosen housing screws (4).
Discharge capacity in kg/h
0,1
100
200
300
400
500
600
800
1000
2000
3000
0,2 0,3 0,4 0,6 0,8 10 222 3 4 61 8
H
K
Pressure difference in bar (with reference to atmospheric pressure)
Picture 3