Rifox 1213 User manual

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Model: 1213
Model: 1218
Float-Controlled Condensate Trap, PN 40
1 Safety instructions
1.1 Proper use
Any improper use, intervention in the design and deviation from the design data automatically lead to termination of the
warranty. The float-controlled condensate trap is designed for the discharge of condensate from steam, compressed air and
pressure gas systems. Any other usage is not permitted. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from any other
usage. The user or operator bears the risk in this case. This also applies analogously to incorrect assembly, start-up, use and
maintenance.
1.2 Warnings and symbols
■Personal risk due to escaping operating medium because of pressure, temperature and weight. Failure to comply with
these warnings results in the risk of accidents.
■Follow the instructions in this operating manual.
■The operator must ensure that this operating manual and, if necessary, other relevant documents are available on site.
■Only trained or instructed personnel may be assigned to handling this equipment.
■Any mode of operation that may impair safety must be avoided.
2 General description and usage
2.1 Design of the condensate trap
Picture 1: Model WO-1213 Picture 2: Model EF-1218
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1Housing cover 8Float control assembly
2Housing gasket 9Supporting body assembly
3Housing 10 Float
4Control screw 11 Holding screw for float control assembly
5Gasket 12 Housing screws
6Screw plug 13 Control screw
7Gasket 14 Gasket

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2.2 Operation limits of housing material (Design)
max. operating pressure (barg) 40 37 33 27 23
max. operating temperature (°C) -10/20 100 200 300 400*
2.3 Function limit of control unit
Cross Section max. line pressure in barg
Steam Compressed air
20/340 26 / 39* 32 / 40*
25/200 25 / 40* 30 / 40*
25/400 18 / 34* 23 / 34*
30/550 13 / 23* 15 / 23*
50/1100 4,5 / 9* 4,5 / 9*
50/1650 3,5 / 5* 4,4 / 7*
2.4 Discharge capacity
For the cold condensate the discharge capacity is higher because of medium temperature and density.
2.5 Function
■Due to the gravity the condensate flows downwards to the lowest point, which is the condensate trap housing. In the
lowest position of the float the outlet cross-section is close. Rising of the liquid level lifts the float and opens the outlet.
Condensate will be discharged through the upturned immersion tube. Decreasing condensate level closes the outlet again.
2.6 Compensation line
■In order to get proper function, the non-condensable gas must be able to leave the housing. Due to the vertical installation,
the non-condensable gas is able to leave the housing and flows into the steam/gas chamber above it, which has the same
pressure level. If the self-venting through the pipe must be extended, the control screw (4) can be replaced by a cutting ring
screw bolt and a compensation line can be installed leading upwards.
2.7 Automatic venting
■In the case of steam applications, automatic venting must be provided (vent jet).
2.8 Gastight under-level float control (only for gas applications)
■For gas applications, a gastight under-level float control is nearly exclusively used. In the case of using such float control
units, please note separate and additional documents.
* Special control units with oval-float
Discharge capacity in kg/h
Pressure difference in bar (with reference to atmospheric pressure)
20/340
DN 50 / 65
50/1650
50/1100
DN 80 / 100
Discharge capacity in kg/h
Pressure difference in bar (with reference to atmospheric pressure)
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* only with screw material A4-70/ 1,4571/ 1.4104
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3 Assembly
■The condensate trap has to be screwed into a pipeline between flanges.
■Remove transport caps from inlet and outlet. Also remove the device for trans-
port safety in accordance with sticker.
■Fitting direction: according to Picture 1 and Picture 2.
■Supporting brackets: The weight of the condensate trap must be taken up by
the supporting brackets, which are welded onto the housing. A operation only on
the four feets is not allowed.
■To avoid downtimes, it is recommended to install stop valves with bypass to
pipeline, both in front of and behind the condensate trap.
■ For the model WO-1213-(N), remove the transport sefety device (see Picture 5)
before start-up and replace it with the control screw provided.
■ For the model EF-1218-(N), remove the fuse wire completely before start up.
4 Start-Up
Shut off the housing on both sides during strength tests with PT pressure.
The float-controlled unit is only suitable up to PS pressure value or alternative PT value shown in brackets according name
plate.
The lower value is max. allowable pressure. A pressure test with design pressure (PT) will destroy the float.
The pressure build-up and heating-up of the housing should not take place abruptly. If leakage is detected after the first
inspection, the screws (4 / 6 / 12 / 13) can be fixed under consideration of the given torque moments, as given in Section
6.5. The screws can only be tightened on when the housing is unpressurized and at room temperature.
5 Observation and control
The function’s failure can be observed either as condensate blockage or as gas/ steam leakage.
■Condensate blockage can be determined by a): loosen the control screw (4) for a quarter rotation, while no condensate
leakage should occur; and by b): a surface thermometer on the housing for steam applications (if necessary, please consult
with Rifox).
■Gas / steam leakage: can be determined by an ultrasonic measuring device, and for steam applications by a surface
thermometer. In case of steam leakage, open the condensate trap according to Section 6.1. Make sure that float (10) can be
easily moved. If necessary, disassemble and clean the float control assembly (8). If damages/ wears are detected on parts or
on the sealing surface, the complete float control assembly (8) should be replaced.
6 Maintenance / Inspection
6.1 Opening the steam trap and dismantling the float control
6.1.1 Float control unit with spherical float
■ The steam trap has to be depressurized. Shut off the system securely in front of and behind the steam trap.
■ Release any remaining pressure in the housing by loosening the control screw (4 or 13) by only a quarter turn.
■Dismantle the steam trap from the pipeline system. Loosen the flange connections and lift out of the pipeline carefully and
place on the floor.
Attention: The condensate trap weights from 170 up to 200 kg depending on the connection sizes. Lifting device is required.
■Loosen the housing screws (12) evenly crosswise. Put down the housing cover (1). Attention: the housing cover weights
about 16 kg.
■The float control unit is dismantled with a centering aid that is inserted in the bushing provided with 2 slots. By turning
counterclockwise (3-4 turns) the bushing is screwed out of the control support body (9). The control unit is detached from
the seat cone by means of gentle blows with a hammer on the front end of centering aid.
■Screw out the bushing completely.
■Remove float control unit (8) through the cover opening.
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6.1.2 Float control unit with oval float
■The steam trap has to be depressurized. Shut off the system securely in front of and behind the steam trap.
■Release any remaining pressure in the housing by loosening the control screw (4) by only a quarter turn.
■Dismantle the steam trap from the pipeline system. Loosen the flange connections and lift out of the pipeline carefully and
place on the floor.
Attention: The condensate trap weights from 170up to 200 kg depending on the connection sizes. Lifting device is required.
■Loosen the housing screws (12) evenly crosswise. Put down the housing cover (1). Attention: the housing cover weights
about 16 kg.
■Loosen the screws between float and fork by using a flat ring spanner.
■Remove the screws and the spring washer.
■Turn the oval float inside the housing and lift it out vertically.
■If only the float has to be replaced, continue with section 6.3.2 point 3.
■The supporting body with fork is dismantled with a centering aid that is inserted in the bushing provided with 2 slots. By
turning counterclockwise (3-4 turns), the bushing is screwed out of the control support body (9). The control is detached from
the seat cone by means of gentle blows with a hammer on the front end of centering aid.
■Screw out the bushing completely.
■Remove supporting body with fork through the cover opening.
6.2 Disassembling, cleaning and assembling the float control (Picture 6)
■After removing the cotter pin (p), the rotary valve (v) can be pulled out to the
side easily.
■Clean the parts using petrol for example.
■Check the rotary valve (v) for wear along the sealing edge. If wear is detected,
the support body (b) together with the rotary valve (v) has to be replaced. The
thorough leakage test has to be carried out by RIFOX.
■During assembly ensure that the notch in the rotary valve (v) points to the
punch mark on the support body (b) and the cotter pin (p) is inserted and secured
again carefully.
■Ensure the float can be moved up and down easily by hand.
6.3 Installation of the float control unit and assemble the steam trap
6.3.1 Float control unit with spherical float
■The complete float control assembly (8) is inserted into the conical housing seat with the support body. Ensure the tube is
positioned vertically downwards.
■Screw in the bushing into the control support body (b) and tighten with the centering aid described in Section 6.1.
■Check the housing gasket (2), replace if it is damaged.
■Put on the housing cover (1).
■Tighten the housing screws (12) evenly crosswise. Tightening torque according to Section 6.5.
6.3.2 Float control unit with oval float
■The supporting body, float fork and rotary slide valve assembly is inserted into the conical housing seat with the support
body. Ensure the tube is positioned vertically downwards.
■Screw in the bushing into the control support body (b) and tighten with the centering aid described in Section 6.1.
■Insert the oval float vertically into the housing. Turn the oval float inside the housing to have the connection points of the
float fork and the float are aligned. The filling nipple of the oval float should point towards the housing opening.
■Attach the connecting elements (screws and spring washer) by hand and tighten with a flat ring spanner.
■Check the housing gasket (2), replace if it is damaged.
■Put on the housing cover (1).
■Tighten the housing screws (12) evenly crosswise. Tightening torque according to Section 6.5.
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6.4 Care and maintenance
■In the case of a great risk of dirt accumulation, the housing, when it is depressurized, should be rinsed thoroughly from
time to time. If necessary, the float control assembly (8) should also be checked according to Section 6.2.
■The dirt, which has been accumulated in the housing, can be removed away by opening the screw plug (6).
■For special applications it might be reasonable to install a separate upstream strainer.
■The float control assembly (8) usually does not require special treatment. The maintenance depends primarily on the wear
resistance of the valve gasket. See Section 6.1 and 6.2.
6.5 Tightening torque
Position Part Name
Tightening Torque (Nm)
1.4571 Soft iron PTFE
4 Control screw, G½“ 85 85 12
6 Screw plug, G¾“ 125 / 20
12 Housing screw 70 80 20
13 Kontrollschraube, G¼“ 35 35 5
6.6 Spare parts
Only original spare parts can be used.
Picture 7: Model WO-1213 Picture 8: Model EF-1218
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Pos. Part Name Material
1Housing cover P265GH ( P235GH-TC1; P250GH)
2Housing gasket Soft iron / PTFE / 1.4571
3Housing P235GH-TC1 / P250GH / P265GH
4Control screw G½“ (BSP) - 5.8
G¼“ (BSP) - 1.4104
5Gasket Soft iron / PTFE / 1.4571
6Screw plug DIN 910 - 5.8 - G¾“ (BSP)
7Gasket 1.4571 / PTFE
8Float control assembly 1.4112 / 1.4057 / 1.4301 / 1.4571 or
complete 1.4571
9Supporting body assembly 1.4112 / 1.4057 / 1.4301 / 1.4571 or
complete 1.4571
10 Float 1.4301 / 1.4571
11 Holding screw for float control assembly 1.4571
12 Housing screws DIN 2510 - 21 CrMo V 5-7 / 24 CrMo 5
13 Control screw G½“ (BSP) - 5.8
G¼“ (BSP) - 1.4104
14 Gasket soft iron / PTFE / 1.4571
7 Conformity assessment
The pressure equipment described is a pressure-keeping component in accordance with the
Pressure Vessel Directive 2014/68/EU.
DN50 up to DN100: Conformity verified through the identifying mark: CE 0525.
A detailed declaration of conformity assessment according to PED is available as separate document. Please request if
necessary, if not attached.