Rifox 1400 User manual

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Model: 1400
Model: 1400-N
RIFOmat Float-Controlled Condensate Traps, PN 100
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 use is not permissible. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from any other
use. The user or operator bears the risk in this case. This also applies analogously to incorrect assembly, startup, use and
maintenance.
1.2 Warnings and symbols
■There is a risk of personal injury due to escaping operating medium as well as because of pressure, temperature. Failure
to comply with these warnings may lead to 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 use
2.1 Design of the condensate trap
Picture 1: Vario 1400 / 1400-N
Flanged
Picture 2: Vario 1400 / 1400-N
Butt weld
1 Upper housing 8 Complete supporting body
2 Housing gasket 9 Float
3 Lower housing 10 Support bolt
4 Control screw 11 Gasket
5 Set of stud bolts and nuts 12 Gasket
6 Screw plug 13 Gasket
7 Float control assembly complete 14 Protecting cap

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2.2 Operation limits of housing material (Design)
Housing Material P250GH:
Max. operating pressure (bar g) 100 92,8 83,3 69 59,5
Max. operating temperature (°C ) -10/20 100 200 300 400
Housing Material 13CrMo4-5:
Max. operating pressure (bar g) 100 90 84 68 15
Max. operating temperature (°C ) up to 300 400 450 490 550
Housing Material 10CrMo9-10:
Max. operating pressure (bar g) 100 92 88 78 21
Max. operating temperature (°C ) 300 400 450 470 550
Housing Material 1.4571:
Max. operating pressure (bar g) 100 93,3 83,3 78
Max. operating temperature (°C ) 100 200 300 400
2.3 Function limit of control unit (for all four versions)
Cross Section
Max. Line Pressure (bar g)
Hot Condensate Cold Condensate
Iax 50 85
Ibx 40 70
Icx 32 50
2.4 Performance (for all four versions)
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.
Picture 3 Picture 4
for Model 1400 for Model 1400-N
For the cold condensate the discharge capacity is
higher because of medium temperature and density.
For the hot condensate the discharge capacity is
lower because of medium temperature and density.

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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. Consult with Rifox, if necessary.
When using submerged-gastight control units, please note:
The valve orifice is always under an condensate surface.
If the gas is mixed or dissolved with the condensate, there can be no separation inside the steam trap.
Small amounts of gas can separate from the condensate at the outlet.
In these cases a degassing line at the outlet towards uncritical areas (via the roof for example) may be recommended.
A horizontal inflow can calm the condensate flow and support the self-degassing to separate the gas from the condensate.
When using an angular version (EF) condensate enters from above and can also bring gas into the housing.
With an inlet from below, the degassing happen before the trap, the automatic degassing is most effective.
Traps with submerged-gastight control units should not be used at above 90°C or its use should be clarified with RIFOX in
advance.
3 Assembly
3.1 Flow directions
3.2 Installation
■The condensate trap can be screwed into a pipeline between flanges or it can be welded in directly by means of welding
ends. In special cases a screwed connection is also implemented.
■Remove protective caps from inlet and outlet.
■Fitting position according to Picture 4, variable
■Support: The support is not necessary if the pipeline is adequately supported before and after the condensate trap. Steam
Trap weight: approx. 38-50 kg.
■To avoid down times, it is recommended that provision be made for a shut-off device with a bypass line both in front of
and behind the condensate trap.
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 leaks occur due to so-called settling
after the first start-up, the screws (4 / 5 / 6 / 10) can be retightened taking into account the indicated torque. Retightening
may only be carried out when the housing is depressurized and warm to the touch.
Picture 5
Vario SO
Vario SU
Vario WR
Vario ES
Vario WL
Vario EL
Vario ER
■Vario-WR: Flow direction horizontal from right to left
■Vario-WL: Flow direction horizontal from left to right
■Vario-SO: Flow direction vertical from top to bottom
■Vario-SU: Flow direction vertical from bottom to top
■Vario-EL: Flow direction angular from top to left
■Vario-ER: Flow direction angular from top to right

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5 Observation and check
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 can be easily
moved. If necessary, disassemble and clean the float control assembly. If damages/ wears are detected on parts or on the
sealing surface, the complete float control assembly should be replaced.
6 Maintenance / inspection
6.1 Opening the condensate trap and dismantling the float control
■The condensate trap must be depressurized. Shut off the system in front of and behind the condensate trap.
■Release any residual pressure by loosening the screw (4) by only a quarter turn.
■Loosen hexagon nuts (5) evenly crosswise and take off sealing plug (3) (approx.
8 kg).
■Loosen and screw off protective cap (14).
■Loosen support screw (10) and unscrew 1 - 2 turns.
■The control is detached from the conical housing seat by means of gentle blows
with a hammer on the front end of the support screw (10).
■Screw out the support screw (10) completely. Remove float control.
6.2 Disassembling and cleaning the float control (Picture 6)
■After removing the cotter pin (s), the rotary valve (d) is simply pulled out to the
side.
■Clean the parts using, for example, benzine.
■Check the rotary valve (d) for wear along the sealing edge. If wear is detected, the support body (t) together with the rotary
valve (d) must be replaced. A precise leakage test must be carried out by Rifox.
■During assembly ensure that the notch in the rotary valve (d) points to the punch mark on the support body (t) and the
cotter pin (s) is inserted and secured again carefully.
■The float must be able to move up and down without resistance.
6.3 Installing the control and assembling the condensate trap
■The complete float control is inserted into the conical housing seat with the support body (8). It is important to ensure that
the immersion tube is vertically downwards
■The support body (8) is fixed in place by means of a light tap with a plastic hammer on the front end of the immersion tube
in the conical housing seat.
■Screw in support screw (10) with gasket (11) and tighten with a standard ring wrench. Tightening torque according to
Section 6.5.
■Screw in protective cap (14) and fix with a locknut using moderate force.
■Check the housing gasket (2) and replace necessary.
■Tighten the housing screws (10) evenly crosswise. Tightening torque according to Section 6.5.
6.4 Care and maintenance
■In the case of a great risk of dirt accumulation, the housing should be rinsed thoroughly from time to time, but while de-
pressurized. If necessary, the float control should also be checked according to point 6.2.
■Dirt that has collected in the housing can be removed after taking off the screw plug (12).
■In special cases, it may be advisable to install a separate upstream dirt trap.
■The float control usually does not require special care; maintenance primarily depends on the wear resistance of the valve
seal. See points 6.1 and 6.2 in this connection.
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6.5 Tightening torque
6.6 Spare parts
Only genuine spare parts may be used.
Pos. Part name Version P250GH Version 13CrMo4-5 Version 10CrMo9-10 Version 1.4571
1 Upper housing P250GH 13CrMo4-5 10CrMo9-10 1.4571
2 Housing gasket Soft iron / 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571
3 Lower housing P250GH 13CrMo4-5 10CrMo9-10 1.4571
4 Control screw 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571
5 Set of stud bolts and nuts 21CrMoV5-7 / 24CrMo5 21CrMoV5-7 21CrMoV5-7 A4-70 / A4
6 Screw plug 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571
7Float control assembly complete 1.4112/ 1.4057/ 1.4301
or 1.4571
1.4112/ 1.4057/ 1.4301
or 1.4571
1.4112/ 1.4057/ 1.4301
or 1.4571 1.4571
8 Complete supporting body 1.4112/ 1.4057/ 1.4301
or 1.4571
1.4112/ 1.4057/ 1.4301
or 1.4571
1.4112/ 1.4057/ 1.4301
or 1.4571 1.4571
9 Float 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571
10 Support bolt 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571
11 Gasket 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571
12 Gasket Soft iron / 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571
13 Gasket Soft iron / 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571
14 Protecting cap 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571 1.4571
Picture 8: Vario 1400 / 1400-N Butt weld
Picture 7: Vario 1400 / 1400-N Flanged
7 Conformity assessment
The pressure equipment 1400 / 1400-N is in accordance with the Pressure Vessel Directive 2014/68/EU.
The conformity is verified through the identifying mark: CE0525.
A detailed declaration of conformity assessment according to PED is available as separate document.
Please request if necessary, if not attached.
Model 1400 in 13CrMo4-5 or 10CrMo9-10 is not applicable for media of fluid group 1.
Position Part Name Tightening Torque (Nm)
for Soft iron Gaskets
Tightening Torque (Nm) for
1.4571 Gaskets
Tightening Torque (Nm) for
1.400-N
4 Control screw 30 30 30
5 Set of stud bolts and nuts 90 100 90
6 Screw plug 50 80 95
10 Support bolt - 30* 30*
14 Protecting cap - 70 70
*Tighten the cone with a 90 Nm copper gasket in advance!