TLV SH5VL User manual

172-65486MA-00 (SH5VL) 5 September 2012
ISO 9001/ ISO 14001
Manufacturer
Kakogawa, Japan
is approved by LRQA LTD. to ISO 9001/14001
Free Float Steam Trap
SH5VL
Copyright © 2012 by TLV CO., LTD.
All rights reserved

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Contents
Contents .............................................................................. 1
Introduction.......................................................................... 1
Safety Considerations ......................................................... 2
Checking the Piping ............................................................ 4
Operation............................................................................. 5
Specifications ...................................................................... 6
Configuration ....................................................................... 6
Installation ........................................................................... 7
Maintenance........................................................................ 8
Disassembly / Reassembly ................................................. 9
Instructions for Plug / Holder Disassembly and Reassembly .. 11
Troubleshooting................................................................. 12
Product Warranty .............................................................. 13
Options .............................................................................. 14
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Free Float 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 free float drain trap uses a precision-polished float and three-point support for the
valve body. With no hinges or levers, the trap continuously discharges condensate,
preventing it from collecting. The three-point seating for the valve body supports the
precision-polished float securely at three points and ensures a high degree of sealing
for even minute quantities of condensate. The trap can also be disassembled and
reassembled while still installed in the piping. This results in considerable time savings
and facilitates repair and maintenance.
The outstanding features of the precision-polished float and 3-point valve body support,
combined with a mechanism that has a proven record of success, increases the
efficiency of a variety of systems and reduces time and labor needed for maintenance
and bypass blowdown operations
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.
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Safety Considerations
•Read this section carefully before use and be sure to follow the instructions.
•Installation, inspection, maintenance, repairs, disassembly, adjustment, and valve
opening/closing should be carried out only by trained maintenance personnel.
•The precautions listed in this manual are designed to ensure safety and prevent
equipment damage and personal injury. For situations that may occur as a result of
erroneous handling, three different types of cautionary items are used to indicate
the degree of urgency and the scale of potential damage and danger: DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION.
•The three types of cautionary items above are very important for safety: be sure to
observe all of them as they relate to installation, use, maintenance, and repair.
Furthermore, TLV accepts no responsibility for any accidents or damage occurring
as a result of failure to observe these precautions.
Symbols
Indicates a DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION item.
DANGE
R
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
WARNING
NEVER apply direct heat to the float.
The float may explode due to increased internal pressure, causing
accidents leading to serious injury or damage to property and equipment.
CAUTION
Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the
recommended operating pressure, temperature and other
specification ranges.
Improper use may result in such hazards as damage to the product or
malfunctions that may lead to serious accidents. Local regulations may
restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.
DO NOT use this product in excess of the maximum operating
pressure differential.
Such use could make discharge impossible (blocked).
Use hoisting equipment for heavy objects (weighing approximately
20 kg (44 lb) or more).
Failure to do so may result in back strain or other injury if the object
should fall.
Take measures to prevent people from coming into direct contact
with product outlets.
Failure to do so may result in burns or other injury from the discharge of
fluids.
Safety cautions continued on next page.
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CAUTION
When disassembling or removing the product, wait until the
internal pressure equals atmospheric pressure and the surface of
the product has cooled to room temperature.
Disassembling or removing the product when it is hot or under
pressure may lead to discharge of fluids, causing burns, other injuries
or damage.
Be sure to use only the recommended components when
repairing the product, and NEVER attempt to modify the product
in any way.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in damage to the
product and burns or other injury due to malfunction or the discharge of
fluids.
Use only under conditions in which no freeze-up will occur.
Freezing may damage the product, leading to fluid discharge, which
may cause burns or other injury.
Use only under conditions in which no water hammer will occur.
The impact of water hammer may damage the product, leading to fluid
discharge, which may cause burns or other injury.
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Checking the Piping
Use only under conditions in which no water hammer will occur. The
impact of water hammer may damage the product, leading to fluid
discharge, which may cause burns or other injury.
CAUTION
Check to make sure that the pipes to be connected to the trap have been installed
properly.
1. Is the pipe diameter suitable?
2. Is the piping where the trap is to be installed or vertical (for model SH5VL)?
3. Has sufficient space been secured for maintenance?
4. Have maintenance valves been installed at the inlet and outlet? If the outlet is
subject to back pressure, has a check valve (TLV-CK) been installed?
5. 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?
6. Has the piping work been done with the proper methods, 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.
Diameter is too small and
inlet protrudes into pipe
interior.
To prevent rust and
scale from flowing into
the trap, the inlet pipe
should be connected
25 – 50 mm (1 – 2 in)
above the base of the
T-pipe.
Rust and scale flow into the
trap with the condensate.
When installing on the
blind end, make sure
the flow of condensate
is not obstructed.
Condensate collects in the
pipe.
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Operation
Principles of air and condensate discharge:
1. Start-up Air and Cold Condensate
Discharge
At start-up, before steam is supplied, the system is
cold and the bimetal air vent strip is expanded,
holding the float off of the orifice. This allows for
the rapid discharge of air and cold condensate
through the orifice when steam is first supplied to
the system.
2. Condensate Discharge
As steam is supplied, hot condensate flow begins.
When condensate temperature becomes 90°C
(194°F) or higher, the bimetal air vent strip
contracts, allowing the float to close off the orifice.
However, the rising condensate level causes the
float to rise due to buoyancy, opening the orifice
and allowing hot condensate to be discharged.
3. Closed Position
When the condensate flow rate decreases, the
float falls, closing off the orifice opening. A water
seal is maintained at all times over the orifice to
prevent steam loss.
Air
Steam
Condensate
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Specifications
Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the recommended
operating pressure, temperature and other specification ranges.
Improper use may result in such hazards as damage to the product or
malfunctions which may lead to serious accidents. Local regulations
may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.
CAUTION
DO NOT use the trap in excess of the maximum operating pressure
differential; such use could make discharge impossible (blocked).
CAUTION
Use only under conditions in which no freeze-up will occur. Freezing
may damage the product, leading to fluid discharge, which may cause
burns or other injury.
CAUTION
Refer to the product nameplate for detailed specifications.
Maximum Allowable
Pressure*
Model
Maximum Allowable
Temperature*
Nominal Diamete
r
Maximum Operating
Temperature
Maximum Differential
Pressure
Serial NumberValve No.**
* Maximum allowable pressure (PMA) and maximum allowable temperature (TMA) are PRESSURE SHELL
DESIGN CONDITIONS, NOT OPERATING CONDITIONS.
** Valve No. is displayed for products with options. This item is omitted from the nameplate when there are
no options.
Configuration
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No. Name M* R* F*
1 Body
2 Cover
3 Float 
4 Orifice 
5 Orifice Gasket 
6 Air Vent Strip (Bimetal) 
7 Screw with Spring
Washer 
8 Cover Gasket 
9 Cover Bolt
10 Cover Nut
11 Screen 
12 Screen Holder
13 Screen Holder Gasket 
14 Plug
15 Plug Gasket 
16 Nameplate
17 Seal
* Replacement parts are available only in the
following kits:
M = Maintenance Kit; R = Repair Kit; F = Float
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Installation
Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the recommended
operating pressure, temperature and other specification ranges.
Improper use may result in such hazards as damage to the product or
malfunctions which may lead to serious accidents. Local regulations
may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.
CAUTION
Use hoisting equipment for heavy objects (weighing approximately 20
kg (44 lb) or more). Failure to do so may result in back strain or other
injury if the object should fall.
CAUTION
Take measures to prevent people from coming into direct contact with
product outlets. Failure to do so may result in burns or other injury from
the discharge of fluids.
CAUTION
Installation, inspection, maintenance, repairs, disassembly, adjustment and valve
opening/closing should be carried out only by trained maintenance personnel.
1. Before installation, be sure to remove all protective seals.
2. Before installing the trap, blow out the inlet piping to remove any piping scraps, dirt
and oil. Close the inlet valve after blowdown.
3. Install the trap with the arrow pointing in the direction of condensate flow.
4. Ensure that the direction of the installation is correct:
-The inlet and outlets must be vertical.
The installation tolerance angle shall be within 5° left-to-right and front-to-back (see
diagrams right).
5. Fix the trap securely to the piping
6. Connect the outlet piping.
7. Open the inlet valve and check to make sure that the
trap functions properly.
Direction of
Inlet Flow From Top
⇩
If there is a problem, determine the cause by using the
“Troubleshooting” section in this manual.
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Maintenance
Take measures to prevent people from coming into direct contact with
product outlets. Failure to do so may result in burns or other injury from
the discharge of fluids.
CAUTION
Be sure to use only the recommended components when repairing the
product, and NEVER attempt to modify the product in any way. Failure to
observe these precautions may result in damage to the product or burns
or other injury due to malfunction or the discharge of fluids.
CAUTION
Operational Check
A visual inspection of the following items should be done on a daily basis to determine
whether the trap is operating properly or has failed. Periodically (at least biannually) the
operation should also be checked by using diagnostic equipment, such as a
stethoscope, thermometer, TLV Pocket TrapMan or TLV TrapMan.
If the trap should fail, it may cause damage to piping and equipment, resulting in faulty
or low quality products or losses due to steam leakage.
Normal: Condensate is discharged continuously, together with flash
steam, and the sound of flow can be heard.
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 through the trap outlet together
with condensate, accompanied by a high-pitched sound.
(When conducting a visual inspection, flash steam is sometimes mistaken for steam
leakage. For this reason, the use of a steam trap diagnostic instrument [TLV: TrapMan]
in conjunction with the visual inspection is highly recommended.)
Flash Steam Live Steam Leakage
Clear, slightly
bluish jet
White jet
containing
water droplets
Parts Inspection
When parts have been removed, or during periodic inspections, use the following table
to inspect the parts and replace any that are found to be defective.
Procedure
Screen: check for clogging or corrosion damage
Surface where orifice and float meet: check for scratches
Float: check for scratches or deformation
Check for build-up inside the body
Orifice Opening: check for dirt, oil film, wear or scratches
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Disassembly / Reassembly
NEVER apply direct heat to the float. The float may explode due to
increased internal pressure, causing accidents leading to serious injury
or damage to property and equipment.
WARNING
Use hoisting equipment for heavy objects (weighing approximately 20
kg (44 lb) or more). Failure to do so may result in back strain or other
injury if the object should fall.
CAUTION
When disassembling or removing the product, wait until the internal
pressure equals atmospheric pressure and the surface of the product
has cooled to room temperature. Disassembling or removing the
product when it is hot or under pressure may lead to discharge of fluids,
causing burns, other injuries or damage.
CAUTION
Use the following procedures to remove components. Use the same procedures in
reverse to reassemble.
(Installation, inspection, maintenance, repairs, disassembly, adjustment and valve
opening/closing should be carried out only by trained maintenance personnel.)
Drain Plug (option)
Part During Disassembly During Reassembly
Drain Plug Remove with a socket
wrench
Consult the table of tightening torques and tighten
to the proper torque
Drain Plug
Gasket
Remove gasket Replace with new gasket; coat surfaces with anti-
seize
Removing / Replacing the Screen and its Parts
Part During Disassembly During Reassembly
Screen Holder Remove with a socket
wrench
Consult the table of tightening torques and tighten
to the proper torque
Screen Holder
Gasket
Remove gasket Replace with new gasket; coat surfaces with anti-
seize
Screen Remove screen —
Removing / Replacing the Cover
Part During Disassembly During Reassembly
Cover Nut Remove with a socket
wrench
Consult the table of tightening torques and tighten
to the proper torque
Cover Remove cover Make sure there are no pieces of the old gasket
left on the sealing surfaces of the body and cover
Cover Gasket Remove gasket Replace with new cover gasket
Removing / Replacing the Parts Inside the Body
Part During Disassembly During Reassembly
Float Remove carefully, being
careful not to scratch the
polished surface
Insert, being careful not to scratch or misshape
Screw Remove with a Phillips
screwdriver
Consult the table of tightening torques and tighten
to the proper torque
Air Vent Strip
(Bimetal)
Remove without bending Reinstall without bending
Orifice Remove with a socket
wrench
Consult the table of tightening torques and tighten
to the proper torque
Orifice Gasket Remove gasket If misshapen or damaged, replace with new gasket
Plug Remove with a socket
wrench
Consult the table of tightening torques and tighten
to the proper torque
Plug Gasket Remove gasket Replace with new gasket; coat surfaces with anti-
seize
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Table of Tightening Torques
Cover Nut Orifice Plug
Torque Distance
Across Flats Torque Distance Across Flats Torque Distance Across Flats
Model
N⋅m (lbf·ft) mm (in) N⋅m (lbf·ft) mm (in) N⋅m (lbf·ft) mm (in)
SH5VL 120 (88) 22 (7/8) 80 (59) 19 (3/4) 200 (150) 38 (11/2)
Screen Holder Screw and Spring Washer
Torque Distance
Across Flats Torque Distance Across Flats
Model
N⋅m (lbf·ft) mm (in) N⋅m (lbf·ft) mm (in)
SH5VL 200 (150) 38 (11/2) 0.3 (0.22) + (1 N⋅m ≈10 kg⋅cm)
NOTE: - Coat all threaded portions with anti-seize.
- If drawings or other special documentation were supplied for the product, any torque
given there takes precedence over values shown here.
Exploded View
Screen Holder
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Cover Bolt
Air Vent Strip
(Bimetal)
Screw with
Spring Washer
Orifice Gasket
Orifice
Float
Cover Gasket
Cover
Cover Nut
Body
Plug Gasket
Plug
Screen
Screen Holder Gasket

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Instructions for Plug / Holder Disassembly and Reassembly
The seal on the threaded plugs/holders found on TLV products is formed by a flat metal
gasket. There are various installation orientations for the gaskets, such as horizontal,
diagonal and downward, and the gasket may be pinched in the thread recesses during
assembly.
Instructions for Disassembly and Reassembly
① Remove the plug/holder using a tool of the specified size (distance across
flats).
② The gasket should not be reused. Be sure to replace it with a new gasket.
③ Clean the gasket surfaces of the
plug/holder and the product body
using a rag and/or cleaning
agents, then check to make sure
the surfaces are not scratched or
deformed.
3
5
6
Gasket
Do not pinch gasket
in thread recesses
4
Coat with anti-seize
Gasket Surface
④ Coat both the gasket surface of
the plug/holder and the threads
of the plug/holder with anti-seize,
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.
⑤ 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.
⑥ Screw the plug/holder by hand
into the product body while
making sure that the gasket remains tightly affixed to the center of the gasket
surface of the plug/holder. Make sure the entire gasket is making contact with
the gasket surface of the product body. It is important at this point to make sure
the gasket is not pinched in the thread recesses of the plug/holder.
⑦ Tighten the plug/holder to the proper torque.
⑧ Next, begin the supply of steam and check to make sure there is no leakage
from the part just tightened. If there is leakage, immediately close the inlet valve
and, if there is a bypass valve, take the necessary steps to release any residual
pressure. After the surface of the product cools to room temperature, repeat the
procedure beginning from step 1.
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Troubleshooting
NEVER apply direct heat to the float. The float may explode due to
increased internal pressure, causing accidents leading to serious injury
or damage to property and equipment.
WARNING
When disassembling or removing the product, wait until the internal
pressure equals atmospheric pressure and the surface of the product
has cooled to room temperature. Disassembling or removing the
product when it is hot or under pressure may lead to discharge of fluids,
causing burns, other injuries or damage.
CAUTION
When the trap fails to operate properly, use the following table to locate the cause.
Problem Cause Remedy
Check to see if float is damaged or filled
with condensate
Replace with new float
Check the orifice, screen and piping to
see if they are clogged with rust and
scale
Clean parts
Check to see if steam-locking has
occurred
Perform a bypass blowdown,
or close the trap inlet valve
and allow the trap to cool
No condensate
is discharged
(blocked) or
discharge is
poor
Check to see if the trap operating
pressure exceeds the maximum
specified pressure, or whether there is
insufficient pressure differential
between the trap inlet and outlet
Compare specifications and
actual operating conditions
Check for a clogged orifice or rust and
scale under the float
Clean parts
Check for damage to the orifice Replace with new orifice
Check that the float is not misshapen or
coated with scale
Clean or replace the float
Check for improper installation Correct the installation
Steam is
discharged or
leaks from the
outlet
(blowing)
(steam
leakage) Check for trap vibration Lengthen inlet piping and
fasten securely
Check for gasket deterioration or
damage
Replace with new gasket(s)Steam is
leaking from a
place other
than the outlet Check to make sure that the proper
tightening torques were used
Tighten to the proper torque
Float is
frequently
damaged
Check for water hammer Examine the piping for
problems that can cause
water hammer
NOTE: When replacing parts with new, use the parts list for reference, and replace with parts
from the Maintenance Kit and/or Repair Kit. Please note that replacement parts are only
available as part of a replacement parts kit.
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Product Warranty
1. Warranty Period
One year following product delivery.
2. Warranty Coverage
TLV CO., LTD. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from
defective materials and workmanship. Under this warranty, the product will be
repaired or replaced at our option, without charge for parts or labor.
3. This product warranty will not apply to cosmetic defects, nor to any product whose
exterior has been damaged or defaced; nor does it apply in the following cases:
1) Malfunctions 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 to any other cause beyond the control of
TLV CO., LTD.
4. Under no circumstances will TLV CO., LTD. be liable for consequential economic
loss damage or consequential damage to property.
* * * * * * *
For Service or Technical Assistance:
Contact your representative or your regional office.
Manufacturer:
CO., LTD.
881 Nagasuna, Noguchi
Kakogawa, Hyogo 675-8511 JAPAN
Tel: 81-(0)79 - 427 - 1800
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Options
When operating the blowoff valve, stand to the side well clear of the
outlet to avoid contact with internal fluids that will be discharged. Failure
to do so may result in burns or other injury.
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force when opening the blowoff valve. Such force
may break the pin equipped as a valve stopper, causing a blowout
from internal pressure resulting in burns or other injury.
CAUTION
The options shown below are available for this product on
request. Please compare with the product you received.
Options for Area A (Standard: without Drain Plug)
with Drain Plug
Torque Distance Across Flats
mm (in)
N・m (lbf·ft)
100 (73) 26 (1)
(1N･m ≈10kg･cm)