Bell & Gossett HS 232C Series I In-line Float and Thermostatic Steam Traps - Manual (Page 4)

3. Install a Y Strainer (C) on
the inlet pipe (B).
6. Close the gate valve (D). If it is not connected
to a drain, install a cap (E) on the outlet pipe (F).
Note: Remove the cap (E) when the gate valve
(D) is used for test or pressure relief. Recap when
the test or pressure relief is complete.
5a. Cap off the outlet pipe (X).
b. Slowly turn steam on with full pressure for
(5) five minutes to blowdown the inlet pipe (B).
c. Turn off steam and allow pipe to cool.
d. Remove cap from the outlet pipe (X).
To prevent serious personal injury
from steam pipe blow down, connect
a temporary pipe between the steam
pipe opening and a drain, or stand
at least 100 ft. (30m) from the front
of the pipe opening.
Failure to follow this warning
could cause property damage,
personal injury, or death.
! WARNING
To prevent serious burns, the internal
pressure of the trap must be 0 psi (0
bar) before servicing.
Failure to follow this caution will cause
personal injury.
! CAUTION
4. Install a gate valve for blow down (D) by con-
necting it to the Y Strainer drain tapping (C).
To prevent property damage, personal injury, or death, cap off the gate valve if it is
not connected to a drain and when it is not in use for test or pressure relief.
Failure to follow this warning could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
! WARNING
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