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Operating and installation instructions
CONA
®
S - Ball float steam traps
8.0 Troubleshooting
In the event of malfunction or faulty operating performance check that the installation and
adjustment work has been carried out and completed in accordance with these Operating
Instructions.
If malfunctions cannot be eliminate with the help of the following table
“9.0 Troubleshooting table”, the supplier or manufacturer should be consulted.
9.0 Troubleshooting table
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ATTENTION !
- It is essential that the safety regulations are observed when identifying faults.
ATTENTION !
- refer to item 10.0 and 11.0 prior to dismantling and repair work!
- refer to item 6.0 before restarting the plant!
Fault
Possible cause
Corrective measures
No flow
Installed in wrong flow direction
Fit valve in direction of flow arrow.
Note installation position
Check lifting force; refer to item 5.5!
Ball float defective
Replace steam trap
Controller operated above safe operating
pressure
Observe operating limits as per data
sheet, i.e. possibly select different
controller
Reduced flow
Wrong installation position
Note installation position; refer to item
5.5. Correct installation position.
Piping system clogged
Check piping system
Wrong controller size choosen
Correct selection acc. to flow diagram
No closure, or internal
leakage
Controller clogged
Clean controller; refer to item 7.1
Controller worn out
Replace steam trap
External leakage
Body not properly tightened
Replace steam trap