Pressurized plumbing without external separator – Nortec LiveSteam v.2 User Manual
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Pressurized Plumbing without External Separator
1” Air Gap
Drain
Strainer
Manual Shut-Off
Valve (By Others)
Pressurized
Steam Main
6” min.
Return to non-pressurized
floor drain
Pressurized condensate
return main
Tap steam from top of
pressurized steam main
Note: The SAM-e header functions as a steam separator, therefore an external
steam separator is not required.
• Steam components in grey are provided by Nortec.
• Tap steam from top of pressurize steam main to avoid excess condensate.
• Condensate from SAM-e to be returned to atmospheric floor drain.
When pressurized steam enters the SAM-e, the pressure drops down to almost atmospheric
pressure. Therefore, it must be drained atmospherically, and the use of a condensate pump
(rated for 212ºF) must be used to raise the condensate to a higher elevation.