Steam traps

Balanced pressure

Capacities

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Spare parts

The spare parts available are shown in solid outline. Parts drawn

in broken line are not supplied as spares.

Available spares

Capsule and seat assembly set

Gasket set

Strainer screen (packet of 3)

How to order spares

2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10

5, 8

4

Always order spares by using the description given in the column

headed 'Available spares' and state the size and type of trap.

Example: 1 off Capsule and seat assembly for Spirax Sarco 1⁄2"

BPM21L balanced pressure thermostatic steam trap having STD

fill operation at 13°C below steam saturation temperature.

Differential pressure bar (x 100 = kPa)

Dimensions / weights (approximate) in mm and kg

Size

A

B

C

D

E

Weight

"

70

62

35

15

20

0.9

1⁄2"

70

62

35

15

20

0.9

7

(Not an

available

spare)

5

10

9

4

Withdrawal distance E

C

B

A

Safety information, installation and maintenance

For full details see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions

(IM-P124-09) supplied with the product.

Installation note:

The trap is designed for installation with the capsule in a horizontal

plane and the cover at the top, preferably with a drop leg

immediately preceding the trap. Installation in a vertical plane is

also acceptable. When welding the trap into the pipeline, there is

no need to remove the capsule, providing the welding is done by

the electric arc method. Suitable isolation valves must be installed

to allow for safe maintenance and trap replacement.

Disposal:

This product is recyclable. No ecological hazard is anticipated with

the disposal of this product, providing due care is taken.

How to order

Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco 1⁄2" BPM21L balanced pressure

thermostatic steam trap having screwed BSP connections. The

unit is to be supplied with a steel body with internal strainer screen

and STD capsule for operation approximately 13°C below steam

saturation temperature.

2

3

8

D

Recommended tightening torques

Item Part

3

Valve seat

7

Cover bolts

Nm

50 - 55

14 - 18

or

mm

17 A / F

M8 x 25

BPM21L Steel Balanced Pressure Thermostatic Steam Trap

TI-P124-08 ST Issue 2

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