Local regulations may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.
In the interests of development and improvement of the product, we reserve the right to change the specification without notice.
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The FT14 is an SG iron bodied ball float steam trap having stainless
steel working internals and integral automatic air venting facility.
The FT14 can be maintained without disturbing the pipework.
Available types
20
19
21
FT14 (R-L)
FT14 (L-R)
FT14V
Capsule
Horizontal connections with flow from right to left
Horizontal connections with flow from left to right
Vertical connections with flow downwards
8
4
176
3
The BP99/32 capsule which is used in the FT14 is suitable for use
on 150°C superheat @ 0 bar g and 50°C superheat @ 32 bar g.
Optional extras
A manually adjustable needle valve (designated 'C' on the
nomenclature i.e. FT14-C) can be fitted to the trap. This option
provides a steam lock release (SLR) feature in addition to
the standard air vent. For further information please consult
Spirax Sarco.
The FT14 has the option of an integral strainer screen
(designated 'X' on the nomenclature i.e. FT14-X).
Standards
This product fully complies with the requirements of the
European Pressure Equipment Directive 97 / 23 / EC.
Certification
This product is available with a manufacturers’ Typical Test Report.
Note: All certification / inspection requirements must be stated at
the time of order placement.
1⁄2", 3⁄4" and 1" screwed BSP or NPT.
11 10
2
1
7
5
6
28
12
Main valve assembly 1"
Steam
saturation
No. Part
* 1 Body
Material
curve
Pressure bar g
2 Cover bolts
3 Cover gasket
4 Cover
SG iron
Steel
Reinforced exfoliated graphite
DIN 1693 GGG 40
BS 3692 Gr.8.8
SG iron
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel BS 1449 409 S19
Stainless steel BS 970 303 S21
Stainless steel BS 1449 304 S16
Graphite
Stainless steel BS 2056 302 S26
The product must not be used in this region.
5 Valve seat
DIN 1693 GGG 40
BS 970 431 S29
BS 1449 409 S19
BS 6105 Cl A2-70
BS 1449 304 S16
BS 1449 304 S16
PN16
6 Valve seat gasket
16 bar g @ 100°C
7 Pivot frame assembly screws
250°C @ 13 bar g
8 Ball float and lever
-10°C
10 Pivot frame
14 bar g
11 Pivot pin
* 12 Erosion deflector (1" only)
250°C @ 13 bar g
17 Air vent assembly
0°C
18 Air vent gasket
4.5 bar
19 SLR assembly
10 bar
20 SLR gasket
pressure
Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic test pressure of 24 bar g
28 Valve spring (1" only)
Body design conditions
PMA Maximum allowable pressure
TMA Maximum allowable temperature
Minimum allowable temperature
PMO
Maximum operating pressure
for saturated steam service
TMO Maximum operating temperature
Minimum operating temperature
Maximum
PMX
differential
BS 970 431 S29
FT14-4.5
FT14-10
FT14-14
14 bar
21 SLR seal
* Note: Item 12 is pressed into item 1 (1" only).
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