Steam traps

Ball float

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ISO 9001

TI-S02-27

ST Issue 8

Cert. No. LRQ 0963008

FT14 and FT14HC

SG Iron

Ball Float Steam Traps (1" HC, 1

1⁄4", 11⁄2" and 2")

FT14HC

1"

FT14

11⁄4"

Description

FT14-C

The FT14 and FT14HC are iron bodied ball float steam traps having stainless steel working internals and integral automatic air venting

facility. These traps are supplied with horizontal screwed connections only and can be maintained without disturbing the pipework. The

flow direction is as indicated on the valve body.

Available types

FT14

Standard 11⁄4", 11⁄2" and 2"

High capacity (1" only) - As standard the FT14HC is available

FT14HC with flow direction in either left-to-right or right-to-left direction.

Please state preference when placing an order.

Capsule

Note: These ball float steam traps are available with

either 4.5, 10 or 14 bar internals (PMX).

FT14

11⁄2" and 2"

The BP99/32 capsule which is used in the FT14 and FT14HC ball float steam traps is suitable for use on 150°C superheat @ 0 bar g

and 50°C superheat @ 32 bar g.

Optional extras will only be supplied if specified at the point of order

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 top of the cover can be drilled and tapped up to " BSP or NPT for the purpose of fitting a balance line.

The bottom of the cover can be drilled and tapped " BSP or NPT for the purpose of fitting a drain cock.

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.

Sizes and pipe connections 1" (FT14HC only), 11⁄4", 11⁄2" and 2" screwed BSP and NPT.

Pressure / temperature limits See page 2 for the pressure/temperature limitations.

Materials See page 3 for the materials list.

Capacities See page 4 for full capacity details.

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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