Installation Guide
Table 1. FTE Series Available Conīægurations
BODY MATERIAL TYPE
(1)
OPERATING PRESSURE END CONNECTION
Cast iron
FTE-10 To 200 psig / 14.0 bar Threaded
FTE-43 To 200 psig / 14.0 bar Flanged
Ductile iron
FTE-14 To 200 psig / 14.0 bar Threaded
FTE-43 To 200 psig / 14.0 bar Flanged
Cast steel
FTE-44 To 465 psig / 32 bar Threaded or Socket Weld
FTE-44F To 465 psig / 32 bar Flanged
1. Add "S" to end of Type for SLR.
Table 2. FTE Series Maximum Operating Pressure
1. Install trap in an accessible position and location
for easy servicing.
2. Ensure that the float direction of the trap is
positioned downward during installation. Install
trap straight, plumb and in a level position to
ensure proper orientation.
Note
Arrow cast on the trap indicates the
flow direction while the arrow on the
nameplate indicates the float direction
while closing the trap. See Figure 2.
3. Install below and close to equipment being
drained. Avoid long lengths of horizontal piping
ahead of trap.
4. Pitch all horizontal inlet lines towards the
stream trap to help eliminate potential water
hammer problems.
5. Provide a dirt pocket and strainer (with blow down)
ahead of trap.
6. Install union fittings and shut off valves on both
sides of trap for ease of servicing and trap testing.
7. Install a test valve in outlet pipe and cap it. This
allows trap to be tested. Cap is used as safety
precaution when unit is not being tested.
8. Blowdown piping using full steam pressure for
(5) five minutes prior to service. This cleaning
process removes debris from piping.
9. Perform maintenance and cleaning 2 to 3
days after startup until system is clean. Then
perform maintenance 6 to 12 months once in
normal operation.
TYPE
INLET SIZE
MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE, psig / bar
65 / 4.5 145 / 10 200 / 14 300 / 21 465 / 32
NPS DN In. mm In. mm In. mm In. mm In. mm
FTE-10 and
FTE-43
1/2 and 3/4 15 and 20 0.141 3.57 0.094 2.38 0.079 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 25 0.256 6.5 0.197 5 0.157 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1-1/2 40 0.689 17.5 0.65 16.5 0.531 13.5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2 50 1.063 27 0.811 20.6 0.657 16.7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
FTE-14
1/2 and 3/4 15 and 20 0.141 3.57 0.094 2.38 0.079 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 25 0.185 4.7 0.126 3.2 0.106 2.7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
FTE-44 and
FTE-44F
1/2 and 3/4 15 and 20 0.16 4.07 0.107 2.73 0.091 2.3 0.075 1.9 0.059 1.5
1 25 0.256 6.5 0.197 5 0.157 4 0.13 3.3 0.118 3
1-1/2 40 0.689 17.5 0.65 16.5 0.531 13.5 0.531 13.5 0.531 13.5
2 50 1.063 27 0.811 20.6 0.657 16.7 0.657 16.7 0.657 16.7
2
FTE Series