Product Handbook 2026 - Volume 2

Steam traps Thermodynamic

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Safety information, installation and maintenance For full details see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions (IM-P068-24) supplied with the product. Installation note: The TD42A is designed for installation with the capsule in a horizontal plane with the cover at the top. It is recommended that a non-return valve is fitted when discharging condensate into return lines where backpressure is experienced. It is also recommended that a diffuser is fitted when discharging to atmosphere. For ease and maintenance, consideration should be given to fitting isolation valves upstream and downstream of the steam trap. Disposal The 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 ½ " Spirax Sarco TD42A thermodynamic steam trap having screwed BSP connections.

Spare parts The spare parts available are shown in solid outline. Parts drawn in a grey line are not supplied as spares.

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Available spares Disc and screen

3, 4

4, 6

Strainer screen and gasket

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Strainer cap gasket (packet of 3)

Insulating cover

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How to order spares Always order spares by using the description given in the column head 'Available spares' and state the size and type of trap. Example: 1 - Strainer screen and gasket for a Spirax Sarco ½ " LC TD42A thermodynamic steam trap.

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8.7 31

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Recommended tightening torques

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or mm

Item Part

N m

( 3/8 ", ½" LC)

36 A/F

135 - 150

2

(½")

41 A/F

180 - 200

5

5

32 A/F

M28

170 - 190

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TD42A Thermodynamic Steam Trap

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