Condensate pumps Mechanical pumps and pumps traps
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TI-P135-13 CMGT Issue 5
Description The Spirax Sarco Pivotrol ® Pump (patented) is a non electric pump which transfers high temperature condensate, or other liquids from a low point, low pressure or vacuum space to an area of higher pressure or elevation. This self-contained unit including PowerPivot ® technology (patented) uses steam, compressed air or any other suitable pressurised gas as the pumping force. The standard Pivotrol ® PTF4 Pump will handle liquids from 0.88 to 1.0 specific gravity. Compliance This product fully complies with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and is certified for use to Category III within Group 2 Gases and to SEP for Group 2 liquids. The product carries the mark when so required. This product is designed and built to the pressure vessel code ASME Section VIII, Division 1. Accessories Reflex type gauge glass - Insulation cover. Operating characteristics Pump discharge per cycle 102.1 litres (26.9 US gal) Maximum instantaneous discharge rate 28 litres (450 US gpm) Steam consumption See page 11 Average air consumption version Dual Mechanism - Pressure Powered Pump PTF4 Pivotrol® Pump (patented)
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For increased service life - Operate the pump with a motive pressure of 1.03 to 1.37 bar g (15 to 20 psi g) above the pump backpressure.
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Sizes and pipe connections Inlet and Outlet
4" x 4" (DN100 x DN100) ASME Class 150 threaded flange (NPT) or Socket weld
Motive
½" Screwed NPT or Socket weld
Exhaust
1" Screwed NPT or Socket weld
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TI-P135-13 CMGT Issue 5
PTF4 Pivotrol ® Pump (patented)
version Dual Mechanism - Pressure Powered Pump
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