Tips for Installing and Maintaining a Steam Coil

Emergent Coils offers standard steam coils and steam distributing coils. Here are some general tips for installing and maintaining a steam coil:

1. Clean the steam coil with a solution designed for coils prior to installation.
2. Make sure space is maintained between the steam coil and filter racks, fans, and other structures.
3. When mounting the steam coil, ensure positive drainage of condensate.
4. Vacuum breakers should be used on each coil. To force condensate through the value seat, steam traps require positive pressure differential.
5. Make sure to securely connect all valves, pipes and fittings to the steam coil.
6. When pressurizing the steam coil, test it for at least 10 minutes to make sure the pressure remains the same and there are no leaks. If the pressure drops, repressurize and test for 10 more minutes. If the pressure drops again, check for leaks in the steam coil, valves and fittings.
7. To make future servicing easier, manual valves should be used to isolate the steam coil, trap and control valve.
8. Regular maintenance should include: inspection of condensate traps, vacuum breakers, air vents and valve; draining and flushing of the condensate drip legs and sediment traps; and analysis of boiler water.
9. Keep surfaces free of corrosion and scale. Replace filters as needed.

If you have any questions about steam coils or tips you’d like to add, give us a call at 1-855-Coil-Now.