Watlow ind, Troubleshooting, Preventative maintenance – Watlow WATROD Modular Duct Heater User Manual

Page 5: Replacement parts

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WATLOW IND.

WATROD

Modular Duct Heater Installation & Maintenance Manual

I&M NUMBER: 316-42-15-1

Page: 5

Date:6/11/2008

Rev:

2

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WATLOW IND.n # 6 INDUSTRIAL LOOP RD. n HANNIBAL MO, 63401n PHONE 314-221-2816 n FAX 314-221-3723

After applying power to the heater make sure that the system is being controlled properly before leaving
it to run unattended. Failure to do this could result in overheating resulting in personnel danger and fire.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Cause / Correction

No power available to heater

Check disconnect switch to ensure it is in the "ON" position

and that fuses are not blown. Replace fuses if they are blown

Fuses blowing

Check heater electrical rating. Applied voltage may be wrong

Check fuse rating. Fuses should be at least 25% more than full

load

amperage.

Disconnect heater power source. Check the heater resistance

to ground. This should be no less than 1 Megohm. Refer to

Megohm

checking.

Not enough power

Check line voltage to ensure it is within specification

Check full line current if voltage is correct. If line current is lower,

the heater may be wired wrong or has open elements

Air not heating to desired

Not enough Kw or incorrect voltage being applied

temperature

Too much heat loss, higher wattage heater may be required

High limit tripping / alarm

Not enough fluid flow

Too much Kw

Line voltage higher than designed / allowable

Preventative Maintenance

CAUTION: HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. TURN ALL POWER TO HEATER OFF, USE
APPROPRIATE DISCONNECT LOCKOUTS AND ALLOW SYSTEM/HEATER TO COOL BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE

Check line connections to make sure they are tight, free of oxide build-up, and that no dust or dirt build-up is
present. Re tighten to 20 in-lbs as necessary.

Check enclosure (inside) for rust, dirt or dust. Remove rust if present, with steel wool (or equal) and
thoroughly blow clean with dry, oil-free air.

If enclosure is moisture resistant, check condition of cover gasket. A replacement can be obtained from the
factory.

Replacement Parts

Reference the duct heater part number on the nameplate when ordering replacement parts.
Recommended spare parts would be : a Modular Duct Heater, replacement module, and high limit
thermocouple or high limit thermocouple kit.
To replace individual heater module:
a)

Disconnect power and then feeder wire

b)

Remove terminal hardware connecting module to be replaced and other adjacent modules.

c)

Remove the two Allen head screws and split washers holding module to main flange.

d)

Pull module through main flange as shown below.

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