4 low water level fault test, 5 water temperature fault test, Safety device testing – AERCO KC1000 Low NOx Boiler equipped with C-More version 3.04 User Manual

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SAFETY DEVICE TESTING

6-2

Figure 6.2

High Gas Pressure Switch

6.4 LOW WATER LEVEL FAULT TEST

1. Set

the

ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.


2. Close shut-off valves in the supply and

return piping to the unit.


3. Open the drain valve on the unit.

4. Allow air flow into the unit by either opening

the relief valve or by removing the 1/4” plug
in the top of the unit.


5. The LOW WATER LEVEL message will be

displayed and the FAULT LED will flash after
the water level has gone below the level of
the probe.


6. Set

the

ON/OFF switch to ON. The READY

light should remain off and the unit should
not start. If the unit does start, shut the unit
off immediately and refer fault to qualified
service personnel.


7. Close the drain and pressure relief valve or

reinstall the plug in the top of the unit if
removed.


8. Open the water shut-off valve in the return

piping to the unit to fill the shell.


9. Open the water shut-off valve in the supply

piping to the unit.


10. After the shell is full, press the LOW

WATER LEVEL RESET button to reset the

low water cutoff. Press the CLEAR button to
reset the FAULT LED and clear the error
message.


11. Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

The unit is now ready for operation.

6.5 WATER TEMPERATURE FAULT
TEST

1. In the normal operating mode, allow the unit

to stabilize at its setpoint.


2. Lower the adjustable temperature limit

switch setting to match the outlet water
temperature. (See Fig. 6.3).

Figure 6.3

Temperature Limit Switch Setting

3. Once the switch setting is approximately at

the actual water temperature, the unit should
shutdown. The red FAULT LED should be
flashing and the message HIGH WATER
TEMP SWITCH OPEN
should be displayed.
The unit should not start.


4. Reset the temperature limit switch setting to

its prior setting.


5. The unit should start once the adjustable

temperature limit switch setting is above the
actual outlet water temperature.

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