Pressure diff erential alarm package option – ClimaCool UCR 30, 50 and 70 tons Manual User Manual
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Pressure Diff erential Alarm Package Option
The pressure diff erential alarm option continually monitors 
and displays the strainer’s inlet and outlet diff erential 
pressure. When the strainer element (conical strainer 
basket) becomes signifi cantly clogged, the pressure 
diff erential switch-gauge will trigger an audible siren and 
a visual fl ashing alarm light. These alarms are intended to 
alert maintenance personnel that the strainer element must 
be removed and cleaned (See page 59 - Strainer Element 
Cleaning).
Figure 6
PSID High
PSID Low
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL ALARM PACKAGE
Alarm Reset Button
FRONT
VIEW
LEFT SIDE
VIEW
Power To ATF
110 Volt/12 Volt DC 
Wall Transformer 
Visual
Alarm 
Audible 
Alarm 
Pressure Differential 
Switch-Gauge 
LED Power Indicator
Differential
Set-Point Contact
Cover-Plate Screw (4) in Corners of
Box (DO NOT REMOVE).
Visual
Alarm 
RIGHT SIDE
VIEW
TOP
VIEW
BOTTOM
VIEW
AUX Contacts
(On or Off with Alarm)
Red & Black
Cable Retainer
Operation Instructions
Remove the power supply and insert the connector end into 
the socket on the bottom of the PDA housing (See Figure 
6 above) and plug the transformer into the power source. 
Standard systems are supplied with a 120V power supply to 
the primary of the transformer, with an output secondary of 
12 VDC. The pressure diff erential switch-gauge is factory set 
to 7-8 PSI. The CS strainer operates at a pressure diff erential 
slightly less that 1 PSI during maximum fl ow when the 
strainer screen is clean. By the time the diff erential pressure 
reaches 7-8 PSI, the strainer element will be signifi cantly 
clogged and require immediate removal and cleaning. To 
adjust the pressure diff erential switch-gauge setting, insert 
a 1/16” allen wrench and rotate the diff erential set-point 
contact to the desired location (See Figure 6). 
Note: We do not recommend setting the diff erential switch-
gauge higher than 10 PSI. Disabling the alarm or increasing 
the alarm set point could result in damage to the strainer 
element and allow debris to pass into the system. 
When the diff erential set point is reached both the audible 
and visual alarms will be triggered and will remain engaged 
until both the Alarm condition is corrected and the Alarm-
Reset button is pressed. (If the Alarm-Reset button is 
pressed but the diff erential pressure is beyond the set point, 
the alarms will re-engage immediately). After the strainer 
is cleaned and put back in service, the diff erential pressure 
should return to 1 PSI.
Auxiliary Contacts
The PDA option is equipped with a remote alarm feature. 
The remote alarm contacts are located at the two Black & 
Red Banana Clip Posts (See Figure 6). The alarm can be set 
up in one of two ways: 1)a remote alarm signal of 12 VDC can 
be sent to a central monitoring station or 2) a set of auxiliary 
contacts will indicate a “closed” condition when the alarm 
activates. (Locate the Auxiliary Contact Schematic inside the 
PDA box by removing the four screws on the cover plate). 
Water Resistance
The Pressure Diff erential Alarm Controller is water-resistant, 
but not water proof. Do not install below ground level 
where the box can be submerged in water. Do not remove 
the cover plate from the PDA controller. Keep the cover 
tightly sealed on the module during normal operation.
TroubleshooƟ ng for ATF Package
Problem
SoluƟ on
• Valve is leaking
past ball
• Seals damaged or worn out
• Install repair kit
• Valve is not stopping at proper closed posiƟ on
• Adjust limit switches
• Valve Stem leaks
• Worn stem seals
• On metal valves: Ɵ ghten stem packing nut 1/2 turn.
CAUTION! Over Ɵ ghtening stem nut could cause drag on 
motor and trip internal circuit breaker. May require repair kit 
or new valve.
• Valve body leaks
• Loose body bolts or excessive operaƟ on pressure
• Check bolts and observe recommended pressure raƟ ngs
• DefecƟ ve seals
•
Install repair kits or new valve
• Valve hard to turn
• Swollen seals or product buildup in valve chamber
• Check valve for compaƟ bility with product, may require valve
cleaning or new valve
• Valve bolts too Ɵ ght
• Loosen stem nut slightly
• Stem nut too Ɵ ght
• Loosen stem nut slightly