Figure 5.2, Figure 5.3, Temperature limit switch setting – AERCO KC1000 Heater 2002 User Manual

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SAFETY DEVICE TESTING

5-2

HIGH GAS

PRESSURE

SWITCH

Figure 5.2

High Gas Pressure Switch

5.4 LOW WATER LEVEL FAULT TEST

1. Set the

ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.


2. Close the 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 L EVEL 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.

5.5 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 tem-
perature. (See Fig. 5.3).

209

137

HARNESS

136

FROM SHELL

NC

NC

C

NO

C

120

180

150

DIAL

TEMPERATURE LIMIT SWITCH

SETTING

Figure 5.3

Temperature Limit Switch Setting

3. Once the switch setting is approximately at

the actual water temperature, the unit should
shutdown. The

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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