. Â NOTE Information that requires special emphasis . Â TIP Alternate techniques or clarifying information. SHALL: This word is understood to be mandatory. SHOULD: This word is understood to be advisory. Sentry XC Boiler Blowdown System...
High pressures! This equipment may contain fl uids at very high pressures . Prior to installing, removing, or maintaining this equipment, ensure that the equipment is isolated from all connecting piping, the equipment is depressurized, the contents have been drained, and the equipment is cool . Sentry Equipment Corp...
Installation The Sentry® XC Boiler Blowdown System can be mounted any place convenient to the cold water make-up line, usually near the feed water heater or receiver. Locate the blowdown system so that the internal expansion tube assembly can be withdrawn from the handwheel end of the proportional control valve without breaking the make-up piping and so that the tube bundle of the exchanger can be removed.
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This blowdown is cool. The unit is controlled by adjusting the handwheel and observing the thermometer, so see that they are conveniently placed. Figure 1. Model No. X43-C through X89-CK Sentry Equipment Corp...
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The blowdown must enter the side of the flow control valve and discharge at the bottom. These flow control valves are intentionally installed backward for longer service. Figure 2. Model No. X43-CM through X89-CKM Sentry XC Boiler Blowdown System...
Operation Models X43-C to X89-CK for Single Boilers The level of dissolved solids or specific conductance should be adjusted to prevent foaming, priming, scaling, etc. Information can be obtained from your water treatment firm(s) on the required level to maintain and the preferred testing method. If you do not...
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(see page two of SD 1730). Flow control valves set in this manner will not generate flash steam. d. Do not insulate the blowdown piping. A small amount of blowdown cooling is necessary to compensate for the line friction loss. Sentry XC Boiler Blowdown System...
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XC heat exchanger, resulting in premature failure. The water treatment system operator should measure the output water (using conductivity meters, cells, etc.) to verify that a regenerated system is adequately back- washed before returning the water treatment system to service. Sentry Equipment Corp...
Remove tube toward the handwheel end of the the valve. After overhaul, reassemble in opposite manner. Properly align gaskets and diaphragm during reassembly. Except for replacement of the diaphragm, the above procedure is not routine maintenance. Sentry XC Boiler Blowdown System...
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The tubesides (blowdown water side) typically do not collect scale or foreign matter. A fouled tubeside may be cleaned chemically (inhibited acid) or mechanically with manual or rotary bristle brushes (take care not to damage U bends), and with water flushing. Sentry Equipment Corp...
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Other Valves – V-Port Flow Control, etc. Contact valve manufacturer for instructions regarding cleaning, reseating and repair parts. Â NOTE Flow control valves are intentionally installed backwards . This arrangement provides greater valve life and does not affect performance . Sentry XC Boiler Blowdown System...
Shell Assembly (Provide model and serial number from nameplate) C, CL Gasket, Rear 2-00612A 2-00364A 2-00657A C, CL 2-00410A Flange Plate 2-00419A 2-00412A C, CL Tube Lock Nut 4-01270A 2-00384A 2-00383A * Recommended Spare Part Sentry Equipment Corp...
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Figure 3. C, CL, CK and CB Controls Sentry XC Boiler Blowdown System...
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Bolting SA193B7 or SA194 Gr. 7 type hardware or equivalent must be used. Purchase locally. * Recommended Spare Part Heat Exchanger Item 5: Tube Item 16: Shell Model No. Bundle Part No. Part No. 6-00093A 6-00084A 6-00094A 6-00085A 6-00095A 6-00086A 6-00096A 6-00087A 6-00099A 6-00650A Sentry Equipment Corp...
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Figure 4. Type X Heat Exchanger Sentry XC Boiler Blowdown System...
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