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Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Electric Water Heater WHE - 3 (440V X 24VDC) Part Number: KI40018AA Document Number: KI-OM-6768 Revision: 0...
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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this document, JFD makes no guarantees therefore. Misuse of the equipment described in this manual could result in injury. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is used and maintained correctly and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual in order to ensure safety of life and to prevent injury.
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3,000 operating hours, whichever occurs first. Any component or sub-system which is established by JFD to be patently defective will, at JFD’s option, be repaired or replaced on condition that such defective equipment is returned to the JFD manufacturing facility, freight pre-paid.
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Page Chapter 1 - General Description ........................1 Chapter 2 - Initial Set Up ..........................11 Chapter 3 - Operation ............................ 17 Chapter 4 - Maintenance ..........................25 Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting .......................... 29 Chapter 6 - Appendix ............................. 35 KI-OM-6768 R0 Table of Contents...
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(Intentionally Blank) Table of Contents KI-OM-6768 R0...
1 - G HAPTER ENERAL ESCRIPTION ONTENTS Page Intruduction ........................2 1.1.1 Basic Description ......................2 Specifications ........................3 Theory Of Operation ......................4 1.3.1 Basic Control ........................4 1.3.2 Fluid System ........................5 1.3.3 Electrical System Overview ....................7 1.3.4 Heater System and Heater Selection ................
NTRODUCTION The Divex Electric Powered Water Heating Unit, (WHE-3), has been designed and manufactured for use in professional diving systems. KI40018AA will control the heating of seawater within an inlet-to- outlet temperature rise range of 0 to 50ºC (32 to 122ºF) with fine selectable control. The system incorporates a positive displacement pump, electric heaters and all electrical controls necessary to provide a complete water heating system for deep diving.
HEORY PERATION 1.3.1 Basic Control The temperature control system of the WHE-03 has been designed to be simple and effective. The unit heats water in the heater tank using five banks of heater elements. These heater banks are controlled with five switches, mounted on the electrical enclosure. The banks of heaters are configured to deliver a variety of heating capacities depending on the combination of banks selected.
MPORTANT The calculated required temperature rise may be indicated on the heater bank selection table as a maximum for one configuration and a minimum on the subsequent selection of heater banks. In this case practical application will dictate which configuration should be used.
The pump is a positive displacement pump and provides consistent supply flow rate. accumulator is fitted to reduce the effect of pulsation caused by the pump. The fluid from the pump flows through a flexible reinforced hose to a pressure relief valve which may be set between 7-70 bar and is sufficiently sized to allow full flow bypass if a downstream blockage occurs.
1.3.4 Heater System and Heater Selection The heaters are arranged into heater banks comprised of groups of heater elements. Each heater bank is controlled by a switch mounted in the control panel. The switch supplies 24V to the coil of the contactor/s of the relevant bank.
1.3.5 Control System The 24 VDC control circuit is used to control the contactors, relays, timer and the safety circuits in the system. The contactors, controlled by switches mounted in the control panel door, switch the high voltage to the heaters and the pump. The temperature of the output fluid is regulated by dumping excess capacity thereby increasing the flow rate of fluid through the heater tank and lowering the output temperature of the fluid outlet.
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Component Component ID Function Description Contactor 1 Pump contactor coil Contactor 2-10 C2-C10 Heater contactor coils Hour Meter The hour meter records the running hours of the pump and is wired through the auxiliary contact on the pump contactor C1/1. Run Light (Green) Local indication that the pump motor contactor is operational and Motor On...
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Component Component ID Function Description Fault Relay The fault relay de-energizes during fault when the normally Low Water Level closed contact on the float level de-bounce timer is open. The timer is triggered by the normally closed contact of the float switch.
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2 - I HAPTER NITIAL ONTENTS Page Installation ............................. 12 2.1.1 General Mounting and Unit Placement ..................12 2.1.2 Fluid Connections ......................... 12 2.1.3 Electrical Installation ........................13 Initial System Check ........................13 2.2.1 Fluid System Priming Procedure ....................13 2.2.2 Start Up and Function Check ......................
NSTALLATION 2.1.1 General Mounting and Unit Placement The Electric Powered Hot Water Heating Module, WHE-03, is built into a robust stainless steel frame, which ensures that all the required systems and controls can be securely mounted inside a single convenient assembly. The unit should be securely mounted in an area that is protected from environmental elements.
2.1.3 Electrical Installation The electrical requirements of the system are 460 VAC 20 V and 60 Hz. The power supply cable installed should be capable of handling 315A as the unit is fitted with a 315A isolator. Supply cable should be a suitably rated armoured cable, to an approved marine standard specification. The mains power input to the system should be fitted to the bottom right hand side of the stainless steel electrical enclosure.
To complete priming shut the vent valve and supply valve(s). 2.2.2 Start Up and Function Check After installation is complete the WHE-03 must be thoroughly checked prior to being put into service. The following procedure outlines the steps used in conducting a comprehensive start-up and functional check.
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Heater Bank Selection - Determine the temperature rise required through the unit to provide the correct temperature of fluid at the user. Use the heater selection table, (See Table 3.1), mounted on the panel door to determine which heater banks should be used to achieve calculated temperature rise.
ENERAL The Divex Electric Powered Water Heating Module, WHE-03, has been designed to run with the minimum amount of operator input. The temperature controller governs the process based on the set point and feedback from the PT100 probe giving the measured output temperature (PV). The operator is required to input the set point to the controller and switch on the appropriate heater banks to provide the required capacity.
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Fig 3.1 Graph of Temperature Loss vs. Umbilical Length The above graph is based on the approximate temperature loss through a 1/2” Synflex or equivalent, used in conditions with 2-5ºC (35-45ºF) water temperature. Step 2 – Determine temperature rise required. To determine the required temperature rise (T ) through the unit subtract the inlet temperature rise...
The above heater selection will supply the approximate heating capacity required to produce the specified temperature rise through the unit. The controller will accurately control the outlet temperature and keep this temperature at the set point. MPORTANT Table 3.1 is intended as a guide. Due to variations in installations, operating conditions and working environments.
PERATING TART ROCEDURE Pre-operation checks should be done on the following: • Machinery is secure – No damage to mountings, brackets, pipe connections etc. • Belt drive – In a good condition, belts correctly tensioned and belt guard secure. • Pipe work and valves –...
HUTDOWN ROCEDURE Turn off all electric heaters. Push Pump Stop Button. Turn off main power switch. Shut sea water valve and open fresh water valve to flush the entire system with fresh water for at least 15 to 20 minutes after each usage. This will flush out the heating system, plumbing, valves, umbilical and most important, the breathing gas heat exchanger and the hot water suit.
OUTINE AINTENANCE Good maintenance practices are essential to ensure satisfactory operation and extend the service life of the equipment. All steel and painted parts should be periodically cleaned and repainted where necessary. 4.1.1 Periodic Maintenance Periodic maintenance of the unit should be conducted in order to identify and replace worn components.
Shut-off valves in the inlet or discharge plumbing to be sure they are fully open Pump Service – JFD advises that the service of the CAT pump on the WHE-3 unit should be carried out by an approved CAT service agent or JFD regional office.
4.2.2 Pump Specifications Metric Flow Rate 45 l/min Pressure Range 7 to 155 bar Inlet Pressure Range -0.35 to 4 bar Speed 1150 rev/min Maximum Fluid Temperature 70ºC Crankcase Capacity 1.26 ltr Inlet Ports 3/4” NPTF Discharge Ports 1/2” NPTF Pulley Mounting Either Side Shaft Diameter...
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5 - T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING The tables in this section are designed as a troubleshooting guide to aid in the identification of faults and outline possible corrective action. PECIFIC AULT IAGNOSIS AND AINTENANCE Problem Possible Cause Solution Pulsation Faulty Pulsation Damper. Check pre-charge of pulsation Damper;...
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Problem Possible Cause Solution Water In the May be caused by humid air Change oil at 3 month or 500 hour Crankcase condensing into water inside the intervals using Divex part no. crankcase. DO03764 Leakage of packing seals. Over- Replace packing. Check pressure pressure or faulty pressure regulator regulator.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution Water Will Not Heat Circuit breakers tripped in heating Switch off - reset breaker(s). If circuits. breaker(s) trip again when switched on, investigate cause. (In an emergency faulty element may be switched off, leaving other banks operational).
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Problem Possible Cause Solution Hot Water Output Will Too many or too few heaters on. Check graphs and table to determine Not Maintain Control amount of heat necessary. Temperature Control valve faulty. Clean and check or replace. Emergency Corrective Action Shut temperature control valve off by depressing the button on the side of the valve actuator housing and turn the...
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Problem Possible Cause Solution Pump Varies In Speed Belts slipping. Check tension on belts. If tension is loose, tighten belt by adjusting tension bolts on motor mount. Check belts condition. If belts are torn, ragged, or in poor condition, replace. Water Temperature Insufficient number of heaters on for Turn on one additional heater.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution System Inoperable, No Burned out fault light. Replace. fault INdicator Faulty fault relays, R1 and R2. Replace. No 24 VDC Control Control power supply unit faulty. Check output of power supply. If it is Power not 24 V on the feed with 440 V on the supply, replace power supply unit.
6 - A HAPTER PPENDIX ONTENTS Page Appendix A - Part Identification ........................36 Appendix B - Spare Parts List ........................40 Appendix C - Wiring Diagrams ........................43 Appendix D - Piping and Flow Schematic ....................44 Appendix E - RKC FB100 Digital Controller Manual ..................45 Appendix F - Temperature Controller Parameter Settings ................
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