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IDENTIFYING YOUR SYSTEM IOM216272-000 The HOTSTART heating system is designed to heat fluids for use in marine propulsion, diesel-powered generator sets, locomotives, gas compression or any large-engine applications. Each heating system has an identification plate which includes the part number and serial number.
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Overcurrent limiting: The power supply must be protected by a suitable overcurrent limiting device. • Power disconnection: A means to disconnect the heater from the power supply is required. HOTSTART recommends that a power switch or circuit breaker be located near the heating system for safety and ease of use.
OVERVIEW WARNING System location classification: Before installing the OCLE or OCLA heating system, ensure all system components are suitable for the intended installation location by referring to the location classification labeling attached to the individual system components. HEATING SYSTEM COMPONENTS OOE: Component illustrations are for reference only and are not to scale.
A coolant check valve (included with the OCLE/OCLA unit and installed at the coolant outlet) and an oil check valve (user- supplied and installed near the oil suction port) prevent backflow while the engine is operating. When the engine is shut down, the heating system should be activated locally or remotely to resume maintaining the engine’s optimal starting...
If the pump is installed above the minimum oil level, a check valve must be installed. Isolation valves: HOTSTART recommends installing full-flow ball valves to isolate the heating system in order to perform service on the system or engine without draining the fluid.
When installing check (non-return) valve to prevent oil flowing the OCLE/OCLA oil supply line, refer to the following into the sump. Install the check valve as close HOTSTART guidelines: to the oil supply port as possible.
COOLANT PLUMBING 2.3.2 COOLANT RETURN INSTALLATION When installing the OCLE/OCLA coolant return line, refer to the following HOTSTART guidelines( See SECOIO NOTICE 2.4): • Size the coolant return line per the coolant Heating system damage: Engine vibration will outlet. OOICE! Do not reduce the return damage the heating system;...
Figure 5. Main power supply and customer interface connections Oil motor run Coolant fault signal as shown in the OCLE/OCLA control box. Reference electrical signal schematic drawing for proper wiring locations; the following Remote On/Off illustrations are typical customer interface locations.
Press and hold the button to energize the pump prime Figure 6. Typical OCLE/OCLA pump assembly. Note that the motor in order to remove any air in the heating system pressure relief valve cap must always point toward the inlet side of without energizing the elements.
HIGH LIMIT TCR4 CONTROL TCR3 Figure 7. OCLE/OCLA motor protection switch (left), showing stop/ off (A) and reset/on (B) buttons. To reset the MPS, the heating system must be switched off and either the reset button or the HIGH LIMIT MPS reset/on button must be pressed.
HEATING SYSTEM START-UP HOTSTART recommends a control temperature on TCR1 of 104 °F (40 °C). The high-limit temperature setting on TCR2 should be set at 194 °F (90 °C). WARNING See SECOIO 3.2.2 and SECOIO 3.2.3. Hazardous voltage: Before wiring, servicing or...
4.2.4 MAGNETIC CONTACTORS Magnetic contactors are used as voltage switching controls for motors and heating elements in HOTSTART heating systems. The contactors use 120 volt or 240 volt coils. To test for failure, check for continuity across the coil connections; an open or direct-short reading indicates a failed contactor coil.
CONTROL TCR1 COOLANT shock. high-limit TCRs showing terminals T1, T2 and T3. If the OCLE/OCLA heating system does not maintain the desired preset control temperature or signals a high-limit TYPE RTD Position temperature fault immediately upon system start-up, TCR1 Coolant...
To replace a resistance temperature device (RTD), use the following procedures. OOE: Before removing and replacing an RTD, ensure the RTD is malfunctioning. See Figure 10. OCLE/OCLA high-limit RTD enclosures (A) and control SECOIO 4.2.9. RTD enclosures (B). De-energize the heating system. Allow fluid to cool.
Note your unit’s phase configuration. See Fig. 13. OOICE! Do not alter element wiring from factory. OOE: Replacement elements may be a different phase configuration. & installation operation manual ocle ocla heating system...
If your pump motor has provisions for relubrication, refer to the pump motor manufacturer’s relubrication recommendations. Refer to the pump motor nameplate for lubrication type. & installation operation manual ocle ocla heating system...
Control TCR set point too low Adjust set point for control TCR. See SECOIO 3.2.2. RTD failure Check TCR and RTD. See SECOIO 4.2.9 RTD cable failure Check TCR and RTD. See SECOIO 4.2.9. & installation operation manual ocle ocla heating system...
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