SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual provides detailed coverage for the AERCO SmartPlate line of Water-to-Water Heaters. Each SmartPlate Water Heater model is equipped with AERCO’s Electronic Control System (ECS), specifically designed for SmartPlate (ECS/SP), and an Electronic Control Valve, MXG-461.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION CONTROL RELIEF VALVE CONTROL VALVE MXG-461 INTAKE MIXING BOX BOILER WATER COLD WATER OUTLET INLET BOILER WATER DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE GAUGE BOILER WATER INLET DHW OUTLET BOILER WATER INLET HEAT EXCHANGER STRAINER DOMESTIC (BEHIND SUPPORT ASSY)
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION If desired, the ECS/SP can be ordered with a Modbus communication option. This option permits the ECS/SP to be externally controlled by an Energy Management System (EMS), Building Automation System (BAS), or a computer supplied by other manufacturers. The ECS/SP assemblies and components are described in the following subordinate sections.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION audible alarm and cuts off power to the Control Valve Actuator thereby closing the Control Valve and shutting off the boiler water flow to the unit. The Boiler Water inlet and outlet temperatures are sensed on the surface of the inlet/outlet pipes and are provided for informational and troubleshooting purposes only.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION 1.3 SMARTPLATE PIPING ASSEMBLIES The diameter of the piping assemblies furnished with the water heater will depend on the size of the heat exchanger installed in the SmartPlate model ordered. Smaller sized models utilize 1.5” piping assemblies, while the larger sizes utilize 2”...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION RELIEF VALVE 3-WAY CONTROL VALVE AIR VENT VALVE ISOLATION BALL VALVE (4 PLCS) INTAKE MIXING BOX BOILER WATER OUTLET COLD WATER HEAT INLET EXCHANGER BOILER WATER DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE GAUGE RECIRCULATION PUMP BOILER WATER INLET DRAIN VALVE...
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION All of the SmartPlate Water Heater models are shipped fully assembled and ready for installation. Therefore, installation will consist of the following tasks: • Unpack the SmartPlate Water Heater from its shipping container. •...
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION 2.3 SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION Ensure that the site selected for installation of the SmartPlate Water Heater includes the following: • Access to AC input power at 120 VAC/60 Hz, 220 VAC/50 Hz or 220 VAC 60 Hz, single phase.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION 2.3.2 SETTING THE UNIT SmartPlate Single-Wall models contain two lifting tabs at the top of the frame assembly (Figure 2-2 a). Use these tabs to lift and move the unit. Double-Wall models contain two round cutouts on the frame plate and two on the pressure plate of the heat exchanger (Figure 2-2 b).
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION PRESSURE FRAME PLATE CUTOUTS CUTOUTS Figure 2-2 b. SmartPlate Lifting Provisions – Double-Wall Models 2.3.3 REPOSITIONING ECS/SP CONTROL BOX If required, the front panel displays of the ECS/SP Control Box can be repositioned from the default left-side of the unit (Figure 2-2) to either the right side or rear of the unit to optimize viewing of the panel displays.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION REPOSITIONING ECS/SP CONTROL BOX Instructions ECS/SP CONTROL SUPPORT FRAME PHILLIPS HD. SCREWS (4 PLCS) HEAT EXCHANGER (SINGLE-WALL) SMARTPLATE – PARTIAL REAR VIEW Figure 2-3. Repositioning ECS/SP Control Box 2.4 HEATING FLUID AND DOMESTIC HOT WATER (DHW) PIPING The diameter of the heating fluid (hot boiler water) and DHW piping will depend on the model number and size of the unit being installed.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! When SmartPlate Water Heaters are shipped from the factory, all four isolation ball valves and the drain valve (Figure 1-3) are opened. Close all valves during installation. Do not open the valves until instructed to do so in Chapter 5 of this manual.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTIONS Instructions PANEL CAPTIVE SCREW Figure 2-5. Recessed Panel Behind ECS/SP Control Box Door 3. Swing down the recessed panel to access Terminal Block TB-2 on the bottom interior surface of the Control Box, shown in Figure 2-6.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTIONS Instructions INSTALL EXTERNAL POWER WIRING THROUGH THIS REAR CUT-OUT TRANSFORMER 120/24 VAC 220/24 VAC NEUTRAL LINE TB-2 POWER SWITCH FROM FUSE INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACE FOR 220 VAC, WIRE #100 MUST BE CONNECTED TO THIS TERMINAL Figure 2-6.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTIONS Instructions OVER-TEMPERATURE FAULT RELAY Rated for 2 amps, 260VAC (Energized Upon Fault) Figure 2-7: Remote Relay Option Kit (P/N 69018) Schematic 7. If the ECS was ordered with the Modbus Communication Option, proceed to step 8. However, if this option is not included, no further steps are required.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTIONS Instructions 8. To permit Modbus control of the ECS/SP, refer to Table 2-2, below, and connect the appropriate wire leads to the Temperature Controller terminals listed. Refer to the Temperature Controller (Eurotherm 2408) pinouts shown in Figure 2-8 to locate the required terminals.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION 2.6 ADDITIONAL COMPONENT INSTALLATION A number of SmartPlate Water Heater components are included in an installation kit. These parts must be installed after the unit is setup at the site. There are six installation kits.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION ADDITIONAL COMPONENT INSTALLATION Instructions 2. If you have a 200 PSI unit, install the parts as shown in Figure 2-10. Air Vent Valve P/N 92130 Relief Valve P/N 92134-1 Nipple, ¾” P/N 93451 Bushing, 1 ½”...
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 3 – FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3.1 INTRODUCTION SmartPlate Water Heaters are equipped with a stainless steel plate heat exchanger, an ECS/SP Electronic Control System, and an MXG-461 Control Valve. This design results in a highly responsive system which provides virtually constant hot water flow at the selected setpoint temperature.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 3 – FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3.3 ELECTRONIC CONTROL OVERVIEW The primary control mechanism for the ECS/SP is an Electronic Process Controller which is installed in the Control Box. The Controller utilizes feed forward and PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) algorithms to provide precise control of the unit’s outlet temperature.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 4 – ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT 4.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter provides the adjustment procedures for the 3-Way Control Valve, MXG-461 and the SmartPlate Electronic Control System (ECS/SP). Prior to shipment from AERCO, all MXG-461 Control Valve Actuators are adjusted (auto- stroked) to ensure that they properly position the Control Valve from the fully-open to the fully- closed positions.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 4 – ADJUSTMENT CONTROL VALVE CALIBRATION Instructions COVER SCREWS (2) HAND-WHEEL Figure 4-1. Control Valve Electronics Module – Top View 2. Remove the Electronics Module cover from the Valve to access the internal components shown in Figure 4-2 HAND-WHEEL AUTO-...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 4 – ADJUSTMENT CONTROL VALVE CALIBRATION Instructions 4. Set the ECS/SP Control Box POWER switch to the ON position to apply 24 VAC power to the Control Valve Actuator (pins 1 (G0) and 2 (G). Ensure the Valve is in the AUTO position, the LED indicator will light green continuously indicating that Valve operation is normal (no faults).
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 4 – ADJUSTMENT 4.2.2 MANUAL CONTROL OF 3-WAY VALVE – REMOVABLE HANDWHEEL TO HAMPER TAMPERING If desired, the control path (A-to-AB) of the Control Valve, (Siemens, MXG-461) can be opened manually up to 95% of full-stroke. Refer to Figure 4-3 and proceed as follows: MANUAL CONTROL OF 3-WAY VALVE Instructions 1.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 4 – ADJUSTMENT OVER TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE SWITCH CONTROLLER BOILER WATER TEMPERATURE INDICATORS Figure 4-4. Control Box – Front View NOTE: When the Power Switch on the Control Box is set to the ON position, it also energizes the internal 24 VAC Transformer in the Control Box.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 4 – ADJUSTMENT SETPOINT TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Instructions 3. If the lower display does not show the desired setpoint temperature, press the ▲ or ▼ arrow button to change the display to the desired value. 4.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 4 – ADJUSTMENT SETPOINT TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Instructions TABLE 4-2. Temperature Controller Operating Controls, Indicators & Displays CONTROL or MEANING FUNCTION INDICATOR OP1 lights when a 0 to 10 VDC signal is being Output 1 Indicator supplied to the ECSSP Valve Actuator Output 2 Indicator Not used for the ECS/SP application...
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 4 – ADJUSTMENT 4.2.4 OVER-TEMPERATURE ALARM LIMIT ADJUSTMENT The over-temperature alarm limit setting is adjusted using the controls and display on the Over- Temperature Switch. The alarm limit is normally set 20°F above the specified setpoint. The controls and display are illustrated and described in Figure 4-6 and Table 4-3.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 4 – ADJUSTMENT REPOSITIONING ECS/SP CONTROL BOX Instructions TABLE 4-3. Over-Temperature Switch Controls and Indicators CONTROL or INDICATOR MEANING FUNCTION Displays current water temperature or LED Display TEMP status setpoint. RESET Button Resets the unit after an alarm condition. UP Button Increases the displayed temperature.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 5 – OPERATION OPERATION 5.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter provides the pre-operational checks, initial start-up and operating procedures for SmartPlate Water Heaters. WARNING! FLUIDS MUST BE GRADUALLY INTRODUCED TO THE UNIT. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO HEAT EXCHANGER PLATES.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 5 – OPERATION 5.3 INITIAL START-UP In order to prevent a possible over-temperature condition during initial start-up, AERCO recommends that the following steps be performed in the order specified: INITIAL START-UP Instructions 1. With the ECS/SP Control Box door open, set the POWER switch on the right side of the box to the ON position.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 5 – OPERATION CHECKING MIXED INLET TEMPERATURE If desired, the water heater mixed inlet temperature can be monitored using the controls and displays on the Temperature Controller. This is accomplished as follows: Instructions CHECKING MIXED INLET TEMPERATURE 1.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 5 – OPERATION Instructions SHUTTING DOWN THE SYSTEM 4. Next, connect a hose to the Drain Valve on the DHW Side of the piping assembly. Open the Relief Valve to allow air into the pipe during draining. 5.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 6 – SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 6.1 INTRODUCTION SmartPlate Water Heaters require regular routine maintenance to keep the unit operating at optimum efficiency. AERCO recommends that the tasks listed in Table 6-1 – Scheduled Maintenance Action, be performed at the periodic intervals specified.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 6 – SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 6.2 BOILER WATER DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE GAUGE CHECK Once each week check the Differential Pressure Gauge on the unit’s Boiler Water Inlet as follows: BOILER WATER DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE GAUGE CHECK Instructions 1.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 6 – SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OVER-TEMP SWITCH CHECK Instructions 2. Verify that an Over-Temp Alarm is generated and the following events occur: a) The Control Valve (Siemens MXG-461) closes. b) The Over-Temp Switch generates an audible alarm. 3.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 6 – SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECKS Instructions 5. Inspect the Sensors for evidence of scale build-up on the stainless-steel sleeve of the Sensors. If necessary, clean the Sensors using a wire brush. 6.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 6 – SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 6.9 PERIODIC CLEANING OF HEAT EXCHANGER It may be necessary to de-scale the heat exchanger periodically, depending on water conditions and temperature settings. Section 8.2 describes the descaling process for the Water Heater’s heat exchanger.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 INTRODUCTION The troubleshooting procedures provided in this chapter are intended to aid service and maintenance personnel in isolating the most probable cause of a fault in a packaged SmartPlate Water Heater.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Instructions 3. Perform the corresponding checks and procedures listed in the CORRECTIVE ACTION column for the first PROBABLE CAUSE. 4. Continue checking each additional PROBABLE CAUSE for the existing fault until the fault has been corrected.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 7-1. Troubleshooting – Control Valve MXG-461 and Piping Assembly Fault Indication Probable Cause Corrective Action System outlet water 1. Boiler water inlet 1. Check the strainer differential pressure temperature is below gauge.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 7-1. Troubleshooting – Control Valve MXG-461 and Piping Assembly Fault Indication Probable Cause Corrective Action Rapid fluctuations in 1. Temp. Controller is not 1. Refer to Table 7-2 and troubleshoot the heater outlet temperature functioning properly.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 7-2. Troubleshooting – Electronic Control System (ECS/SP) Fault Indication Probable Cause Corrective Action 1. External 120 VAC 1. Ensure external circuit breaker is ON. System not operating. power disconnected. Check for 120 or 240 VAC power across All displays are blank.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 7-2. Troubleshooting – Electronic Control System (ECS/SP) Fault Indication Probable Cause Corrective Action Temperature control not Unexpected system See Table 7-3 for Temperature Control within specifications. dynamics. Troubleshooting. Items T1 – T8 check out Outlet Temp Sensor Replace Outlet Temp Dual Sensor at Wide fluctuations in...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 7-3. Troubleshooting Guide for Temperature Control Issues Observation Probable Cause Corrective Action T9-1 Too much valve Low flow condition may Increase the Proportional value (Pb oscillations or too wide be unsteady or at a and/or Pb2).
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 7-3A. Dynamic Temperature Control Settings for SmartPlate Single- Water Heaters Feed Unit Size Boiler Water Proportional Proportional *Gain Schedule Forward *Integral 1 * Derivative 1 *Integral 2 *Derivative 2 (SP or Temp Band 1...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 8.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter provides the procedures to correct and repair faults detected during operation or isolated during troubleshooting of SmartPlate Water Heaters. The procedures in this chapter are divided into four sections as follows: •...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE Instructions HEAT EXCHANGER CLEANING RELIEF VALVE CONTROL ISOLATION BALL VALVES AIR VENT VALVE BOILER WATER INTAKE MIXING INLET COLD WATER INLET ISOLATION BALL VALVES BOILER WATER INLET OUTLET HEAT EXCHANGER (BEHIND SUPPORT ASSY) DRAIN RECIRCULATION...
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 8.4 SINGLE-WALL HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT The heat exchanger used in each SmartPlate Single-Wall model is removed and replaced using the following basic procedure: SINGLE-WALL HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT Instructions 1. Turn the POWER switch on the side of the ECS/SP Control Box to OFF. 2.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SINGLE-WALL HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT Instructions 7. Using a ratchet wrench with an extension and a 3/4” deep socket, loosen, but do not remove, the four (4) Victaulic couplings (Figure 8-3). Two (2) couplings are located on the Domestic Water Side (Figure 8-3) and two (2) are located on the Boiler Water Side.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 8.6 DOUBLE-WALL HEAT EXCHANGER CLEANING The Double-Wall heat exchanger can be cleaned in-place by circulating cleaning agents through the unit, or by disassembly. 8.6.1 HEAT EXCHANGER CLEANING AND DE-SCALING (IN-PLACE METHOD) If the heat exchanger is not encrusted with hardened scale deposits, it can normally be cleaned by circulating cleaning solution such as Rydlyme Chemical Descaler (available from Apex Engineering Products Corp.) and clean water through the assembly.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE HEAT EXCHANGER CLEANING BY DISASSEMBLY Instructions 4. Open the valve on the Strainer and drain the boiler water from the unit. It will be necessary to loosen a Victaulic coupling by the heat exchanger to allow air into the pipe during draining.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 8.7.1 OPENING HEAT EXCHANGER Perform the following steps to shut down, drain and open the Double-Wall Heat exchanger: OPENING HEAT EXCHANGER Instructions 1. Ensure that the Water Heater has been shut down and drained using the procedures in section 8.6.1, steps 1 through 7.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE OPENING HEAT EXCHANGER Instructions Figure 8-8. Measurement of Plate Pack Dimension "A" – Splash Guard Removed 10. If the unit is a model SPDW113, remove the U-bolt securing the heat exchanger support bar (see section 8.9 and Figure 8-18).
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE OPENING HEAT EXCHANGER Instructions 12. With the tightening bolts removed, the pressure plate can be slid back (Figure 8-10) and channel heat transfer plates can also be slid back for inspection or cleaning. Figure 8-10.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE REMOVAL AND INSERTION OF PLATES Instructions Figure 8-11. Insertion of Plates in Heat Exchanger 8.7.3 CLOSING HEAT EXCHANGER Closing the heat exchanger is accomplished as follows: CLOSING HEAT EXCHANGER Instructions 1.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE CLOSING HEAT EXCHANGER Instructions Figure 8-13. Closing the Heat Exchanger 6. Brush the threads of the bolts clean, using a steel wire brush. 7. Lubricate the threads with a thin layer of grease. 8.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE CLOSING HEAT EXCHANGER Instructions Figure 8-14. Tightening Plate Pack Bolts 9. Check the plate pack length ("A") during closing in at least four locations close to the bolts being used. 10.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE CLOSING HEAT EXCHANGER Instructions 13. Perform the following final checks: a) Inspect the washers. b) When fully tightened. The bolts should all be equally tensioned c) The difference between the plate pack lengths measured at adjacent bolts should not exceed: 0.079 inches.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE Replacing Gaskets on Channel Plates Instructions Figure 8-15. Clip-Type Glueless Gasket Installation 4. When the plates of the heat exchanger are assembled and tightened, the gasket provides a tight seal around the plate. 5.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE Replacing Gaskets on End Plate Instructions Figure 8-16. Cutting Gaskets For End Plate Figure 8-17. End Plate with Gasket Installed OMM-0069_0H • SP-100 • 1/30/2020 Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST Page 75 of 134...
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 8.9 DOUBLE-WALL HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT The heat exchanger used in each SmartPlate Double-Wall model is removed and replaced using the following basic procedure: DOUBLE-WALL HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT Instructions 1. Turn OFF the POWER Switch on the side of the ECS/SP Control Box. 2.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE DOUBLE-WALL HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT Instructions HEAT EXCHANGER VICTAULIC COUPLINGS (4 PLACES) “L” BRACKETS (2 PLACES) HEAT EXCHANGER MOUNT Figure 8-18. Domestic Water Side - Double-Wall Partial View 8. For larger SmartPlate units (models SPDW61, SPDW113) remove the U-bolt securing the heat exchanger support bar (not shown above) and, if there is an “L”...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE DOUBLE-WALL HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT Instructions DETAIL “A” DETAIL “A” Figure 8-19. Double-Wall Heat Exchanger Mounting Details - Rear WARNING! DEPENDING ON THE SMARTPLATE MODEL, THE DOUBLE-WALL HEAT EXCHANGER WEIGHS BETWEEN 350 AND 800 POUNDS. YOU MUST THEREFORE USE EXTREME CARE WHEN REMOVING THE HEAT EXCHANGER FROM ITS MOUNT.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE DOUBLE-WALL HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT Instructions LIFTING STRAP THREADED BOLTS PRESSURE PLATE PRESSURE PLATE Figure 8-20. Heat Exchanger Lifting Strap To replace the heat exchanger with a new assembly, simply reverse the previous steps. Support the replacement heat exchanger using a suitable lifting strap (shown in Figure 8-20, above) and lower into position on the heat exchanger mount.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SECTION III SMARTPLATE WETTED COMPONENTS - ALL MODELS 8.10 CONTROL VALVE ELECTRONIC MODULE REPLACEMENT AND VALVE REMOVAL The only replaceable item on the 3-Way Control Valve (Siemens MXG-461) is the Electronics Module located at the top of the Valve (Figure 8-21).
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE ELECTRONICS MODULE REPLACEMENT Instructions socket head screws removed in step 4. 7. Refer to Figure 8-23 and ensure that the three (3) DIP switches on the replacement Module are all in the OFF (down) position. 8.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 8.10.2 CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT To remove the complete Control Valve Assembly from the SmartPlate Water Heater: CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT Instructions 1. Turn the POWER Switch on the side of the ECS/SP Control Box to OFF. 2.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT Instructions 12. Reconnect the power and control signal wire leads to the Electronics Module of the replacement Control Valve. 13. Turn ON the POWER Switch on the side of the ECS/SP Control Box. 14.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 8.12 STRAINERS All SmartPlate Water Heater models utilize Combination Strainers and Ball Valve on the boiler side, and a strainer on the DHW side to prevent fouling of the heat exchanger by trapping foreign material before it enters the unit.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SECTION IV SMARTPLATE ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS/SP) WARNING! TURN OFF THE CONTROL BOX POWER SWITCH AND DISCONNECT AC POWER PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES IN THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY 8.13 ECS/SP CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS Corrective maintenance for the Control Box and internally-mounted components consist of...
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT Instructions 4. After all Control Box cables have been disconnected, remove the four mounting screws securing the bottom of the Control Box to the mounting bracket. Completely remove the Control Box from the unit.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 8.16 OVER-TEMPERATURE SWITCH AND TEMPERATURE INDICATORS The Over-Temperature Switch and Temperature Indicators are actually identical devices, however they perform different functions. As the name implies, the Over-Temperature Switch, performs a switching function and generates an alarm when the preset temperature limit is exceeded.
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE OVER-TEMPERATURE SWITCH and TEMPERATURE INDICATOR REPLACEMENT Instructions 8. If the replaced unit is an Over-Temperature switch, set the desired over-temperature alarm limit using the adjustment procedures in Chapter 4, section 4.2.4. 9.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMER REPLACEMENT Instructions TEMPERATURE OVERTEMP SWITCH CONTROLLER 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 BOILER WATER TEMP FRONT PANEL – VIEWED FROM BACK VIEW C –...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual CHAPTER 8 – CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMER REPLACEMENT Instructions ECS/SP CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY 69096 PARTS LIST Item Qty. Part No. Description 65082 TRANSFORMER, X075CBA, 120/240 TO 24 VAC 64008 TEMPERATURE INDICATOR CONTROLLER 64056 OVER-TEMP SWITCH/TEMP INDICATOR 60003 ON/OFF SWITCH 65087...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX A – MODBUS CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION APPENDIX A MODBUS CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER (Eurotherm 2408) PROCEDURES MODBUS COMMUNICATION INFORMATION & PROCESS / DIAGNOSTIC ALARM MESSAGES OMM-0069_0H • SP-100 • 1/30/2020 Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST Page 95 of 134...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX A – MODBUS CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION A.1 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER (EUROTHERM 2408) PROCEDURES The following sections provide the procedures to add a Modbus Communication board to the Temperature Controller and change communication addresses. A.1.1 Adding a Communication Board to the Temperature Controller Parts Needed: a.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX A – MODBUS CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION ADDING A COMMUNICATION BOARD Instructions 4. Place Temperature Indicating Controller back into Control Box Assembly and power up unit. The following screen will appear. (See Figure A-3) Page Up/Down Arrow Button...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX A – MODBUS CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION A.1.2 Changing the Temperature Controller Communication Addresses NOTE: Refer to the button map at the bottom of the display, Figure A-4, for all panel navigation instructions. Button Map Figure A-4 The Temperature Controller address is defaulted to 1 from the factory.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX A – MODBUS CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION 2. Enter 24 using the Up Arrow. The number will flash and display PASS. 3. Scroll to Goto (current value is OPEr) and use the Down Arrow to enter a value of Full.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX A – MODBUS CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION 8. Go to the home screen by pressing the Page and Scroll buttons at the same time. 9. Page to the ACCS list and change the code to anything other than 24. The codE number you enter will flash off and then on to 0 to confirm that access is now set to the OPEr...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX A – MODBUS CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION A.2 MODBUS COMMUNICATION INFORMATION NOTE: The Eurotherm 2400 Controller supports the MODBUS RTU mode of transmission. The default settings are as follows: 9600 Baud Rate, one start bit, eight data bits, one stop bit, & no parity bit.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX A – MODBUS CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION A.3 PROCESS & DIAGNOSTIC ALARMS The Process and Diagnostic Alarms that can appear in the Temperature Controller display are listed in the following Tables. PROCESS ALARMS DISPLAY MEANING _FSL* PV Full Scale Low Alarm.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX A – MODBUS CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTIC ALARMS DISPLAY MEANING WHAT TO DO` Err2 Error 2: RAM self-test fail Return Controller for repair Err3 Error 3: Watchdog fail Return Controller for repair Error 4: Keyboard failure. Switch power off and then on, without touching Err4 Stuck button or button was...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX B – ECS/SP WIRING DIAGRAM APPENDIX B – ECS/SP WIRING DIAGRAM & TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTIONS Drawing Number: 69008-2 rev F OMM-0069_0H • SP-100 • 1/30/2020 Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST Page 105 of 134...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX B – ECS/SP WIRING DIAGRAM INTERNAL RECIRC. PUMP TRANSFORMER 120/24 VAC 220/24 VAC 120/240 VAC POWER IN FOR 220 VAC, WIRE #100 MUST BE CONNECTED TO THIS TERMINAL POWER SWITCH FROM FUSE OMM-0069_0H • SP-100 • 1/30/2020 Technical Support •...
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX E – PART LISTS APPENDIX E – PART LISTS SmartPlate SINGLE WALL – Base Components Item # Qty Part # Description 34026 BASE: SMARTPLATE SEE TABLE BRAZED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER PIPING ASSY, 1.5" 120V 60 Hz (See assembly drawings below) SEE TABLE PIPING ASSY, 1.5"...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX E – PART LISTS 3 & 4 AERCO SmartPlate Single Wall Part List 02/27/2017 International, Inc. Blauvelt, NY 10913 29381-TAB rev F Sheet 2 of 2 OMM-0069_0H • SP-100 • 1/30/2020 Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST Page 122 of 134...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX E – PART LISTS SmartPlate DOUBLE-WALL – Base Components Item # Part # Description SEE TABLE DOUBLE WALL HEAT EXCHANGER 34026 BASE, SMARTPLATE PIPING ASSY, 1.5" SPDW – 120V/60 Hz SEE TABLE PIPING ASSY, 1.5" SPDW – 220V/50 Hz PIPING ASSY, 2"...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX E – PART LISTS 3 & 4 AERCO SmartPlate Double Wall Part List 02/22/2017 International, Inc. Blauvelt, NY 10913 29382-TAB rev E Sheet 2 of 2 OMM-0069_0H • SP-100 • 1/30/2020 Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST Page 124 of 134...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX E – PART LISTS SmartPlate Installation Kits SmartPlate Water Heater units are shipped with one of the following installation kits: NYC Option Kit # SmartPlate Models HX Type Pressure SP23, SP33, SP45, SP69, SP150 Single Wall 58128-1 SPDW23, SPDW32, SPDW42, SPDW61,...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX E – PART LISTS P/N 22263-TAB – SmartPlate 1.5 " Piping Assemblies 1.5 inch piping assemblies are used in the following SmartPlate models: Pressure * Piping Assembly P/N SmartPlate Models Type Power 150 PSI 22263-1 SP23, SP33 Single Wall...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX E – PART LISTS SmartPlate 1.5” Piping Assembly AERCO 11/15/2016 International, Inc. Blauvelt, NY 10913 22263-TAB rev D Sheet 2 of 2 OMM-0069_0H • SP-100 • 1/30/2020 Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST Page 127 of 134...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX E – PART LISTS P/N 22264-TAB – SmartPlate 2.0 " Piping Assemblies 2.0 inch piping assemblies are used in the following SmartPlate models: Pressure * Piping Assy. P/N SmartPlate Models Type Power 150 PSI 22264-1 SP45, SP69, SP150 Single Wall...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX E – PART LISTS SmartPlate 2.0” Piping Assembly AERCO 11/15/2016 International, Inc. Blauvelt, NY 10913 22264-TAB rev D Sheet 2 of 2 OMM-0069_0H • SP-100 • 1/30/2020 Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST Page 129 of 134...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX E – PART LISTS CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY – SINGLE WALL & DOUBLE WALL Item # Qty Part # Description 65082 TRANSFORMER, X075CBA, 120/240 TO 24 VAC 64028-7 TEMPERATURE INDICATOR CONTROLLER - SP23, SPDW23 64028-8 TEMPERATURE INDICATOR CONTROLLER: SP33, SPDW32 64028-9...
SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX F – RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS APPENDIX F – RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS NOTE Refer to the SmartPlate Parts List illustrations in Appendix E for the locations of the recommended and optional spare parts listed in the following Tables. TABLE F-1.
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual APPENDIX F – RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS TABLE F-3. Spare Parts Recommended for Pump Maintenance DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Pump Flange Gasket Set 89011-1 Pump Casing O-Ring 89011-2 Pump Capacitor (120 VAC) 89011-3 Pump Capacitor (220 VAC) 89011-4 Pump Cartridge Assembly 89011-5...
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SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Change Log Date Description Changed By Rev G Changes: 1320: Added 220 V 60 Hz option, plus various updates 07/14/2017 (reference DIR 393) Chris Blair DIR 17-001: Added recommendation in Section 2.4 to use 2 pipe wrenches when tightening pipe connections Rev H: DIR 18-31: Clarified over-temperature fault relay connections...