Xylem McDonnell & Miller 47 Series Instruction Manual

Xylem McDonnell & Miller 47 Series Instruction Manual

Mechanical water feeders

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Series 47 and 247
Mechanical Water Feeders
Series 47-2 and 247-2
Combination Mechanical
Water Feeder/Low Water
Cut-Off
Applications:
For steam and hot water boilers with cold
water feed, to maintain a minimum safe
water level independent of electrical service.
• Before using this product read and understand instructions.
• Save these instructions for future reference.
• All work must be performed by qualified personnel trained in the proper application, instal-
lation, and maintenance of plumbing, steam, and electrical equipment and/or systems in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
• To prevent serious burns, the boiler must be cooled to 80˚F (27˚C) and the pressure must be
0 psi (0 bar) before servicing.
• To prevent electrical shock, turn off the electrical power before making electrical connections.
• The low water cut-off switch must be installed in series with all other limit and operating
controls installed on the boiler. After installation, check for proper operation of all of the
limit and operating controls, before leaving the site.
• We recommend that secondary (redundant) Low Water Cut-Off controls be installed on all
steam boilers with heat input greater than 400,000 BTU/hour or operating above 15 psi
steam pressure. At least two controls should be connected in series with the burner
control circuit to provide safety redundancy protection should the boiler experience a
low-water condition. Moreover, at each annual outage, the low water cutoffs should be
dismantled, inspected, cleaned, and checked for proper calibration and performance.
• Boiler manufacturer schematics should always be followed. In the event that the boiler
manufacturer's schematic does not exist, or is not available from the boiler manufacturer,
refer to the schematics provided in this document.
• To prevent a fire, do not use this low water cut-off to switch currents over 10.2A, 1/2 HP at
120 VAC or 5.1A, 1/2 HP at 240 VAC, unless a starter or relay is used in conjunction with it.
California Proposition 65 warning! This product contains chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Previous controls should never be installed on a new system. Always install new
controls on a new boiler or system.
Series 47
Water Feeder
Series 47-2 Combination
Water Feeder Low Water
Cut-Off
WARNING
!
!
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MM-316E
Series 247
Water Feeder
Series 247-2 Combination
Water Feeder Low Water
Cut-Off

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MM-316E Series 47 and 247 Mechanical Water Feeders Series 47-2 and 247-2 Combination Mechanical Water Feeder/Low Water Series 47 Series 247 Cut-Off Water Feeder Water Feeder Applications: For steam and hot water boilers with cold water feed, to maintain a minimum safe water level independent of electrical service.
  • Page 2: Operation

    Failure to follow this warning could cause property damage, personal inj ury or death. CAUTION: A more frequent replacement interval may be necessary based on the condition of the unit at time of inspection. McDonnell Miller s warranty is one (1) year from date &...
  • Page 3: Installation

    Series 247 and 247-2 Operating Level Water feeder figures are +/- 1/4" (6.4mm) Burner figures are +/- 1/8" (3.2mm) Valve Off -7/16" (11.1mm) Casting Line - 0" Burner On - 1/4" (6.4mm) Burner Off - 3/4" (19mm) INSTALLATION – TOOLS NEEDED: Two (2) pipe wrenches, and one (1) flathead screwdriver.
  • Page 4 STEP 2 - Preparation (Installing Quick Hook-up Fittings to Water Feeder) a. Turn the boiler off. b. Drain the water in the boiler until the level falls below the lower gauge glass connection (A). Allow the boiler to cool to 80˚F (27 ˚C) and allow the pressure to release to 0 psi (0 bar).
  • Page 5 e. Remove the plug (H) from the 1/2" (15 mm) NPT tapping (J) in the top of the feeder body (K). IMPORTANT When using pipe or tape sealant on the external threads of pipes or fittings, follow the manufacturers instructions. Use sparingly and do not place on the first thread. f.
  • Page 6 i. Using the pipe wrench, tighten the furnished pipe plug into the open tapping (R) on the lower half of the feeder float body in accordance with the position diagrams in Step 1. Tighten the plug to approximately 20 ft lb (27 •...
  • Page 7 STEP 4 - Installing Series 247/247-2 Water Feeder to Boiler Recommended Piping Pipe the Series 247/247-2 water feeder so that the line on the casting is 3" (76mm) above the City Water Supply minimum safe operating level as specified by the boiler manufacturer.
  • Page 8: Installation Complete

    b. Based on the mode of operation required for Neutral your application, complete the appropriate 120 V.A.C. corresponding step. or 24 V.A.C. Water Supply Alarm When the water feeder is used as a low water Load cut-off switch and/or a low water alarm , connect N.C.
  • Page 9 Broken Union Test Check Valve Make sure that the water level in the boiler is above the closing level of the feeder. Feed WATER Valve Close valve 'X' and slowly open union 'Z' to determine if By-Pass SUPPLY Valve valve is leaking. •...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The following is intended as a guide to determine why the feeder may not be operating as intended. Please note that there can be system and installation issues that can affect the operation of the feeder. This includes but is not limited to the following: •...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    TROUBLESHOOTING (cont'd) Unit is making noise. Water leaking from bellows a) Cause: Under certain system conditions, there may be a) Cause: Continuous exposure to chemicals or water with a vibration when the valve mechanism (cartridge poppet) pH higher than 9.0 can cause the solder to deteriorate. is slightly open.
  • Page 12 Xylem Inc. 8200 N. Austin Avenue Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 Phone: (847) 966-3700 Fax: (847) 965-8379 www.xyleminc.com/brands/mcdonnellmiller McDonnell & Miller is a trademark of Xylem Inc. or one of its subsidiaries. © 2013 Xylem Inc. MM-316E July 2013 Part No. 210386...

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