Advantage Controls MegaTron Series Technical Manual Installation Maintenance page 9

successful installation, it is critical to observe the recommended distances and pipe
sizes provided in the installation drawings. The probes are temperature compensated
for increased accuracy.
For best results, the electrode cross should be mounted on a 1"skimmer blowdown line
within 4' of the boiler. Smaller line sizes and greater distances may affect the response
time and accuracy of the electrode. A flow-throttling device down stream from the probe
(within 12-24 inches) is required to ensure that the electrode is exposed to water and not
steam. Properly installed and adjusted, this device will prevent flashing in the electrode
chamber.
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NOTES:
1. Install a fully ported type valve between the electrode and the boiler.
This allows the electrode to be isolated for removal and cleaning.
2. A flushing line and 1/4 turn type ball valve should be installed in the
bottom of the cross to periodically "flush" sediment from the electrode
chamber.
Make sure the alignment arrows on the probe end up parallel to the flow
3.
for best performance.
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WARNINGS:
1. The probe must be fully immersed in the system water to read correctly.
Steam flashing will result in incorrect readings.
2. Do not exceed a maximum water temperature of 400˚F.
3. Do not exceed a maximum pressure of 300 psi.
4. A throttling device must be installed down stream from the probe.
Boiler
Conductivity
Probe
BE-4B
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