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I.O.M. #142 updated : 03/23/2021 INSTRUCTION MANUAL • INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE Models with LXG Series Instrument TEMPTEK, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, IN 46142 317-887-6352 fax: 317-881-1277 Model: Service Department fax: 317-885-8683 www.Temptek.com Serial Number :...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Veteran VT with LXG SERIES INSTRUMENT COVERING INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE TEMPTEK, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, IN 46143 Phone: 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department fax: 317-885-8683 www.Temptek.com E-mail: sales@Temptek.com...
Voltage Changeover Sensor Probe Service Pressure Switch Service Electronic Instrument Repair Policy And Procedure Temperature Probe Calibration Heater Contactor and Pump Motor Starter TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 4 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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AS5 Pump Parts List - 1/2 HP to 1 HP 8.10 AS5 Pump Parts List - 1 1/2 HP to 3 HP 8.11 Standard SK-G English Configuration TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 5 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277...
Temperature Control Units : Veteran with LXG Series Instrument GENERAL Receiving Instructions Introduction Safety Water Treatment Components TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 7 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Observe all safety precautions during installation, startup and service of this equipment WARNING: This equipment contains hazardous voltages that can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect and lock out incoming power before installing or servicing the equipment. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 8 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
It is the equipment owner’s responsibility to prevent damage caused by poor water quality. The services of a water treatment professional is recommended. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 9 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
Do not use deionized water in this unit. Some customized units may be compatible with deionized water. Consult the factory before using deionized water. COMPONENTS Manual & Quick Start Guide Electrical Panel Lift-Off Cover Panel TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 10 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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Temperature Control Units : Veteran with LXG Series Instrument Process Connection Label Details process connections hook-up. Unit Data Tag Details unit Serial Number, voltage and other important unit information. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 12 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Temperature Control Units : Veteran with LXG Series Instrument INSTALLATION General To and From Process Connections Water Supply Connection Drain Connection Electrical Connection TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 13 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Chilled water system return for chilled water system supply. The factory recommends a minimum of 10 psi pressure differential between the water supply and drain line for proper cooling. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 15 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A VOLTAGE SUPPLY SOURCE NOT EQUAL TO THE UNIT’S VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED ON THE UNIT’S DATA PLATE. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 16 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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60 cycle. The control circuit is supplied by the factory installed transformer. A control circuit fuse is provided. Typical control circuit transformer fuse TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 17 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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WARNING: Check that all electrical connections are tight before starting. Disconnect power before servicing. Follow all facility lock-out tag-out procedures. Typical electrical panel. Shown with thermoformed panel removed. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 18 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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Power Entry Terminal Strip Transformer Heater Con- Fuse Blocks tactor Typical Electrical Panel Low Water Control Transformer Pump Motor Con- Pressure Switch troller TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 19 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Entrained air in the system will adversely affect the unit’s ability to control process temperature and can cause heater failure when the heating elements are exposed to this air. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 22 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
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C. If the unit is phased incorrect, continue with step 2. To correct unit phase: Disengage the electrical power supply to the unit at the unit’s disconnect TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 23 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
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This is done by opening the electrical panel cover and identifying the overload relay. WARNING: To correct phase ... switch power leads at the disconnect switch only. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 24 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
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If the amp draw is excessive (higher than the listed name plate amp rating), a throttling valve must be installed in the “from process” water TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 25 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
Adjust the valve for a minimum of 10 GPM. INSTRUMENT : QUICK START Arrow and Display Win- Power On Select Keys Button Power Off Button TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 26 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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The unit will auto vent if the fluid temperature is below 100°F or as programmed in the Features menu. Once the autovent sequence is complete the unit will heat or cool to maintain the setpoint temperature. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 27 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
The Go button will save the new value to memory. The Back button will cancel the transaction and will return to the parent screen. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 28 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277...
Pump Seal Cooling. This screen appears when the unit is stopped. However, the pump will continue to run and the cooling valve will open 100% to reduce process temperature TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 29 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
To correct, follow all lock out tag out policies to shut down power to the unit at the disconnect. Reverse any two power wires at the disconnect to correct phase. Do not reverse the unit’s internal wiring to correct a phase condition. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 30 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
Once acknowledged, the unit will control to the new setpoint temperature. Press the Back button repeatedly to return to the Setpoints screen or press the home button to return to the Home screen. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 31 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
Home screen. INSTRUMENT : UTILITIES MENU Items in the Utilities menu include the operations for the Mold Purge, Manual Vent, Software Version Number and Display Test. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 32 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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To stop the venting, press the Back button. On release, the screen will return to the Home screen. Software Version. The software version number is the current version of the controller’s software. This number came be useful when troubleshooting at times. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 33 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Use the Select button to save the selection and confirm success. Baud Rate: This is the data transfer rate of between the unit and the host computer. Press the Select button to select Baud Rate. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 34 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
"autovent" is displayed on the home screen. During the autovent sequence the cooling valve is 100% open and pump is running to remove entrapped air from the process. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 35 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
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WARNING: When the pump seal cooling feature is activated, pressing the stop button will not turn off the unit. To completely shut down the unit, press the Stop button twice. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 36 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
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Use the Up or Down arrow buttons to select the temperature of the pump seal cooling feature. The range is 60°F - 100°F. The factory default is 100°F. Press the Select button to save the Pump Seal Temp and confirm success. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 37 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
Two selections are available under the Options menu : Mold Purge and Remote and Auto Start. These selections will enable or disable these options. Please note: these options require factory or field installation of optional equipment. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 38 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
Once acknowledged, press the Back button repeatedly to return to the Options screen or press the home button to return to the Home screen. 3.14 INSTRUMENT : MACHINE MENU TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 39 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select the Unit display and then press the Select button to save and confirm success. The factory default value is English. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 40 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
Press the stop button. Relieve residual static pressure before disconnecting or servicing the unit. Follow all lock-out tag-out requirements. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 41 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Unit will not start (Display is not Illuminated) Unit will not start (Display Illuminated) Unit Stops Unit Overheats Unit Underheats Pressure Relief Valve Leaks Cooling Valve Fault TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 43 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Sufficient water supply pressure must be present to close the switch. Refer to Section 2.3 for additional System Fault Screen. information. Indiacates a water supply or a pump overload fault. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 44 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Closed drain line valve. An installed but partially or fully closed valve in the drain line prevents full discharge to drain and contributes to an overheating condition. The operator should determine the drain line is open. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 45 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Water supply pressure exceeds 75 psi. The unit is designed to operate with water supply NOT exceeding 75 psi. See section 2.3 paragraph B for specific water supply pressure requirements at corresponding setpoint temperatures. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 46 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
If valve position cannot be established, a fault will be displayed. Refer to section 5.3 for AVT service and repair instructions. AVT Valve Fault Screen. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 47 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277...
Voltage Change Sensor Probe Service Pressure Switch Service Electronic Instrument Repair Policy & Procedure Temperature Probe Calibration Heater Contactor and Pump Motor Starter TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 49 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
(figure 5.1E). Remove the motor and adapter from the unit and place on a workbench to continue the procedure. Pump casing bolts Figure 5.1D TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 50 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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Mate the motor and adapter to the pump casing. Reinstall the 4 pump casing bolts. Seal components Figure 5.1H Reconnect the motor power cord and leads. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 51 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277...
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This is normal. After a few moments, the new seal will take seat and the leak will stop. Stationary member Figure 5.1H Rotating member Figure 5.1I Aligning impeller and Figure 5.1J spring TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 52 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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Set new heater into tank. Aligning the bolt Remove heater Figure 5.2D pattern of the heater and tank flanges. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 53 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277...
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Reconnect the power cable to the heater terminals. Be certain to tighten the power cord junction box connector. Replace the junction box cover and the lift-off cover panel. When complete, restart the unit. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 54 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
The instrument will turn the motor in an attempt to find “home base”. If no movement is observed, most likely the motor/ TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 55 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
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Turn on the power and the valve should turn forward and backwards a few times and then stop at the home position. The valve light should be green and you may begin operation. See diagram on next page. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 56 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
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4 mounting screws. The drain connection originates at the valve top plate with a brass elbow and close nipple fitting. The connection can be maintained when servicing the valve. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 57 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
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ULU will appear in the temperature display. Readjust the home switch to clear the fault. Adjust the home switch as needed (as outlined in Step 11). TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 58 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
Power light on the display is “off”. Remove the access panels and set aside. Lift off panel, thermoformed panel removed and electrical cabinet open shown in this typical photo. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 59 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277...
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Wiring Schematic for Watlow Brand Heaters : 10 kw & 16 kW Wiring schematics for 240 and 480 volt heaters Revised 4/11 Wiring Schematic for Tempco Brand Heaters : 10 kw & 16 kW TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 60 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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2.5 of this manual. Restart unit operations according to section 3 of Typical Transformer this manual. Motor Starter and Overload Block TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 61 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Using a crescent wrench, thread the new sensor into the machined boss of the cylinder. Reconnect the service connection. Restart the unit as outlined in section 3 of this manual. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 62 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Tighten to lock the pressure switch in place. Install the brass elbow fitting. Teflon tape and leak preventative paste should be used to prevent water leakage. Install the capillary tube and resume operations. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 63 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
(if available). For Priority service, send the instrument to the factory via overnight shipment. We usually repair these instruments the same day we receive them. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 64 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
WARNING: Electrical power is engaged and caution should be employed while the cabinet is open. Locate the “to process” calibration potentiometer using Figure 1 as a guide. Use the small screwdriver to turn the potentiometer. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 65 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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Stop the unit following the shutdown procedure described in the manual and place all process probes back in the unit to return to normal operation. Calibration potentiometer TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 66 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Typical Heater Contactor Typical Pump Motor Starter Failure to maintain the contactor may result in overheating of the WARNING: components and catastrophic electrical failure. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 67 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Temperature Control Units : Veteran with LXG Series Instrument COMPONENTS Mechanical System Electrical System TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 69 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Seal flush tube tank is flanged mounted to the pump casing. Reinforced machined bosses accept the “to process/high temperature limit” sensor probe and the “to process” connection. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 70 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
System parameters are programmable.. TRANSFORMER. The transformer supplies 110 volts to Typical instrument with service the controlling instrument (figure 6.2B). connections removed TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 71 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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24kW and 34kW heaters are not supplied with a power cord and the customer must provide a 3 conductor with 1 ground wire sized for the unit. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 72 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
Temperature Control Units : Veteran with LXG Series Instrument RELATED DRAWINGS Physical Circuit Schematic Regulator / Bypass Dual Zone Dolly Stacking Rack TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 73 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Left Side View 19 1/2 To Process Instrument Drain Pressure Gauges From Process 26 5/8 Water Supply Rear View Right Side View 12 1/2 TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 74 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
PRESSURE GAUGE SUCTION TANK PUMP PUMP SEAL FLUSH Provided for display purposes only. DRAIN Refer to electrical drawing supplied with unit for details. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 75 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Options: • Single cooling water supply and drain connection • Single power supply connections TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 77 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277...
Temperature Control Units : Veteran with LXG Series Instrument STACKING RACK TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 78 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
AS5 Pump Parts List - 1/2 hp to 1 hp 8.10 AS5 Pump Parts List - 1.5 hp to 3 hp 8.11 Standard SK-G English Configuration TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 79 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277...
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500 = 90 GPM @ 5 HP 750 = 100 GPM @ 7 1/2 HP Control Instrument LXG = LXG series instrument LXT = LXT series instrument TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 80 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277...
∆ P values. This spike is called “water hammer”. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 81 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
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Mold purge is started immediately. If the pump is running, the follow message will be displayed. If the pump is not running, the mold purge will start. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 82 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Opens to allow compressed air to enter during mold purge operation COMPRESSED AIR CONNEC- TION Typical mold purge equipment configuration. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 83 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Install operator and wire to terminals on back of controller (see picture). Note: operator should be on the on position to utilize remote start/stop. Remote Start Contacts TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 84 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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Press the Select button to advantage to the Enabled/Disables screen. Select Enabled to enable the Remote Start. Press the Select button to acknowledge and save the selection. TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 85 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Temperature Control Units : Veteran with LXG Series Instrument COMMUNICATIONS CABLE TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 89 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
AVT valve malfunction Sensor probe malfunction BEACON AND AUDIBLE ALARMS ARE SILENCED DURING AN ALARM CONDITION BY PRESSING THE START BUTTON ON MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLER TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 90 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
Temperature Control Units : Veteran with LXG Series Instrument VALVE COMPONENTS TEMPTEK, INC. Page: 91 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277 Email: service@Temptek.com...
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