McDonnell & Miller 1575 Series Instruction Manual

McDonnell & Miller 1575 Series Instruction Manual

Low water cut-off/pump controller for steam boilers and other level control applications

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Series 1575
Low Water Cut-Off/Pump Controller
For Steam Boilers and Other Level Control Applications
FEATURES
Probe Chamber:
• Cast Iron Body
• Sight Glass Tappings
• Gage Cock Tappings
• Stainless Steel Probes
• NEMA 4X Electrical Enclosure
• 250 psi Maximum Working Pressure
• 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 bu r n s , the boiler must be cooled to 80˚F (27˚C) and the pressure must be
0 psi (0 bar)
• To prevent electrical shock , turn off the electrical power before making electrical connections.
• This low water cut-off 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 of
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 cut-offs should be dismantled,
inspected, cleaned, and checked for proper calibration and performance.
• To prevent serious personal injury from steam bl ow dow n , connect a drain pipe to the contro l
opening to avoid exposure to steam discharge.
• To prevent a fire, do not use this low water cut-off to switch currents over 16A, 1 Hp at
120 VAC or 8A, 1 Hp at 240 VAC, unless a starter or relay is used in conjunction with it.
before
servicing
WARNING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Probe Chamber
MODEL 150E
LWCO & Pump
CONTROLLER
Electronic Control Unit
MM-286B

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MM-286B Series 1575 Low Water Cut-Off/Pump Controller For Steam Boilers and Other Level Control Applications FEATURES Probe Chamber: • Cast Iron Body • Sight Glass Tappings Probe Chamber • Gage Cock Tappings • Stainless Steel Probes • NEMA 4X Electrical Enclosure •...
  • Page 2: Electronic Control Unit

    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. Failure to follow this warning could cause property damage, personal inj ury or death.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS M a x i mum Pressure: 150 psi (10.5 kg/cm ELECTRICAL RATINGS & SWITCH RATINGS Supply Probe Full Load (Amps) Locked Rotor (Amps) Pilot Duty (VA) Motor (HP) Voltage Voltage NO (NC), VAC NO (NC), VAC NO (NC), VAC NO (NC), VAC 120 VAC 5 VAC...
  • Page 4: Step 1 - Installation

    SPECIFICATIONS (cont.) SWITCH SETTINGS: When the water level in the boiler drops below the When the water level in the boiler drops below the middle probe, the circuit is broken which will longest probe, the circuit is broken which will a c t i vate the pump relay, turning the pump on.
  • Page 5 Probes and Electrical Connections • Each probe is made up of an electrode and a probe rod. Each probe rod must be cut to an appropriate point of operation. • A 9" rod will be positioned at the low water cut-off level. Cut other rods for the pump operating probes to the desired length.
  • Page 6: Step 2 - Electrical Wiring

    STEP 2 - Electrical Wiring WARNING • To prevent electrical shock , turn off the electrical power before making electrical connections. • This low water cut-off must be installed in series with all other limit and operating controls installed on the boiler.
  • Page 7: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS Low Water Cut-Off, Alarm and Pump Up Control • Connect wire “ a ” from power supply to FROM BURNER OR ALARM t e rm inal “ H ” . CONTROL CIRCUIT BCOM • Connect wire “ b ” from neutral supply to TO ALARM t e rm inal “...
  • Page 8: Exterior Lights

    STEP 3 - Testing I M P O RTA N T: Follow the boiler manufacturer’s start-up and operating instructions along with all applicable codes and ordinances. Exterior Lights • Green light on: Unit has power • Red light on: Boiler water dropped below the longest probe for longer than the adjustable time delay setting.
  • Page 9 The boiler should begin to fill with wa t e r. N OT E : If water does not start filling the boiler, immediately turn off the the boiler and make the necessary corrections. For Automatic Reset Models: When the water level reaches the level of the middle probe, the burner circuit should be acti- vated and the Red LED should turn off.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Green LED does not turn on. Burner does not turn off when water level is • There may be no power to the unit. Check wiring below longest probe. connected to ‘H’ and ‘N’ terminals on circuit board. • The probes may be fouled with dirt, scale or rust. Verify that the control is being powered when the Remove and inspect probes.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE BLOW DOWN PROCEDURE: CAUTION SCHEDULE: To prevent serious personal injury from steam Blow down control as follows when boiler is in pipe blow down, connect a drain pipe to the operation. control opening to avoid exposure to steam discharge. •...
  • 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-286B July 2013 Part No. 212634...

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