5.4 REPLACING THE GAUGE SIGHT GLASS ................11 5.5 REPLACING THE HEATING ELEMENT Hoffman also offers a wide variety of options for the steam generators. For a listing of the options available, please contact your Hoffman Distributor. 5.6 REPLACING THE LOW WATER SWITCH ................12 5.7 REPLACING THE ELECTRIC FOOT SWITCH AND/OR CORD ........
SOME PROBABILITY OF DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. BEING SERVICED OR MAINTAINED. 1.5.2 SAFETY FEATURES WARNING The following are safety features, which are incorporated into the Steam WHEN SERVICING THIS MACHINE, USE ONLY APPROVED HOFFMAN Generator: REPLACEMENT PARTS. ASME Pressure Vessel. 2. ASME Pressure Relief Valve.
ALWAYS PROPERLY GROUND THE UNIT BEFORE OPERATING. ONLY A LICENSED B. Pressure Switch Controlled Units are factory set and do not require ELECTRICIAN SHOULD SERVICE OR INSTALL A HOFFMAN GENERATOR. adjustment. 6. For Models with a Low Water Cutoff with Manual Reset: Once the power is turned on and the boiler is filled with water, push the reset switch.
JEL3 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICING 4.0 MAINTENANCE The Hoffman Electric Steam Generator is compact, easy to clean and easy to 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE maintain. It is strongly suggested that the following steps be followed to ensure a long and trouble free life for the boiler.
JEL3 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5.2 ADJUSTING THE STEAM PRESSURE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 5.2.1 THERMOSTAT CONTROL See Section 4.3 – Blowing Down the Power the boiler. Boiler. Rust is a normal occurrence in steam generator shells. The rust 2. Turn the thermostat to “10.” appearance in the water will slowly Water is dark 3.
JEL3 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5.4 REPLACING THE GAUGE SIGHT GLASS Fill the boiler to the normal level, and CHECK FOR ANY LEAKS. Turn off power to the boiler by pulling the plug or turning off power at the 12. Power the boiler and allow the boiler to come up to pressure. CHECK FOR ANY branch switch or the circuit breaker.
JEL3 TECHNICAL MANUAL 5.9 CLEANING THE ELECTRIC SOLENOID VALVE 5. Disconnect the cord wires from the foot switch. (To be performed by a licensed plumber) 6. Check continuity through the switch while holding the switch lever down. If For Models: JEL-3, JEL-4, JEL-6 the switch passes the test, skip to number 10.
JEL3 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6.0 TABLES Table 6.2.1 MODEL VOLTAGE PHASE AMPS 6.1 PRESSURE VS. TEMPERATURE NUMBER The following table shows the relationship between steam pressure in pounds JEL-1 per square inch (psig), and temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (ºF). This table JEL-2 can be useful in determining the steam temperature at a corresponding JEL-3...
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JEL3 TECHNICAL MANUAL Figure 7.1 – Assembly for Models: JEL-1, JEL-2, JEL-3, JEL-4, JEL-6, ELG-4, ELG- Figure 7.2 – 52488 (rev C) Wiring Diagram for Models: JEL-1, JEL-2, JEL-3, JEL-4, 4.2, ELG-5, ELG-5.2, ELG-6, ELG-7 JEL-6, ELG-4, ELG-4.2, ELG-5, ELG-5.2, ELG-6, ELG-7 Optional Parts List Part No.