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ESTABLISHED 1952
LB - 40 ( C )
User, Installation, & Maintenance Manual
Portable Cleaner Models - LB-40(C), LB-50(C), & LB-60(C)
IMPORTANT – READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the installer to conform to any state or local codes.
If further inspection following modifications by the installer is required under
state and local codes, it is the responsibility of the local installer.
Electro-Steam™ Generator Corp.
50 Indel Avenue
Rancocas, NJ 08073
LB - 60 ( C )
t
hru
Portable Cleaner
(
40 - 60kW
)
Phone: 609-288-9071
Toll Free: 800-634-8177
sales@electrosteam.com
rev. 06222020
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- Page 1 If further inspection following modifications by the installer is required under state and local codes, it is the responsibility of the local installer. Electro-Steam™ Generator Corp. Phone: 609-288-9071 50 Indel Avenue Toll Free: 800-634-8177 Rancocas, NJ 08073 sales@electrosteam.com rev. 06222020...
- Page 2 LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C)(Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. Boiler Description & Safety Features LITTLE BOY “LB-SERIES” The Electro-Steam Generator design consists essentially of a high pressure chamber filled with water that is heated by one or more submerged resistance type electric heating elements. Automatic controls are provided to maintain the pre-set operating pressure and water level.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..............1.1) STEAM GENERATOR (CLEANER) (PORTABLE) ..........1.2) SOLUTION MIXER “OPTIONAL” ..............OPERATION & SEQUENCE OF EVENTS ..........CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 10-18 ..............3.1) MANUAL “BLOW DOWN” .................. 10-11 3.2) CLEANING WATER LEVEL PROBES ............ -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 1.) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LITTLE GIANT “LG-SERIES” (Cleaner) (Portable) IMPORTANT – READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING NOTE: For generator measurements, refer to Installation Data Drawing attached. For interpretation of numbered items, refer to Parts Legend Drawing attached. Ambient temperature around this unit must not exceed 105°F. -
Page 5: Solution Mixer "Optional
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 1.2) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - SOLUTION MIXER HydroMinder Model 511 Parts Diagram/List "OPTIONAL" PART NO. DESCRIPTION 238100 Strainer Washer 506500 Hose Swivel 502000 Ball Valve, 1/4" Nipple, 1/4" 360900 Magnet Parts Kit 10080500 Screw Washer... - Page 6 LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 1.2) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – SOLUTION MIXER “OPTIONAL” (Continued) NOTE: Refer to “HydroMinder Model 511 Parts Diagram” on previous page for interpretation of numbered & lettered items. For interpretation of numbered items with “#”, refer to Parts Legend Drawing attached.
- Page 7 4' HOSE USED TO CONNECT WATER INLET OF SOLUTION MIXER TO INCOMING WATER CONNECTION" METERING TIP 4' HOSE USED TO CONNECT WATER INLET OF SOLUTION MIXER TO INCOMING WATER CONNECTION" GENERATOR'S WATER INLET WATER & SOLUTION OUTLET NEW WATER INLET SOLUTION INLET WATER INLET...
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Page 8: Operation & Sequence Of Events
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 2.) OPERATION & SEQUENCE OF EVENTS IMPORTANT – READ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING START UP: Turn on water supply from the source to the generator. OPEN all valves on generator except for the Manual Drain (#19). Place Main Disconnect Box in ON position and/or Plug In. - Page 9 LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 2.) OPERATION & SEQUENCE OF EVENTS (Continued) • As steam is exhausted, the water level will drop until 3 seconds after it breaks contact with the (C) probe. At this time, the Water Solenoid (#7) and Pump (#8) will engage and the chamber will again fill with water.
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Page 10: Cleaning & Maintenance
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 3.) CLEANING & MAINTENANCE The following cleaning procedures are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in order to keep your Steam Generator in the best operating condition at all times. 3.1) MANUAL “BLOW DOWN” A Manual “Blow Down”... -
Page 11: Cleaning Or Replacing Heaters
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 3.2) CLEANING WATER LEVEL PROBES (Continued) Clean probes to remove rust and scaling. NOTE: To clean probes you may use wire wheel, wire brush, steal wool, or Scotch-Brite. (Wire wheel works the best) You may also want to try some sort of chemical like CLR remover or LIME-A-WAY. -
Page 12: Replacing Glass Gauge And Rubber Washers
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 3.4) REPLACING GLASS GAUGE & RUBBER WASHERS OR GLASS PACKINGS The Sight Glass (#10) gives the operator the ability to easily monitor the actual water level inside the chamber. If the Sight Glass (#10) gets clogged or is no longer functional, it can be very difficult to troubleshoot a problem. -
Page 13: Brass Sight Glass (Seismic)
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 3.4) REPLACING GLASS GAUGE & RUBBER WASHERS OR GLASS PACKINGS (Continued) The Sight Glass (#10) gives the operator the ability to easily monitor the actual water level inside the chamber. If the Sight Glass (#10) gets clogged or is no longer functional, it can be very difficult to troubleshoot a problem. -
Page 14: Chamber Cleaning & Chemical Treatment
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 3.5) CHAMBER CHEMICAL/ACID TREATMENT All Electric Steam Generator should be cleaned regularly. The following is the least amount of times recommended to clean out your chamber: NORMAL WATER AREAS – Should be done ONCE A YEAR. BAD WATER AREAS –... - Page 15 LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 3.5) CHAMBER CHEMICAL/ACID TREATMENT (Continued) 9. Allow the pressure to drop to 0 PSI on Pressure Gauge (#15) naturally. DO NOT open Steam Out (#16) or Manual Drain (#19) until pressure is down. 10.
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Page 16: Pressure Control Data Sheet
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 3.6) PRESSURE CONTROL DATA SHEET DEFINITIONS: “CONTROL” PRESSURE CONTROL – This pressure control should be the only one controlling the operating pressure of the generator. “SAFETY” PRESSURE CONTROL – This pressure control is only used if the “Control” fails. It is always set higher than the “Control”;... -
Page 17: Setting The Pressure Controls
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 3.7) SETTING THE PRESSURE CONTROLS – DO NOT ALTER the original FACTORY PRESSURE SETTINGS of the WARNING Pressure Switches without contacting Electro-Steam Generator Corp. Every boiler is designed to produce a specific flow rate of steam at a set pressure. Altering the factory pressure settings will affect the performance of the machine, which may Hinder your process, CAUSE DAMAGE and potentially VOID ANY WARRANTIES. - Page 18 LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 3.7) SETTING THE PRESSURE CONTROLS (Continued) – DO NOT allow the pressure to reach 100 PSI, the rating on the Safety Valve WARNING (#18). If contactor(s) do not turn off before 95 PSI, manually shut off generator, open the Steam Out (#16), and DECREASE the pressure setting on the “SAFETY”...
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Page 19: Calculations & Data Sheets
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 4.) CALCULATIONS AND DATA SHEETS 4.1) HEATER POWER & VOLTAGE RATINGS LB 40-60 Model units use 2 Heaters to meet the required (KW) POWER from the customer’s specified INPUT VOLTAGE. Each heater comes in 3 different (KW) POWER RATINGS and 4 different VOLTAGE RATINGS. -
Page 20: Amperage Calculations
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 4.3) AMPERAGE CALCULATIONS The INPUT VOLTAGE, PHASE, TOTAL POWER RATING, and HEATER VOLTAGE RATING are used to calculate the amperage. NOTE: 380-425V heaters are not usually rated for 380-425V. They are usually 208-240V heaters that have been re-stamped 380-425V and jumpered in series. -
Page 21: Actual Power Rating Calculations
LB-40(C) thru LB-60(C) (Portable) - User Manual Electro-Steam Generator Corp. 4.4) ACTUAL POWER RATING CALCULATIONS (Continued) FORMULAS TO CALCULATE ACTUAL POWER RATINGS THREE PHASE SINGLE PHASE DEFINITIONS: = Actual Power Rating I = Amperage = Input Voltage ACTUAL POWER RATING CALCULATIONS (KW) Input Voltage 208 220 230 240 380 400 415 425 440 460 480 550 575 600 LB-40 36.6... -
Page 22: Drawings & Wiring Schematics
PARTS LEGEND - LB 40-60 (CLEANER) 19.) Manual Drain - 1" Ball Valve Control Box 12.) 0-90 PSI Pressure Controls 22.) 1 KVA Transformer ON/OFF Switch 13.) Reset on "Safety" Pressure Switch 23.) 8" Caster Wheels Manual Low-Water Reset (MLWR) (Optional) 14.) 1/4"... -
Page 23: 2) Heavy Duty Gun
PARTS LEGEND - HEAVY DUTY GUN (0014001) R3 R2 ELECTRO-STEAM OAKITE DRW- REF. DESCRIPTION NOTES: PART NUMBER "D-797" PART # 1/4" UNION (FEMALE END) 0018058 CONNECTS TO STEAM OUT (#16) SUCTION STRAINER 0014041 TO SOLUTION BUCKET (#25) REAR HANDLE 0014055 INCLUDES "C2"... -
Page 24: Installation Data Sheet
INSTALLATION DATA - LB 40-60 (C)(PORTABLE) CONTROL SAFETY SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW DRAWING TITLE: MODEL UNIT: LB 40-60 (INSTALLATION DATA) LB 40-60 (C)(PORT) DECRIPTIONS: DRAWN BY: CHRISTOPHER FERRARA 01-05-10 This drawing and all information therein are the property of Electro-Steam Generator Corp. and shall not be disclosed, HIGH PRESSURE CHECKED: CHRISTOPHER FERRARA... -
Page 25: Control Wiring Schematic
WATER LEVEL PROBES ON/OFF OPTIONAL PROBE LENGTHS TOGGLE MANUAL LOW- SWITCH WATER RESET 120V IN HIGH VOLTAGE IN 208-600V LLCO MOTOR DUAL PRESSURE RELAY GRND CONTROLS 120V CONTACTOR BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE WATER SOLENOID 1/3HP PUMP & MOTOR HIGH PRESSURE ONLY DRAWING TITLE: MODEL UNIT: LB (H) -
Page 26: Heater Wiring Schematics
(3PH) 40-60KW (3PH) 80KW - (208-240V) (208-240V) (1) 13064 - 200 AMP TERMINAL BLOCKS (4) 13069 - 75AMP CONTACTORS (4) 13056 - 60AMP 250V FUSE BLOCKS (3PH) 40KW - (208-240V) (1) 13064 - 200 AMP TERMINAL BLOCK (12) 13013 - 40AMP 250V CLS-RK5 FUSES (6) 26137 - 50AMP 3POLE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (2) 10022 or 10023 - 20KW 208 or 230V HEATERS (6) 13069 - 75AMP CONTACTORS... -
Page 27: 2) Lb (40-60Kw) (Three Phase) (380-425V)
(3PH) 40-50KW - (380-415V) (3PH) 60KW - (380-415V) (1) 13064 - 200 AMP TERMINAL BLOCKS (2) 13069 - 75AMP CONTACTORS (1) 13061 - 100 AMP TERMINAL BLOCKS (2) 13056A - 60AMP 600V FUSE BLOCKS (2) 13069 - 75AMP CONTACTORS (3PH) 60KW - (380-400V) (2) 13056A - 60AMP 600V FUSE BLOCKS (3PH) 40KW - (380V) (6) 13047 - 60AMP 600V CLS-RK5 FUSES... -
Page 28: 3) Lb (40-60Kw) (Three Phase) (440-600V)
(3PH) 40KW - (440-480V) (3PH) 50-60KW - (440-480V) (3PH) 40-50KW - (550-600V) (3PH) 60KW - (550-600V) (1) 13061 - 100 AMP TERMINAL BLOCKS (1) 13061 - 100 AMP TERMINAL BLOCKS (2) 13067 - 50AMP CONTACTORS (2) 13069 - 75AMP CONTACTORS (2) 13059A - 30AMP 600V FUSE BLOCKS (2) 13056A - 60AMP 600V FUSE BLOCKS (3PH) 40KW - (440-480V) -
Page 29: Terms & Conditions
ELECTRO‐STEAM GENERATOR CORPORATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE EXCLUSIVE AND ENTIRE: The following Standard Terms and Conditions are intended by the parties to govern all the purchases of equipment, parts or service from Seller, and together with the specifications provided or embodied herewith, represent the entire understanding of the parties without exception. All other terms and conditions are specifically rejected, and by proceeding with the transaction in any manner, both Seller and Buyer agree that these Standard Terms and Conditions shall control. The price charged by Seller is based on these Standard Terms and Conditions. DOMESTIC TERMS TERMS: Net 30 days. A "late payment" in the form of interest at the rate of 2% per month or a service charge of like amount will be levied on all late payments (the type of charge being consistent with the applicable local law). Invoices will be submitted when the equipment, part, service is supplied. Attention to these terms will eliminate delays in starting up any equipment or providing further service or parts. NOTE: Terms pending credit approval. INTERNATIONAL TERMS TERMS: Advanced payment (wire transfer, credit card, or cash in advance) or confirmed letter of credit. TAXES: No taxes of any kind are included. All prices herein and/or contracts shall be subject to increase without notice by the amount of present or future sales or excise tax levied or charged, either by Federal, State or any other assessing agency. CHANGES: Changes made after fabrication has begun shall be submitted in writing, signed by Buyer. Buyer agrees to pay the cost of any changes. The specifications and prices are subject to change without notice. CLAIMS: Title passes to the Buyer upon delivery to the carrier, unless otherwise indicated. Safe delivery is the responsibility of the carrier. Damaged merchandise, if accepted, should be noted on the delivery receipt and on the freight bill before acceptance of shipment. Make claim promptly. LOCAL CODES: All LB, LG, SV, SW, VB, and Eagle Series steam generators are built by an ASME Certificate holder in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I – Rules for Construction of Power Boilers (“ASME BPVC Section I”). They also comply with the requirements outlined in The National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations (NB‐370) RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STAMPING section, which for many jurisdictions include but are not limited to ASME BPVC Section I, ASME CSD‐1, ASME B31.1, and REGISTRATION WITH THE NATIONAL BOARD. NOTE: It is the responsibility of the installer to conform to any state or local codes. If further inspection following modifications by the installer is required under state and local codes, it is the responsibility of the local installer. SEVERABLE AND INDEPENDENT PROVISION: WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT EACH AND EVERY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT THAT PROVIDES FOR A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, OR EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES IS INTENDED BY THE PARTIES TO BE SEVERABLE AND INDEPENDENT ...
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