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Revision 1 Form VSM3431G Condensate Pump, type Guardian Plus Unit Installation and Maintenance Instructions Guardian Plus Condensate Return Guardian Plus Boiler Feed Unit Unit 1875 Dewey Avenue Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Phone 269-925-2522 http://ventritepump.com/...
INTRODUCTION This form contains information necessary to install, operate The Guardian Plus Condensate Units are complete maintain Guardian Plus Condensate Units assemblies for returning condensate to low pressure boilers manufactured by Vent-Rite. The information is assembled from gravity heating systems, low pressure steam process. in order, from receiving the product to its proper equipment, or from combinations of both.
4. Fill the receiver tank with enough water to close the 3. If the pump fails to start, it may be due to the float float switch. ball having lost its buoyancy. This can be checked 5. Open gate valve. by operating the float head lever manually.
TROUBLESHOOTING A troubleshooting chart is shown below to enable you to isolate any problems you may encounter when operating the Guardian Plus Condensate Unit. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. No condensate discharge 1a. Not enough condensate in tank to prime pump. 1a.
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Guardian® Boiler Feed Pumps (WITH MAKE-UP WATER VALVE) The Model GSB (simplex unit) or GSBD (duplex unit) When the boiler requires water, the float operated switch Guardian Boiler Feed Pump is designed for those in the Controller starts the pump motor(s) through installations where it is important to maintain the boiler magnetic starters that can be furnished as an optional water line within narrow limits, and to automatically supply...
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SIDE MOUNT FLOAT SWITCH - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD, DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING DEVICE. Float Adjustment: Floats that are shipped with a Vent-Rite unit will be pre-set to the proper float travel; however, if a replacement float switch is to be installed on an existing unit or if adjustment is required, travel may be adjusted via the adjusting strips, held in place by bolts “A”...
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Replacement Parts: For replacement parts, contact your local Vent-Rite representative. Float switch arm and tank mounting configuration can differ from tank to tank, so be sure to provide the tank dimensions and mounting configuration in the request. Vent-Rite will not replace sub-components on the float switch, such as the float arm or switching mechanism. Wiring Diagrams: Electrical Ratings: Voltage (V)
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SIDE MOUNT MECHANICAL ALTERNATOR - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD, DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING DEVICE. Float Adjustment: Mechanical Alternators that are shipped with a Vent-Rite unit will be pre-set to the proper float travel; however, if a replacement float switch is to be installed on an existing unit or if adjustment is required, travel may be adjusted via the adjusting strips, held in place by bolts “A”...
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Replacement Parts: For replacement parts, contact your local Vent-Rite representative. Mechanical alternator arm and tank mounting configuration can differ from tank to tank, so be sure to provide the tank dimensions and mounting configuration in the request. Vent-Rite will not replace sub-components on the mechanical alternator, such as the float arm or switching mechanism.
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TOP MOUNT FLOAT SWITCH - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD, DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING DEVICE.
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Float Adjustment: Floats that are shipped with a Vent-Rite unit will be pre-set to the proper float travel; however, if a replacement float switch is to be installed on an existing unit or if adjustment is required, travel may be adjusted via the adjusting nuts.
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TOP MOUNT MECHANICAL ALTERNATOR - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD, DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING DEVICE. Float Adjustment: Floats that are shipped with a Vent-Rite unit will be pre-set to the proper float travel; however, if a replacement mechanical alternator is to be installed on an existing unit or if adjustment is required, travel may be adjusted via the adjusting nuts.
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float travel. “B” will adjust the high point, and “C” the low point. These adjustments are very sensitive, so adjust only when absolutely necessary. Note: If possible, filling the tank to desired high or low point will allow respective adjusting nut to be fastened in exact location, with no guesswork or calculation required.
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