FULTON FB-L 012 Installation Operation And Care page 32

Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Problem
Primary Voltage Circuit
Low Water Condition
Scale Formation Elements
Poor Steam Quality
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Electric IOM
Cause
C. Wiring Connections
D. Burned or Broken Wiring
E. Contactor Contact Points
F. Elements Shorting or Open Circuit
A. Circulating Pump
B. Water Makeup Supply
C. Leaks in the System
A. Hardness, Salt, Precipitation
B. High Dissolved Solids
A. High Alkalinity in Boiler Water
B. High Organics in Boiler Water
C. High Total Dissolved Solids in Boiler Water
Check
With power off, check continuity of circuit through each
point in the circuit. If a break in the circuit is found,
repair. After repair, recheck with continuity light with
power off. Turn power on and check with an amp meter.
With power off, check continuity of circuit through each
point in the circuit. If a break in the circuit is found,
repair. After repair, recheck with continuity light with
power off. Turn power on and check with an amp meter.
Verify wire size is sufficient for amp draw.
If burned or dirty, clean with fine emory paper. If burned
through, replace. If not engaging completely,coil may be
weak. Replace.
With power using a continuity tester, check to see if an
element is burned out between each point. If power is
on, a volt meter may be used. If an element is bad,
replace.
Clean or replace all filters or screens to assure proper
water flow through them.
Check to see that your supply water has not been shut
off or that there are no restrictions in the line leading to
the boiler.
Check piping for any leaks.
Softener perfomance
Blowdown Schedule
Adequate blowdown schedule or over feeding of water
treatment chemicals