
Form 2055
8
Revision Date 5/1/2015
2 . 1 . 8 C H E M I C A L F E E D S Y S T E M & S O F T E N E R
Check the performance of the boiler water softener and chemical treatment system. Chemically
test the feedwater to be certain it complies with the recommendations of the chemical treatment
consultant.
2.2 OPERATING CONTROLLER
2 . 2 . 1 P L C S T E P C O N T R O L
As previously discussed, electric boilers are broken down into branch circuits. Each circuit is
controlled by a step control (if two steps or less, then controlled by their own pressure control).
Step control operates by having a signal sent from the operating control that typically sends a
modulation signal depending on the pressure setting at the pressure operating control. The
pressure operating controller will send a signal to the step control to cycle on more steps until the
desired pressure is reached. Once the pressure control is satisfied, steps will begin to cycle off,
therefore, turning off elements and reducing the heat output. Each step control is supplied with a
dead band area. When the desired pressure is reached the step control will stay constant until a
larger degree of drop is recognized. This will keep the step controller from oscillating between
steps during operation. The operating control pressure needs to be set and maintained by the
operator for the desired output.
2.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2 . 3 . 1 F A M I L I A R I Z A T I O N W I T H M A N U A L ( S )
The user of the boiler must familiarize himself with this manual to be sure he is prepared to
operate and maintain the boiler properly. The operating instructions should be kept in a safe
place and available to all who may be working or operating the boiler
CAUTION
CHECK ALL ELECTRICAL TERMINALS AND CONNECTIONS FOR TIGHTNESS BEFORE
START-UP.
READ THE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING A START UP
.
2.4 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
2 . 4 . 1 P O S T I N G S C H E D U L E
Post a maintenance schedule in accordance with the recommendations in this manual. A copy of
a typical schedule is included in this manual.