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Thermolar

®

Tank Temperature

Maintenance System

Installation & Operation Manual for Systems Employing 

THS-106 or THS-206 Electronic Controller.

Precise, efficient temperature maintenance for all types of metal and plastic tanks.

Summary of Contents for THERMOLAR THS-106

Page 1: ...Tank Temperature Maintenance System Installation Operation Manual for Systems Employing THS 106 or THS 206 Electronic Controller Precise efficient temperature maintenance for all types of metal and plastic tanks ...

Page 2: ...st to ensure that all parts are included and in good condition before beginning instal lation Quantities and or lengths are included in the System Components List The following specifications are generic to the Thermolar system Complete specifications for the particular system being installed are included on the System Components List C Co on nt tr ro ol l U Un ni it t Included with the control un...

Page 3: ...ct t T Ta ap pe e Standard grade duct tape or equivalent rated for at least 170 F 76 C P Po ow we er r C Ca ab bl le e Used to run electrical power from branch circuit box to the control unit The type and length are determined by local code and individ ual requirements of the installation T To oo ol ls s General electrician s tools including screwdriver linesmans pliers wire cutter stripper etc I ...

Page 4: ...k wall at this time will aid in aligning the heating elements so that the power cords will reach the controller Installing the control unit at eye level will make completion and operation easier 2 Slide the strap through the slots provided on the back of the control unit 3 Run the strap around the tank and slip the free end into the buckle 4 Position the box about 4 feet 1 2 m from the bottom of t...

Page 5: ...t the entire element will be in smooth direct contact with the surface of the tank Do not fold or overlap the heat ing elements Note Press the elements lightly in place at this time in case they need to be reposi tioned later Note The heating elements are most effective when placed as close to the bottom of the tank as possible This will allow warmer material to flow upward promoting convection cu...

Page 6: ...ing the strap so that the box is secured in place CONTROL UNIT REMOTE LOCATION If the control unit is located remotely from the tank attach the con trol unit using standard electrical practices to any suitable surface pole etc Note Make sure that the strap does not cross any heating elements power cords or thermo sensor leads Note Standard lead lengths on the thermo sensors and heating elements ar...

Page 7: ...s do not generate an alarm signal External power for the alarms must be provided Each relay terminal offers the option of a normally open NO or normally closed NC switch Do not use both set tings for the same relay terminal Some thermo sensors cables may include a ground wire Do not connect thermo sen sor ground wires to the com mon line voltage ground Make sure that power is turned off before wor...

Page 8: ...he precision of temperature control Over Limit Temperature The highest temperature that the heating elements the tank contents or the tank itself should reach Low Limit Temperature The lowest allowable contents temperature OPERATION 6 Note Make sure that the control unit cover is securely in place before insulation is applied to the tank to ensure that no insulation gets into the control unit itse...

Page 9: ...e up to 170 F 75 C Low Limit Temperature up to 155 F 65 C Crosslinked Polyethylene Tanks Maintenance Temperature up to 130 F 55 C Over Limit Temperature up to 140 F 60 C Low Limit Temperature up to 125 F 50 C When programming the con trol unit is complete ensure that all function lights are out When the system is in programming mode when one of the function lights is lit the heating ele ments will...

Page 10: ...nces check for the following indica tions Does the system or exterior of the tank look damaged in any way Determine the extent of the damage and contact Calorique technical support at 508 291 4224 for possible corrective action Are the heating elements damaged To determine if the elements have been damaged 1 Remove the system from power 2 Disconnect each heating element from the terminal strip in ...

Page 11: ...he system from power and contact Calorique technical support Is there material in the tank An empty tank or a tank with a contents level below the level of the heating elements will in a short time result in an over temperature situation If no either fill the tank or shut off the heating system until the tank has been filled If yes check to see if the material is thick and sludge like If it is the...

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