Introduction
Read all instructions thoroughly. Installation of the OilTector must comply with all Federal, State and Local Codes, Regulations
and Practices. The OilTector must be installed by qualified personnel familiar with all applicable local electrical and mechani-
cal codes. Refer to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Failure to properly install and test this product can result in
personal injury or equipment malfunction.
Safety Guidelines
1.
DO NOT USE WITH FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, FUEL OIL, KERO-
SENE, ETC. DO NOT USE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. PROBE/FLOAT SWITCH SHOULD
ONLY BE USED WITH WATER.
2.
DO NOT HANDLE THE OILTECTOR SYSTEM WITH WET HANDS OR WHEN STANDING ON A WET
OR DAMP SURFACE OR IN WATER.
3.
DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICE BEFORE WORKING OR HANDLING THE OIL ALERT
SYSTEM.
4.
INCOMING VOLTAGE MUST MATCH OILTECTOR SYSTEM VOLTAGE.
5.
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION, USE ONLY WITH A PUMP
SUPPLIED WITH A GROUNDING CONDUCTOR AND GROUNDING-TYPE ATTACHMENT PLUG. BE
CERTAIN TO PLUG THE OILTECTOR PANEL INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED, GROUNDING-TYPE
RECEPTACLE.
6.
CONTROL PANEL AND ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED INDOORS. FOR OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS
CONSULT FACTORY.
7.
SECURE LEVEL SENSOR ON DISCHARGE PIPE AT A LEVEL THAT GUARANTEES PARTIAL PUMP
SUBMERGANCE WHEN WATER LEVEL IS JUST BELOW THE “OFF” PROBE (THE LONGEST
PROBE). (See Figure 5 on page 3 of this manual). FAILURE TO PROPERLY MOUNT THE LEVEL
SENSOR MAY CAUSE THE PUMP TO ACTIVATE EVEN WHEN OIL IS PRESENT IN THE SUMP.
8.
CAUTION! REMOVE ANY FLOAT SWITCH THAT IS CURRENTLY USED OR SUPPLIED WITH THE
PUMP. IF THE FLOAT CANNOT BE REMOVED, SECURE SWITCH SO THAT IT IS ALWAYS ON.
Part Numbers
OTC-115
- OilTector 115 volt Oil Sensor Control System (Control Panel, Alarm Panel, Level
Sensor). NEMA 4X enclosure.
OTC-230
- OilTector 230 volt Oil Sensor Control System (Control Panel, Alarm Panel, Level
Sensor). NEMA 4X enclosure.
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Manual 7235000G
The OilTector control system is designed and approved for the safe operation of pumping, alarming and monitoring of elevator
sump pits, transformer vaults and leachate well applications. The OilTector will activate a pump to remove water from elevator
pits in accordance with ASME A17.1. The OilTector stops the pump before oil or other harmful substances enter our water
supply. Indicator lights will illuminate on the control panel for the following: power, pump running, high alarm, high oil. The panel
has a set of auxiliary contacts that activate on power loss or high Oil/Water conditions. These contacts can be connected to the
OilTector remote panel which contains audio/visual alarming along with auxiliary contacts for connection to building automation
system or SCADA system. The recommended minimum sump size is Ø18” x 30” high.
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Operation and Maintenance Manual
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