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Green LED does not turn on.

• There may be no power to the unit. Check wiring 

connected to ‘H’ and ‘N’ terminals on circuit board.
Verify that the control is being powered when the 
boiler power is turned on.

Red & Green LEDs flash alternately every
1/2 second.

• The probes are out of sequence. Check probe 

wires and connections.

Red & Green LEDs flash simultaneously every
1/2 second.

• The temperature at the circuit board is higher than 

170˚F. Removing the control box cover may cool 
the control enough for it to operate. If the control 
works with the cover removed, the control box
should then be mounted remotely.

Pump does not turn off when water level is above
shortest probe.

• The probes may be fouled with dirt, scale or rust.

Remove head assembly to inspect probes.

• The wiring connections for the pump may not be 

connected properly. Check wiring at terminals.

Pump does not turn on when water level is below
the middle probe.

• The probes may be fouled with dirt, scale or rust.

Remove and inspect probes.

• The wiring connections for the pump may not be 

connected properly. Check wiring at terminals.

Burner does not turn off when water level is
below longest probe.

• The probes may be fouled with dirt, scale or rust.

Remove and inspect probes.

• The wiring connections for the burner may not be 

connected properly. Check wiring at terminals.

• Make sure the time delay is not causing delay of 

burner off.

The 1575 control does not turn off the burner
before the secondary (manual reset LWCO) turns
off the burner.

• The burner off time delay (DOB) may be set for too 

long of a delay.

During operation, the burner does not turn off
when the water level is below the longest probe.

• The burner off time delay (DOB) may be set for too

long of a delay.

• The boiler water may be priming or foaming. Clean 

boiler water and/or consult with chemical treatment 
specialist.

During operation, the burner turns off even when
the pump has turned on or the motorized valve
has opened.

• Pump capacity may not be sufficient or there may

be restrictions in the feedwater piping. Check pump 
capacity and piping.

• The motorized valve stroke-to-open time may be 

too long. Check valve motor timing.

Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for McDonnell & Miller 1575 Series

Page 1: ...secondary redundant Low Water cut off controls be installed on all steam boilers with heat input greater than 400 000 BTU hour or operating above 15 psi of steam pressure At least two controls should...

Page 2: ...ctivated turning the pump on after water drops below the middle probe If the water level is not restored to the top probe within 3 m i nutes the pump relay will be deactivated shutting off the pump Af...

Page 3: ...System Water Temperature 406 F 208 C Maximum System Water Pressure 250 psi 17 6 kg cm2 Maximum System Steam Pressure 250 psi 17 6 kg cm2 All probes in the Series 1575 units are sent from the factory p...

Page 4: ...l water level but not lower than the lowest safe permissible water level as determined by the boiler manufacturer OR If the control will be the secondary low water fuel cut off size the steam top and...

Page 5: ......

Page 6: ...over Removal and Installation Procedure a To remove cover use a flathead screwdriver to loosen screws and remove the cover K b To reconnect cover slide over brackets and tighten screws using a flathea...

Page 7: ...p Control Connect wire a from power supply to terminal H Connect wire b from neutral supply to terminal N Connect wire c from valve control circuit to terminal PNO Connect wire d from valve control ci...

Page 8: ...PCB is too hot and the unit has shut down The unit will automatically restart when the PCB has cooled sufficiently When using the TEST button the green light will flash once per second during the time...

Page 9: ...nit is factory set at 0 seconds To adjust turn the adjusting screw clockwise using a small flatblade screwdriver to the delay time desired Followthe bl owdown procedure found on page 11 to verify oper...

Page 10: ...pect probes The wiring connections for the pump may not be connected properly Check wiring at terminals Burner does not turn off when water level is below longest probe The probes may be fouled with d...

Page 11: ...ld be opened slowly The piping needs to be wa rmed up and stagant water in the drain piping needs to be pushed out Suddenly opening a blow down valve causes steam to condense which may create water ha...

Page 12: ...poses Seller warrants the goods purchased hereunder with the exception of membranes seals gaskets elastomer materials coatings and other wear parts or consumables all of which are not warranted except...

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