Benchmark 2500 - 3000 Boilers
CHAPTER 7 – MAINTENANCE
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7.9 WATER CUTOFF (LWCO) CAPACITOR INTEGRITY TEST
The LWCO capacitor should be tested for electrical shorts every 12 months and replaced,
then tested, every 24 months. The LWCO capacitor integrity test consists of two parts as
described in the next two sections. The first procedure explains how to test for electrical
shorting of the LWCO probe capacitor, while the second procedure instructs how to perform
the standard Low Water Cutoff test using the C-More controls.
Refer to Figure 7-8 for an illustration of the LWCO probe assembly and its typical installation.
Figure 7-8: LWCO Probe Location for BMK2500/3000 (BMK2500 Shown)
7.9.1 Low Water Cutoff (LWCO) - Capacitor Electrical Short Test
This test determines if there is an electrical short between the LWCO capacitor and the heat
exchanger. Perform the capacitor electrical short test as described below.
LWCO Capacitor Electrical Short Test
1. Turn the AC power to the unit to
OFF
.
WARNING!
High voltages are used to power these units and so it is required
that power applied to these units is removed first before
performing the procedure described in this instruction. Serious
personal injury or death may occur if this warning is not observed.
LWCO Probe
Capacitor Assembly
(Covered By Large
Shrink Tubing)
Connector
(to Shell Harness)
Plastic Acorn Nut
LWCO Probe
Terminal
Hot Water
Outlet Pipe
Rear
Panel