Watlow WATROD & FIREBAR - Manual (Page 3)

WATLOW IND.
WATROD & FIREBAR® Installation & Maintenance Manual
I&M NUMBER: 316-42-7-1 Page: 3
Date:6/11/2008 Rev: 2.00
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WATLOW IND.n # 6 INDUSTRIAL LOOP RD. n HANNIBAL MO, 63401n PHONE 573-221-2816 n FAX 573-221-3723
Before energizing the heater the following items should have been checked with the heater power
disconnected:
1. Immersed section of heater is completely covered by liquid in immersion applications
2. Electrical termination is tight
3. Proper disconnecting means and fusing have been installed
4. The voltage rating of the heater is the same as that being applied
5. Megohm is within acceptable limits
6. Proper temperature controls and safety limiting devices are in place
7. Heater is securely installed in appliaction
After applying power to the heater make sure that the system is being controlled properly before leaving it to
run unattended. Failure to do this could result in overheating resulting in personnel danger and fire.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM Cause / Correction
No power available to heater Check disconnect switch to ensure it is in the "ON" position
and that fuses are not blown. Replace fuses if they are blown
Fuses blowing Check heater electrical rating. Applied voltage may be wrong
Check fuse rating. Fuses should be at least 25% more than full
load amperage.
Disconnect heater power source. Check the heater resistance
to ground. This should be no less than 1 Megohm. Refer to
Megohm checking.
Not enough power Check line voltage to ensure it is within specification
Check full line current if voltage is correct. If line current is lower,
the heater may be wired wrong or has open elements
Application not heating to
desired temperature Not enough Kw or incorrect voltage being applied
Too much heat loss, higher wattage heater may be required
Preventative Maintenance
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CAUTION: HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. TURN ALL POWER TO HEATER OFF, USE
APPROPRIATE DISCONNECT LOCKOUTS AND ALLOW SYSTEM/HEATER TO COOL BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
Check line connections to make sure they are tight, free of oxide build-up, and that no dust or dirt build-up is
present.
Liquid immersed units should be removed from tank and checked periodically for scale build-up. Clean as
required. Scale can cause high sheath temperature and result in inefficiency and shortened life.
Replacement Parts