L8124A,C,E,L and M Aquastat®
Relays
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION
These immersion type controllers are used with forced
hydronic heating systems that include domestic hot
water service. All models provide high limit, low limit and
circulator control. Table 1 lists the various models and
their applications.
These Aquastat® relays have a diaphragm powerhead
and MicroSwitch. assembly that respond to temperature
changes in the boiler water. L8124 can provide
multizone control by using a separate circulator and
R845 Relay for each zone. L8124E and L have large
transformers and extra terminals for supplying power to
low voltage valves. L8124L includes a large transformer
and extra terminals for low voltage zone valves. L8124M
is for use in a wood-coal/gas-oil multifuel heating
system. Circulator is independently controlled by the
thermostat.
Do not use these Aquastat® Relays where the pressure
can exceed 100 psi (690 kPa) on the bulb if inserted
directly or 200 psi (1380 kPa) when using an immersion
Table 1. Model Descriptions.
Model
Number
L8124A 120V Yes — Same as L8124A,C,L
L8124C
L8124L 3
L8124E 24V 2 1.25A at 24 Vac; 30 VA
L8124M 120V — Same as L8124A. None.
a
Multizone control can be provided by using a separate circulator and R845 Relay for each zone.
Burner
Control
Circuit
Can Be Used For
Multizone With
Circulators
No. of V8043 Zone
Valves Powered
Without Additional
a
Transformer
well, or where the ambient temperature can exceed
150°F (66°C) at the case or 265°F (129°C) at the sensing
element.
SPECIFICATIONS
Low Limit:
Setting: 110°F to 220°F (43°C to 104°C), adjustable.
Differential: 10°F to 25°F (6°C to 14°C), adjustable.
High Limit:
Setting: 130°F to 240°F (54°C to 116°C), adjustable.
Differential: 10°F (6°C), fixed.
Explosion Hazard.
Can cause serious injury, death or property
damage.
Use this product only in systems with a pressure
relief valve.
Electrical Ratings
Burner Circuit Circulator Circuit
circulator rating.
(total load) B
1-B2
120 Vac: 7.4A (full load),
44.4A (locked rotor).
240 Vac: 3.7A (full load),
22.2A (locked rotor).
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L8124A,C,E,L AND M AQUASTAT® RELAYS
INSTALLATION
When Installing This Product.
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow
them could damage the product or cause a hazardous condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on
the product to make sure the product is suitable for
your application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service
technician.
4. After installation is complete, check out product
operation as provided in these instructions.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Can cause severe injury, death or equipment
damage.
Disconnect power supply before beginning
installation to prevent electrical shock or
equipment damage.
IMPORTANT
1. Terminals on these Aquastat Relays are
approved for copper wire only.
2. Immersion well must fit sensing element and
bulb must rest against bottom of well.
Bend the tubing, if necessary, to hold the bulb against the
bottom of the well. Do not make a sharp bend in the
tubing. A sharp bend can produce a break in the tubing
and cause loss of fill. This condition will cause the high
and low limit controllers to be continuously made.
Select models have an adjustable capillary length. See
Fig. 1.
3
1
2
with the relay.) Refer to form 68-0040, Wells and Fittings
for Temperature Controllers, to order well. A compression
fitting is available for applications where direct
immersion of the sensing bulb is desired. A 124904 Well
Adapter (see Fig. 2) can be ordered separately to adapt
some other wells to the mounting clamp. The boiler must
be provided with a tapping that allows horizontal
mounting of the well. It should be located where boiler
water of average temperature can circulate around the
well.
1. Turn off all power and drain the boiler.
2. If no tapping is provided, prepare one, properly
sized and threaded, at the selected location.
3. Install the immersion well in the boiler tapping and
tighten securely.
NOTE: Do not use the case as a handle to
tighten.
4. Refill boiler and check for water leakage.
5. Loosen but do not remove the clamp screw on the
bottom (L8124A,E) or on top (L8124C,L,M) of case.
6. Insert the element in the well until it bottoms. See
Fig. 2.
7. Fit the case onto the well so that the clamp on the
case slides over the flange on the well. Securely
tighten clamp screw.
WIRING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Can cause severe injury, death or equipment
damage.
Disconnect power before wiring to prevent
electrical shock or equipment damage.
All wiring must comply with local electrical codes and
ordinances. The limits given in the Specifications section
must not be exceeded when applying this control.
Terminals on these Aquastat Relays are approved for
copper wire only.
Refer to the insert on the inside of the Aquastat Relay
cover or to Table 1 for electrical ratings and maximum
load information. Use manufacturer instructions when
wiring controlled equipment or refer to typical hookups in
Fig. 3 through 11.
CAUTION:
EXCESSIVE HANDLING OR SHARP BENDS
CAN DAMAGE THE CAPILLARY.
SENSING ELEMENT IS FACTORY FORMED FOR 1.5 IN.
1
INSULATION WELL ASSEMBLIES.
FOR 3 IN. INSULATION WELL ASSEMBLIES, PULL OUT
2
SUFFICIENT CAPILLARY TO ASSURE THAT THE CAPSULE
BOTTOMS IN THE WELL.
STRAIGHTEN CAPILLARY SUFFICIENTLY SO IT DOES NOT
3
INTERFERE WITH INSERTION OF THE CAPSULE INTO THE WELL.
Fig. 1. Adjusting the capillary length.
M8882A
Mounting
Each relay is suitable for use with an immersion well for
insertion into the boiler. (Check individual OS number
specifications to determine whether a well is supplied
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Explosion Hazard.
Can cause severe injury, death or property
damage.
Use this product only in systems with a pressure
relief valve.
If the B1 terminal on the device being replaced is a 1/4 in.
(6 mm) tab terminal, use the existing wiring harness
terminals to install the replacement device. If the B1
terminal on the device being replaced is a screw terminal,
insert the provided tab terminal to screw terminal
adapter on the 1/4 in. (6 mm) tab terminal of the
replacement device. After the adapter is installed, the
existing wraparound wire end may be reused to make an
electrical connection to the B1 terminal.
L8124A,C,E,L AND M AQUASTAT® RELAYS
CONTROLLER
CASE
IMMERSION
WELL CLAMP
ADAPTER
IMMERSION
WELL SPUD
BOILER
OLD IMMERSION
WELL ASSEMBLY
BACK OF
CONTROLLER
CASE
IMMERSION
WELL CLAMP
SCREW
ADAPTER
SENSING
BULB
HEAT-CONDUCTIVE COMPOUND
SETSCREW
CAPILLARY
TUBE
(C)
IMMERSION
WELL CLAMP
IMMERSION
WELL CLAMP SCREW
SHORT TUBE
FITS IN CENTRAL
RECESS OF ADAPTER
BEND THE CAPILLARY TUBE TO HOLD THE SENSING BULB IN GOOD
THERMAL CONTACT WITH THE IMMERSION WELL AT POINTS (A) AND (B).
ASSURE THAT CAPILLARY TUBE FITS FREELY IN THE ADAPTER SO THE
TENSION OF THE CAPILLARY TUBE AT POINT (C) HOLDS THE SENSING
BULB IN GOOD THERMAL CONTACT WITH THE IMMERSION WELL AT POINT (D).
M8830A
1
1
2
2
(D)
(B)
(A)
M8802A
L1
(HOT)
L2
1
1
2
2
POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD
PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
CONTROL CASE MUST BE CONNECTED TO EARTH GROUND. USE
GROUNDING SCREW PROVIDED.
B1 IS 1/4 IN. TAB TERMINAL.
LINE VOLTAGE
OIL BURNER
RELAY OR
GAS VALVE
LINE VOLTAGE
CIRCULATOR
C2
C1
B2
B1
R
B
HIGH
LIMIT
ZC
ZR
1K1
B
R
W
LOW LIMIT/
CIRCULATOR
1K
2
1
G
T
T
L8124A,C
LOW VOLTAGE
THERMOSTAT
1K2
3
3
M8803
L1
(HOT)
L2
1
3
1
2
3
2
POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
CONTROL CASE MUST BE CONNECTED TO EARTH GROUND.
USE GROUNDING SCREW PROVIDED.
B1 IS 1/4 IN. TAB TERMINAL.
LOW VOLTAGE
GAS VALVE
(eg, VR8300)
LINE VOLTAGE
CIRCULATOR
C2
C1
B2
B1
R
B
HIGH
LIMIT
Z
1K1
B
R
W
LOW LIMIT/
CIRCULATOR
1K
2
1
G
T
TV
L8124E
LOW VOLTAGE
THERMOSTAT
1K2
TR
TH
Fig. 2. Position of bulb in immersion well and use of well adapter when required.
Fig. 3. L8124A,C single zone connections and internal
schematic.
Fig. 4. L8124E single zone connections and internal
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schematic.