Hydrolevel 170 User Manual

170 Series
Low Water Cut-Off

120 VAC Operating Voltage

Heavy-duty electro-mechanical design for long life.
Automatically shuts off burner in a low water condition to

prevent boiler damage.
Low maintenance. No moving parts to wear stick or hang up,

as in float devices.
Rugged construction. Designed for the heating professional.

WARNING: To prevent
electrical shock or equip-

ment damage, power must
be off during installation or servicing
of the control. To prevent serious
burns, the boiler should be thorough­ly cooled before installing or servic­ing control. Only qualified personnel
may install or service the control in
accordance with local codes and
ordinances. Read instructions com­pletely before proceeding.

2. Tee Options

STANDARD

REDUCING TEE

(SV Models Only)

FABRICATED TEE

1. Where To Install

HOT WATER BOILER
INSTALLATIONS

B

A

MINIMUM

WATER LEVEL

FOEM-TEE

(160psi)

1214C-2 TEE

(250psi)

C

D

HOT WATER
BOILER

HOT WATER BOILERS: Probe must be
installed at or above the minimum safe
water level established by the boiler
manufacturer. The probe may be
installed directly in the boiler if a suit­able tapping is available (A), in the riser
(B), or in the header (C) or (D).

IMPORTANT: To assure proper
drainage, pipe diameter should be no
less than 1" on installations in vertical
piping and no less that 1
tions in horizontal piping.

3. Probe Installation

1

⁄4" on installa-

TEE MOUNTING: If a field fabricated tee is used, make sure that the tee drains thoroughly when the
water level falls below it, and that it conforms to the spacing requirements described in Step 3.
Models equipped with the shorter EL1214-SV probe can be installed in most standard reducing tees.
Safgard cast iron tees are also available to accommodate all probe models (See page 4).

4. Control Mounting

Loosen the two control box cover bind­ing head screws and remove the cover.

Slide keyhole slots over probe mounting
screws and tighten screws (with either a
1/4" hex head driver or flat screwdriver).

Connect the ring terminal wire lead to the probe terminal
stud and secure with the lock washer and wing nut provided.
With the power removed, proceed with installation and
wiring according to Method A or B described on next page.

Check to insure 1/4" clearance from probe to
any surface within the boiler or tee. When
installed in a tee, the probe tip should extend
fully into the pipe run. Apply pipe sealing com­pound to threads.
Note: Use of Teflon tape is not recommended.

P1 P2 A

+

0

LIMIT

CONTROLS

BURNER
CIRCUIT

NEUTRAL

HOT

2

1

ALARM

P1 P2 A

HOT

BURNER
CIRCUIT

NEUTRAL

2

1

BURNER

POWER

SOURCE

(

24 or

120VAC)

P1 P2 A

NEUTRAL

HOT

BURNER

+

0

LIMIT

CONTROLS

2

1

2

P1 P2

A

BURNER

POWER

SOURCE

24 V

AC

1

NEUTRAL

HOT

FACTORY

INSTALLED

JUMPER

1

P1P2 A

ALARM

2

P2 A

24V

AC

1

NEUTRAL

HOT

P1

P1 P2 A

+

0

LIMIT

CONTROLS

BURNER
CIRCUIT

HOT

NEUTRAL

2

1

WIRING METHOD A: SAME POWER SOURCE FOR CONTROL AND BURNER CIRCUIT.

A1

A3

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A1 Connect the hot lead of the input volt-

age (24 VAC, 60 HZ) to terminal 1. Connect the
neutral lead to terminal 2. 24 VAC, 60 HZ must
be supplied to terminals 1 and 2 for internal
operation of the control.

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Connect terminal 2 to burner

A2

circuit neutral. Connect terminal P2 to burner
circuit in series with other limit controls.
Consult boiler manufacturer instructions for
proper terminal connections. Control should be
wired in series with and before other circuits.

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A3 Optional alarm connection. Connect

alarm common to terminal 2. Connect alarm hot
to terminal A.

Upon completion of wiring, replace control
box cover.

A2

WIRING METHOD B: SEPARATE POWER SOURCE FOR CONTROL AND BURNER CIRCUIT.

B1

B3

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B1 WARNING! Remove the jumper

between 1 and P1. Connect the hot lead of the
input voltage (24 VAC, 60 HZ) to terminal 1.
Connect the neutral lead to terminal 2. 24 VAC,
60 HZ must be supplied to terminals 1 and 2 for
internal operation of the control.

Connect hot lead from the 24 VAC

B2

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or 120 VAC burner power source to terminal P1.
This terminal supplies power to terminal P2 in
normal operating conditions when water is at
the probe. Connect neutral to burner circuit.
Note: consult boiler manufacturer instructions
for proper terminal connections.

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B3 Connect terminal P2 to burner

circuit in series with and before other limit con­trols.

Optional alarm connection. Connect

B4

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alarm hot to terminal A. Connect alarm common
to neutral of the burner power source.

Upon completion of wiring, replace control
box cover.

WARNING: Be sure to

remove the jumper
between 1 and P1.

B2

B4

OPERATIONAL TEST PROCEDURE

Important: Do not run boiler unattended until the following procedure is completed.

1. After wiring is complete and prior to raising the water level above the probe set the thermostat to call for heat. The burner should not fire. IMPORTANT:
If the boiler fires with no water at the probe, immediately shut down the boiler and refer to Trouble Shooting Instructions below.

2. Proceed to fill the system with water. When water reaches probe position burner should fire. If burner does not fire with water at the probe refer to
Trouble Shooting Instructions below.

MAINTENANCE

When installed on a residential hot water heating system, the probe should be removed and cleaned every five years. When installed on a commercial
application, the probe should be removed and cleaned annually. After cleaning the probe, perform the Operational Test Procedure described above.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

IF THE BURNER DOES NOT SHUT DOWN WHEN WATER DROPS BELOW THE PROBE.

1. Remove power immediately and re-check wiring.

2. Remove power and check for adequate clearance from the probe to any surface within the boiler or tee.

IF THE BURNER DOES NOT FIRE.

1. Make sure water is at the probe and probe lead wire is properly secured to probe.

2. Check for proper ground between probe and boiler shell. Excessive use of Teflon tape or sealing compound may insulate the probe from the
boiler shell.

3. Check to insure probe is not surrounded by an air pocket. Slowly loosen, but do not remove, the probe with a wrench. Allow any air to escape.
When water begins to seep past probe threads, retighten probe.

4. Re-check wiring and test for correct incoming voltage.

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FITTINGS

2"

SQUARE

17/8"

313/16"

15

/16"

1"

3

/4" NPT

5

/16"

2"

SQUARE

11/16"

3"

15

/16"

1"

3

/4" NPT

5

/16"

2"

SQUARE

17/8"

49/16"

1"

3

/4" NPT

5

/16"

111/16"

59/16

11/16

51/2

31/16

BACK

37/8

15/8

11/8

15/8

23/8

BOTTOM

Controls equipped with the EL1214-SV Probe can be mounted in standard reducing tees (supplied by others). Safgard manifolds, listed below, can be used
with all probe models.

MODEL PSI SIZE

FOEM-1 160 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3/4"NPT

FOEM-2 160 1" x 1" x 3/4"NPT

FOEM-3 160 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 3/4"NPT

1214C-2 TEE 250 1" x 1" x 3/4"NPT

FOEM MANIFOLD 1214C-2 TEE

PROBE DATA

Test Pressure: 1000 PSI, All Models

EL1214 – STANDARD MODEL – 3/4" NPT

For 1/2", order Model EL1220

EL1214-SV – 3/4" NPT

For 1/2", order No. EL1220-SV

EL1214-P – 3/4" NPT

CAUTION: When installing probe, make sure there is a minimum of 1/4" clearance from probe tip to any surface.

DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS

MAXIMUM PRESSURE: 160 PSI
INPUT VOLTAGE: 24 VAC, 60 HZ
SWITCH RATINGS: 5.8 FLA, 34.8 LRA
SWITCH CONTACTS: SPDT
ALARM CIRCUIT: 50 VA @ 24 VAC

LIMITED MANUFACTURERʼS WARRANTY

We wa rra nt pro duc ts man ufa ctu red by
Hydrolevel Company to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of two
years from the date of manufacture or one year
from the date of installation, whichever occurs
first. In the event of any claim under this warran­ty or otherwise with respect to our products
which is made within such period, we will, at our
option, repair or replace such products or refund
the purchase price paid to us by you for such
products. In no event shall Hydrolevel Company

be liable for any other loss or damage, whether
direct, indirect, incidental or consequential. This
warranty is your EXCLUSIVE remedy and shall be
IN PLACE OF any other warranty or guarantee,
express or implied, including, without limitation,
any warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or fitness
for a particular purpose. This warranty may not
be assigned or transferred and any unauthorized
transfer or assignment thereof shall be void and
of no force or effect.

P.O. Box 1847
New Haven, CT 06508
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Pilot Duty

45-2400