Ice-O-Matic B100 Installation Manual

IMT100-02

100 Series
Temperature Controls

UNITED ELECTRIC

Types B100, C100, E100, F100

CONTROLS

Installation and
Maintenance Instructions

Please read all instructional literature carefully and thoroughly before starting. Refer to the final page for the listing of Recommended
Practices, Liabilities and Warrantees.

GENERAL

FOR LOCAL MOUNTING, ALWAYS

Types B100 and C100 (Immersion Stem)

Temperature variations are sensed by a liquid
filled sensor which expands or contracts against
a bellows which in turn actuates or deactuates a
snap-action switch at a predetermined set point.

Types E100 and F100 (Bulb & Capillary)

Temperature variations of a liquid filled sensing
bulb are hydraulically transmitted to a bellows or
diaphragm which either actuates or deactuates
a snap-acting switch at a predetermined set
point.

MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IS THE HIGH ­EST TEMPERATURE TO WHICH A SENS-

ING ELEMENT MAY BE OCCASIONALLY
OPERATED WITHOUT ADVERSELY AFFECT­ING SET POINT CALIBRATION AND
REPEATABILITY. MAXIMUM TEMPERA­TURE LIMITS STATED IN LITERATURE MUST
NEVER BE EXCEEDED, EVEN BY SURGES
IN THE SYSTEM. OCCASIONAL OPERATION
OF UNIT UP TO MAX. TEMPERATURE IS
ACCEPTABLE (E.G. START-UP, TESTING).
CONTINUOUS OPERATION SHOULD BE
RESTRICTED TO THE DESIGNATED
ADJUSTABLE RANGE.

HOLD A WRENCH ON THE TEMPERA-

TURE HOUSING HEX WHEN MOUNT ­ING UNIT. DO NOT TIGHTEN BY TURNING
ENCLOSURE. THIS WILL DAMAGE SENSOR
AND WEAKEN SOLDERED OR WELDED
JOINTS.

WIRING

DISCONNECT ALL SUPPLY CIRCUITS
BEFORE WIRING UNIT. ELECTRICAL

RATINGS STATED IN LITERATURE AND
NAMEPLATES MUST NOT BE EXCEEDED­OVERLOAD ON A SWITCH CAN CAUSE
FAILURE ON THE FIRST CYCLE. WIRE
UNITS ACCORDING TO NATIONAL AND
LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED WIRE SIZE IS14 AWG.

Remove the two screws retaining the cover and
cover gasket. Two cast-in 7/8” diameter knock ­outs for electrical conduit are located on the
side and rear of enclosure. These can easily be
knocked out by placing the blade of a screwdriv­er in the groove and rapping sharply with a
hammer. A 1/2” NPT conduit connection is
located on the side of the enclosure.

Part I - InstallationPart I - Installation

Hammer (for alternate wire knockouts)

MOUNTING

INSTALL UNIT WHERE SHOCK, VIBRA ­TION AND TEMPERATURE FLUCTUA-

TIONS ARE MINIMAL. ORIENT UNIT SO
THAT MOISTURE IS PREVENTED FROM
ENTERING THE ENCLOSURE. SHOULD THE
CONTROL BE INSTALLED WHERE HEAVY
CONDENSATION OR WASHDOWN IS EXPECT­ED, VERTICAL MOUNTING IS RECOMMENDED
(PRESSURE CONNECTION DOWN).

Do not mount unit in ambient temperatures
exceeding published limits. 100 Series
Temperature Controls can be mounted in any
position, provided the electrical conduit is not
facing up.

For remote mounting, mount the unit via the (2)
1/4” screw clearance holes on the enclosure
(See Dimensions on back page.) Fully immerse
the bulb and 6” capillary in the control zone.
For best control it is generally desirable to place
the bulb close to the heating or cooling source
in order to sense temperature fluctuations quick ­ly. Be sure to locate the bulb so that it will not
be exposed to temperatures beyond the instru ­ment range limits.

Tools Needed

Adjustable wrench

Flathead screwdriver

Connect conduit to the case and wire directly to
the switch terminals according to local and
national electrical codes. Bring the wires up to
terminals from the rear of the case allowing
enough slack so as not to affect switch move­ment when making setting adjustments. The
three switch terminals are clearly labeled “com­mon”, “norm open”, and “norm closed”. If lead
wires are supplied, color coding is as follows:

SPDT DPDT

(Option 1010)

SWT1 SWT2

Common Violet Violet Yellow
Normally Open Blue Blue Orange
Normally Closed Black Black Red

A grounding screw and clamp (cast in symbol)
is provided which meets a 35 lb. pull test. Keep
the wire as short as possible to prevent interfer­ence with the plunger and, when provided, the
adjustable differential switch wheel.

Part II - Adjustments Part II - Adjustments

Tools Needed

5/8” open end wrench

NOTE: For set point adjustments and recalibra­tion, connect control to a calibrated temperature
source and stabilize unit.

Types C100 and F100

Remove cover. Switch has a hex screw adjust ­ment inside enclosure. If switch transfer point
differs from actual temperature, adjust setting.
To raise the temperature setting, turn the hex in
(clockwise), and to lower the setting turn the
screw out (counterclockwise). When making
adjustments, do not exceed the maximum
temperature rating on nameplate.

Types B100 and E100 (with reference dial)

Controls are factory calibrated for maximum
accuracy at the midpoint of the scale.

To re-calibrate, turn dial to desired set point. If
the actual temperature and set point tempera ­ture do not agree, turn adjustment screw clock ­wise to raise and counterclockwise to lower
temperature setting.

Part III - Replacements Part III - Replacements

USE ONLY FACTORY AUTHORIZED
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND PROCE­DURES. ALWAYS DISCONNECT SUP-

PLY CIRCUITS BEFORE REMOVING COVER.

REPLACEMENT OF SWITCHES

1. Remove cover, switch mounting screws,

switch and insulator.

2. Disconnect switch wires at switch terminal.

3. Wire new switch per wiring instructions.

4. Mount switch and insulator inside enclosure

and re-calibrate per PART II.

Dimensions

Tools Needed

Flathead screwdriver

RECOMMENDED PRACTICES AND WARNINGS

United Electric Controls Company recommends careful consideration of
the following factors when specifying and installing UE pressure and
temperature units. Before installing a unit, the Installation and
Maintenance instructions provided with unit must be read and
understood.

• To avoid damaging unit, proof pressure and max temperature lim ­its stated in literature and on nameplates must never be exceeded,
even by surges in the system. Operation of the unit up to proof pressure
or max temperature is acceptable on a limited basis (i.e.start-up, test­ing) but continuous operation must be restricted to the designated
adjustable range. Excessive cycling at proof pressure or maximum tem­perature limits could reduce sensor life.

• A back-up unit is necessary for applications where damage
to a primary unit could endanger life, limb or property. A high or low limit
switch is necessary for applications where dangerous runaway condi­tion could result.

• The adjustable range must be selected so that incorrect,
inadvertent or malicious setting at any range point can not result in an
unsafe system condition.

• Install unit where shock, vibration and ambient temperature
fluctuations will not damage unit or affect operation. Orient unit so
that moisture does not enter the enclosure via the electrical
connection.

• Unit must not be altered or modified after shipment. Consult UE if
modification is necessary.

• Monitor operation to observe warning signs of possible damage
to unit, such as drift in set point. Check unit immediately.

• Preventative maintenance and periodic testing is necessary for
critical applications where damage could endanger property or
personnel.

• For all applications, a factory set unit should be tested before use.

• Electrical ratings stated in literature and on nameplate must not be
exceeded. Overload on a switch can cause damage, even on the first
cycle. Wire unit according to local and national electrical codes, using
wire size recommended in installation sheet.

• Use only factory authorized replacement parts and procedures.

• Do not mount unit in ambient temp. exceeding published limits.

• For remote mounted temperature units, capillary lengths beyond

10 feet can increase chance of error, and may require

re-calibration of set point and indication.

LIMITED WARRANTY

UE warrants that the product thereby purchased is, upon delivery, free
from defects in material and workmanship and that any such product
which is found to be defective in such workmanship or material will be
repaired or replaced by UE (F.O.B. UE); provided, however, that this
warranty applies only to equipment found to be so defective within a
period of 12 months after installation by buyer but not to exceed 18
months after delivery by the seller. Except for the limited warranty of repair

and replacement stated above, UE disclaims all warranties whatsoever with
respect to the product, including all implied warranties of merchantability or fit ­ness for any
particular purpose.

Types B100, C100, E100, F100

Dimension A

Models Inches mm NPT
120,121 10.44 265,10 Immersion stem

1BC-M9BB 8.75 222,23 Bulb & capillary

(69.9)

LIABILITY LIMITATION

The sole and exclusive remedy of buyer for any liability or seller
for any claim, including incurred in connection with (I) breach of any
warranty whatsoever expressed or implied, (II) a breach of contract,

(III) a negligent act or acts (or negligent failure to act) committed by
seller, or (IV) an act for which strict liability will be imputed to seller,

is limited to the limited warranty or repair and replacement stated
herein. In no event shall the seller be liable for any special,

indirect, consequential or other damages of a like general nature, including,
without limitation, loss of profits or production, or loss or expenses of any nature
incurred by any third party.

Models 120-121 Models 1BC-M9BB

UNITED ELECTRIC CONTROLS

P.O. Box 9143, Watertown, MA 02471-9143 USA
617 926-1000 Fax [phone]

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