ASHRAE Fundamentals for the area closest to the installation. This value has a default of 10°F, and is adjustable between
e.WWSD – The Warm Weather Shut Down feature is used only when the outdoor reset feature
is selected. (OUTDR DESIGN = ON) If the outdoor temperature rises above the WWSD value, WWSD will be displayed. If a demand for heat is generated when the control is in the WWSD mode, the boiler will be disabled. The default for the WWSD is 70ºF, but is adjustable from 35ºF to 100ºF.
f.MIX MIN – This represents the minimum mix target supply temperature when the outdoor reset feature is selected. (OUTDR DESIGN = ON) This is the lowest temperature the controller is allowed to use as a MIX TARGET temperature. During mild conditions, if the RTC calculates a MIX TARGET below the MIX MIN, the target will be adjusted to match the MIX MIN setting.
g.MIX MAX – This represents the highest temperature allowed as the MIX TARGET temperature when the outdoor reset feature is selected. (OUTDR DESIGN = ON) If the RTC calculates a MIX TARGET higher than the MIX MAX, the MIX TARGET will take the value of the MIX MAX. Typically, this is set between 200ºF and 220ºF. The temperature must be set below the lowest permissible temperature for any system related component affected by boiler supply water.
h.OPEN DELAY – This value represents the number of seconds required for the actuator to open through 90 degrees of rotation. Leave in default value of 50 seconds.
i.BOIL MIN – This is the minimum boiler return temperature allowed. The minimum value has been set to 135ºF, adjustable to as high as 230ºF. The RTC will control the diverting valve while maintaining a minimum BOIL MIN temperature. Setting should remain at 135ºF unless a higher minimum boiler temperature is required.
j.BOIL MIN DELAY – This represents the time (in seconds) required for
k.PUMP DELAY – Pump delay represents the time (in seconds) for pump purge (boiler
Table V: Boil Min Delay Settings
Boiler | BOIL MIN DELAY |
Model | (Seconds) |
|
|
540 | |
|
|
460 | |
|
|
410 | |
|
|
370 | |
|
|
360 | |
|
|
340 | |
|
|
320 | |
|
|
310 | |
|
|
300 | |
|
|
| 290 |
|
|
circulator purge) after a heat demand cycle. This minimizes the amount of boiler temperature overshoot at the end of a boiler cycle. During the pump purge the diverting valve will continue to operate and prevent low return water temperatures from entering the boiler. At the end of the pump purge period the diverting valve will be immediately closed. The default PUMP DELAY is set to 30 seconds.
l.UNITS – The temperature units can be changed to either Fahrenheit or Celsius. The default temperature unit is Fahrenheit.
4.ERROR MESSAGES – Error messages are shown on the LED display. The function in error will be shown as a black background label in the LED.
Most of the errors indicate an open or short circuit, connected to the RTC. The RTC Installation and Maintenance Manual identifies common errors. Cycle through the error messages and repair as required.
a.Return Sensor Error – If the return water temperature sensor has been damaged or omitted, the BOIL item will be displayed as either a “short” or “open” circuit. This will force the mixing device (i.e.
b.Operation Below Minimum – If the return sensor has been damaged or omitted, and the return water is allowed to return to the boiler below 135ºF, the BOIL MIN field will be displayed along with ERR. The failure must be identified and repaired immediately since the boiler
has been operating in a condition that fosters premature boiler failure.
5.COMPONENT EXERCISE - The RTC will exercise
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