VL SERIES STEAMERS - GENERAL

COMPONENT FUNCTION

CABINET BASE BOILER CONTROLS

Water Level

 

Gauge Assembly

Permits a visual confirmation the water level is being maintained in

 

boiler during operation. The correct water level is a point one-half of the

 

height of the glass. The manual valves at the top and bottom of this

 

assembly must be fully open and only closed if the glass tube is

 

damaged.

Water Level Control and

 

Level Sensing Probes

These controls allow water to enter the boiler to fill and maintain the

 

proper water level. They will also shut off the heat source to the boiler if

 

the water level drops too low. The water level control works by using

 

three different probe lengths to monitor the water level. The probes

 

consist of a high level (HL), low level (LL) and low water cut-off (LLCO).

Boiler Fill Solenoid Valve

Admits water to the boiler when demanded by the water level control to

 

maintain the correct water level in the boiler.

Cold Water Condenser

 

Solenoid Valve

Allows cold water flow into the boiler blowdown drain box to condense

 

steam and cool the hot water before its discharge into the drain.

Cycling Pressure Switch

Controls boiler pressure between prescribed limits by turning the heat

 

source on and off.

High Limit Pressure Switch

A switch of identical design to the cycling pressure switch but used as a

 

high limit. The pressure settings are at higher and lower limits than the

 

cycling pressure switch in order to turn off the heat source before the

 

boiler pressure reaches its limit and automatically resets after the

 

pressure drops below the lower limit set point.

Blowdown/Drain

 

Solenoid Valve

This valve is plumbed into the drain line of the boiler. Newer steamer

 

models will automatically blowdown when power is turned off by using a

 

normally open solenoid valve. Older models can have a solenoid valve

 

that is activated by depressing a separate blowdown timer button or

 

have a manual “ball” type valve.

Inlet Water Strainer

A strainer is used in the water inlet line to prevent foreign matter from

 

becoming lodged in the fill or cold water condenser solenoid valves and

 

to keep unwanted particles out of the system. A "Y" strainer should be

 

inserted upstream of the fill solenoid valve. On models using a direct

 

steam supply, a strainer is also used in the pressure regulating valve.

Power Switch

When turned ON, power is supplied to the controls and the steam

 

generating process is started in the boiler. The power switch is located

 

on the front of the boiler control box.

Water Inlet Valve

The water inlet valve is used to stop water flow to the steamer when the

 

steamer is being serviced. Newer models will have a small Petcock type

 

valve while older models will be a “ball” type valve. This valve should

 

remain open during normal operation.

High Limit Thermostat

A protective device that shuts off the heat source if the boiler

 

temperature exceeds a specified limit. All standard models are equipped

 

with a surface high limit.

Descaler

Hangs submerged in water inside the boiler and is used to help control

 

boiler surface scaling. Two descalers are used in each boiler.

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Vulcan-Hart VL2GAS Water Level Gauge Assembly, Water Level Control Level Sensing Probes, Boiler Fill Solenoid Valve
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