Electric Steamer User Manual

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURES
Compartment Won’t Heat 1. Loose or misadjusted door switch Adjust and tighten bracket on door.
striker.
2. Boiler not building pressure. Adjust pressure switch.
3. Problem with steam solenoid Replace steam solenoid valve.
valve.
Generator Off, Won’t Heat 1. No electric power to controls. Check connections.
2. No fuel supply to steamer (steam Examine physical plant for flow
to steam heated generator, gas problems.
to gas heated generators, power
to heating elements).
3. Problem with pressure switch. Check pressure switch.
4. Water level too low. Turn water supply on, or check for
stuck water feeder.
5. Problem with low water cut-off. Check low water cut-off for operation.
6. On gas heated generator only, Check around unit for drafts, or vapor
burner ignition pilot out (due to from drain causing pilot outage.
drafts, problem with combination
control valve or interruption of
gas supply).
7. Open circuit or short in control Check wiring.
circuit.
Generator Water Level Too High 1. Water feeder solenoid valve not Clean or replace water feeder
closing properly. solenoid valve.
Generator Steam Pressure Too 1. Problem with pressure switch. Properly set Hi-Lo limits on pressure
High (Pressure Relief Valve switch.
Leaking), or Too Low (Below 10
psi When Controls Cut Heat Off)
Steam Output Low as 1. For cause and cure, see Check for blockage in fuel or steam
Compared to Usual Generator CABINET BASE GENERATOR in line.
Performance the Service section of this
manual.
Door Won’t Stay Closed 1. Door liner spring adjusted too Lift liner out of door and bend springs
tightly. to loosen.
2. Latch out of adjustment or loose. Adjust latch and tighten.
3. Latch worn. Dress retaining surface of latch or
replace.
4. Striker plate out of adjustment. Adjust plate to obtain good latching.