MiniBOSS O&M Manual Rev 3
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9/25/2018
4.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
The following suggestions are provided for situations that have been encountered in the past:
4.1.
Reduced flow through the system
If the flow through the system becomes reduced it could be caused by a plugged sediment filter.
Remove and replace the filter.
4.2.
Fault Alarms and Remote Monitoring Capabilities
The OCM is designed to alarm if the oil content exceeds the set limit or if the OCM system fails.
If the oil content exceeds the set limit the OCM alarms internally and causes the system to go
into recycle mode until the alarm condition no longer exists. The alarm will show on the OCM
display and will be recorded by the OCM data logger. Under a system fault alarm the alarm will
show on the OCM display. Any OCM alarm or fault condition will automatically put the system
into the recycle mode. Potential causes of the OCM system fault include:
a.
loose or improperly inserted data card
b.
loss of communication between the display and the detector (loose cable)
c.
internal board or power supply failure
(See separate OCM O&M manual for a more detailed explanation of the OCM.)
4.3.
Solenoid Valve not working
If a solenoid valve does not work, the most likely cause is a failure of the coil or a loose wire or
it needs to be cleaned. You can verify the electrical continuity from the control panel.
4.4.
High oil content reading causing water to recycle and not discharge overboard.
a.
If you are running high concentrations of oil the filter may pass more than 15 ppm oil.
b.
Sometimes a high OCM reading has nothing to do with the filter and is simply caused by a
dirty OCM cell. The glass in the cell should be cleaned on a regular basis. This should be
the first thing checked when the monitor is in alarm mode.
5.
SAFETY
a.
29 CFR, Part 1910
There are no exposed moving parts on the system
b.
Federal Protection Standards
There are no hazardous substances or chemicals used in the system. The system is designed to
separate oil from water. If there are other chemicals or substances in the oily water sump they
should be evaluated individually to determine the impact.
