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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

Series 47 and 247

Mechanical Water Feeders

Series 47-2 and 247-2

Combination Mechanical

Water Feeder/Low Water

Cut-Off

For steam and hot water boilers with cold
water feed, to maintain a minimum safe
water level independent of electrical service.

Series 47

Water Feeder

Applications:

• Before using this product read and understand instructions.
• Save these instructions for future reference.
• All work must be performed by qualified personnel trained in the proper application, instal-

lation, and maintenance of plumbing, steam, and electrical equipment and/or systems in 

accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.

• To prevent serious burns, the boiler must be cooled to 80˚F (27˚C) and the pressure must be

0 psi (0 bar) before servicing.

• To prevent electrical shock, turn off the electrical power before making electrical connections.
• The low water cut-off switch must be installed in series with all other limit and operating 

controls installed on the boiler. After installation, check for proper operation of all of the 
limit and operating controls, before leaving the site.

• We recommend that secondary (redundant) Low Water Cut-Off controls be installed on all 

steam boilers with heat input greater than 400,000 BTU/hour or operating above 15 psi 

steam pressure. At least two controls should be connected in series with the burner 

control circuit to provide safety redundancy protection should the boiler experience a 
low-water condition. Moreover, at each annual outage, the low water cutoffs should be 
dismantled, inspected, cleaned, and checked for proper calibration and performance.

• Boiler manufacturer schematics should always be followed. In the event that the boiler 

manufacturer's schematic does not exist, or is not available from the boiler manufacturer,

refer to the schematics provided in this document.

• To prevent a fire, do not use this low water cut-off to switch currents over 10.2A, 1/2 HP at

120 VAC or 5.1A, 1/2 HP at 240 VAC, unless a starter or relay is used in conjunction with it.

WARNING

CAUTION

!

WARNING

Series 47-2 Combination

Water Feeder Low Water

Cut-Off

Series 247

Water Feeder

Series 247-2 Combination

Water Feeder Low Water

Cut-Off

MM-316E

California Proposition 65 warning!  This product contains chemicals known to the

state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Previous controls should never be installed on a new system. Always install new

controls on a new boiler or system.

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Summary of Contents for McDonnell & Miller 247 Series

Page 1: ...nt Low Water Cut Off controls be installed on all steam boilers with heat input greater than 400 000 BTU hour or operating above 15 psi steam pressure At least two controls should be connected in seri...

Page 2: ...2 NPT 47 47 2 Maximum Boiler Pressure 25 psi 1 76 kg cm2 247 247 2 Maximum Boiler Pressure 30 psi 2 1 kg cm2 Electrical Ratings Series 47 Water Feeders and Series 47 2 Combination Water Feeder Low Wat...

Page 3: ...GS PARALLEL TO BOILER WITH TURNEDY FITTINGS 3 STEP 1 Determine Best Position to Install the Water Feeder to clear obstructions that may be encountered on the side of the boiler INSTALLATION TOOLS NEED...

Page 4: ...E are greater than 14 356 mm apart invert the black Y casting F as depicted in the diagram to the bottom right and install a longer nipple G F INVERTED Y CASTING Note Reverse union nuts packing and p...

Page 5: ...onnection Slide union nut U over tailpiece P Using a pipe wrench tighten the tailpiece P into the 1 2 15 mm NPT tapping Q in the lower half of body K Tighten to 54 ft lb 74 N m 5 J H K e Remove the pl...

Page 6: ...b 74 N m Tighten both union nuts U b Reinstall water glass and gauge connections to Y fittings T When using pipe or tape sealant on the external threads of pipes or fittings follow the manufacturers i...

Page 7: ...lectrical Wiring Only for Series 47 2 247 2 AA a Using the flathead screwdriver loosen the two 2 screws that secure the switch cover AA Remove cover 7 IMPORTANT Boiler manufacturer schematics should a...

Page 8: ...in the diagram to the right Low water cut off switch and or low water alarm Pilot switch for motor starter or relay The feeder should be blown down after initial installation before leaving site It s...

Page 9: ...he flooding Broken Union Test E D B H x 4 A Using a 1 2 socket wrench unscrew the four 4 hex head bolts B that secure the strainer basket H to the valve assembly E B Using a 13 16 socket wrench unscre...

Page 10: ...er Solution Replace float e Cause Equalizing piping is plugged Solution Clean or replace piping f Cause Water supply is above 150 psi Solution Install pressure reducing valve to reduce water pressure...

Page 11: ...surfaces DO NOT use sharp objects to scrape off any accumulations of sediment or debris Unit is making noise a Cause Under certain system conditions there may be a vibration when the valve mechanism...

Page 12: ...er needs Developing new technologies that will improve the way water is used conserved and re used in the future is central to our work We move treat analyze and return water to the environment and we...

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