AGF COLLECT anDRAIN 5500 User manual

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Model 5500
Owner’s Manual
INST-5500 · 8/20
AGF Manufacturing Inc.

Model 5500 COLLECTanDRAIN®
The COLLECTanDRAIN® Model 5500 is a heated and insulated auxiliary drain
(condensate collector/drum drip) with a programmable logic control (PLC), which
enables fully automatic or on demand push-button operation. The Model 5500 is
designed for installation in climates where freezing or below freezing temperatures
are present and result in the failure of typical collectors. The Model 5500 maintains
a comfortable temperature above freezing while minimizing power consumption.
AGF Manufacturing Inc.
100 Quaker Lane • Malvern, PA 19355
www.agfmfg.com
AGF Manufacturing Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Reference Guide....................................................................3
Installation Instructions ............................................................... 4-6
Unpacking.........................................................................................4
Sprinkler System Preparation...........................................................4
Mounting...........................................................................................4
Wiring................................................................................................5
Verify Correct Operation ...................................................................6
Operating Instructions ............................................................... 7-10
Drain Cycle ................................................................................... 8-9
Drain Override.................................................................................10
Maintenance Instructions.......................................................... 9-11
Conduct a Drain Cycle....................................................................10
Verify Alarm Operation....................................................................10
Verify Heater Operation ..................................................................10
ChangeThermostat Setting.............................................................11

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Model 5500 COLLECTanDRAIN®Owner’s Manual
System Supply Valve
Float Switch
Heating Element
“Test/Reset” Button
Drain Button
Alarm Light
System Drain Valve
Lower Pipe Nipple
Quick Reference Guide
LAMPS INDICATES
Power Unit is on.
Collect Unit is collecting condensate. The supply valve is open and the drain valve is closed.
Drain Unit is draining condensate. The supply valve is closed and the drain valve is open.
Auto The automatic mode is on. Unit will automatically drain when full of condensate.
OPERATION PRESS
Drain Condensate Drain button for one (1) second or press remote drain button.
Test Electronics Test/Reset button for one (1) second to verify lamps, main alarm, and dry auxiliary
contacts are functioning.
Auto On/Off Test/Reset button four (4) times quickly to turn on and off the automatic drain mode.
Reset Lamp Flash Test/Reset button for one (1) second.
Reset System Test/Reset button for ve (5) seconds will reboot the system and return to collect state.
Drain Override
Drain and Test/Reset buttons simultaneously for three (3) seconds.
WARNING: Use this ONLY when servicing the sprinkler systems and system has been
taken ofine. Otherwise, this will fully open the auxiliary drain causing the sprinkler
system to activate.
ALARMS INDICATES
Main Alarm/Dry Contacts,
ONLY
If Auto Drain Mode is not activated: Condensate is full.
If Auto Drain Mode is active: System is actively draining.
Collect Lamp, Single Flash Malfunction with supply valve. Valve did not fully open or close during last cycle.
Drain Lamp, Single Flash Malfunction with drain valve. Valve did not fully open or close during last cycle.
Drain Lamp, Double Flash Malfunction, the level switch failed to reset during last drain cycle. The collection
pipe is still full of condensate.
Power Lamp, Single Flash Malfunction, heater has been continuously operating for at least two (2) hours.
Power Lamp, Double Flash An auto drain cycle has been performed.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking:
1. Unpack the COLLECTanDRAIN® M5500 unit and carefully inspect for any
shipping damage.
2. Verify box contents:
• COLLECTanDRAIN® M5500 unit
• Four (4) Rubber Mounting Washers
• Two (2) Door Keys
• Electrical Wiring Schematic
• M5500 System Drawing
Sprinkler System Preparation:
If installing in a new system, proceed to Mounting Instructions below, otherwise
continue with Preparation Instructions.
If adding additional installations, see NFPA 13, and NFPA 25.
1. Isolate the zone where the COLLECTanDRAIN®will be installed.
2. Relieve air pressure from the branch line.
3. Remove the existing auxiliary drain.
Mounting:
Use the four mounting tabs (3/8” holes x 4) to install the M5500 to a wall or other
secure structure. If wall is uneven use bushings or stand-offs to prevent cabinet
from bending when mounted.
1. Place the rubber washers behind the mounting
tabs to hold the M5500 off of the wall. Select
fasteners suitable for attachment and capable
of supporting the 56 lb. weight of the M5500.
2. Connect to the 1” NPT supply pipe in accor-
dance with NFPA 13 in regards to low-point
drain installations.
3. Connect the 1” NPT drain pipe to suitable drain
plumbing for which the discharge is into or near
a drain. The use of an air gap is recommended.

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Wiring:
The M5500 is protected internally by a 3A circuit breaker and requires
120VAC power source to function. Ensure the breaker in the main panel is
sized appropriately.
Use dedicated junction boxes (not provided) to make wire connections
when installing more than one M5500 on a circuit. DO NOT use the M5500’s
electrical enclosure as a junction box.
1. Run conduit to the ½” connection on the
top of the unit.
2. Open the door using the supplied keys.
3. Using a slotted screwdriver, open the
M5500 electrical enclosure.
4. Run a single set of 12 AWG or 14 AWG
power wires into the electrical enclosure
(Refer to the electrical schematic as
necessary).
5. Connect the 120V AC hot wire to the top
of the circuit breaker.
6. Connect the 120V AC neutral wire to one
of the neutral “N” terminals.
7. Connect the ground wire to the green/
yellow ground terminal.
The M5500 can be connected to a remote panel to indicate when it needs to be
emptied and provide the ability to empty it remotely. This is accomplished through
two pair of terminals. One pair is N.O. (close on alarm) dry auxiliary contacts. The
second pair is for connecting a remote operation button.
1. Run four additional wires into the M5500 electrical enclosure.
2. Connect one pair of wires to the top of the AC1 and AC2 (auxiliary contact)
terminals.
3. Connect another pair of wires to the top of the RB1 and RB2 (remote button)
terminals.
4. Connect these wires to the appropriate place in the Remote Panel.

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Verify Correct Operation:
1. Apply power to the M5500 and verify that correct voltage is present.
2. Turn on the circuit breaker inside of the M5500 electrical enclosure.
3. Conrm that supply valve is in the open position; the red
line on its cover will be vertical.
4. Verify the drain valve is closed; the red line on its cover will
be horizontal.
5. Push the Test/Reset button on the front cover and hold for
one to two seconds to verify that the alarm horn sounds,
and all the cover lamps work.
6. Push the drain button on the cover and hold for one
second. The system will perform an on demand
drain cycle which takes approximately one minute
to complete. Refer to the Drain Cycle section later
in this manual for more information.
7. Turn the red thermostat set-point dial clockwise
until the heater turns on.
8. Reset the red thermostat set-point dial to the
factory default setting of 50º F.
NOTE: It is the owner’s responsibility to set the thermostat based upon the climate
conditions of the installed location. The default setting of 50º F is adequate for
outside temperatures down to 0º F. If operating below this temperature, the set-
point should be increased. Consult AGF for set-point guidelines.
9. Close the M5500 electrical enclosure cover and secure latch with a slotted
screwdriver.
10. Ensure the system’s drain activation is setup as desired. If the Auto lamp is
on, the system will automatically drain when the level switch indicates the
collection pipe is full. If the Auto lamp is off, the system will alarm when full,
but not drain itself. To switch between the two settings, press the Test/Reset
button four (4) times quickly.
11. Close and lock the door using the supplied keys.
NOTE: If installation was to an existing system, return the system back to normal
operating conditions. If installation was to a new system, activate system for
normal operating conditions.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The M5500 is equipped a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) which monitors
the status of the unit, controls the drain cycle, and provides feedback based on
input it receives from the level switch, thermostat, and motorized ball valves. The
PLC offers the ability to conduct automatic draining of the condensate when it is
full or on demand draining at any time.
The system uses a oat-style level switch to monitor the amount of condensate
collected. When enough condensate has accumulated, the level switch is
activated. This informs the PLC which triggers the alarm to sound and pulse the
red light mounted on the M5500 electrical enclosure. If the M5500 is in automatic
drain mode (indicated by the auto lamp being on) the system will automatically
step through a drain cycle. If the M5500 is not in automatic drain mode (on demand
mode), the alarm will activate as before, but the drain cycle will not start until the
local drain button is pressed or, if it has been wired, the remote button is pressed.
While the alarm is active, an auxiliary contact is also triggered and is capable
of being wired back to a central control panel for remote indication. The alarm
and auxiliary contact are automatically reset when the drain cycle is successfully
completed, and the condensate level is drained below the switch.
Based on the setting of the thermostat, the PLC will activate a 150W heater. The
factory default setting of 50º F is suitable for conditions down to 0º F. Consult with
AGF for recommended settings if operating the M5500 in an area below 0º F. The
thermostat controls the heater operation to within approximately ±10º F of the
set-point (i.e. S.P. 50º F, on @ 40º F, off @ 60º F).
NOTE: AGF does not recommend setting the thermostat below 50º F.
In addition, if the thermostat calls for the heater to be continuously on for two
hours, the PLC will activate the alarm and auxiliary contact as before, and single
ash the power lamp. This is to notify the operator that there is an issue with
maintaining the desired temperature which could be a result of the cabinet door
being left open or the heater not keeping up with temperature demand.

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Drain Cycle:
As previously mentioned, the drain cycle may be initiated automatically or on de-
mand at any time. If the auto lamp is on, the system is in automatic drain mode. If
the auto lamp is off, the system is in on demand mode and will NOT drain until the
local Drain button or, if wired by the installer, the remote drain button is pressed.
The local drain button must be held for one (1) second to initiate the drain cycle on
demand. To change between the two modes, press the Test/Reset button rapidly
four (4) times. The auto lamp will change state if successful.
Power consumption of the M5500 is based on several factors including ambient
temperature, humidity, installation location and exposure to sunlight. The following
graph shows an estimation of the daily energy consumption verses the ambient
temperature when the set-point is 50º F.
The M5500 features a thermometer on the cabinet door for measuring the ambient
temperature inside the unit. This thermometer is for checking the operating status
of the heater. The reading on the thermometer, based on its location in the cabinet,
may range from 40º to 120º F depending on when in the heater’s cycle it is viewed.
The M5500 is equipped with a “Test/Reset” button to conrm that the electrical
enclosure is functioning properly. When pressed, it causes all the lamps to turn
on and the local alarm horn/light, as well as, the auxiliary contact to be triggered.
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0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.60
1.80
2.00
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Power (kWh/day)
Average Ambient Temperature (°F)
Est. Daily Power Consumption

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Whether it is initiated automatically or on demand, the steps the PLC performs
during a drain cycle are as follows:
1. Turns off the collect lamp and close the supply valve. The red line on the
valve’s actuator will rotate from vertical to horizontal. The PLC conrms the
upper valve is closed before proceeding.
2. Opens the drain valve. The red line on the valve’s actuator will rotate from
horizontal to vertical. The PLC conrms the drain valve is open before pro-
ceeding.
3. Turns on the drain lamp.
4. Allows the system to drain for approximately 30 seconds.
5. Turns off the drain lamp.
6. Closes the drain valve; PLC conrms this valve is closed before proceeding.
7. Opens the supply valve; PLC conrms this valve is open before proceeding.
8. Turns on the collect lamp.
If at any time during the drain cycle the PLC senses a malfunction such as the
valves not fully actuating or the condensate not draining from the system, the
system alarm will stay on, or enter the alarm state. Refer to the Quick Reference
section to determine the cause of the alarm if it is the result of a malfunction. Once
the issue is corrected, press the Test/Reset button for one (1) second to clear the
malfunction.
NOTES:
1. If the cycle is automatically initiated, the alarm and auxiliary contact will be
active until the drain cycle successfully completes. If the cycle is initiated
on demand, the alarm and auxiliary contact will shut off as soon as the level
switch resets. The drain cycle takes about one minute to complete.
2. The heater and it’s deector bracket may be HOT. Use care when entering the
main cabinet for any reason.
3. When servicing the unit, the actuation of the valves may be performed manu-
ally. First, ensure power to the system is turned off. Then, pull up on the blue
knob located on the actuator cover until it clicks and turn the knob until the
desired valve position is reached.

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Drain Override:
WARNING: The following feature is for use ONLY when servicing the sprinkler
system and system has been taken ofine. The Drain Override will fully open the
auxiliary drain causing the sprinkler system to activate if it has not already been
depressurized.
If the M5500 must be completely opened, press the Drain and Test/Reset buttons
simultaneously for three (3) seconds. This will open the supply valve without clos-
ing the drain valve. After waiting for at least 30 seconds, press both buttons again
to go back to the collect state.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Maintenance is the cornerstone to keeping any system operating correctly and
efciently. It is the building owner’s responsibility to ensure that the M5500 has
been drained of condensation and that the heater and alarm are working properly.
Failure to drain condensation from the system, or conduct regularly scheduled
testing and maintenance could result in system failure due to freezing. System
must be maintained per NFPA 25.
It is especially important that functional testing of the drain cycle and heater be
performed before the start of the winter season or when temperatures begin to
approach freezing conditions.
Conduct a Drain Cycle:
1. Push and Hold the “Drain” button on the electrical enclosure for one sec-
ond to start the cycle. Verify unit drains any residual condensate and cycle
completes successfully.
Verify Alarm Operation:
1. Push and Hold the “Test/Reset” button on the electrical enclosure for one to
two seconds to verify that all lamps turn on, the alarm horn sounds, and the
alarm light pulses.
Verify Heater Operation:
CAUTION: Always take the necessary precautions when entering the electrical
enclosure when 120V power is present.
1. Using a slotted screwdriver, unlock and open the door of the M5500 electri-
cal enclosure.
2. Take note of the current thermostat set-point.
Thermostat Set-Point: __________________