Alderon Industries Oil Alert VA03 User manual

Oil Alert Remote Alarm
TM
PO Box 827 Hawley, MN 56549 [phone] Fax [phone] www.alderonind.com
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Alarm Panel Model VA03 Operation, Maintenance
and Installation Manual
Before proceeding with the installation or operation of the Oil Alert Remote Alarm, read all instructions
thoroughly, as well as complying with all Federal, State and Local Codes, Regulations and Practices.
The Oil Alert Remote Alarm must be installed by qualified personnel familiar with all applicable local
electrical and mechanical codes. Refer to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Failure to properly
install and test this product can result in personal injury or equipment malfunction.
Introduction
Safety Guidelines
1. DO NOT USE WITH FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, FUEL OIL, KEROSENE, ETC.
DO NOT USE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.
2. REMOTE ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED INDOORS. FOR OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS CONSULT FACTORY.
Description of Operation
The OIL ALERT REMOTE ALARM is powered by 120 VAC coming from standard wall outlets and is transformed to 9
VDC. Installing a 9 Volt battery provides battery back-up.
Tools, Supplies and Requirements for Installation (Not Included)
#1. Phillips screw driver
#2. (Qty 2) #6 self tapping screws
#3. Access to 120 VAC power receptacle
#4. Optional plastic anchor if mounting to sheet rock
#5. Optional 9V battery (used for battery back up if power goes out)
#6. Optional wire stripper (used if you need to strip wire to connect to a BAS or SCADA system)
#7. Optional needle nose pliers if using aux contacts
Float
The Oil Alert Remote Alarm activates on High Oil, High Water, or Pump Overload from the control panel. Seperate dry
contacts for High Oil, High Water, and Pump Overload can be connectd to an Auto Dialer, a BAS (building automation
system) or SCADA system.

5 ft max
Oil Alert Remote Alarm
PO Box 827 Hawley, MN 56549 [phone] Fax [phone] www.alderonind.com
Alarm Panel Model VA03 Operation, Maintenance
and Installation Manual
1. To install/replace the battery for the backup power feature, remove the access cover (Fig. 1) and install 9 VDC battery
(Duracell model MX 1604B2) (Fig. 2). After installing battery, press the test button (Fig. 3) to activate the alarm to make sure
the battery works properly. The power, high oil, high water, and pump overload indicator lights should illuminate and the
buzzer should annunciate. If using the auxilary contacts, leave cover off until step 3 is completed. If you are not using them,
replace the access cover (Fig 4).
Installation of the Oil Alert Remote Alarm Continued
(Fig. 1) (Fig. 2) (Fig. 3) (Fig. 4)
Remove Cover ToInsert 9v
Battery. Replace Yearly.
Auxiliary Contacts Inside.
Remove Cover ToInsert 9v
Battery. Replace Yearly.
Auxiliary Contacts Inside.
2. Determine mounting location for the Oil Alert Remote Alarm. Make sure power outlet is within 5 feet of the alarm (Fig. 5).
Make sure the outlet in on a separate circuit breaker from any other device and not on a switched receptacle to maintain
power integrity. Mount the alarm using two #6 self tapping screws (not included) (Fig. 6). Use #8 plastic anchor if mounting
to sheet rock. (Fig. 7).
(Fig. 5) (Fig. 6) (Fig. 7)
Remove Cover ToInsert 9v
Battery. Replace Yearly.
Auxiliary Contacts Inside.
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Installation of the ALARM UNIT Continued
3. Continued. If connecting to existing alarm security system or (BAS) system leave terminals + & - open and use 18
gauage 2 conductor wire to connect the existing product to terminals RC, 3A, 2A,1A (Fig. 9). When connected, replace the
access cover and pull the wire through the knockouts on the access cover (See Step #4) . Caution! - When installing
wires, route all wires away from sharp objects & internal components.
(Fig. 9)
+
Terminals RC & 1A
High Oil or Tank Filling
Terminals RC & 2A
High Water or Alarm Tank Full
Terminals RC & 3A
Pump Overload, High Sump Level,
or High Holding Tank
Class 2, 24 VDC/VAC (50/60 HZ)
500 Milliamps MAXIMUM
4. RC is common to all Normally Open contact on terminals 3A, 2A and 1A. Use a needlenose pliers to remove the desired
“break away tabs” from the access cover (Fig. 10). Lightly pull and twist off tab (s). Replace access cover and run wires
through the “break aways” (Fig. 11)
Remove Cover To Insert 9v
Battery. Replace Yearly.
Auxiliary Contacts Inside.
Remove Cover To Insert 9v
Battery. Replace Yearly.
Auxiliary Contacts Inside.
1 2 3 4
(Fig. 10)
Remove Cover To Insert 9v
Battery. Replace Yearly.
Auxiliary Contacts Inside.
(Fig. 11)
- RC 3A 2A 1A
+ -RC 3A 2A 1A
NOTE: The Auxiliary Contacts on the Oil Alert Remote Alarm are Normally Open only.

Oil Alert Remote Alarm
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Installation of the Oil Alert Remote Alarm Continued
6. Connect the Oil Alert Remote Alarm to the auxiliary contacts marked
COWT in the control panel. Use 18 awg, 4 conductor cable. CAUTION:
The auxiliary cotacts are low voltage wires and con not be run in a
conduit with High voltage wires.
6. Plug in the power supply into a 120VAC, 50/60 HZ standard
wall outlet. The green “Power” light should come on.
5 ft max
7. Test the system by pressing the “Test” switch or by activating
the “signaling device”. The buzzer and the red warning light will be
“on”. Press the “Silence” switch. The buzzer will silence but the
alarm light will remain “on”. Deactivate the “signalling device.” The
alarm light will turn “off”. Since the Oil Alert Remote Alarm is
equipped with “Auto Reset”, reactivating the “signaling device” for
a new test cycle will reactivate the buzzer and alarm light. Test
product weekly to ensure system integrity.
C O W T
Connects To
Auxiliary Contacts In
Panel
O W T