Phillips & Temro industries FLOWSTART FS User manual

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FlowStart is a compact electric coolant heater with circulating pump for generating sets, marine engines and all
types of vehicles located inside or outside (protected place only).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. IMPORTANTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: page 2
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Characteristics: page 3
Exploded view: page 3
3. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking and installation preparation: page 4
Precautions: page 4
Installation instructions: page 4
Connecting the coolant circuit: page 4 and 5
Electrical connections: page 5
4. DIRECTION FOR USE
Putting the heater into service: page 5
Resetting the safety thermostat: page 6
5. TROUBLESHOOTING: page 6
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT: Page 7
7. TOTAL QUALITY : page 7
8. WARRANTY: page 7
FLOWSTART Ref. FS
From 0.5 to 2.5 kW USER GUIDE

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The present user’s guide contains instructions to be fulfilled
during the mounting and the starting stage. Please read carefully
for a correct installation and a proper use of the heater. Keep
these instructions after installation.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Qualified personnel
The mounting should be carried out by a qualified technician only.
Danger in case of non-compliance with the present guidelines
The non-compliance with present guidelines could have serious consequences for the safety of people and could damage the equipment, thus making the
warranty void. The strictest rigor is required for the electrical and mechanical aspects of the mounting.
Safety measures meant for the user
Avoid any risks linked to the mains by strictly observing local safety instructions in force.
Check or have checked by an authorized technician that your electrical installation is protected by a differential current system and that the earthing is in
compliance with the local safety prescriptions.
Modifications to the heater and use of unauthorized parts
Any modification to the heater will be made only in agreement with the manufacturer. The use of official spare parts and accessories guarantees your
safety. The manufacturer disclaims any liability in case non-original parts are used.
Inappropriateuse of the equipment
The equipment supplied with the present user guide is exclusively meant for the applications described in this user guide.
The FlowStart is a universal and compact electric coolant heater with circulating pump. It can be used to heat engines in generating sets, marine, industrial
applications and all types of vehicles located inside or outside.
The FlowStart is not made to be installed in an explosive environment.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Characteristics
The FlowStart is a universal and compact electric coolant heater with circulating pump. It can be used to heat engines in marine and industrial applications
(generating sets) and all types of vehicles located inside or outside. High-quality components and materials are used to guarantee the reliability of the
heater. Its compactness makes it easy to install. The heater is made of a heating body, a heating element, a fixed regulating thermostat, an overheat
thermostat with manual reset (option) and a circulating pump.
As soon as the heater is plugged in, the coolant of the engine is sucked into the heating body and then expelled by the pump back into the engine. The
pump allows a progressive and uniform warming of the engine. The thermostat controls the heating element (and eventually the pump). The safety
thermostat (option) protects the heating element and the pump in case of overheating.
Components characteristics
Electrical characteristics
Voltage and Frequency
120V-60Hz or230V–50 Hz
IP Class
Standard IP44 (Higher IP level possible)
Power/Voltage
500W / 1000W / 1500W / 2000W / 2500W (230V), 500W / 1000W / 1500W (120V)
Pump Power
From 2,5 to9W
Current draw
from 2,2 to 12,6 Amp. depending models
Working specifications
Maximum working pressure
10 bars (150psi)
Pump working temperature range
-10°C -> 95°C (coolant)

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Pump flow
Coolant temperature range
-10°C to 100°C
Regulation thermostat range
Fix35-50°C (95-122°F) or 34-40°C (93-104°F)
Safety thermostat
110°C withmanual reset (Optional)
General characteristics
Weight in kg
2,6 kg
Exploded view FlowStart
3. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking and installation preparation
Make sure you have the following components and accessories before disposing of the packaging material:
For a correct installation use the spare parts and accessories delivered with the FlowStart.
1. Hearter FlowStart
2. Connection kit
1 Mounting bracket
1 Mounting clamp collar
4 Nuts M6
Precautions
The installation has to be made by an authorized technician in strict compliance with the instructions of the manufacturer. NEVER connect to
the mains before having followed the present instructions. Do not connect the heater to the mains if you are not sure that it is filled with coolant.
Installation instructions
Art.
Description
QTY
1
Protection cap in polyamide
1
2
Heating body in aluminum
1
3
Regulation thermostat, 25A cutting capacity (100000 cycles)
1
4
Glandless Circulating pump
1
5
Safety thermostat , 25A cutting capacity, 110°C with manual reset
1
6
M20 screw plug
1
7
Pump seal
1
8
Heating element in Incoloy 800® with low wattage density
1
9
Heating element gasket
1
10
Cable gland
2
11
Pump power cable
1
12
Main supply cable
1
13
Lever nut conductors
2

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The FlowStart should be mounted in horizontal position. In no circumstances should the axis of the pump be placed in a vertical position.
Fix the heater as low as possible. The heater should be below the lowest level of the water jacket and the coolant inlet must be below the point of
removal of the coolant from the engine. This is very important to avoid any air trapped before the inlet of the heater.
Fix the FlowStart to the chassis or any other suitable place with the fixation kit supplied with the heater. If you don’t use fixation kit supplied, the support
for the fixing of the heater should be rigid enough.
Attention, the motor pump flow must not be contrary to the Flowstart pump, even when the heater is stopped. If applicable, a non-return at the heater
outlet is mandatory.
Select a mounting location that allows to reduce the length of the tubing to a minimum.
Be careful not to mount the heater, the hoses or the power cord close to the engine exhaust.
Connecting the coolant circuit
Drain off completely the coolant circuit.
Before placing the heater, it is imperative to drain the coolant circuit. Unscrew the drain plug or disconnect the lower hose in order to completely drain off
the coolant circuit.
Connecting the heater inlet and outlet.
The heater inlet and outlet are meant for hoses (not supplied) with an internal diameter of 5/8” (16 mm). For engines equipped with a drain plug, replace the
plug by a hose connector with an internal diameter of 16 mm in order to make the connection to the heater inlet. If the heater is connected to a rigid pipe,
use a piece of flexible radiator hose that is long enough to prevent engine vibrations being transmitted to the heater. In order to guarantee an optimum
heating of the engine the coolant return hose from the heater to the engine should be placed at the highest possible point on the engine and as far as
possible from the suction port to enhance heat distribution throughout the engine.
Checking and re-filling the coolant circuit
Make sure that the hose clamp collars are properly tightened. Fill the coolant circuit with a high quality and clean mixture glycol/water without impurities and
without exceeding the recommended proportion 50% glycol / 50% water. It is necessary to check its quality frequently to ensure that the heater is not dirty,
has no grimes and does not suffer from deterioration. The life and the proper functioning of the heater depend on it. In order to eliminate air pockets and
obtain a good circulation, run the engine a few minutes. Then shut off the engine and check that the water circuit is properly flushed. Check that all
connections are watertight and that hose clamps are properly tightened. When the engine has cooled down, check the level of coolant in the circuit and
adjust if necessary
Example of correct installation
Example of wrong installation
.
Horizontal mounting is not correct
Curve in the tubing
Electrical connections
Fixing the power supply cord.
Fix the cord with clamp collars in order to avoid any contact with hot or moving parts. It is recommended to use a protection sheath for the cord.
Checking the installation before connecting the heater to electricity.
Check the information regarding voltage and power on the heater label before connecting the heater to electricity.
An improper connection to the mains could irremediably damage your heater. Make sure that the voltage is correct
and the earthing is in compliance with local rules.
Coolant inlet
Coolant outlet
Out
In

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Electrical diagrams: FlowStart 120V – 208V – 230V 50 / 60 Hz
Without Safety Thermostat
R. NC regulation thermostat (35-50°C or 34-40°C)
H. Heating element
P. Circulation pump
Configured such that the pump switches off with heating el. (ex: FS230 1 2000 35-50)
Configured for continuous pump operation (ex: FS230 1 2000 35-50 C)
Electrical diagrams: FlowStart 120V – 208V – 230V 50 / 60 Hz
With Safety Thermostat
R. NC regulation thermostat (35-50°C or 34-40°C)
S. NC 110°C safety thermostat with manual reset
H. Heating element
P. Circulation pump
Configured such that the pump switches off with heating el. (ex: FS230 1 2000 35-50 M)
Configured for continuous pump operation (ex: FS230 1 2000 35-50 MC)
4. DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Putting the heater into service
BEWARE: DON’T START THE HEATER IF NOT FILLED WITH COOLANT AND NEVER RUN THE PUMP WITHOUT LIQUID.
Follow the procedure described hereafter:
•Connect the plug.
•The regulating thermostat will adjust the temperature in the range from 34°C to 40°C (93° F to 104°F) or from 35°C to 50°C (95°F to 122°F).
•Touch the heater inlet and outlet hoses at regular intervals during one hour. If the heater works correctly, the outlet hose should be warm and the inlet
hose relatively cold. If the inlet hose becomes very hot before the outlet hose, the circulation is not good.
Resetting the overheat thermostat (optional)
In case of overheating (due for example to a lack of water in the circuit), the
overheat thermostat (option) is activated and cuts the power supply to the
heating element. After having the system checked, the overheat thermostat has
to be manually reset. In order to do this, unscrew the M20 screw plug of the
heater and push the reset button.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
Before contacting the technical service, please check the following table for causes and remedies:
Contaminated cooling circuit
Air pocket caused by a curve in the hoses

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Engine temperature higher than the thermostat set temperature.
Type of problem
Possible causes
Control and remedies
The pump doesn’t work. The heating body
of the heater and the engine remain cold
The heater is not connected to the
mains.
1. Check that the supplying cable is connected to the mains.
2. Check that the supply to the mains is correct.
3. Check the fuses in the mains distribution box.
The pump works properly but the heating
body of the heater and the engine remain
cold
The overheat thermostat has been
switched on.
Lack of water into the heater
1. Disconnect the supplying cable from the mains.
2. Reset the overheat thermostat (see above)
3. Check the level of water in the circuit.
4. Adjust the level if necessary.
5. Turn the engine on for 10 minutes.
6. Reconnect the supplying cable to the mains
The pump works properly but the heating
body of the heater and the engine remain
cold
Failure of the heating element.
Failure of the regulating thermostat.
1. Put the heater out of service and call the technical service.
The connection to the mains is correct
and the circuit is correctly purged. The
heating body of the heater is hot but the
engine remains cold.
Bad circulation.
Pump blocked with impurities.
The pump is not working.
1. Unblock the pump. (Unscrew the motor and clean the rotor).
2. If unsuccessful, put the heater out of
service and call the
technical service.
The fuse or the circuit breaker in the
distribution box is engaged.
Electrical breakdown.
1. Put the heater out of service and call the technical service.
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Recuperation of raw materials rather that elimination of waste. Machines, as well as their accessories and packaging, should be recycled in an appropriate
way. Our spare parts can be recycled selectively depending on the type of material. Phillips & Temro Industries Europe SPRL. commits itself to recycle the
different components of the FlowStart. Each FlowStart will be either reconditioned or recycled selectively at the Customer’s request.
7. TOTAL QUALITY
Each FlowStart assembled by .Phillips & Temro Industries Europe SPRL. is controlled and tested before leaving the factory.
Phillips & Temro Industries Europe SPRL. runs the following test on each FlowStart:
•Heating test.
•Test of the circulating pump.
•Air pressure test of the heating body.
•Test of electrical insulation.
You will find in the packaging a check list of all the tests undergone on your FlowStart. Keep this list carefully.
8. WARRANTY
All our devices FlowStart are guaranteed against all manufacturing errors over a 18 months period, starting at the invoice date and following general sales
conditions. This warranty is voided in each of the following situations:
•The device was transformed or modified without permission of . Phillips & Temro Industries Europe SPRL.
•Installation und use are against the guidelines of FlowStart
•The heater is damaged by impurities or grimes.
Our warranty covers exclusively the changing of the standard installation or replacement of the damaged parts. Are not taken
under warranty: wrong installation or use, costs for assembling and disassembling the heater, costs for assembling or
disassembling the installation, shipment costs.

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