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3. RECEIVING EQUIPMENT
Thank you for selecting the Raypak E-4 Alarm. It is our
sincere hope that you will enjoy its outstanding design and
ease of use. The following information will help familiarize
you with the E-4 and will acquaint you with the installation
procedure.
Check packaging for damaged or missing components.
4. GENERAL SPECIFICATION
The E-4 alarm is a solid-state electronic boiler status
indicator and alarm panel for the Raytherm product
line. It has been engineered to enhance safety, simplify
troubleshooting and minimize equipment downtime.
The E-4 Alarm is comprised of an alarm circuit board, a
NEMA 3R-rated rainproof enclosure, and the following
components:
Standard Indicator Lights:
Power Green, indicates that power is available to the
alarm unit.
Pilot Amber, indicates that the Pilot Valve circuit has
been energized.
Main Gas Green, indicates that the Main Gas Valve has
been energized.
Safety
Shutdown
Red, indicates a safety shutdown has occurred.
Either the 24 or 120 VAC signal is missing from
the safety circuit.
Auxiliary
Alarm
Red, indicates a safety failure after a
predetermined time delay has expired.
(Activated by the Auxiliary Alarm, option E-7, if
present).
Alarm and Bell:
Mechanical
Alarm Bell
Standard bell: 3", optional bell: 4". Upon alarm
activation the mechanical bell rings until the
alarm is acknowledged by pressing the alarm
silence.
Electric
Alarm
Buzzer
Upon alarm activation, the buzzer sounds
a steady tone for ten seconds and then
pulses on and o at 2 cycles per second until
acknowledged.
Alarm Silence Switch
Located on the bottom of the enclosure, the alarm silence
switch is a momentary switch used to silence the alarm
bell and buzzer after an alarm condition occurs. Once
acknowledged, the bell and buzzer will cease sounding
until a new alarm condition occurs. The appropriate alarm
indicator light (Safety Shut down or Auxiliary Alarm) will
remain lit until the alarm condition has been cleared.
Table A. Components
Remote Alarm Panel (E-6 Option)
The Remote Alarm Panel (sales order option E-6) provides
a mounting panel and the necessary electrical components
to monitor the E-4 alarm at a remote location. This option is
eld-installed, and includes the following:
Electric
Alarm Buzzer
Provides an audible indication of a fault. See
description above.
Indicator
Light
Red, indicates that a boiler fault has
occurred..
Silence
Switch
Silences the electric alarm buzzers and the
mechanical bell.
Table B. Alarm Panel (E-6 Option)
Auxiliary Alarm Board (E-7 Option)
When installed, the Auxiliary Alarm Board (sales order
option E-7), activates the Auxiliary Alarm light on the E-4
upon a fault in the monitored circuit. The Auxiliary Alarm
provides a user-adjustable time delay from 5 - 60 secs
during which the Auxiliary Alarm veries that the alarm
condition is "locked in". The Auxiliary Alarm can be used
to monitor a ow switch, low water cuto switch or any
other circuit that is susceptible to spurious alarms due to
transitory fault conditions.
Dimensions and Weight
• 14" W x 10" H x 7" D
(35.6 cm W x 25.4 cm H x 17.8 cm D)
• 10-1/4 lbs. (4.6 kg)
Electrical Characteristics
• Alarm Module - 120 VAC, 0.25A, 60 Hz
• Monitors - 120 or 24 VAC
5. INSTALLATION AND
MOUNTING
If the E–4 Alarm was not mounted on the boiler by the
factory, care should be taken to select a suitable mounting
location. The E-4 should be mounted on a solid and
permanent surface, typically a wall near the boiler. The
E-4 enclosure is NEMA 3R-rated, rain proof/sleet resistant
and can be mounted outdoors if required. The unit should
be readily accessible for maintenance and installation
purposes, and should be mounted so that the indicating
lights are at a height and location convenient for viewing.
Mechanical Installation
Install the E–4 Alarm within 10 feet of the boiler. The E–4
must be mounted vertically with the conduit holes facing
downward. The conduit holes are sized to accommodate
standard conduit ttings. If additional or larger conduit
ttings are required, the holes must be located on the
bottom of the module.