The level electrode consists of two single electrodes (measuring electrode and compensating

electrode), which are concentrically arranged and insulated from each other by special
insulating seals.
The electric connection of the two electrodes is effected coaxially with a tube, contact ring, and
stud.
A system of compression springs in the electrode body ensures sufficient sealing forces at the
insulating seals, even if the temperatures vary.
The stud is insulated by a Teflon foil. PTFE insulated wires connect the contact ring and body to
the terminal block.
If the insulating seals placed between the electrodes and body are no longer tight due to
deterioration caused by mechanical or chemical breakdown, liquid will penetrate into the
cavities between the body, tube, and stud.
This produces a strong negative imbalance of the bridge circuit, which causes a too low level
shut down-signal.
But in this case the signal is due to a malfunction.
This means that the water level in the boiler must be checked in the water level gauges if the
level switch signals a shut down.

A- Measuring electrode
B- Bore
C- Spring
D- Electrode tip
Dismantling:
Step A: Stop the boiler plant according to the separate instructions for start/stop of the boiler.
Step B: Disconnect the wires for the compact system and safety device.
Step C: Unscrew the bolts on the flange for the compact system and safety device.
Step D: Pull out the flange including the compact system and safety device from the electrode
stand.
Step E: Unscrew the locking screw, which locks the level electrode to the flange.
Step F: Unscrew the level electrode from the flange by means of a 36 mm ring spanner.
Step G: Pull out the level electrode from the flange and electrode holders.

Cleaning:
Note: The interval for cleaning of the electrode rod depends on the present boiler water
conditions. Therefore an exact time interval cannot be given
Step A: Clean the rod of the level electrode with a wet cloth

Replacing the level electrode:

Step A: Exchange the defect level electrode.

Replacing the electrode tip:

Step A: Screw the electrode tip "D" into the measuring electrode "A"
Step B: Carefully determine the required measuring length and mark the length of the electrode
tip "D".
Step C: Unscrew the electrode tip "D" from the measuring electrode "A" and cut the tip. If provided
with a PTFE insulation this must be cut min. 150 mm above the electrode tip and fixed with a
starlock washer.
Step D: Screw the electrode tip "D" into the measuring electrode "A" and tighten. Slide the
spring "C" along the electrode tip "D" so that its bend end completely enters into the small bore
"B".

Assembling:
Step A: Check the seating surfaces of the level electrode thread and flange, see Figure 1.
Step B: Place the joint ring "K" onto the seating surface "J" of the level electrode. Use only a
joint ring (stainless steel) D 27 x 32.
Step C: Apply a light smear of silicone grease (e.g., DOW Corning 111 compound) to the level
electrode thread "I".
Step D: Screw the level electrode into the flange and electrode holders. The torque required is
160 Nm (when cold).

Step E: Screw the locking screw into the level electrode.

Step F: Check the seating surfaces of the electrode stand flange and level electrode flange. Place
a flat gasket on the electrode stand flange.

Step G: Place the flange including the compact system and safety device onto the electrode
stand flange. Fix the flanges with bolts and tighten the bolts in diagonally opposite pairs.

Step H: Connect the wires for the compact system and safety device
 When it was dismantled the PTFE insulation was found till the end of
electrode tip.
Was installed back following maker’s instruction

When it was dismantled the PTFE insulation was found till

bellow the spring. It was installed following maker’s
instruction

It was found a punctured hole into PTFE insulation at about

middle of its length which was repaired using heat shrink
tube
The safety device consists of a level
electrode and a level switch.
The level electrode is mounted in an H- power plug
electrode stand on top of the boiler, and K- joint ring
the level switch is placed inside the J-surface sealing
control system. I-thread
The function of the safety device is to
continuously supervise the water level
in the boiler and subsequently give a
shut down and cut out of the burner if
the water level is too low.
The too low level electrode operates on
the conductive measuring principle
using the electrical conductivity of the
boiler water for level signaling.
An illustration of the level electrode
type NRG 16-11 is shown in Figure 1.
The length of the electrode is adjusted
to the correct length before mounting in
the electrode stand.
In normal operation the electrode tip is
submerged in the water, and the
imbalance of the bridge circuit is
positive.
If the water level is below the electrode
tip or in case of a fault, the electrode
produces a negative imbalance of the
bridge circuit provided in the level
switch (NRS 1-50).
This produces the too low level shut
down signal and consequent cut-out of
the burner circuit.