Indirect Fired Water Heaters R Series SMAR Series WARNING echnical Specifications Installation and Maintenance Guide US & Canada Before proceeding with installation and operation, read entire manual carefully. Failure to do so can cause injury or property damage. IMPORAN When receiving Phase III equipment, any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee. Warranty Registration Card must be filled out by the customer and mailed within thirty (30) days of installation in order to gain warranty coverage. Retain and affix this manual near the water heater for future reference Installation and service should only be performed by a qualified installer or service technician. Installations and service should be performed by a license plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 004- PIII Ind. Manual /04
ables of Contents Page Product & Safety Information................................ Pre-Installation............................................-3 Installation - Piping - emperature & Pressure (&P) Relief Valve................4-5 - Drain Valve.........................................5 - Automatic Air Vent...................................5 - hermal Expansion..................................5 - Water Hammer......................................6 - Vacuum Breaker.....................................6 - General Piping......................................6 - Domestic Piping.....................................6-7 - ic Mixing Valve.............................7 - Recirculation Piping..................................7 - Multiple Water Heater Systems.........................7 - Boiler Piping........................................7 Installation -Piping Drawings.................................8-4 Installation - Wiring - Wiring Requirements..................................5 - Circulators.........................................5 - Zone Valves........................................5 - Snap-Set Connection..................................5 Installation - Wiring Drawings................................6-9 Water Heater Start-Up - Filling the Inner (Domestic Water) ank...................0 - Filling the Outer (Boiler Water) ank.....................0 - General Notes....................................... - Adjusting the Water Heater.................... Water Heater Maintenance - Maintenance Schedule.................................3 - Filling Water Heater..................................3 - Draining Water Heater.................................3-4 - Draining Inner (Domestic Water) ank....................4 - Draining Outer (Boiler Water) ank......................4
ables of Contents Page Water Heater Specifications - R Series..........................................5 - SMAR Series......................................6 Performance..............................................7 Replacement Parts List - R Series..........................................8 - SMAR Series......................................8 Sample Specifications.......................................9 Warranty (See Warranty Certificate enclosed in your water heater package)
Following terms are used to bring attention to the presence of various risk levels, or to important information concerning product life. DANGER Indicates presence of a hazard which will cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored. WARNING Indicates the presence of a hazard which can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored. CAUION Indicates the presence of a hazard which will or can cause minor personal injury or damage if ignored. NOICE Indicates special instructions on installation, operation, or maintenance which are important but not related to personal injury hazards. DANGER Product & Safety Information Hot Water Can Scald! Water temperatures over 5ºF can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. Children, disabled and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded. Never leave them unattended in or near shower, bathtub or sink. Never allow small children to use a hot water faucet or draw their own bath. If anyone using hot water in the building fits this description or if local codes or state laws require specific water temperatures at hot water faucet, it is recommended: - to install a thermostatic mixing valve at this appliance or at each water faucet. or - to set the thermostat knob for the lowest temperature which satisfies your hot water needs. Water drained from the system drain valves may be extremely hot. o avoid injury: Make sure all connections are tight. Direct water flow away from any person. CAUION Protection must be taken against excessive temperature and pressure! Installation of a emperature & Pressure (&P) relief valve is required. CAUION o prevent damage to the inner tank, the Installer must: Always fill inner tank prior to outer tank and always drain outer tank prior to inner tank. Relieve primary system pressure below 5 psig prior to draining inner tank.
Codes Compliance Water heater installation must conform with the instructions in this manual and where applicable: local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations and ordinances. in Canada - CAN / CGA B49. or B49. Installation Code. PhaseIII water heaters are exempt from ASME Section VIII, Division Code construction per Interpretation VIII-86-36. Check with local codes for applicability. Where recommendations in this manual differ from local, or national codes, the local or national codes take precedence. Codes Restrictions Single wall heat exchanger in the water heater complies with National Standard Plumbing Code, provided that: boiler water (including additives) is practically non-toxic, having toxicity rating or class of, as listed in Clinical oxicology of Commercial Products, and boiler water pressure is limited to maximum 30 psig by approved relief valve. Single wall heat exchangers are permitted under the Uniform Plumbing code - Paragraph L3.. and L3.3 if they satisfy all of the following requirements.. he heat transfer medium is potable water or contains only substances which are recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.. he pressure of the heat transfer medium is maintained less than the normal minimum operating pressure of the potable water system Exception: Steam complying with section # above. 3. he equipment is permanently labeled to indicate that only additives recognized as Pre-Installation safe by the FDA shall be used in the heat transfer medium. Other heat exchanger designs may be permitted where approved by the Administrative Authority. Operating Restrictions Maximum domestic hot water temperature is 90ºF. Used for special applications. Maximum boiler water temperature is 0ºF. Maximum working pressure for inner (domestic water) tank is 50 psig. Maximum working pressure for outer (boiler water) tank is 45 psig. ph and chloride limits for water heaters are: - chloride, less than 80 mg/l - ph value min. 6 - max. 8 NOICE Any water conditioning system must be installed and maintained in accordance with manufacturer s specifications. Locating Water Heater his water heater is not intended for outdoor installations. Keep distance between boiler and water heater to a minimum to: reduce piping heat loss provide minimal friction loss Locate water heater so that any leakage from the tank or water connections will not cause damage to the area adjoining the water heater or to lower floors in the structure. When such a location is unavoidable, a suitable drain pan with adequate drainage, should be placed under the water heater. he PhaseIII R Series and SMAR Series Water Heaters are designed for vertical installation only.
Pre-Installation Recommended Clearances Water heater should be installed to allow adequate clearance for servicing Zero clearance is permissible to either side of the R and SMAR Series water heater, but information labels may be hidden. Recommended top or vertical clearance is minimum. Refer to boiler manual for boiler clearances Wall " Minimum Water Heater R ank- op View Wall " Minimum Water Heater SMAR ank- op View 3
emperature & Pressure (&P) Relief Valve NOICE Installation CAUION o reduce risk of excessive pressures and temperatures in the water heater, install temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local codes, but no less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z.. his valve must be marked with a maximum working pressure of the water heater. Every Phase III water heater must be protected with a &P relief valve. Determine &P relief valve size by the following specifications, unless they conflict with local codes: - R 0/30/36/45 - SMAR 0/30/40/50: 3/4 NP with an AGA Rating of 00,000 BU/hr. (Watts 00XL-8 or equivalent). - R 60/80/00/0 - SMAR 60/80/00: 3/4 NP with an AGA Rating of 00,000 BU/hr. (Watts 40XL-8 or equivalent). Phase III commercial water heaters will absorb less than 00,000 BU/hr when domestic water outlet temperature is 0ºF and boiler water supply temperature is 40ºF. Listed outputs are based on ASME Section VIII Interpretation VIII--86-36. Check with local codes for applicability. Standard Installation Install &P relief valve in the Auxiliary connection located behind the air vent on the top of the water heater (Figure page 8). or Install the &P relief valve in the run (straight through leg) of a tee located at the domestic hot water outlet when using the Auxiliary connection for a recirculation return (Figure page 9). Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation Follow this procedure for jurisdictions requiring a vacuum breaker to be installed on the domestic cold water inlet. Install the &P in the run (straight through leg) of a tee located at the domestic hot water outlet. Use a long element &P relief valve (Figure 3 page 0). NOICE For proper operation of the &P and to prevent the &P from activating due to boiler water temperature, use a &P relief valve with extended element. Recommended, an 8 minimum length. 4
&P Relief Valve Discharge Piping &P relief valve discharge piping must be: - made of material serviceable for temperatures of 50ºF or greater. - directed so that hot water flows away from all persons. - directed to a suitable place for disposal. - installed so as to allow complete draining of the &P relief valve and discharge line. &P relief valve discharge piping must not be: - excessively long. Using more than elbows or 5 feet of piping can reduce discharge capacity. - directly connected to a drain. erminate discharge piping within 6 from drain. Refer to local codes. - plugged, reduced or restricted. - subject to freezing. WARNING Do not install any valve between &P relief valve and tank connection or on &P relief valve discharge piping. Do not plug &P relief valve or discharge piping. Improper placement and piping of &P relief valve can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Drain Valve Drain valve and fittings are supplied by others. Standard Installation Install a tee connection at the domestic cold water inlet (Figures and pages 8 and 9). Pipe the drain piping with drain valve from the tee connection to: - a suitable place for disposal or - terminate within of the floor Installation Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation Insert an open-end dip tube into the Auxiliary connection on top of water heater. Install a 3/4 NP elbow to the Auxiliary connection (Figure 3). Pipe the drain piping with drain valve from the elbow connection to: - a suitable place for disposal or - terminate within of the floor Automatic Air Vent. Remove plastic shipping cap from / NP pipe fitting on top center of water heater.. Install / x /8 reducer bushing provided with water heater, using suitable pipe dope or tape. 3. Install automatic air vent provided with water heater, using suitable pipe dope or tape. 4. Unscrew vent cap on air vent one full turn. Leave cap unscrewed one turn for normal venting. hermal Expansion If a backflow preventer, check valve or pressure reducing valve is piped on cold water supply piping of water heater, install an expansion tank on cold water supply line to prevent normal thermal expansion from repeatedly forcing open &P relief valve. CAUION &P relief valve is not intended for constant duty, such as relief of pressure due to repeated normal system expansion. Correct this condition by installing a properly sized expansion tank in domestic water system. Refer to expansion tank manufacturer s installation instructions for proper sizing. 5
Water Hammer Dishwashers, clothes washers and fast-closing positive shut-off valves incorporated in the system all contribute to creating water shock. Install a water hammer arrester to prevent damage to pipes and appliances. See device manufacturer s instructions for application and installation. NOICE Water hammering within the domestic piping system can cause premature failure of the inner tank of the water heater. his type of failure is NO covered under warranty. Vacuum Breaker Installing a vacuum breaker on the domestic cold water outlet will prevent damage to the inner tank if a negative pressure is developed in the domestic supply line. See manufacturer s instructions for application and installation of the vacuum breaker. Installation General Piping For domestic water piping diagrams, see page 8 thru 0. See pages through 4 for: - Boiler water piping - Multiple water heater domestic and boiler piping. See Chart for domestic and boiler piping connections. All plumbing must meet or exceed all local, state and national plumbing codes. Use pipe dope or tape suitable for potable water systems. Use isolation valves to isolate system components. Domestic Piping Union on domestic hot water outlet should be piped at a higher elevation than domestic water drain valve. his will make draining the water heater easier. Install unions for easy removal of water heater. Use dielectric unions or couplings to protect Chart Connections - NP Recirculation Dip ube Draining Dip ube Recommended Water Heater Domestic Boiler Water Auxiliary Length Diameter Length Diameter Minimum Model Water Supply/ Connection inches inches inches inches Boiler Piping Inlet/Outlet Return Diameter (inches) R-0 3/4 3/4 34 3/4 34 3/4 R-30 3/4 3/4 43 3/4 43 3/4 R-36 3/4 3/4 5 3/4 5 3/4 R-45 /4 3/4 5 3/4 47 3/4 /4 R-60 /4 5 54 /4 R-80 / / 5 / 48 / R-00 / / 3 / 6 / R-0 / / 3 / 6 / SMAR 0 3/4 3/4 3.5 3/4 3.5 3/4 SMAR 30 3/4 3/4 34 3/4 34 3/4 SMAR 40 3/4 3/4 43 3/4 43 3/4 SMAR 50 3/4 /4 3/4 5 3/4 5 3/4 /4 SMAR 60 3/4 /4 3/4 34 3/4 6 3/4 /4 SMAR 80 / / / 5 / 48 / / SMAR 00 / / / 3 / 6 / / 6
hot and cold water fittings from corrosion when connecting dissimilar materials such as copper and galvanized iron pipe. If copper pipe is used for domestic water connections, first solder pipe to a threaded adapter and then screw adapter into cold water inlet on top of water heater. Inlet contains an internal plastic dip tube which can be damaged by heat from soldering. NOICE Do not apply heat to the cold water inlet when making sweat connections to water heater. Sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to cold water inlet of heater. It is imperative that no heat be applied to the cold water inlet, as it contains a non metallic dip tube. When the water supply pressure is higher than 70 psig, it is recommended to install a pressure reducing valve on cold water supply line to prevent water loss through &P relief valve. If water heater will replace tankless coil in boiler, disconnect piping to coil. Allow water to drain from coil. Do not plug tankless coil. DANGER Plugging tankless coil inlet and outlet will result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage. ic Mixing Valve Optional mixing valve may be installed on the domestic hot water outlet. Mixing valve should comply with ASSE 07 Recirculation Piping &P relief valve must be installed in run (straight through leg) of tee located at domestic hot water outlet of water heater. Recirculation dip tube must be installed in auxiliary connection. See Chart page 6 for sizing. Astainless steel or bronze circulator is recommended Install automatic mixing valve either at the hot water outlet of water heater or each hot water faucet. Multiple Water Heater Systems - Recirculation Piping Parallel Pipe recirculation Systems - Manifold recirculation return to all water heaters. Series Piped Systems - Piped return to the leading (cold water inlet) water heater. Install automatic mixing valve either at the hot water outlet of water heater or each hot water faucet. DANGER Failure to install automatic mixing valve where recommended will result in severe personal injury or death. Boiler Piping If plastic pipe is used for boiler water piping, it must have a maximum oxygen diffusion rate of 0. mg/liter-day for boiler and water heater protection. Boiler water (including additives) must be practically non-toxic, having toxicity rating or class of, as listed in Clinical oxicology of Commercial Products. If antifreeze is used in boiler system, local codes may require a backflow preventer on cold water supply line. Use antifreeze specifically intended for hydronic heating systems. Inhibited propylene glycol is recommended at a maximum 50/50 mixture. DANGER Installation Do not use automotive, ethylene glycol or petroleum-based antifreeze. Do not use any undiluted antifreeze. his can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. 7
Installation - Piping " min. Heat rap Loop M 3 H C 5 5 4 0 6 Cold Water Inlet " min. Heat rap Loop Standard Installation Domestic Piping R Series 9 " min. Heat rap Loop 3 M H C 5 4 5 0 6 Cold Water Inlet " min. Heat rap Loop Standard Installation Domestic Piping SMAR Series 9 Figure. Shut-off valve 4. &P relief valve 5. Unions 6. Backflow preventer or pressure reducing valve(*) 9. Drain valve 0. hermal expansion tank (potable) 3. ic mixing valve (optional) (*) Optional devices may be required by local codes. 8
Installation - Piping Recirculating Loop 3 4 " min. Heat rap Loop 5 6 Cold Water Inlet 5 " min. Heat rap Loop 0 Standard Installation Domestic Piping with Recirculation R Series 9 Recirculating Loop 3 4 5 " min. Heat rap Loop 6 Cold Water Inlet 0 5 " min. Heat rap Loop Standard Installation Domestic Piping with Recirculation SMAR Series 9 Figure. Shut-off valves. Recirculation circulator 3. Flow check valve 4. &P relief valve 5. Unions 6. Backflow preventer or pressure reducing valve(*) 9. Drain valve 0. hermal expansion tank (potable). Dip ube - Recirculation per Chart (*) Optional devices may be required by local codes. 9
Installation - Piping " min. Heat rap Loop 3 M H C 5 " min. Heat rap Loop 4 5 8 0 6 Cold Water Inlet Commonwealth of Massachusetts Domestic Piping R Series 9 " min. Heat rap Loop 3 M H C 5 " min. Heat rap Loop 4 5 8 0 6 Cold Water Inlet Commonwealth of Massachusetts Domestic Piping SMAR Series 9 Figure 3. Shut-off valves 4. &P relief valve 5. Unions 6. Backflow preventer or pressure reducing valve 8. Vacuum breaker 9. Drain valve 0. hermal expansion tank (potable). Dip tube - Draining per Chart 3. Mixing valve (optional) 0
Installation - Piping 7 3- Port Priority Valve Cold water inlet R Series SMAR Series 9 Fig. 4: Phase III System Piping with 3-Port Zone Valve (Domestic Priority) Note: See page 5 for R Series Boiler Supply and Return Connections. -Port Priority Valve (normally open) 7 -Port Priority Valve (normally close) Cold water inlet R Series SMAR Series 9 Fig. 5: Phase III System Piping with -Port Zone Valves (Domestic Priority) Note: See page 5 for R Series Boiler Supply and Return Connections.. Shut-off valves. Circulator 7. Expansion tank 9. Drain valve. Feed valve. Air separator
Installation - Piping Zone Valve Zone valve R Series SMAR Series 7 Cold water inlet 9 Fig. 6: Phase III System Piping with Zone Valves (Non Domestic Priority) Note: See page 5 for R Series Boiler Supply and Return Connections. Zone Circulator 3 7 Zone Circulator Cold water inlet R Series SMAR Series 9 Fig. 7: Phase III System Piping with Zone Circulators Note: See page 5 for R Series Boiler Supply and Return Connections.. Shut-off valves. Circulator 3. Flow check valve 7. Expansion tank 9. Drain valve. Feed valve. Air separator
Installation - Piping Fig. 8: Multiple R Series Water Heater System Domestic Piping - Parallel &P Relief Valve Cold Water Inlet Isolation Valve Circulator Recirculated Water Automatic Mixing Valve Hot Water Outlet Cold Water Inlet Recommended for most applications. Any one water heater tank thermostat may be utilized to control system temperature. Install automatic mixing valve at either the hot water outlet of the water heater system or at each hot water fixture. Each tank should be piped with a drain as shown in Fig.. Fig. 9: Multiple R Series Water Heater System Domestic Piping - Series Circulator Recirculated Water Isolation Valve Cold Water Inlet &P Relief Valve Automatic Mixing Valve Hot Water Outlet Cold Water Inlet Recommended for applications in which there is a large water consumption in short period of time. Amaximum of 3 water heaters may be piped in series. Utilize the lead (hot water outlet) Phase III tank thermostat to control system temperature. Install automatic mixing valve at either the hot water outlet of the water heater system or at each hot water fixture. Each tank should be piped with a drain as shown in Fig.. 3
Installation - Piping 3 7 Cold water inlet Fig. 0: Multiple R Series Water Heater System Boiler Piping Reverse Return Balanced Flow 9 3 7 Cold water inlet 9 Fig. : Multiple R Series Water Heater System Boiler Piping - Manifold. Shut-off valves. Circulator 3. Flow check valve 7. Expansion tank 9. Drain valve. Feed valve. Air separator 4
Wiring Requirements WARNING Electrical shock hazard can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Disconnect power before installing and/or servicing.. All wiring must be a minimum of 8 gauge and installed in accordance with: U.S.A. - National Electrical Code and any other national, state or local code requirements having jurisdiction. Canada - C.S.A. C. Canadian Electrical Code Part and any other national, provincial and local code requirements having jurisdiction.. If original wire supplied with appliance must be replaced, ype 90ºC or its equivalent must be used. 3. Refer to control component instructions packed with boiler for application information. 4. An optional service switch may be installed in water heater electrical circuit. his switch would only shut off the water heater, not the home heating system. Do not shut off water heater if there is a chance of freezing. 5. All electrical contacts shown do not have power applied - off the shelf condition. See pages 6 thru 9. Circulators Priority relay must be sized for total amp draw of all circulators. Zone Valves ransformer must be sized for maximum load of all zone valves. Snap Set Connection For easy wiring between water thermostat and boiler controls see Installation Wiring section pages 6 through 9. Make sure snap set is firmly snapped together after wiring. Connect to outer terminals Installation Snap Set Wiring 5
Installation - Wiring Fig. : ypical 4-wire Zone Valve Zoning, Fig. 3: with Domestic Priority ypical 3-wire Zone Valve Zoning, with Domestic Priority ransformer (Power) H 0 H V.A.C. High Voltage 4 V.A.C. ransformer (Power) H 0 H V.A.C. High Voltage 4 V.A.C. Water Heater Zone Water Heater Snap-Set C Zone Valve Water Heater Zone Water Heater Snap-Set C Zone Valve Priority Relay Priority Relay Zone Room Zone Valve Zone Room Zone Valve Additional zones Additional zones may be added as shown above Additional zones Additional zones may be added as shown above *Isolation Relay High Voltage Low Voltage Boiler Low Voltage Boiler erminals * Use isolation relay on 3-wire zone valves with non-isolated end switches. ransformer and boiler control can burn out if isolation relay is not used Boiler erminals 6
Installation - Wiring Fig. 4: ypical 4-wire Zone Valve Zoning, Fig. 5: without Domestic Priority ypical 3-wire Zone Valve Zoning, without Domestic Priority ransformer (Power) H 0 H V.A.C. High Voltage 4 V.A.C. ransformer (Power) H 0 H V.A.C. High Voltage 4 V.A.C. Water Heater Zone Water Heater Snap-Set C Zone Valve Water Heater Zone Water Heater Snap-Set C Zone Valve Zone Room Zone Valve Zone Room Zone Valve Zone Room Zone Valve Zone Room Zone Valve Additional zones Additional zones may be added as shown above Additional zones Additional zones may be added as shown above *Isolation Relay High Voltage Low Voltage Boiler Low Voltage Boiler erminals * Use isolation relay on 3-wire zone valves with non-isolated end switches. ransformer and boiler control can burn out if isolation relay is not used Boiler erminals 7
Installation - Wiring Fig. 6: ypical Circulator Zoning Fig. 7: with Domestic Priority ypical Circulator Zoning without Domestic Priority Honeywell R845A Relay zone Honeywell R845A Relay zone 0 H VAC N 0 H VAC N 4 3 5 6 4 3 5 6 Circulator Zone Circulator Zone zone zone 4 3 5 6 4 3 5 6 Water Heater Snap-Set C Circulator Zone Water Heater Snap-Set C Circulator Zone 4 3 5 6 4 3 5 6 Priority Relay Water Heater Circulator Boiler erminals High Voltage Low Voltage Water Heater Circulator Boiler erminals 8
Installation - Wiring Fig. 8: Priority Zone Circulator Wiring Honeywell R845A Circulator Relay zone Note: Maximum of 4 total circulator zone when wiring zone for priority. 0 H VAC N 4 3 5 6 Circulator Zone zone Low Voltage High Voltage Priority Zone Circulator 4 3 5 6 Water Heater Snap Set C CIRC ON ON PRIORIY ZONING CIRCULAOR zone 3 Circulator Zone 3 4 PR-IN PR-OU LIVE NEU 4 3 5 6 Circulator Zone 3 o Boiler 4 VAC Leads 9
Filling the Inner (Domestic Water) ank CAUION Never use water heater unless inner and outer tanks are completely filled with water. Inner tank must be completely filled and pressurized before pressurizing outer tank.. Close domestic water drain valve.. Open domestic water isolation valves for water heater. 3. Vent air from inner (domestic water) tank by opening nearest hot water faucet. Fill domestic water tank completely by allowing water to run until there is a constant flow of water. 4. Close hot water faucet. Filling the Outer (Boiler Water) ank CAUION NOICE Water Heater Start-Up For proper operation of the water heater, always leave vent cap unscrewed one full turn. 6. If antifreeze is used in boiler water, check concentration. Boiler water (including additives) must be practically non-toxic, having toxicity rating or class of, as listed in Clinical oxicology of Commercial Products. WARNING Do not use automotive, ethylene glycol or petroleum-based antifreeze. Do not use any undiluted antifreeze. his can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Never use water heater unless inner and outer tanks are completely filled with water. Inner tank must be completely filled and pressurized before pressurizing outer tank. A B. Close boiler water drain valve at boiler water outlet of water heater.. Open water heater s boiler water isolation valves. 3. Allow air to escape from outer (boiler water) tank by opening vent cap A on automatic air vent, located on top of water heater. See Fig. 9. 4. Follow instructions furnished with boiler to fill with water. 5. When tank is full, air will stop escaping, and the automatic air vent will close. If air vent does not seat properly (water leaks out), remove cap A. Briefly push in valve B and release it to clean valve seat. Screw cap A on completely, then unscrew one turn. See Fig. 9. Fig. 9: Automatic Air Vent 0
DANGER HO WAER CAN SCALD! Water temperatures over 5ºF can cause severe burns instantly, or death from scalds. Feel water before bathing or showering. Consumer Product Safety Commission and some states recommend temperatures settings of 30ºF or less. Setting thermostat higher than 30ºF will increase risk of scald injury and cause severe personal injury or death. Water heated to a temperature suitable for clothes washing, dish washing and other sanitizing needs will scald and cause permanent injury. Children and elderly, infirm, or physically handicapped persons are more likely to be injured by hot water. Never leave them unattended in or near a bathtub. If anyone using hot water in the building fits this description, or if state laws or local codes require certain water temperatures at hot water faucets, take special precautions. - Install an automatic mixing valve at water heater or at each hot water faucet, bath and shower outlet. Selection and installation must comply with valve manufacturer s recommendation and instructions. - Use the lowest practical temperature setting. - Check water temperature after any adjustment. You must follow Adjusting the Water Heater procedures. Water Heater Start-Up General Notes Household water usage patterns will affect water temperature at any faucet or shower. Occasionally check temperature at each point of use, then adjust thermostat accordingly. Always recheck temperature after adjusting thermostat. When hot water is used in repeated small quantities, a stacking effect can develop in the water heater. he upper layer of water in tank can be hotter than lower layer. Lowering the thermostat setting or installing automatic mixing valves as indicated in these instructions will reduce water temperature levels. Consult your installer or service technician. WARNING At no time should boiler limit control be set above 0ºF. his can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored.! DANGER HO BURN
- - Phase III Adjusting the Water Heater Water heater thermostat is factory set to its lowest temperature. his may or may not be suitable for your needs. urn thermostat knob clockwise to increase water temperature. urn thermostat knob counter-clockwise to decrease water temperature. Water Heater Start-Up Check water temperature at a hot water faucet immediately after first heating cycle. Further temperature adjustment may be necessary as water heating system is used. Recheck water temperature at faucet after adjustment. When adjusting thermostat, be sure boiler limit control is set a minimum of 0ºF higher. WARNING Studies have indicated that dangerous bacteria, including legionella, pneumophila, can form in the potable water distribution system if certain minimum water temperatures are not maintained. Contact your local health department for more information. emperature Down emperature Up emperature Up Phase III - Phase III III Phase - III Phase emperature Down R Series Knob SMAR Series Knob
Maintenance Schedule Annual service by qualified service technician should include the following: Any procedure required by local codes. Check air vent operation. Verify system pressure. Air venting procedure may require adding water to bring system up to pressure, typically psig. Manually operate &P relief valve at least once a year. his will release some hot water. WARNING Before operating &P relief valve, make sure no one is in front of or around &P relief valve discharge piping. Hot discharge water can cause severe personal injury or substantial property damage. Move operating lever to open position for a few seconds and then move it back, allowing it to snap closed. After &P relief valve is operated, if it continues to release water, close cold water inlet to water heater immediately. Follow draining instructions, and replace &P relief valve. If &P relief valve weeps periodically, it may be due to thermal expansion see hermal Expansion, page 5. Do not plug &P relief valve or discharge piping. DANGER Plugging &P relief valve or discharge piping can cause excessive pressure in water heater, resulting in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage. Follow instructions on circulator to oil it, if required. Check mixing valve, valves, pipes and fittings for leaks. Check function of field-installed controls and valves. See component manufacturer s instructions. Water Heater Maintenance Review homeowner s maintenance responsibilities and their frequencies, including any not listed in the following section. Homeowner monthly maintenance to include: Check air vent operation. Automatic air vent - remove cap. Briefly push in valve and release it to clean valve seat. Screw cap on completely, then unscrew one full turn. If air vent does not operate, call qualified service technician. Visually check valves, pipes and fittings for leaks. Call qualified service technician to repair leaks. Filling Water Heater See Filling the Inner (Domestic Water) ank and Filling the Outer (Boiler Water) ank on page 0. Draining Water Heater Drain water heater if it will be shut off and exposed to freezing temperatures. Freezing water will expand and damage water heater. If boiler water contains sufficient antifreeze, then only the domestic water needs to be drained. WARNING Close boiler water isolation valves and relieve system pressure to below 5 psig in outer tank before draining inner tank to prevent damage to inner tank. If boiler water does not contain sufficient antifreeze, then the boiler water and domestic water must be drained. If antifreeze is used in boiler water, check concentration. Boiler water (including additives) must be practically non-toxic, having toxicity rating or class of, as listed in Clinical oxicology of Commercial Products. A maximum 50/50 mixture of inhibited propylene glycol is recommended. Follow antifreeze manufacturer s instruction. 3
WARNING Do not use automotive, ethylene glycol or petroleum-based antifreeze. Do not use any undiluted antifreeze. his can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. WARNING Water from opened drain valves, unions and other connections may be extremely hot. o avoid severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage: -ighten all drain hose connections. - Direct hot water away from all persons. Draining Inner (Domestic Water) ank (See Domestic Piping Fig. page 8). Disconnect power supply to water heater. - If outer (boiler water) tank pressure is greater than 5 psig, relieve boiler pressure and close isolation valves before proceeding. Water Heater Maintenance. Close system supply isolation valve. 3. Connect a hose to domestic water drain valve at cold water inlet. Hose should extend to drain at floor level to allow siphoning of domestic water tank. 4. Open hot water faucet at highest point above heater. 5. Open domestic water drain valve to start siphoning. 6. When draining is complete, close hot water faucet and domestic water drain valve. Draining Outer (Boiler Water) ank. Disconnect power supply to water heater.. Close boiler water isolation valves between boiler and water heater. 3. Connect hose to boiler water drain valve at water heater. Open and drain water to a safe place. 4. o speed draining procedure, loosen air vent on top of tank. 5. When draining is complete, close drain valve and retighten air vent. 4
Water Heater Specifications R SERIES Domestic Hot Water Outlet R-0/30/36/80/00/0 C Auxiliary Connection " Boiler Water Return (R-0 thru R-36) Boiler Water Supply (R-45 thru R-0) D E Drywell for Remote Sensing Bulb /" NP Air Vent Domestic Hot Water Outlet D Domestic Cold Water Inlet R-45/60 C 4 /8" Auxiliary Connection 4 /8" E F A B /" NP Air Vent op views Domestic Cold Water Inlet Drywell for Remote Sensing Bulb Side view Boiler Water Supply (R-0 thru R-36) Boiler Water Return (R-45 thru R-0) MODEL R-0 R-30 R-36 R-45 R-60 R-80 R-00 R-0 Capacity Gal Domestic 0 30 36 46 56 76 95 9 Boiler 8 9 8 8 5 5 30 Heating surface Sq. Ft. 5 8 0 4 8 34 4 Head loss boiler side Ft. 3/4 3/4 /4 / / Piping connections Inches Domestic ø 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 / / / Boiler ø /4 /4 Recirculation ø 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 / / / Dimensions Inches A 4 3 4 39 49 4 53 5 B 38 49 60 57 67 6 7 7 C 9 9 9 3 3 4 6 30 D 9 9 9 3 3 4 7 30 E 7 3/4 7 3/4 7 3/4 4 4 0 3/4 0 3/4 0 3/4 F 0 0 0 0 0 Drywell length Inches 3 39 5 39 5 5 5 5 Empty weight Lbs 0 65 80 94 0 368 390 450 5
Specifications Cold Water Inlet Air Vent SMAR SERIES Hot Water Outlet Water Heater Specifications Boiler Return Cold Water Inlet Auxiliary Connection Hot Water Outlet C A " Boiler Supply Cover Plate 4 /4" Auxiliary Connection op view SMAR-0/30/40/50/60 Air Vent & Drywell Hot Water Outlet " B Rear view SMAR-0/30/40/50/60 Cold Water Inlet Boiler Return Auxiliary Hot Water Outlet C A Cold Water Inlet 0 5/8" Auxiliary Connection op view SMAR 80/00 Boiler Supply 6" B Rear view SMAR 80/00 Model Smart 0 Smart 30 Smart 40 Smart 50 Smart 60 Smart 80 Smart 00 Capacity Gal. Domestic 8 36 46 56 70 95 Boiler 5 5 6 8 8 4 5 Heating surface Sq. Ft. 3 6 0 4 9 36 Head loss boiler side Ft. 3/4 3/4 /4 / Piping connections Inches Domestic ø 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 / / Boiler ø /4 /4 / / Auxiliary ø 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 / / Dimensions Inches Diameter 6 6 A 3 38 46 57 66 6 78 B 9 9 9 9 9 0 0 C 4 30 38 49 58 50 / 50 / Drywell length Inches 5 / 9 / 37 / 37 / 47 / 47 / 5 Empty weight Lbs. 00 5 35 65 90 35 390 6
Performances Model Boiler Heating Peak Flow st Hour Flow Continuous Flow Circulator Capacity MBH Gal./0 min. Gal./Hour Gal./Hour Min. GPM R-0 80 35 5 0 5 R-30 87 45 40 5 6 R-36 8 55 90 60 8 R-45 37 70 0 85 9 R-60 70 0 40 360 8 R-80 337 35 50 450 R-00 375 60 575 500 5 R-0 40 90 650 560 8 Model Boiler Heating Peak Flow st Hour Flow Continuous Flow Circulator Capacity MBH Gal./0 min. Gal./Hour Gal./Hour Min. GPM SMAR 0 70 35 0 95 5 SMAR 30 76 40 5 00 5 SMAR 40 06 50 70 40 7 SMAR 50 65 00 60 8 SMAR 60 43 00 370 35 6 SMAR 80 85 0 435 380 8 SMAR 00 337 50 55 450 5 Conditions: 50º F Domestic Cold Water Inlet emperature 40ºF Domestic Hot water Outlet emperature 00ºF Boiler Water Supply emperature Model Boiler Heating Peak Flow st Hour Flow Continuous Flow Circulator Capacity MBH Gal./0 min. Gal./Hour Gal./Hour Min. GPM R-0 05 50 0 90 7 R-30 0 60 45 0 8 R-36 45 75 300 70 0 R-45 90 95 390 350 3 R-60 335 50 665 60 R-80 365 75 730 670 4 R-00 400 00 85 750 8 R-0 445 35 95 80 30 Model Boiler Heating Peak Flow st Hour Flow Continuous Flow Circulator Capacity MBH Gal./0 min. Gal./Hour Gal./Hour Min. GPM SMAR 0 95 50 95 75 6 SMAR 30 5 60 35 0 8 SMAR 40 30 70 70 40 9 SMAR 50 80 95 370 330 SMAR 60 30 45 635 590 SMAR 80 340 65 690 630 4 SMAR 00 380 85 775 700 6 Conditions: 50º F Domestic Cold Water Inlet emperature 5ºF Domestic Hot water Outlet emperature 00ºF Boiler Water Supply emperature 7
Replacement Parts List R Series Code Description Model P3AV0 Air Vent (automatic) ALL P3KIH0 Aquastat ALL P3BP0 Base Plate R-0/30/36 P3BP0 Base Plate R-45/60 P3BP03 Base Plate R-75 P3BP04 Base Plate R-00/0 P3CS0 Control Panel R-0/30/36 P3CS0 Control Panel R-45/60 P3CS03 Control Panel R-80 P3CS05 Control Panel R-00 P3CS04 Control Panel R-0 P3D0 Dip ube R-0 P3D04 Dip ube R-30 P3D0 Dip ube R-36 P3D05 Dip ube R-45 P3D06 Dip ube R-60 P3D08 Dip ube R-80 P3D09 Dip ube R-00/0 P3DNK0 Drain Kit ALL P3DW0 Drywell R-0 P3DW0 Drywell R-30 P3DW04 Drywell R-36 P3DW0 Drywell R-45 P3DW03 Drywell R-60 P3DW04 Drywell R-80 P3DW04 Drywell R-00 P3DW04 Drywell R-0 P3JK0F Jacket, Front Panel R-0 P3JK30F Jacket, Front Panel R-30 P3JK36F Jacket, Front Panel R-36 P3JK45F Jacket, Front Panel R-45 P3JK60F Jacket, Front Panel R-60 P3JK75F Jacket, Front Panel R-80 P3JK00F Jacket, Front Panel R-00 P3JK0F Jacket, Front Panel R-0 P3JK0B Jacket, Back Panel R-0 P3JK30B Jacket, Back Panel R-30 P3JK36B Jacket, Back Panel R-36 P3JK45B Jacket, Back Panel R-45 P3JK60B Jacket, Back Panel R-60 P3JK75B Jacket, Back Panel R-80 P3JK00B Jacket, Back Panel R-00 P3JK0B Jacket, Back Panel R-0 P3JK0L Jacket, Left Panel R-0 P3JK30L Jacket, Left Panel R-30 P3JK36L Jacket, Left Panel R-36 P3JK45L Jacket, Left Panel R-45 P3JK60L Jacket, Left Panel R-60 P3JK75L Jacket, Left Panel R-80 P3JK00L Jacket, Left Panel R-00 P3JK0L Jacket, Left Panel R-0 P3JK0R Jacket, Right Panel R-0 P3JK30R Jacket, Right Panel R-30 P3JK36R Jacket, Right Panel R-36 P3JK45R Jacket, Right Panel R-45 P3JK60R Jacket, Right Panel R-60 P3JK75R Jacket, Right Panel R-80 P3JK00R Jacket, Right Panel R-00 P3JK0R Jacket, Right Panel R-0 P3LD0 Lid R-0/30/36 P3LD0 Lid R-45/60 P3LD03 Lid R-80 P3LD04 Lid R-0 P3LD05 Lid R-00 P3HR0 hermometer ALL P3WRS0 Wire Harness & Snap Set ALL SMAR Series Code Description Model P3AV0 Air Vent (automatic) ALL P3KIH0 Aquastat ALL P3BMH3 Bottom Cap SMAR 0-60 P3BMH Bottom Cap SMAR 80/00 P3OPH3 op Cap SMAR 0-60 P3OPH op Cap SMAR 80/00 P3CNH0 Carton SMAR 0-60 P3CNH30 Carton SMAR 0-60 P3CNH36 Carton SMAR 0-60 P3CNH45 Carton SMAR 0-60 P3CNH60 Carton SMAR 0-60 P3CNH80 Carton SMAR 80/00 WMD0 Dip ube with Diffuser SMAR 0 WMD0 Dip ube with Diffuser SMAR 30 WMD0 Dip ube with Diffuser SMAR 40 WMD03 Dip ube with Diffuser SMAR 50 WMD04 Dip ube with Diffuser SMAR 60 PED08 Dip ube SMAR 80/00 P3DWH0 Dry Well SMAR 0 P3DW0 Dry Well SMAR 30 P3DW0 Dry Well SMAR 40 P3DW03 Dry Well SMAR 50 P3DW03 Dry Well SMAR 60 P3DW04 Dry Well SMAR 80/00 8
Sample Specifications R or equal. Hot water tank designed for production of domestic hot water using hot water as heating source. he principle consists of two concentric tanks. he inner tank contains domestic hot water and the outer tank contains heating system water. he inner tank shall have a capacity of gallons.. he inner tank material shall be 304L corrugated stainless steel or higher corrosion resistance stainless steel, and have a working pressure of 50 psi or more. he cold water connection into this tank shall extend to near the bottom of the tank. he hot water connection shall be at the top of the tank. ank shall be designed to be self descaling. 3. he outer tank material shall be carbon steel with a built in air vent. he working pressure shall be 45 psi maximum. 4. he tank shall have a minimum of square feet of heat transfer surface. 5. he outer tank shall have a minimum of inches of polyurethane foam insulation or insulation with an equivalent R factor value installed on all sides. 6. he tanks shall be installed in a steel cabinet which has been finished with a baked enamel paint. 7. he inner tank shall be equipped with a dry well. In the dry well shall be a remote sensing bulb to indicate water temperature in the tank, and an additional remote sensing bulb for a low voltage thermostat. he thermostat should be adjustable from low to high temperature. he thermostat shall open the circuit when the temperature rises above the set point and shall close when the temperature has no more than a (6) degree differential between the opening temperature and the closing temperature. 8. ank shall be installed with a temperature/pressure relief valve. Valve shall relieve pressure at 50 psi. Relief temperature shall be 0 degrees. SMAR or equal. Hot water tank designed for production of domestic hot water using hot water as heating source. he principle consists of two concentric tanks. he inner tank contains domestic hot water and the outer tank contains heating system water. he inner tank shall have a capacity of gallons.. he inner tank material shall be 304L corrugated stainless steel or higher corrosion resistance stainless steel, and have a working pressure of 50 psi or more. he cold water connection into this tank shall extend to near the bottom of the tank. he hot water connection shall be at the top of the tank. ank shall be designed to be self descaling. 3. he outer tank material shall be carbon steel with a built in air vent.he working pressure shall be 45 psi maximum. 4. he tank shall have a minimum of square feet of heat transfer surface. 5. he outer tank shall have a minimum of inches of water blown polyurethane insulation or insulation with an equivalent R factor value installed on all sides. 6. he tanks shall be covered by a plastic exterior jacket. 7. he inner tank shall be installed with a dry well. In the dry well shall be a remote sensing bulb for a low voltage thermostat. he thermostat should be adjustable from low to high temperature. he thermostat shall open the circuit when the temperature rises above the set point and shall close when the temperature has no more than a (6) degree differential between the opening temperature and the closing temperature. 8. ank shall be installed with a temperature/pressure relief valve. Valve shall relieve pressure at 50 psi. Relief temperatures shall be 0 degrees. 9
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