Utica Boilers H2OST Operation and Installation Manual
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1. 3 Additional recommended components A Shut off valves Allows the isolation of the water heater from the boiler system during service Unions Allows for easy locating or removal C Vacuum breaker Protects the water heater from collapse if a hot tank is valved off to service other components in the system D Thermal expansion tank If the water heater is installed in a closed water supply system such as a system having a back flow preventer in the cold water supply line the installation of a thermal expansion tank is required 00 4 Water Quality Improper water quality will reduce the expected life of the water heater Hard water sediment high or low Ph and high levels of chlorides in the domestic water should be avoided Sediment and hard water will eventually coat the heating coil inside the water heater and reduce the rate of hot water production and may eventually cause a failure High or low Ph and or high chloride concentrations will cause corrosion and eventually failure A filter is strongly recommended where sediment is present in the water A water softening system is recommended for areas with hard water In an area where the water quality is not known a water quality test should be performed WARNING Do not operate water heaters in areas where the Ph is above 8 0 or below 6 0 and or with chloride concentrations greater than 100 parts per million ppm ECR s standard warranty does not cover problems caused by imp2. STORAGE TANK DOMESTIC WATER HEATING SYSTEM TYPICAL SCHEMATIC Note Installation must conform to all local codes Max Storage Dimensions ni Inches Piping Connections Nor nd Cold Hot Heat Source Fully insulated I n Out Supply Return steel tanks H20ST30 34 0 23 5 1 including L4080B WATER USE TO FIXTURES DENOTES FIELD INSTALLED PIPING H20STAO molas 3 150 are H20ST40L Dip tubes in tank located to circulate water through heat source and return to tank 10 50 150 factory installed H20ST60 23 5 60 H20ST60L 60 460 28 0 H205T80 80 560 280 1 H2osteoc 80 560 12801 1 4 II Pre installation Considerations Inspect shipment carefully for signs of damage All equipment is carefully inspected and packed ECR s responsibility ceases upon delivery of the water heater to the carrier in good condition Any claims for damage or shortage must be filed immediately against the carrier by the consignee No claims for variances or shortages will be allowed by the Manufacturer unless they are presented within sixty days after receipt of the equipment Installation must conform to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction In the absence of such requirements installation must conform to the National Plumbing Code and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 current edition IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 Tank sizing Fac
3. liability for incidental special or consequential damages or losses such as loss for the use of the material inconvenience or loss of time The maximum liability of ECR in connection with the sale of the Product shall not in any case exceed the price of the part claimed to be defective or the price of the Product if the entire Product is claimed to be defective This Limited Warranty is the complete and exclusive statement of warranty terms in regards to the Product 10 FOR ALL SALES NOT SUBJECT TO THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE GIVEN AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR ALL OTHER SALES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE Some states provinces and territories do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you MISCELLANEOUS 1 The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act applies to consumer sales as contrasted with commercial sales A consumer sale is one to a buyer for personal family or household purposes and not for the purpose of resale 2 If any provision of this Limited Warranty s
4. with those installation regulations required in the area where the installation is to be made These regulations shall be carefully followed in all cases Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted before installations are made All wiring on water heaters shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and or local regulations WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage personal injury or loss of life Read and understand the entire manual before attempting installation start up operation or service Installation and service must be performed only by an experienced skilled installer or service agency This water heater contains very hot water under high pressure Do not unscrew any pipe fittings or attempt to disconnect any components of this water heater without positively assuring that the water is cool and has no pressure Always wear protective clothing and equipment when installing starting up or servicing this water heater to prevent scalding injuries Do not rely on the pressure and temperature gauges to determine the temperature and pressure of the water heater This water heater contains components that become very hot when the boiler is operating Do not touch any components unless they are cool Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal injury or death Read all instructions including all those contained in co
5. MODELS H OST30 H OST40 H OST60 H OST60L 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 H OST80C H OST115 H OST115C 150 9001 2008 Certified Company H O Hot Water Storage Booster Tanks For Single Tank Installations INSTALLATION OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MANUAL 30 40 60 80 115 Gallon L Low Boy Profile C Commercial Pipe Connections lb Intertek Conforms to UL STD 174 Certified to CAN CSA STD C22 2 No 110 94 Information and specifications outlined in this manual in effect at the time of printing of this manual ECR International reserves the right to discontinue change specifications or system design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever ECR International Inc 2201 Dwyer Avenue Utica NY 13501 web site www ecrinternational com P N 615000055 Rev B 08 2012 Table of Contents i General Inronnanon amp Safety ISH UCHONS EE i ad 2 II Pr mstallation Considerations ERWR e FERRE a Ra RO 5 IHI y IVe Operation c EEES 7 UNE DII M 8 I General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION READ CAREFULLY NOTE Equipment shall be installed in accordance
6. ased the new Product directly a from the ECR brand dealer or b in the case of a newly constructed home from the contractor who purchased such new Product directly from an ECR brand dealer or wholesaler for installation and use in the newly constructed home such person in either case referred to hereinafter as the Original Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions set forth below WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL USAGE The following limited warranty set forth in this section shall apply to only the original installation of the Product in a single family dwelling used without interruption by the Original Purchaser as his or her primary residence Residential Application Residential Application shall also mean usage in a multiple family dwelling provided that the Product services only one 1 dwelling in such multiple family dwelling The term Residential Application shall not include any usage of the Product above one hundred fifty 150 degrees Fahrenheit First Year ECR warrants its Product used in Residential Applications to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and service for a period of one 1 year from the date of original installation In the event that any component of the Product is found to be defective in material or workmanship during this one year period then ECR will repair or replace at its option the defective component Second Year through Lifetime During the re
7. d by a small temperature difference between the boiler supply and return lines and a reduced recovery rate Repeated flushing usually clears such material As a preventive measure water should be drawn from the drain valve until it runs clear and the installation of a water filter should be considered 4 Scale Annual Hard water may cause scale buildup on the outside of the heating coil inside the tank A water softener will prevent this problem Symptoms are identical to sediment buildup If repeated flushing does not resolve the problem chemical cleaning may be required Contact a qualified contractor Hot Water Booster Storage Tanks HEAT SOURCE VACUUM TANKLESS COIL DESUPERHEAT COIL PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER BREAKER SHUTOFF OR INSTANTANEDUS WATER HEATER VALVE DOMESTIC CONNECTIONS COLD SUPPLY EXPANSION TANK AND CHEC AND CHECK VAL E WATER USE TO FIXTURES Pipe Relief Valve Discharge to within 6 of floor see Section III Notes lm HOT WATER BOOSTER STORAGE TANK DOMESTIC WATER HEATING SYSTEM TYPICAL SCHEMATIC Note Installation must conform to all local codes re eat aad DENOTES FIELD INSTALLED PIPING ECR International Inc LIMITED WARRANTY INDIRECT WATER HEATERS amp STORAGE TANKS By this Limited Warranty ECR International Inc ECR issues limited warranties from the date of original installation of the H2O Indirect Water Heater or Storage Tank Product to the person that purch
8. d or designated by ECR f failure to maintain the Product free of water sediments or scale deposits g components of a Product which are not defective but must be replaced during the warranty period as a result of reasonable wear and tear h failure of a component control or component part other than a component part manufactured solely by ECR or i potable water with a Ph exceeding 8 0 or below 6 0 and or chloride concentrations exceeding 80 parts per million ppm 6 This Limited Warranty in no way can be considered as a guarantee of workmanship of an installer or repairman connected with the installation or repair of the Product or as imposing on ECR liability of any nature for unsatisfactory performance as a result of faulty workmanship in the installation or service of the Product which liability is hereby expressly disclaimed 7 The furnishing of replacement parts under the terms of this Limited Warranty will apply to the original warranty period and will not serve to extend such period 8 This Limited Warranty only applies to Products installed in the United States or Canada 9 The remedy for breach of this Limited Warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of any part found to be defective under conditions of normal use unless otherwise specifically set forth herein and the remedy for breach of this Limited Warranty statutory duty or by reason of tort including without limitation negligence does not extend to
9. e faucets Check the system for leaks Repair as required III Electrical 1 Install electric wiring and grounding in accordance with the National Electrical code and local regulations 2 All water heaters are supplied with a thermostat IV Operation Startup After the water heater has been plumbed and wired and the boiler water piping is purged of air the water heater is ready to be started 1 Follow the boiler installation instructions to place the boiler in operation 2 The tank thermostat is factory pre set to 125 degrees F and will call for heat if the water in the tank is lower than 125 3 Ona call for heat the tank thermostat contacts close to start the water heater zone circulator and the boiler 4 After the tank has reached the temperature setting the tank thermostat opens and de energizes the circulator and the boiler If there is a call for space heating the boiler will continue to run until the room thermostats are satisfied Temperature Adjustment A CAUTION The tank thermostat controls the maximum water temperature in the water heater If it is set too high the resulting hot water can cause painful scalding with possible serious and permanent injury The temperature at which this occurs varies with a person s age and the length of time in contact with the hot water The slower response time of infants older or handicapped people increase the hazard for them It is recommended that the thermostat be set for th
10. e lowest possible temperature that satisfies your needs This will also provide you with the lowest energy consumption and cost Check the water temperature at a hot water faucet soon after the tank thermostat has satisfied and the circulator and the boiler have turned off Adjust as needed Lowering the thermostat setting will not have an immediate effect on the water temperature because the stored water Will have to be used and the thermostat must go through the cycle of heating cold water and satisfying at the new lower temperature Additional temperature checks should follow the completion of a heating cycle Further adjustments may be required after you have used the water heater Hot Water Can Scald Water heated to temperature for clothes washing dish washing and other sanitizing needs can scald and cause permanent injury Children elderly and infirm or physically handicapped persons are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water Never leave them unattended in bathtub or shower Never allow small children to use a hot water tap or draw their own bath e If anyone using hot water in the building fits the above description or if state laws or local codes require certain water temperatures at hot water taps you must take special precautions e Use lowest possible temperature setting e Install some type of tempering device such as an automatic mixing valve at hot water tap or water heater Automatic mixing va
11. hall be determined to be illegal unconscionable or unenforceable all other terms and provisions hereof shall nevertheless remain effective and shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law The warranties made under this Limited Warranty are exclusive and may not be altered enlarged or changed by a distributor dealer or other person whatsoever other than pursuant to a written agreement executed by a duly authorized officer of ECR 3 This Limited Warranty is nontransferable and shall be for the benefit of the Original Purchaser of the Product only 4 This Limited Warranty gives the Original Purchaser only specific legal rights and you may have other legal rights which vary from state to state PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 1 At the time a claim is filed under this Limited Warranty the Original Purchaser must present a copy of the original sales receipt and a deed utility bill or equivalent document evidencing both ownership of the Product and installation in the dwelling or commercial property owned by the Original Purchaser With regard to claims made by an Original Purchaser used in a Commercial Application in no event shall notification of a service request be received later than five 5 years from the date of original installation 2 For prompt warranty service notify the installer who in turn will notify the ECR distributor from whom such distributor purchased the Product If this action does not result in wa
12. lve must be selected and installed according to manufacturer s recommendations and instructions Water passing out of drain valves may be extremely hot To avoid injury e Make sure all connections are tight e Direct water flow away from any person A W ARNING Studies have indicated that dangerous bacteria including legionella pneumophila can form in potable water distribution system if certain minimum water temperatures are not maintained Contact your local health department for more information VI Maintenance The water heater is intended to provide many years of reliable service Components such as thermostats and relief valves may be subject to failures that require service Depending on the quality of the water supply sediment and or scale may coat the heating coil in the tank and reduce hot water recovery rate Failure to use the correct procedures or parts can result in unsafe operation The owner should arrange to have the following inspections and simple maintenance procedures done at the suggested frequencies 1 Boiler and Domestic Water Piping Annual Check all piping for signs of leakage at the joints unions and shut off valves Repair as required 2 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Annual 3 Sediment Annual except where harsh water quality may require more frequent service Depending on water conditions a varying amount of sediment may collect in the tank Levels requiring service are indicate
13. maining lifetime of the Product ECR will repair or replace at its option any component of the Product found to have a defect or malfunction that results in a water leak from the outer jacket inner tank or heat exchanger of the Product under normal usage and service If ECR is unable to repair or replace the Product component so as to repair the water leak from the outer jacket inner tank or heat exchanger of the Product after a reasonable number of attempts then ECR will provide at its option either a replacement Product or a full refund of the purchase price If at the time of the request for service the Original Purchaser cannot provide a copy of the original sales receipt for the Product or equivalent document then the warranty period for the Product shall be ten 10 years from the date of manufacture of the Product WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR COMMERCIAL USAGE The following limited warranty set forth in this section shall apply to only the original installation of the Product in a Commercial Application used without interruption by the Original Purchaser Commercial Application as used herein shall mean any usage not falling within the above definition of Residential Application The term Commercial Application shall include any usage of the Product above one hundred fifty 150 degrees Fahrenheit First Year ECR warrants its Product used in Commercial Applications to be free from defects in material and workmanship under no
14. mponent manufacturers manuals before installing starting up operating maintaining or servicing the water heater CAUTION To reduce the risk of excessive pressures and temperatures in this water heater install temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local codes but no less than a combination temperature 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 Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z21 22 latest edition This valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked working pressure of the water heater Install the valve into an opening provide and marked for this purpose in the water heater and orient it or provide tubing so that any discharge from the valve will exit only within 6 inches above or at any distance below the structural floor and cannot contact any live electrical part The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances Heat transfer medium must be water or other non toxic fluid having a toxicity rating or class of 1 as listed in clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products latest edition The pressure of the heat transfer medium must be limited to a maximum of 60 psig by a listed safety or relief valve A DANGER DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapo
15. or operated at a pressure over or under its rated capacity b installed for uses other than home heating c not maintained in accordance with ECR s recommendation or accepted good practice as determined by industry standards or d subjected to unauthorized alteration 3 This Limited Warranty will not be applicable if the Product has been damaged as a result of being improperly installed serviced or operated including without limitation operated with insufficient water allowed to freeze or subjected to flood conditions 4 In order for this Limited Warranty to be effective a the Product must have been assembled in strict compliance with installation instructions furnished with the Product and b the Product sections must not have been damaged during shipment and installation 5 ECR shall not be liable for any damages defaults or delays in performance under this Limited Warranty caused by a any contingency beyond its control including without limitation a shortage or reduced supply of energy or raw materials freezing flood fire wind or lightening b the failure of external wiring piping or other attachments and accessory products not integral with the Product c installation service or 10 operation that is not in compliance with all applicable federal state and provincial laws or regulations misapplication or the use of the Product for purposes other than for which it was designed e the use of parts not supplie
16. repair or adjustment Hazard Definitions The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or to important information concerning the life of the product WMA Indicates a presence of hazards that will cause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage A WARNING Indicates the presence of hazards that can cause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage A CAUTION Indicates presence of hazards that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage NOTICE Indicates special instructions on installation operation or maintenance that are important but not related to personal injury or property damage HOT WATER BOOSTER STORAGE TANKS T P VALVE 3 4 NPT RECIRC PORT SUPPLY TO RETURN FROM HEAT SOURCE HEAT SOURCE T P VALVE 1 1 2 NPT HOT OUTLET 1 NPT SUPPLY 1 NPT RETURN COLD WATER INLET FROM HEAT SOURCE TOP CONNECTIONS ALL 1 NPT 11 2 COLD INLET ST C UNITS STANDARD UNITS HEAT SOURCE TANKLESS COIL BESUPERHEAT CON PLATE MEAT EXCHANGER Women SHUTOFF DR INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATER VALVE DOMESTIC CONNECTIONS m T T ply co suy H i EXPANSION TANK BRONZE PUN AND CHECK VALVE i i i coLD oT SUPPLY VALVE INI AQUASTAT HOT WATER BOOSTER
17. rmal usage and service for a period of one 1 year from the date of original installation In the event that any component of the Product is found to be defective in material or workmanship during this one year period then ECR will repair or replace at its option the defective component Second Year through Fifth Year During the second through fifth year after the date of original installation ECR will repair or replace at its option any component of the Product having a defect or malfunction that results in a water leak from the outer jacket inner tank and heat exchanger of the Product under normal usage and service If ECR is unable to repair or replace the Product component so as to repair the water leak from the outer jacket inner tank or heat exchanger of the Product after a reasonable number of attempts then ECR will provide at its option either a replacement Product or a full refund of the purchase price LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 1 Under no circumstances will ECR be responsible for any other costs associated with rectifying the defective part or Product including without limitation costs associated with removing and reinstalling the defective part or Product and or its replacement part or Product and all labor and material costs connected therewith including without limitation costs associated with returning the defective part or Product to ECR 2 This Limited Warranty will not be applicable if the Product is a used
18. roper water Ph or excessive levels of chlorides 5 Piping A Drain the domestic water system Shut off the cold water supply at the main shutoff valve Open one or more faucets to relieve the pressure Open the system drain leaving the faucets open B Position the water heater in the final location C Connect the cold water supply piping Install piping onto cold inlet connection Connect to cold water supply connection using a union a heat trap a shut off valve an expansion tank where required a back flow preventer where required D Connect the domestic hot water piping Install piping onto hot water supply connection using a union a heat trap a vacuum breaker and a shut off valve E Pipe the relief valve discharge so that the discharge from the valve will exit only within 6 inches above or at any distance below the structural floor and cannot contact any live electrical part The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances Refer to local codes F Fill the water heater tank Open all faucets to allow air to purge from the tank and piping Remove screens on faucets Open domestic hot water shut off valve Open cold water inlet shut off valve Purge all of the air from the domestic water system Allow water to run so the tank is completely purged of any debris Run the water long enough to change at least five tank volume changes Close all faucets Reinstall all of the screens in th
19. rranty service the Original Purchaser or installer should contact ECR Customer Service see contact information below giving full particulars in support of the claim Alleged defective part or parts must be returned through trade channels in accordance with ECR s procedure currently in force for handling returned goods for the purpose of inspection or determining the cause of failure ECR will furnish the new part s to an authorized ECR distributor who in turn will furnish the part s to the heating contractor who installed the Product ECR International Inc 2201 Dwyer Avenue Utica New York13504 4729 Ph 315 797 1310 Customer Service Fax 315 724 9319 E Mail info ecrinternational com PN 240009217 Rev A 10 11 REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Part No Description Relief Valve TP 3 150 psi 210deg F 4 probe ANSI AGA Cert Thermostat L4080 Honeywell L4080B Thermostat Well R Well 3 Immersion Well 24 7 NPT 11 innovative living ECR International Inc 2201 Dwyer Avenue Utica NY 13504 4729 web site www ecrinternational com
20. rs or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance If you smell gas vapors DO NOT try to operate any appliance DO NOT touch any electrical switch or use any phone in the building Immediately call the gas supplier from a remote located phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions or if the supplier is unavailable contact the fire department IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons should be followed including READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS BUFFER TANK 1 This water heater must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in Section IV 2 Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 3 Use this water heater only for its intended use as described in this manual 4 Do not use an extension cord set with this water heater If no receptacle is available adjacent to the water heater contact a qualified electrician to have one properly installed 5 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 6 Do not operate this water heater if it has damaged connections or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 7 This water heater should be serviced only by qualified personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination
21. tors that increase water demand dramatically include high flow shower heads hot tubs and the use of more than one shower at a time Increase the tank size if these factors are present Consult ASHRAE sizing guides and other references 2 Locating the water heater The water heater should be located in an area where water leakage from the tank or connections will not result in damage to areas adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure When such a location can not be avoided a suitable drain pan must be installed under the water heater and the drain pan must be connected to a drain The water heater should be installed as close to the boiler as is practical for easy access for service The unit is designed for installation on combustible flooring and in alcoves closets etc The minimum clearances from combustible surfaces are Bottom 0 Left right and rear sides 0 5 Front 0 5 CEILING WALLS Top So Seer SSeS Sess 6 0 5 inimum The minimum clearances for service are Rear 0 5 0 5 Bottom 0 Min Min E i Side Left right and rear sides 3 BUS Front Um Front 6 P Provide access clearance To eco ee ee eere eee eere e ee eere nn 6 Front View Top View
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