Utica Boilers H2OI Dual Operation and Installation Manual
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1. H2080 80 1560 280 ner 150 60 83 16201235 1 10 125 Single Coil with 3500 watt Electric Backup mous us ss 740 rwr 10 3 H20080E 80 560 280 1 150 145 H200E 60 83 5 150 135 Dual No Electric Backup mous us 74 ss rwr i x 20800 s 74 89 20 rwr 150 us 20800 74 83 rwr 150 36 Dual Coil with 3500 watt Electric Backup mouse us 74 ss rwr 10 25 so 74 89 20 rwr 150 15 Go 74 09 235 rwr 150 us Proust us 80 1 NPT 2 DUAL UNITS T P VALVE TOP COIL SUPPLY TOP COIL RETURN HOT WATER OUT COLD WATER IN BOTTOM SOLAR COIL SUPPLY BOTTOM SOLAR COIL RETURN DUAL COIL UNITS TOP COIL 3 8 ID THERMAL WELL 1 2 RETURN PORT TOP HEATING COIL FOR BACKUP BOTTOM COIL 3 8 ID THERMAL WELL BOTTOM HEATING COIL FOR SOLAR ELECTRIC BACKUP UNITS 4 X 10 ELECTRICAL BOX 3 8 ID THERMAL WELL DRAIN VALVE Heat exchanger coil outputs Model Max Recovery gal hr Top Coil 115 Gal Units 190 80 Gal Units 180 60 Gal Units 185 Max Recovery For all units wi2. A WARNING 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 15 r Argo offers broad line of controls for water heating and multiple zone boiler heating applications Please check out our web site at http www argoindustries com for applications information and compre hensive wiring diagrams typical wiring diagram is shown below This is multi zone application using zone pumps with program mable domestic hot water priority using our ARM 4P Panel Product features include 1 2 3 4 Build in transformer that will support up to 15 zones Transformer has electronic fuse protection to prevent transformer overloading Data Port Terminal for easy connection to other Argo control products Expansion module plug in allowing easy expansion to more zones Priority Zone Safety Timer If the priority zone calls for more than 30 minutes the priority zone feature will turn off allowing all zones to operate independently preventing freeze ups if water heater has a problem Plug in replacement relays for long life and easy servicing with 1 3 HP pump motor ratings INDIRECT WATER TANK TO ARM 4P CONTROL Class 2 Terminals Uptionol Additionol zones require connec
3. 6 aT 9 Hot Water Recircul tion er every e van a REY aXX ikledd boxe 14 TVs UPS 15 Oper tlbnauausm nn 15 vie bread Fi XX Rr Y VUE Ya e YER T 19 VIT Troubleshooting Geeks Len Ikon RR aban Gt ERE un EUR SR RR FCU E ORE ERA 19 I General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION READ CAREFULLY NOTE The equipment shall be installed in accordance 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 A 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
4. Discharge to within Valve 6 of floor see Section III Notes Single Tank FIGURE 8 Installation with Hot Water Recirculation Hot Water Recirculation Hot Water Recirculation for Solar Hot Water Storage Tanks Hot water recirculation is for the continuous circulation of hot water for instant hot water at the hot water faucets Solar tank tappings provide hot water recirculation return at the distance mid height at the side of the tank See Figure 8 Location of tapping will not allow for mixing of back up heated hot water boiler indirect of electric element into lower solar heated section of the tank When an anti scald device is installed it is critical to feed cold supply of mixing valve with return of recirculated hot water This is important to keep hot water recirculation loop operating through the mixing valve even if tank temperatures are above mixing valve setting Other wise the mixing valve will not allow flow of hot water though it and disable recirculation loop of hot water 14 A DANGER 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 hot water tap or draw their own bath
5. HOT TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE INDIRECT WATER HEATER DRAIN VALVE FACTORY INSTALLED Pipe Relief Valve Discharge to within 6 of floor see Section III Notes Hot Water Supply Temperature Solar amp Pressure Water Relief Valve Heater with boiler indirect or electric back up D 2 rain Valve Single Tank Installation 11 Indirect Piping TO SPACE HEATING Pipe Relief Valve Discharge to within 6 of floor see Section III Notes Pipe Relief Valve Discharge to within 6 of floor see Section III Notes FIGURE 4 BOILER WATER PIPING WITH ZONE VALVES 12 Shut Valve Cold Water Supply Pipe Relief Valve Discharge to within 6 of floor see Section III Notes EE Solar Piping Hot Water Supply Temperature amp Pressure Relief Valve indirect or electric back up D 9 tain Valve Single Tank Installation FIGURE 5 Shut oft Valve Water Supply Expansion Tank Pipe Relief Valve Discharge to within 6 of floor see Section III Notes TE Check Valve Ant Hot Water Supply L Hot Coid 1 outer intet Two Tank Installation FIGURE 7 13 SOLAR PIPING Cold Water Supply Hot Water Recirculation Check Tapping Valve EI Shut Ott Hot W Pipe Relief Valve ot Water p Valve Purge Recirculator
6. ECR warrants its Product used in Residential Applications to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and service for period of one 1 year from the date of original installation In the event that 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 Product II LIMITED WARRANTY ON STORAGE TANK HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY ECR warrants that the Product s storage tank heat exchanger assembly shall be free from leaks during normal usage and service for period of fifteen 15 years from the date of original installation In the event that leak should develop and occur within this limited warranty period as result of defective material of workmanship ECR will replace the Product During the five 5 year period from the date of original installation ECR s replacement of the defective Product shall be without charge From the sixth 6th year from the date of original installation to the fifteenth 15th year from the date of original installation ECR s replacement of the defective Product shall be made upon payment by the Original Purchaser to ECR of a proportionate charge based upon the time the Product has been in service The proportionate charge will be equal to the appropriate percentage of the list price of such Product at the time the warranty claim is made and will be determined as follows Within the sixth 6th
7. 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 Use lowest possible temperature setting Install some type of tempering device such as an automatic mixing valve at hot water tap or water heater Automatic mixing valve 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 IV Electrical 1 Install electric wiring and grounding in accordance with the National Electrical code and local regulations 2 All water heaters are supplied with thermostat 3 Refer to wiring schematics for separate circulator wiring Refer to wiring schematics for zone valve wiring Reference should be made to the Installation Manual for the boiler as well V 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 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 zon
8. 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 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 431 Indicates a presence of hazards that will cause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage 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 Table 1 Dimensions and Capacities Top Coil Max Approx Storage Bottom Coil Dimensions Pipe Connec AE weirs ud 15 Single Coil No
9. water heater zone Zone Circulator tem For space heating systems that use Zone Circulators refer to Figure 2 The water heater connection labeled BOILER SUPPLY should be piped to the boiler supply piping after the air purger and before the space heating takeoffs Mount the water heater circulator as close as possible to the water heater and make sure the flow arrow points toward the water heater The use of shut off valves is recommended for future service convenience The water heater connection labeled BOILER RETURN should be piped to the boiler return piping as close to the boiler as possible and after any flow control or check valves in the space heating return piping The use of a union and a shut off valve is recommended The use of a check valve is required to prevent back flow through the water heater during operation of the space heating system Zone Valve System For a space heating system that uses Zone Valves refer to Figure 3 The water heater connection labeled BOILER SUPPLY should be piped to the boiler supply piping after the air purger and before the space heating circulator Mount the water heater circulator as close as possible to the water heater and make sure the flow arrow points toward the water heater The use of a shut off valve is recommended for future service convenience The water heater connection labeled BOILER RETURN should be piped to the boiler return piping as close to the boiler as possible and afte
10. year through the seventh 7th year from the original date of installation sixty percent 60 Within the eighth 8th year through the ninth 9th year from the original date of installation sixty five percent 65 Within the tenth 10th year through the eleventh 11th year from the original date of installation seventy percent 70 Within the twelfth 12th year through the thirteenth 13th year from the original date of installation seventy five percent 75 Within the fourteenth 14th year through the fifteenth 15th year from the original date of installation eighty percent 80 Please Note If the Product model involved is no longer available due to product obsolescence or redesign the value used to establish the list price will be the current retail price of the nearest equivalent Product 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 used or operated at a pressure over or under its rated capacity b installed for uses other than home heat
11. 214 239 303 167 231 289 360 186 160 000 208 268 154 214 239 303 167 231 289 360 186 High Output Units 80 HO and 115 HO 21 gpm boiler flow MODEL 80 HO High Output 115 HO High Output Boiler flow 21 gpm Boiler flow 21 gpm BOILER 1st HOUR CONTINUOUS 1st HOUR CONTINUOUS RATING RATING GAL HR 140F 115F 140F 115F 170 195 67 92 183 214 80 111 210 250 407 147 236 287 133 184 263 324 160 221 289 361 186 258 316 398 213 295 343 435 240 332 370 473 267 370 396 509 293 406 412 531 309 428 412 531 309 428 OUTPUT RATING BTU HR RATING GAL HR GAL HR 140F 115F 140F 115F 139 164 67 92 152 183 80 111 179 219 107 147 205 256 133 184 232 293 160 221 258 330 186 258 285 368 213 296 312 405 240 333 339 442 267 370 343 473 271 401 362 473 290 401 362 473 290 401 50 000 60 000 80 000 100 000 120 000 140 000 160 000 180 000 200 000 220 000 240 000 250 000 20 CONTINUOUS RATING GAUHR pm CONTINUOUS RATING 12 gpm Boiler flow 1st HOUR RATING GAL HR Boiler flow 10 g CONTINUOUS 1st HOUR RATING 2 3 7 k 2 6 m u o o N 80 HO and 115 HO 15 g
12. Check power supply to boiler Circulator does not operate Check power supply to pump No hot water at faucets Improper thermostat setting Turn thermostat to a higher setting Zone valve does not open Check power supply and valve Electrical problem Check fuses and replace Check circuit breaker and reset Check power supply Clogged filter Clean or replace filter Insufficient or runs out of hot water Thermostat setting too low Turn the thermostat to a higher setting at the faucet Undersized boiler with no priority to do Rewire for priority mestic water heating Peak draw of hot water is greater than Determine peak usage and compare to tank the tank storage volume Sediment and or scale buildup Contact qualified contractor to clean coil Faulty water heater thermostat Replace thermostat Thermostat set to high Lower thermostat setting Water at faucet too hot Improper wiring or plumbing Compare to installation guide Excessive demand Reduce demand or consider larger boiler and or water heater Boiler cycles more than 5 times per Faulty thermostat Replace thermostat day in summer Boiler high limit set to low Increase boiler hi limit setting Sediment and or scale buildup Contact qualified contractor to clean coil Faulty water heating element Replace element 19 180 deg Boiler Supply IBR Rating Condition 30 and 40LOW 40 60 Boiler flow 14 gpm Boiler flow 14 gpm 1st HOUR CONTINUOUS 1st HOUR CONTINUOUS
13. MODELS H OI 60D H O60DE H OI 80DE H OI 115D HOILLSE H OILL5DE 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 150 9001 2008 Certified Company H O INDIRECT FI RED WATER HEATERS WITH DUAL COIL SOLAR HOT WATER STORAGE TANK APPLICATIONS DUAL COIL INDIRECT FIRED WATER HEATERS WITH OR WITHOUT ELECTRIC BACKUP INDIRECT FIRED WATER HEATERS SINGLE COIL WITH ELECTRIC BACKUP INSTALLATION OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MANUAL 0 80 115 Gallon II m D e D O gt m D 3 D 3 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 615000056 Rev 08 2012 Table of Contents I General Information amp Safety Instructions 2 Dimensions and Capacities coven sive svp a Ya eer YER VE VR EY WEN VY 4 II Pre installation
14. RATING RATING RATING RATING GAL HR GAL HR GAL HR GAL HR 140F 115F 140F 115F 140F 115F 140F 103 128 67 92 121 146 67 116 147 80 111 134 165 80 143 183 107 147 161 201 107 169 220 133 184 187 238 133 190 250 154 214 214 275 160 190 250 154 214 227 293 173 190 250 154 214 227 293 173 MODEL Boiler flow 14 gpm 1st HOUR CONTINUOUS RATING RATING GAL HR GAL HR 140F 115F 140F 115F 50 000 94 119 67 92 60 000 107 138 80 111 80 000 134 174 107 147 100 000 160 212 133 185 120 000 171 227 144 200 140 000 171 227 144 200 160 000 171 227 144 200 BOILER OUTPUT BTU HR MODEL 60 LOW 80 115 Boiler flow 14 gpm Boiler flow 14 gpm Boiler flow 14 gpm 1st HOUR CONTINUOUS 1st HOUR CONTINUOUS 1st HOUR CONTINUOUS RATING RATING RATING RATING RATING RATING BTU HR GAL HR GAL HR GAL HR GAL HR 140F 115F 140F 115F 140 115F 140 F 115 140F 115F 140F 50 000 121 146 67 92 139 164 67 92 170 195 67 60 000 134 165 80 111 152 183 80 111 183 214 80 80 000 161 201 107 147 179 219 107 147 210 250 107 100 000 187 238 133 184 205 256 133 184 236 287 133 120 000 208 268 154 214 232 293 160 221 263 324 160 140 000 208 268 154
15. Top 6 D Additional recommended components 1 WALLS CEILING 0 5 Sides 6 Minimum Top lt lt 0 5 gt Sides WALLS 0 5 Minimum Rear Front View 0 5 0 5 Min Min Sides Front Sides Provide access clearance Top View Shut off valves Allows the isolation of the water heater from the boiler system during service 2 Unions Allows for easy locating or removal 3 Vacuum breaker Protects the water heater from collapse if a hot tank is valved off to service other components in the system 4 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 E Removing the Existing Domestic Water Heating System 1 External Tankless Heater Disconnect all lines to the boiler and plug the boiler fittings Disconnect the external heater from the boiler piping and the domestic piping systems 2 Internal Tankless Heaters Disconnect the domestic piping Do not plug the cold water or the hot water fittings in the internal tankless coil Leave the coil in the boiler with the cold and hot water fittings open to prevent pressure build up in the coil F Water Quality Improper water quality will reduce the expected life of the water heater Hard water sediment
16. al 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 other non toxic fluid having 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 maximum of 60 psig by listed safety or relief valve A DANGER DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors 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 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
17. 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 component manufacturers manuals before installing starting up operating maintaining or servicing the water heater A 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 structur
18. components of a Product which are not defective but must be replaced during the warranty period as result of reasonable wear and tear h failure of a component control or component part other than component part manufactured solely by ECR or i potable water with exceeding 8 0 or below 6 0 and or chloride concentrations exceeding 80 parts per million ppm 22 6 This Limited Warranty in way can be considered as guarantee of workmanship of an installer or repairman connected with the installation or repair of the Product as imposing on ECR liability of any nature for unsatisfactory performance as 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 liability for incidental special or consequential damages or losses such as loss for th
19. diment 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 indicated 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 VII Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Press reset button Boiler does not operate Check main cut off switch Check fuses or breakers
20. e 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 person s age and the length of time in contact with the hot water The slower response time of infants older or handicapped people increases the hazard for them It is recommended that the thermostat be set for the lowest possible temperature that satisfies your needs This will also provide you with the lowest energy consumption and cost Check the water temperature at 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
21. e from the space heating system The water heating zone s piping and circulator must be sized for the minimum flow rate with all the zones in use and maximum flow with only the water heater in use Zone control with circulators normally gives the best performance The three most common systems are 1 Zone Circulators Space heating zones use circulator for each zone The water heater is controlled with an additional circulator 2 Hybrid System Space heating zones use zone valves for each zone The water heater is controlled with an additional circulator 3 Zone Valves Space heating zones use zone valves for each zone The water heater is controlled with an additional zone valve Select valve with low pressure drop and assure minimum flow with adequate pipe sizing B Priority or Non Priority for Hot Water 1 Option 1 Priority The demand for space heating is interrupted until the hot water demand is satisfied This option provides the maximum delivery of hot water Priority is recommended when A The boiler output is less than 100 000 Btu per hour or B The boiler output required to satisfy the hot water demand is more than 5090 of the boiler output needed to satisfy the space heating demand or C When an interruption in space heating can be tolerated during long domestic hot water draws In most cases the delay in space heating will not be noticed because of the rapid recovery of the water heater It must be recog
22. e 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 shall be determined to be illegal unconscionable or unenforceable all other terms and provisi
23. 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 the 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 improper water Ph or excessive levels of chlorides III Piping A Domestic water piping See Figure 1 1 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 Drain the domestic water system 2 Position the water heater in the final location 3 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 and a filter recommended to prevent sediment buildup 4 C
24. ing 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 tne 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 operation that is not in compliance with all applicable federal state and provincial laws or regulations d misapplication or the use of the Product for purposes other than for which it was designed e the use of parts not supplied or designated f failure to maintain the Product free of water sediments or scale deposits g
25. ith electrical connections Any and all wiring shall be sized and installed to satisfy voltage and amperage used Water heater must be well grounded Green ground screw is provided at electrical connection point for connecting ground wire All wiring shall be done in accordance with all applicable local and state codes Adjusting Thermostat Temperature Dial Minimum potable water temperature can be changed by adjusting thermostat Before any work is done on water heater disconnect all power to the water heater and heat source solar collector by opening the switch s at main electrical circuit breaker or fuse box Remove cover and fold insulation outward away form control Adjust thermostat dial using screwdriver until minimum acceptable temperature is achieved Rotate temperature dial clockwise to increase water temperature Rotate thermostat dial counter clockwise to decrease temperature setting See Figure 6 for temperature settings Thermostat has been factory preset to 120 F 49 C Remember lower temperature settings are more energy efficient Replace insulation make sure control is well covered and plastic terminal shield has not displaced Replace access panel Water heater is now ready for operation 18 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 se
26. nized however that certain water heater malfunctions such as a failed thermostat or circulator could delay space heating indefinitely 2 Option 2 Non Priority Boiler output is divided between space heating and water heating Heating of domestic hot water can be reduced during simultaneous space and water heating demands The amount of reduction depends on boiler output number of space heating zones calling and amount of boiler water flow split between space heating zones and water heater zones 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 location can not be avoided suit able drain must be installed under the water heater and the drain pan must be connected to 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 Top 6 Bottom 0 Left right and rear sides 3 Front 6
27. onnect the domestic hot water piping Install piping on to hot water supply connection using a union a heat trap a vacuum breaker and a shut off valve 5 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 6 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 the faucets Check the system for leaks Repair as required using materials listed for potable water applications Water boiler piping See Figures 2 and 3 1 Determine where the boiler the space heating and the water heater connections should be made based on the type of piping system that is either in place or is to be installed for a new hydronic system installation See Figure 2 Boiler Water Piping with Zone Circulators and Figure 3 Boiler Water Piping with Zone Valves 2 Itis recommended that 1 pipe and 1 zone valves be used on the
28. ons 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 owned by the Original Purchaser 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 warranty 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 pu
29. pm boiler flow put m CONTINUOUS RATING 10 gh Out 15 Boiler flow BOILER 1st HOUR CONTINUOUS Boiler flow 80 HO Hi High Output Units RATING BTU HR OUTPUT 21 International Inc LIMITED WARRANTY HYDRONIC BUFFER TANKS amp SOLAR HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS By this Limited Warranty International Inc issues limited warranties from the date of original installation of the Hydronic Buffer Tank or Solar Hot Water Storage Tank Product to the person that purchased the new Product directly 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 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 multiple family dwelling provided that the Product services only one 1 dwelling in such multiple family dwelling I LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
30. r any flow control or check valves in the space heating return piping The use of a union and a shut off valve is recommended The use of a check valve is required to prevent back flow through the water heater during operation of the space heating system Thermal expansion tank Optional Required if cold water line is equipped with a backflow preventer or pressure reducing valve Water hammer arrester Optional A WARNING Dishwashers clothes washers and fast closing positive shutoff valves incorporated in the system all contribute to creating water hammer Install a water hammer arrester to prevent damage to pipes and appliances See control manufacturer s instructions for application and installation Unions Use dielectric unions or couplings to protect hot and cold water fittings from corrosion when connecting dissimilar materials such as copper and galvanized pipe Backflow preventer Optional Required for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vacuum Optional Required for Commonwealth of Massachusetts 10 COLD WATER SUPPLY Figure 1 Domestic Water Piping NOTE SEE LOCAL CODE REQUIREMENTS BACKFLOW PREVENTER COMFORMING TO CMR 248 MASS STATE CODE REQUIRED IN MASSACHUSETTS Shut off Valve Cold Water Supply Figure 2 Typical Mixing Valve Install SHUTOFF BACKFLOW PREVENTER VALVE MAY BE REQUIRED Z FR CHECK LOCAL CODES y VACUUM BREAKER HOT WATER SUPPLY
31. rpose 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 240009218 Rev A 10 11 REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Part No Description List Price Relief Valve TP 3 150 psi 210deg F 4 probe ANSI AGA Cert Thermostat L4080 Honeywell LA080B 59 63 Thermostat Well R Well 3 Immersion Well 34 2 40 94 23 HO tuia aM innovative living ECR International 2201 Dwyer Avenue Utica NY 13504 4729 web site www ecrinternational com
32. th 3500 watt Electric Backup Water Flow Pressure Drop gal hr Through Coil Through Coil Bottom Coil gal min Ft Water 214 10 0 519 214 10 0 3 6 214 10 0 855 Note All Ratings based 180 degree water supply and 50 degree cold Water inlet In the interest of continuous improvement specifications are subject to change without notice Model First Hour Rating gal hr Continuous Rating gal hr 140 F 115 140 115 115 Gal Units 73 9 80 0 15 9 22 0 80 Gal Units 55 9 62 0 15 9 22 0 60 Gal Units 45 9 52 0 15 9 22 0 Table 2 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 Water Heater Sizing Choose the water heater model based on the expected water usage for the given site The a
33. tion to AD 1 or AD 4 zone module Do not exceed 10 zones per installation ARM 4P CONTROL WITH PRIORITY Dee 0 TO BOILER T T Terminals TERMINALS 2 O AC L1 ZONE VALVE WIRING WATER HEATER THERMOSTAT WIRE ZONE VALVE L1 HOT L2 NEUTRAL E BOILER T T WATER HEATER THERMOSTAT NEUTRAL HOT 4 ZONE VALVE WITH 24 VOLT MOTOR 17 T BOILER T T WATER HEATER THERMOSTAT L2 L1 NEUTRAL HOT 4 WIRE ZONE VALVE WITH 120 VOLT MOTOR Units Electric Backup Wirin L N Ground unit per local code Reset Button HI LIMIT Temperature Dial Settings Dot 110 F Hot 120 F 130 F 140 150 Very Hot 160 THERMOSTAT ELEMENT Solar Electric Tank Electric Connections Solar electric hot water heater includes 240 VAC thermostat and 3500 watt element See Schematic A DANGER Connect Electric Heating Element Before any electrical connections are made verify water heater is full of water and valve in cold water supply line is open Solar water heater is supplied with single electric heating element backup system Thermostat incorporates manual reset temperature limiting device Refer to Troubleshooting Guide section for manual reset operation Turn off all power related to heating system before proceeding w
34. verage residence with one shower or more will require Model 40 or larger The Model 30 should only be considered for residences with minimal water demand or for commercial applications without showers See tables on pages 20 and 21 Consult ASHRAE sizing guides and other references Factors 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 or other references Dimensions weights ratings and capacities are outlined in Tables 1 and 2 2 Boiler Sizing The water heater will provide the rated performance only if it is used with boiler with heating capacity of at least as much as the capacity ratings in Table 2 If the boiler has less capacity the water heating output will be reduced determine performance with other boiler outputs refer to the expanded capacity tables in the Appendix 1 Circulator Sizing Refer to Table 2 for the minimum flow through the water heater coil and the pressure drop at minimum flow Calculate the pressure drop across all piping and fittings connected to the water heater zone Be sure to include all zone valves check valves and shut off valves It is recommended that the water heater zone be piped with 1 pipe around the entire loop on typical residential sites A System Zone Control The water heater must be installed as separate zon
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