Raypak 992B manual Gas Supply, Pool/Spa Water Chemistry Water Hardness, PH of Water

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shut-off. Close isolation valves and remove water pip- ing from the in/out header on the heater. Drain the heater and any piping of all water that may experience below-freezing temperatures.

Pool/Spa Water Chemistry

NOTE: Chemical imbalance can cause severe damage to your heater and associated equipment.

Water Hardness

Water hardness is mainly due to the presence of cal- cium and magnesium salts dissolved in the water. The concentration of these salts is expressed in mg/l, ppm or grains per gallon, as a measure of relative hardness of water. Grains per gallon is the common reference measurement used in the U.S. water heater industry. Hardness expressed as mg/L or ppm may be divided by 17.1 to convert to grains per gallon. Water may be classified as very soft, slightly hard, moderately hard or hard based on its hardness number. The salts in water will precipitate out when the water is heated and will cause accelerated lime and scale accumulation on a heat transfer surface.

Raypak water heaters can operate lime/scale-free using potable water with a hardness not exceeding 25 grains per gallon. Proper operation is achieved by set- ting the temperature rise/water flow per the guidelines in the installation instructions. If the hardness of the water exceeds the maximum level of 25 grains per gal- lon special measures must be taken to adjust flow and temperature rise. Water should be softened to a hard- ness level no lower than 5 grains per gallon. Water softened as low as 0 to 1 grain per gallon may be under-saturated with respect to calcium carbonate resulting in water that is aggressive and corrosive.

pH of Water

pH is a measure of relative acidity, neutrality or alka- linity. Dissolved minerals and gases affect water’s pH. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. Water with a pH of

7.0is considered neutral. Water with a pH lower than 7 is considered acidic. Water with a pH higher than 7 is considered alkaline. A neutral pH (around 7) is desir- able for most potable water applications. Corrosion damage and water heater failures resulting from water pH levels of lower than 6 or higher than 8 are non-war- rantable. The ideal pH range for water used in a storage tank or a copper water heater system is 7.2 to

Total Dissolved Solids

Total dissolved solids (TDS) is the measure of all min- erals and solids that are dissolved in the water. The concentration of total dissolved solids is usually ex- pressed in parts per million (ppm) as measured in a water sample. Water with a high TDS concentration will greatly accelerate lime and scale formation in the hot water system. Most high TDS concentrations will precipitate out of the water when heated. This can generate a scale accumulation on the heat transfer surface that will greatly reduce the service life of a water heater. This scale accumulation can also impede adequate flow of water and may totally block the water passages in the tubes of the heat exchang- er. A heat exchanger that is damaged or blocked by lime/scale accumulation must be replaced. Failure of a water heater due to lime scale build up on the heating surface is non-warrantable. The manufacturer of the water heater has no control of the water quality, espe- cially the TDS levels in your system. Total dissolved solids in excess of 2,500 ppm will accelerate lime and scale formation in the heat exchanger. Heat exchang- er failure due to total dissolved solids in excess of 2,500 ppm is a non-warrantable condition. Raypak offers basic temperature guidelines for operation of a potable water heater on normal to moderate levels of hardness and solids but levels of hardness and total dissolved solids beyond normal limits for operation will require special setup and operation.

NOTE: Failure of a heat exchanger due to lime scale build-up on the heating surface, low pH or other chemical imbalance is non-warrantable.

Gas Supply

DANGER: Make sure the gas on which the heater will operate is the same type as specified on the heater’s rating plate.

Gas piping must have a sediment trap ahead of the heater gas controls, and a manual shut-off valve lo- cated outside the heater jacket. It is recommended that a union be installed in the gas supply piping adja- cent to the heater for servicing. A pounds-to-inches regulator must be installed to reduce the gas supply pressure to a maximum of 10.5 in. WC for natural gas and 13.0 in. WC for propane gas. The regulator should be placed a minimum distance of 10 times the pipe diameter up-stream of the heater gas controls. Refer to Table I for maximum pipe lengths.

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Contents Installation & Operating Instructions Page Contents Pay Attention to These Terms Before Installation Installations at ElevationProduct Receipt Model IdentificationComponent Locations Component Locations BackGeneral Information Model Quantity Vent Size Gas Burners BlowersValves Model Burners per Valve Stages Fire at StageWater Time to Produce Serious Temp Burn General SafetyTime/Temperature Relationships in Scalds Installation Installation CodesEquipment Base StackingTable D Vent/Air Inlet Termination Clearances Clearances Indoor InstallationsOutdoor Installations Combustion and Ventilation Air Reversing Air FilterDirect Vent Indoor UnitsInstallations Conventional Combustion Air SupplyTruSeal Combustion Air All Air from Inside the BuildingCanadian Installations Water PipingGeneral Reversing Water ConnectionsRelief Valve Piping Hydrostatic Test Cold Water OperationPump Selection Temperature & Pressure GaugeHydronic Heating Pressure Drop in Feet of Head Feedwater Regulator PipingAir-Separation/Expansion Tank Three-Way ValvesPotable Water and Space Heating Pool HeatingAutomatic Chlorinators and Chemical Feeders Winterizing Your HeaterGas Supply Pool/Spa Water Chemistry Water HardnessPH of Water Total Dissolved SolidsGas Supply Connection Reversing Gas Supply ConnectionModel Table I Maximum Equivalent Pipe LengthElectrical Power Connections Check the Power SourceGas Supply Pressure Field-Connected ControllersField Wiring Connection Making the Electrical ConnectionsOn-Off Wiring Connections Venting Flue Exhaust TeeModel Diameter Order Number Appliance CategoriesSupport of Vent Stack Vent Terminal LocationCombustion Exhaust Certified Combustion AirChanging the Flue Outlet InstallationsCanadian Installations Venting Installation Tips Venting ConfigurationsInstallation Natural Draft Vertical Venting CategoryTermination Common Venting SystemCertified Vertical Venting Combustion Air Air Inlet Model HeightHorizontal Through-the-Wall Venting Category Horizontal Through-the-Wall Venting CategoryDirect Vent Horizontal Through- the-Wall Model Certified Maximum Combustion Air InletVenting EquivalentDirect Vent Vertical Direct Vent VerticalFreeze Protection Outdoor InstallationControls Heater Sequence of Operation Models 992B-1262BExternal Lights Color Indication Models 1532B 1802B Page Page Models 2002B 2342B Page Page High Limit Manual Reset Flow SwitchIgnition Module Operating ControlHigh and Low Gas Pressure Switches Low Water Cut-Off OptionalUDB Fault History Pump Time DelayUDB Diagnostic Board Venting Appliance Categories 87%-Efficiency Boilers Special InstructionsWater Piping Condensate Management Vertical Venting CategoryVent Terminal Location Certified Maximum Combustion Air Air Inlet Model Venting Combustion 40’ 75’ 2072BE Air 2342BEDirect Vent Horizontal Through- the-Wall 992BE 75’ 100’ 1262BE Galvanized Steel 1532BE Category 25’ Wiring Diagram-Models 992B-1262B Wiring Diagram-Models 1532B-2342B START-UP Pre Start-upStart-Up Blower AdjustmentMain Burner Adjustment Safety Inspection Leak Test Procedure Dual-Seat Gas ValvesFollow-Up Pilot Turn-Down TestPost Start-Up Check Leak TestTo Turn Off Gas To Appliance OperationLighting Instructions Troubleshooting StepPreventive Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceSuggested Minimum Maintenance Schedule Weekly Semi-AnnuallyAnnually As RequiredAppendix Inside Air ContaminationLimited Parts Warranty HI Delta Types H and WH Limited Parts Warranty HI Delta Type P START-UP Checklist for FAN-ASSISTED Raypak Products Page Page Page

992B specifications

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