SECTION VI: TANKLESS AND INDIRECT WATER HEATER PIPING

A. CONNECT TANKLESS HEATER PIPING as shown in Figure 15A. See Tables 2A and 2B for Tankless Heater Rating.

WARNING

Install automatic mixing valve at tankless heater outlet to avoid risk of burns or scalding due to excessively hot water at fixtures. Adjust and maintain the mixing valve in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not operate tankless heater without mixing valve.

THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN PIPING THE TANKLESS HEATER:

1.FLOW REGULATION — If flow through the heater is greater than its rating, the supply of adequate hot water may not be able to keep up with the demand. For this reason a flow regulator matching the heater rating should be installed in the cold water line to the heater. The flow regulator should preferably be located below the inlet to the heater and a minimum of 3’ away from the inlet so that the regulator is not subjected to excess temperatures that may occur during “off” periods when it is possible for heat to be conducted back through the supply line. The flow regulator also limits the flow of supply water regardless of inlet pressure variations in the range of 20 to 125 psi.

2.TEMPERING OF HOT WATER — Installation of an automatic mixing valve will lengthen the delivery of the available hot water by mixing some cold water with the hot. This prevents the possibility of scalding hot water at the fixtures. In addition, savings of hot water will be achieved since the user will not waste as much hot water while seeking a water temperature. Higher temperature hot water

required by dishwashers and automatic washers is possible by piping the hot water from the heater prior to entering the mixing valve. The mixing valve should be “trapped” by installing it below the cold water inlet to heater to prevent lime formation in the valve. Refer to Figure 15A.

3.FLUSHING OF HEATER — All water contains some sediment which settles on the inside of the coil. Consequently, the heater should be periodically back washed. This is accomplished by installing hose bibs as illustrated and allowing water at city pressure to run into hose bib A, through the heater, and out hose bib B until the discharge is clear. The tees in which the hose bibs are located should be the same size as heater connections to minimize pressure drop.

4.HARD WATER — A water analysis is necessary to determine the hardness of your potable

water. This is applicable to some city water and particularly to well water. An appropriate water softener should be installed based on the analysis and dealer’s recommendation. This is not only beneficial to the tankless heater but to piping and fixtures plus the many other benefits derived from soft water.

NOTICE

During summertime operation, the normal water line on a steam boiler can be raised 1", from 22-5/8" to

23-5/8" (see Figure 1D) for improved tankless heater performance on steam boilers.

Use street elbow fittings in tankless in and out connections to assure adequate clearance of piping.

CAUTION

Use of hard water with a tankless coil will, over a short period of time, reduce the output of the coil and reduce the useful life of the coil.

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V8 Series specifications

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