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Start-Up Preparations
System waterincluding additives must be
practically non-toxic, having a toxicity
rating or Class of 1, as listed in Clinical
Toxicology of Commercial Pro d u c t s .
Use of Antifreeze in the Primary System
NEVER use automotive or ethylene gly-
col antifreeze or undiluted antifreeze in
the primary system as freeze protection.
This can cause severe personal injury,
death or substantial property damage if
ignored.
Determine the antifreeze fluid quan tity
using the system water content volume and
following the an tifreeze manuf acturer
instructions.
The primary outer tank volume of the PER-
FORMANCE PLUS is 2 0 gallons.
Remember to include the volume of the
expansion tank.
Check with local codes requirements for
the installation of back flow preventers or
actual disconnect from the make up water
supply line.
Ensure the concentration of antifreeze to
water does not exceed a 50/50 ratio.
System waterincluding additives must be
practically non-toxic, having a toxicity
rating or Class of 1, as listed in Clinical
Toxicology of Commercial Pro d u c t s .
Filling the Inner (D omestic) Tank and
System
Proceed with filling instructions for the
inner and outer tanks only after ensur-
ing the water meets the requirements
listed in this installation manual. Failure
to comply could result in damage and
improper operation of the unit.
N e v e r o perate t he PERFO RMANCE
PLUS unless both the inner and outer
tanks are completely filled.
Always fill the inner tank prior to filling
and pressurizing the outer tank. Failure
to properly fill the inner tank could
result in damage to the inner tank.
1. Ensure the domestic drain valve is closed.
2. Open the isolation valves on the domestic
cold supply pipin g to the PERFOR-
MANCE PLUS and on the domestic hot
outlet piping to the building.
3. Vent any air from the domestic piping sys-
tem by opening fau cets near the unit.
Continue filling the domestic system until
there is a constant flow of water from the
faucets.
4. Close the hot water faucets.
Filling the Outer ( P r i m a ry) Tank an d
System
1. Close the primary drain valve located
on the rear of the unit and any manual
or automatic air vent in the system.
2. Open all system isolation valves.
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