Installation & Operation Manual

6 Hydronic piping (continued)

Figure 6-12Single Boiler - Full Flow - Single Temperature Zoned with Circulators - DHW Piped as a Zone

ZONE #1

PRESSURE

 

PRESSURE

 

REDUCING VALVE

 

GAUGE

BACKFLOW

PREVENTER

MAKE UP

WATER

SYSTEM SUPPLY SENSOR

AIR SEPARATOR

EXPANSION

TANK

ZONE #2 ZONE #3 ZONE #4

FLOW CHECK VALVE (TYPICAL)

ZONE CIRCULATORS (TYPICAL)

Y-STRAINER (RECOMMENDED)

DRAIN POINT (TYPICAL)

DOMESTIC

HOT

HOT WATER

WATER

CIRCULATOR

OUT

BALL VALVE

ANTI-SCALD

(TYPICAL)

MIXING VALVE

COLD

WATER

IN

PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

UNION (TYPICAL)

BOILER

NOTICE

NOTICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDIRECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEMPERATURE /

 

 

 

DRAIN

DHW TANK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESSURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAUGE

 

 

 

 

 

It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the minimum flow requirements of the boiler are met at all times during boiler operation. If the minimum flow requirements cannot be met at any time the boiler must be hydraulically separated from the system.

Please note that these illustrations are meant to show system piping concept only, the installer is responsible

for all equipment and detailing required by local codes.

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Lochinvar WH 55-399 operation manual Boiler

WH 55-399 specifications

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The WH 55-399 utilizes advanced condensing technology, which allows it to extract additional heat from the exhaust gases before they are expelled. This process not only increases efficiency but also significantly decreases greenhouse gas emissions. The unit is also equipped with an intelligent control system that allows for precise temperature adjustments, ensuring that the user has an optimal supply of hot water while maintaining energy savings.

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