Special Applications

Combination Space Heating/Potable Water System

Some water heater models are equipped with inlet/outlet tappings for use with space heating applications. If this water heater is to be used to supply both space heating and domestic potable (drinking) water, the instructions listed below must be followed.

Be sure to follow the manual(s) shipped with the air handler system.

This water heater is not to be used as a replacement for an existing boiler installation.

Do not use with piping that has been treated with chromates, boiler seal or other chemicals and do not add any chemicals to the water heater piping.

If the space heating system requires water tempera- tures in excess of 120°F, a tempering valve or an anti- scald device should be installed per its manufacturer’s instructions in the domestic (potable) hot water supply to limit the risk of scald injury.

Pumps, valves, piping and fittings must be compatible with potable water.

A properly installed flow control valve is required to pre- vent thermosiphoning. Thermosiphoning is the result of a continuous flow of water through the air handler circuit during the off cycle. Weeping (blow off) of the temperature and pressure relief valve (T & P) or higher than normal water temperatures are the first signs of thermosiphoning.

The domestic hot water line from the water heater should be vertical past any tempering valve or supply line to the air handler to remove air bubbles from the system. Otherwise, these bubbles will be trapped in the air handler heat exchanger coil, reducing the efficiency.

Do not connect the water heater to any system or components previously used with non-potable water heating appliances when used to supply potable water.

Some jurisdictions may require a backflow preventer in the incoming cold water line. This may cause the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater to discharge or weep due to expansion of the heated water. A diaphragm-type expansion tank suitable for potable water will normally eliminate this weeping condition. Please read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the installation of such tanks.

Also see Water System Piping for additional instructions on the safe and correct installation and operation of this water heater.

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Typical Tempering Valve Installation

Combination Space Heating/Potable

Water Heating System

Domestic

 

Must be vertical to

 

Hot Water

 

 

 

 

Out

 

remove air bubbles

 

Tempering

 

Cold

 

Valve

 

Flow Control

 

 

Water

Pump Valve

 

 

Inlet

Hot

 

Out

 

Water

 

In

 

 

Out

 

Coil

 

Unions

To

 

 

 

 

Air

 

 

 

Handler

 

 

 

 

Air

 

 

Shut-off

Handler

 

 

Valve

 

 

Massachusetts code does not allow this type of installation.

Solar Installation

If this water heater is used as a solar storage heater or as a backup for the solar system, the water supply temperatures to the water heater tank may be in excess of 120°F. A tempering valve or other temperature limiting valve must be installed in the water supply line to limit the supply temperature to 120°F.

NOTE: Solar water heating systems can often supply water with temperatures exceeding 180°F and may result in water heater malfunction.

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Whirlpool W10100910, 315420-000 Special Applications, Combination Space Heating/Potable Water System, Solar Installation

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