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WARNING:
If the information in these instructions is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a near by phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
Installation & Service
Manual
Models: SNR150-100, SNR200-100,
SNA285-125, SNA400-125, AND
SNA500-125
WARNING
This manual must only be used by a
qualified heating installer / service
technician. Read all instructions in this
manual before installing. Perform steps
in the order given. Failure to comply
could result in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage.
Save this manual for future reference.
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- Page 1 WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. -- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. -- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
11. OPERATING INFORMATION How the Water Heater Operates ....47 Temperature Control ......47 Protection Features . -
Page 3: Please Read Before Proceeding
Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location external to the appliance. • Do not use this water heater if any part has been under water. The possible damage to a flooded appliance can be extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any appliance that has been under water must be replaced. -
Page 4: The Shield - How It Works
12. Flue gas sensor (not shown) This sensor monitors the flue gas exit temperature. The control module will modulate and shut down the water heater if the flue gas temperature gets too hot. This protects the flue pipe from overheating. - Page 5 The Shield - How it works... Models SNR150-100 -- SNA285-125 Front View - Models SNR150-100 -- SNA285-125 Left Side (inside unit) -- Models SNR150-100 - SNA285-125 (continued) Rear View - Models SNR150-100 -- SNA285-125 Right Side (inside unit) -- Models SNR150-100 - SNA285-125 Installation &...
- Page 6 The Shield - How it works... Model SNA400-125 Rear View - Model SNA400-125 Model SNA500-125 Rear View - Model SNA500-125 Right Side (inside unit) - Model SNA400-125 Right Side (inside unit) - Model SNA500-125 Installation & Service Manual...
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Page 7: Ratings
2. Standard Shield water heaters are equipped to operate from sea level to 4,500 feet only with no adjustments. The water heater will de-rate by 4% for each 1,000 feet above sea level up to 4,500 feet. 3. High altitude Shield water heaters are equipped to operate from 3,000 to 12,000 feet only with no field adjustments. -
Page 8: Determine Water Heater Location
Closet and alcove installations A closet is any room the water heater is installed in which is less than 455 cubic feet for SNR150-100 and SNR200-100 models and 671 cubic feet for the SNA285-125 through SNA500-125 models. - Page 9 Determine water heater location Figure 1-1 Closet Installation - Minimum Required Clearances 1" MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND HOT WATER PIPES AND VENT PIPE RECOMMENDED SERVICE CLEARANCES: 18" (457 mm) Right Side - 24" (610 mm) Front - 24" (610 mm) Figure 1-2 Alcove Installation - Minimum Required Clearances 1"...
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Page 10: Flooring And Foundation
2. Remove the blocks on the base of the crate to allow for easier removal. 3. The water heater can then be slid off the base of the crate for installation. Do not drop the water heater or bump the NOTICE jacket on the floor or pallet. -
Page 11: Removing Water Heater From Existing Common Vent . 11 Combustion & Ventilation Air Requirements
At the time of removal of an existing water heater, the following steps shall be followed with each appliance remaining connected to the common venting system placed in operation, while the other appliances remaining connected to the common venting system are not in operation. - Page 12 Determine water heater location Figure 1-3_Combustion Air Direct from Outside If air is taken directly from outside the building with no duct, provide two permanent openings to the equipment room (see FIG. 1-3): (a) Combustion air opening, with a minimum free area of one square inch per 4000 Btu/hr input (5.5 cm...
- Page 13 *“Tight Construction”, provide air openings into the building from outside. *No combustion air openings are needed when the water heater is installed in a space with a volume NO LESS than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/hr of all installed gas fired appliances. Buildings MUST NOT be of *“Tight Construction”.
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Page 14: General Venting Direct Venting Options
General venting Direct venting options Figure 2-1 Vertical Direct Venting (Two-Pipe Vertical Termination) - See page 25 for more details Figure 2-3 Concentric Vertical Termination - See page 27 for more details Installation & Service Manual Figure 2-2 Sidewall Direct Venting (Two-Pipe Sidewall Termination) - See page 18 for more details Figure 2-4 Concentric Sidewall Termination - See page 22 for more details... -
Page 15: Venting And Combustion Air
The 3" Concentric Vent Kit available from Lochinvar (see Section 3 – Sidewall Termination – Optional Concentric Vent) and the 3" Concentric Vent Kit available from IPEX are both approved for use on the Shield Water Heater. -
Page 16: Air Intake/Vent Connections
The Shield water heater uses model specific combustion air intake and vent piping sizes as detailed in Table 2B below. Table 2B Air Intake/Vent Piping Sizes... -
Page 17: Vent & Air Piping
Code, ANSI Z223.1 for U.S. installations or CSA B149.1 for Canadian installations. You may use any of the vent/air piping methods covered in this manual. Do not attempt to install the Shield water heater using any other means. DO NOT mix components from different WARNING systems. -
Page 18: Sidewall Direct Venting
Do not exceed the maximum lengths of the outside vent piping shown in FIG. 3-1B. Excessive length exposed to the outside could cause freezing of condensate in the vent pipe, resulting in potential water heater shutdown. 12" OVER- HANG 12"... - Page 19 Sidewall direct venting Vent/air termination – sidewall Figure 3-1C Alternate Venting Arrangement (if Space Allows) w/Field Supplied Fittings TO BOILER INTAKE AIR CONNECTION FROM BOILER VENT PIPE CONNECTION BIRD SCREEN ALTERNATE VENTING ARRANGEMENT (IF SPACE PERMITS) Maintain clearances as shown in FIG.’s 3-1A thru 3-3B, pages 18 and 19.
- Page 20 Sidewall direct venting Prepare wall penetrations Use the factory supplied wall plate as a template to locate the vent and air intake holes and mounting holes. Air pipe penetration: Cut a hole for the air pipe. Size the air pipe hole as close as desired to the air pipe outside diameter.
- Page 21 CSA B149.1 Installation Code. 3. The air inlet of a Shield water heater is part of a direct vent connection. It is not classified as a forced air intake with regard to spacing from adjacent water heater vents.
- Page 22 Sidewall direct venting Sidewall termination – optional concentric vent Description and usage Lochinvar offers optional concentric combustion air and vent pipe termination kits (Factory Kit #CVK3003 for 3" diameter - Models SNR150-100 - SNR200-100 and #CVK3007 for 4" diameter - Models SNA285-125 - SNA500-125).
- Page 23 Sidewall direct venting Sidewall termination – optional concentric vent Figure 3-9 Concentric Vent Dimensional Drawing - Models SNR150-100 -- SNR200-100 / CVK3003 Instead of cementing the smaller pipe to NOTICE the rain cap, a field-supplied stainless steel screw may be used to secure the two (2) components together disassembly is desired for cleaning (see...
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Page 24: Sidewall Direct Venting
Sidewall direct venting Sidewall termination – optional concentric vent Figure 3-12 Concentric Vent Sidewall Attachment Note: CVK3003 shown for illustration purposes. DO NOT use field-supplied couplings to CAUTION extend pipes. Airflow restriction will occur and may cause intermittent operation. 9. Cement appliance combustion air and vent pipes to the concentric vent termination assembly. -
Page 25: Vertical Direct Venting
Vertical direct venting Vent/air termination – vertical Follow instructions WARNING determining vent location to avoid possibility of severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Do not connect any other appliance to the WARNING vent pipe or multiple water heaters to a common vent pipe. - Page 26 FIG. 4-2). For Canadian installations, provide clearances required by CSA B149.1 Installation Code. 3. The air inlet of a Shield water heater is part of a direct vent connection. It is not classified as a forced air intake with regard to spacing from adjacent water heater vents.
- Page 27 Vertical direct venting Vertical termination – optional concentric vent Description and usage Lochinvar offers an optional concentric combustion air and vent pipe termination kit. Both combustion air and vent pipes must attach to the termination kit. The termination kit must terminate outside the structure and must be installed as shown in FIG.
- Page 28 Vertical direct venting Vertical termination – optional concentric vent Do not operate the appliance with the rain WARNING removed combustion products may occur. Water may also collect inside the larger combustion air pipe and flow to the burner enclosure. Failure to follow this warning could result in product damage or improper operation, personal injury, or death.
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Page 29: Conventional And Sidewall Venting
Conventional and sidewall venting The Shield water heater may be installed with a single pipe carrying the flue products to the outside while using combustion air from the equipment room. The vent pipe may terminate either vertically (FIG. 5-1) above the roof line in a conventional vent manner or on a sidewall (FIG. -
Page 30: System Piping
Install a shutoff valve in the cold water supply line. 2. If this water heater is installed in a closed water supply system, such as the one having a backflow preventer in the cold water supply, provisions must be made to control thermal expansion. -
Page 31: Water Chemistry
About 1 1/2 seconds 155°F About 1 second Water chemistry The Shield water heater is designed for NOTICE heating potable water with a hardness of 5 to 25 grains per gallon and a total dissolved solids not exceeding 350 ppm. -
Page 32: Piping Diagrams
Installation & Service Manual System piping Figure 6-2 Single Unit COLD WATER SUPPLY FLOW CHECK VALVE (TYPICAL) EXPANSION TANK BUILDING RETURN SYSTEM MIXING VALVE HOT WATER CIRCULATOR SUPPLY BALL VALVE (TYPICAL) UNION (TYPICAL) - Page 33 Installation & Service Manual System piping (continued) Figure 6-3 Multiple Units COLD WATER FLOW CHECK VALVE SUPPLY (TYPICAL) UNION EXPANSION (TYPICAL) TANK BUILDING SYSTEM RETURN CIRCULATOR MIXING BALL VALVE HOT WATER VALVE SUPPLY (TYPICAL)
- Page 34 System piping Figure 6-4 Two Temperature - Single Unit THERMOMETER 180° HOT WATER SUPPLY 140° HOT WATER SUPPLY LOW TEMPERATURE BUILDING RETURN COLD EXPANSION TANK WATER SUPPLY (TYPICAL) FLOW CHECK VALVE (TYPICAL) MIXING VALVE HIGH TEMPERATURE BUILDING RETURN Installation & Service Manual BALL VALVE (TYPICAL) UNION...
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Page 35: Gas Connections Connecting Gas Supply Piping
MODELS SNA400-125 -- SNA500-125) GAS SUPPLY DRIP LEG 4. Support piping with hangers, not by the water heater or its accessories. WARNING 5. Purge all air from the gas supply piping. 6. Before placing the water heater in operation, check the water heater and its gas connection for leaks. -
Page 36: Natural Gas
Pipe sizing for natural gas 1. Refer to Table 7A for pipe length and diameter. Based on rated water heater input (divide by 1,000 to obtain cubic feet per hour). Table 7A is only for natural gas with specific gravity 0.60 inches, with a pressure drop through the gas... -
Page 37: Check Inlet Gas Supply
WARNING determine which fuel the water heater is set for. In order to operate on LP gas contact the factory, an orifice MUST BE installed or a gas valve adjustment MUST BE made. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage. -
Page 38: Gas Pressure
LP) maximum during stand-by (static) mode and while in operating (dynamic) mode. If an in-line regulator is used, it must be a minimum of 10 feet from the Shield water heater. It is very important that the gas line is properly purged by the gas supplier or utility company. -
Page 39: Field Wiring
Power cord connection This water heater is designed to operate with 120 VAC and 60 Hz power supply. If allowed by local codes, connect the power cord provided with the heater to a GFI protected outlet on a separate circuit and breaker. - Page 40 Installation & Service Manual Field wiring Figure 8-3 Low Voltage Field Wiring Connections...
- Page 41 Field wiring (continued) Figure 8-4 Control Inputs/Outputs LOW WATER CUTOFF INLET TEMPERATURE OUTLET TEMPERATURE / HIGH LIMIT SENSOR FLUE GAS SENSOR BLOCKED AIR INLET PRESSURE SWITCH BLOCKED DRAIN SWITCH CONTROL BOARD TANK SENSOR SENSOR FLAME SENSOR DISPLAY PANEL LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTION BOARD Installation &...
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Page 42: Condensate Disposal Condensate Drain
5. A condensate removal pump is required if the water heater is below the drain. When installing a condensate pump, select one approved for use with condensing water heaters and furnaces. -
Page 43: Start-Up
Read this manual to familiarize yourself with electronic control module operation. Read pages 45 and 46 for proper steps to start the water heater. Verify the water heater and system are full of water and all system components are correctly set for operation. CONDENSATE FROM... - Page 44 4. Press the SHUTDOWN button on the display until HTR:Standby appears in the display window. 5. Locate the pinhole button above the “r” in the Lochinvar logo on the display board (FIG. 11-1). Insert a thin wire (such as a paper clip) into the hole and press the button once and hold for 5 seconds to place the water heater into Service Mode.
- Page 45 Installation & Service Manual Start-up (continued) Figure 10-2 Operating Instructions - Models SNR150-100 -- SNA285-125...
- Page 46 Installation & Service Manual Start-up Figure 10-3 Operating Instructions - Models SNA400-125 -- SNA500-125...
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Page 47: Operating Information
25°F and the minimum off time has expired. Freeze protection DO NOT install the water heater in a room likely to freeze. The following integral feature of the electronic control module provides some protection for the water heater. -
Page 48: Water Heater Temperature Regulation
The control uses an internal clock for the night setback feature and for logging of events. For these features to work correctly, the clock must be set when the water heater is first installed or anytime the water heater has been powered off for more than 30 days. -
Page 49: Sequence Of Operation
Operating information Sequence of operation OPERATION 1. When the tank temperature falls below the set point minus the differential, the control will start the burner. 2. The control connects 120 VAC to the blower. The blower does not run at this time. •... -
Page 50: The Shield Control Module
Operating information Shield control module Use the control panel (FIG. 11-1) to set temperatures, operating conditions, and monitor water heater operation. Figure 11-1 Control Panel • Press once to go into Menu Mode • Press again to exit Menu Mode Installation &... -
Page 51: Status Display Screens
Operating information Status display screens By using the Previous/Next ( , ) arrow keys on the electronic control module display panel, you can navigate through the five (5) display screens. Each screen will contain two (2) viewable items. The following is a description of the individual items and what they can display: Screen Display shows:... - Page 52 Operating information By using the Previous/Next ( , ) arrow keys on the electronic control module display panel, you can navigate through the five (5) display screens. Each screen will contain two (2) viewable items. The following is a description of the individual items and what they can display: Screen Display shows:...
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Page 53: Maintenance Maintenance And Annual Startup
Installation & Service Manual • Check water heater area • Check vent piping • Check air piping • Check relief valve • Check condensate drain system • Check water heater piping (gas and water) for leaks • Operate relief valve... -
Page 54: Address Report Problems
Failure to service and maintain the water heater and system could result in equipment failure. Electrical shock hazard – Turn off power to the water heater before any service operation on the water heater WARNING except as noted otherwise in this instruction manual. -
Page 55: Flue Vent System And Air Piping
2. Check the cold fill pressure for the system. Verify it is correct (must be a minimum of 12 PSI). 3. Watch the system pressure as the water heater heats up (during testing) to ensure pressure does not rise too high. -
Page 56: Inspect Ignition & Flame Sense Electrodes
4. Replace ground wires if ground continuity is not satisfactory. Check all water heater wiring 1. Inspect all water heater wiring, making sure wires are in good condition and securely attached. Check control settings 1. Set the control module display to Parameter Mode and check all settings. -
Page 57: Handling Ceramic Fiber Materials
45 and 46. chamber door • Do not drain the water heater unless it will be exposed to freezing temperatures. 2. Allow time for the water heater to cool to room temperature if it has been firing. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
F2 - 3.15 AMP FUSE 24V SUPPLY 5. The water heater is shipped with three (3) spare fuses in a plastic bag attached to the control module cover. 6. If necessary, replace open fuse (F3 is 1.25 amps, F2 and F4 are 3.15 amps, and F5 is 5 amps). -
Page 59: Troubleshooting Chart - No Display
Troubleshooting Table 13A Troubleshooting Chart - No Display FAULT - No 120 VAC supplied to unit. No Display - Bad display board. - Bad main control board. - Blown fuse. - Tank temperature set point satisfied. No Burner Operation - Unit locked out on fault. - Flue sensor open. -
Page 60: Checking Temperature Sensors
Checking temperature sensors The water heater temperature sensors (inlet water, outlet water, tank water, and flue) are all resistance type devices. The following tables show the correct values for the sensors at various temperatures. Use an ohmmeter to read the resistance of the sensor at a known temperature. -
Page 61: Troubleshooting Chart - Noisy System
Troubleshooting Table 13D Troubleshooting Chart - Noisy System FAULT - Supply gas problem. Natural gas pressures should be between 4 inches w.c. and 14 inches w.c. LP gas pressures should between 14 inches w.c. - Gas/air mixture problem. Noisy Operation - Dirty/damaged burner. -
Page 62: Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed
Troubleshooting Table 13E Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed on Water Heater Interface FAULT DESCRIPTION Flame Sequence (will require a manual The flame detector circuit is seeing a flame reset once the condition signal while no flame is present. has been corrected. - Page 63 Troubleshooting Table 13E (continued from previous page) Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed on Water Heater Interface FAULT DESCRIPTION No Flame Running (will require a manual The unit was running and lost the flame reset once the signal. This condition occurred four (4) condition has been straight times.
- Page 64 Troubleshooting Table 13E (continued from previous page) Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed on Water Heater Interface FAULT DESCRIPTION The outlet water temperature has exceeded the fixed setting of the manual reset high limit. Manual Reset High Limit (will require a manual reset once the condition has been corrected.
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Page 65: Corrective Action
Troubleshooting Table 13E (continued from previous page) Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed on Water Heater Interface FAULT DESCRIPTION The actual fan RPM is 30% higher than what is being called for. Fan High Fan Speed High (will require a manual reset once the condition has been corrected. - Page 66 Troubleshooting Table 13E (continued from previous page) Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed on Water Heater Interface FAULT DESCRIPTION The temperature rise across the heat exchanger parameters for the water heater. Temp O/Shoot (continued) Heat exchanger outlet water temperature has exceeded the maximum outlet water temperature.
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Page 67: Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed
Troubleshooting Table 13E (continued from previous page) Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed on Water Heater Interface FAULT DESCRIPTION Service Blk While the unit is in Service Mode, the outlet temperature has exceeded 185°F. 120 VAC input to the main control board has Low 24 VAC dropped below 80 VAC. -
Page 68: Combustion Analysis Procedure
Obstruction • Check for obstructions at the vent/air intake terminals. • Refer to Section 7 - Gas Connections for the proper gas supply for the Shield water heater. Gas Supply Pressure • Refer to page 56 of this manual for burner removal and cleaning procedures. -
Page 69: Gas Valve Adjustment Procedure
Troubleshooting Gas valve adjustment procedure If adjustment of the gas valve is deemed necessary, use the following procedures: (Note: The procedures below are model specific.) Models SNR150-100 -- SNA285-125 Locate the throttle adjustment screw on the side of the venturi valve (FIG. 13-2). Using a screwdriver, turn the screw a 1/4 turn clockwise to decrease CO counterclockwise to increase CO levels. -
Page 70: Diagrams
Diagrams Figure 14-1 Ladder Diagram 120VAC TERMINAL STRIP 120V SUPPLY "L" X1-6 X1-8 JUNCTION X5-7 X6-7 X6-2 CN2-6 CN2-12 MANUAL RESET HIGH LIMIT X5-14 INTERFACE RUN-TIME CONTACTS ALARM CONTACTS TANK SENSOR EXTERNAL 0-10V CONTROL JUNCTION BOX TERMINAL STRIP 120V SUPPLY "N" PUMP RELAY PUMP "L"... -
Page 71: Wiring Diagram
Diagrams (continued) Figure 14-2 Wiring Diagram DISPLAY INTERFACE CONNECTION BOARD EXTERNAL LIMITS ALARM CONTACTS RUN-TIME CONTACTS CN5-1 24 VAC CN5-3 WATER CN5-4 CUT-OFF CN5-2 CN4-3 PRESSURE SWITCH CN4-6 CN4-1 TANK SENSOR CN4-4 CN4-5 EXTERNAL 0-10V CONTROL CN4-2 CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE SPARK LEAD Notes: 1. - Page 72 Revision Notes: Revision A (ECO #C02299) initial release. Revision B (ECO #C02870) reflects the addition of a mixing valve to the piping diagrams (FIG.’s 6-2 and 6-3, pgs. 32 - 34). Revision C (ECO #C02738) reflects edits made to the Gas Valve Adjustment Procedure for Model SNA400-125 on page 69.