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Condensing Stainless Steel Water Heater TWI - 35-130/45-190 Installation, User and Service Manual Innovation has a name.
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A.O. Smith UK, Unit B8 Amstrong Mall, Southwood Business Park, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0NR www.aosmith.co.uk “A.O. Smith Water Heaters” is a trading name of Advance Services (Sales) Ltd. Reg.
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Liability A.O. Smith Water Products Company does not accept any liability for claims of third parties as a result of incompetent use other than mentioned in this manual and in conformity with the General Terms and Conditions as filed with the Chamber of Commerce.
Introduction About the device This manual describes the installation, service and use of the TWI-device. The TWI-device is a condensating boiler with a fan in the air supply. The TWI can be installed both as a closed and as an open device. The device typically has a concentric chimney connection.
Introduction Remark Supplements or later adjustments and/or additions to any regulations, requirements and guidelines are applicable at the moment of installing. Target groups The three target groups for this manual are: • (end) users; • installation engineers; • service and maintenance engineers. Symbols indicate on every page for which target group the information is intended.
Notation system This manual makes use of the following notation system: Remark Attention: important notice. Caution Ignoring this text may result in damage of the device. Warning Ignoring this text may lead to serious damage of the device and to situations that are dangerous to people.
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Introduction Chapter Target groups Description 11. Warranty (certificate) This chapter contains the terms of warranty. 12. Annexes This chapter contains the electrical circuit diagram. Instruction manual TWI 35-130 G/TWI 45-190 G...
Operation of the device Introduction This chapter will cover in the given order: • General operation of the device; • Heating cycle of the device; • Security of the device; • Safety of the installation. General operation The figure shows a cross section of the device. of the device Cross section of the device Legends IMD-0716 R0...
Operation of the device In this device the cold water is supplied through the cold water inlet (16) at the bottom of the tank. The tap water heated by the combustion chamber (15) and heat exchanger (13) leaves the tank at the hot water outlet (12). If the device is maximally filled with water, there is a constant water piping pressure.
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2.4.2 Security of the water temperature The safety switch or ECO (Energy Cut-Off) switches off the device when the water temperature exceeds 95 ºC. As soon as the temperature has sufficiently dropped, the ECO is reset automatically. Contact the installation engineer if the ECO repeatedly switches off the device.
Operation of the device Safety of the installation Apart from the standard security of the device, the installation shall further be protected using an expansion vessel, an expansion valve, a pressure reducing valve, a non-return valve and a T&P valve. The use of an expansion vessel, expansion valve and/or pressure reducing valve is dependent on the type of installation: unvented or vented.
Installation Warning The installation shall be carried out by an authorised installation engineer in accordance with the generally and locally applicable regulations of gas, water, electricity companies and the fire brigade. The device shall only be installed in an area that amply meets the national and local ventilation regulations (1.3 “Regulations”).
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Installation 3.3.1 Air humidity and ambient temperature The installation area should be frost-free or be protected against frost. The table gives the ambient conditions that shall be observed in order to be able to ensure the functioning of the applied electronics. Specifications for air humidity and ambient temperature Air humidity and ambient temperature Air humidity...
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Remark When installing the device, make sure that the device cannot damage the immediate surroundings or lower floors in case of leakage of the tank and/or connections. If this is the case, install the device near a floor discharge or in a metal drip tray of the right size.
Installation Technical specifications The tables below contain the technical data. 3.4.1 Dimensions of the device Top and bottom views of the device Legends See the table. 1 5 º 8 º 4 º Dimensions (all sizes in mm, unless stated otherwise) IMD-0718 - 0 7 1 8 R Dimension...
Installation Connections diagram The figure shows the connections diagram. This diagram is used in the sections describing the actual connecting activities. Connections diagram UNVENTED Legends Not mentioned numbers are not applicable. pressure reducing valve (obligatory) T&P valve (obligatory) stop valve (recommended in pipe C and obligatory in pipe A) non-return valve (obligatory)
Water connections Warning unvented The installation shall be carried out by a recognised installation engineer in accordance with the generally and locally applicable regulations (1.3 “Regulations”). 3.6.1 Cold water side See (A) in the connections diagram (3.5 “Connections diagram”). Position an approved stop valve (4) on the cold water side in accordance with the applicable regulations (1.3 “Regulations”).
Installation Mount the T&P valve (3). Option: mount a temperature meter (12) for checking the temperature of the tap water. Mount a stop valve (4) in the hot water distribution piping for service purposes. If circulation piping is required, proceed by mounting the circulation piping (3.6.3 “Circulation piping”).
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Installation Explanation of device types Device types Description Combustion air is extracted from the installation area. Concentric and/or parallel wall flue terminal Concentric and/or parallel roof flue terminal Devices on common supply and discharge (concentric and/or parallel) in blocks of flats. Supply and discharge in different pressure area.
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90° bends is 5. Both requirements are met. Specifications Caution A.O. Smith prescribes the use of a roof or wall flue terminal approved for the device with the C13 and C33 device types. Use of an improper roof or wall flue terminal may lead to an error.
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TWI 35-130: Ø 125 mm TWI 45-190:Ø 125 mm (1) It is not allowed to use any other roof flue terminal. You can order the roof flue terminal mentioning the item number with A.O. Smith, manufacturer or wholesaler’s. 3.9.4 Parallel connections The table gives the maximum pipe length for parallel systems.
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Device with parallel flue gas discharge material IMD-0533 R0 Use the longest pipe to test for the maximum length. In this case this is the flue gas discharge pipe, that has a length of 25 metres. These 25 metres are composed of the pipe material parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
If this is the case, apply an isolating transformer (3.10.4 “Isolating transformer”). Please contact A.O. Smith for additional information or for ordering this isolating transformer. The figure shows a view of the electrical connector block. Instruction manual TWI 35-130 G/TWI 45-190 G...
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Connector block IMD-0534 R0 Legends screws cover plate connector block strain relief For preparation remove the cover plate (B) from the electricity part by loosening the two screws (A). Remark Consult the electrical circuit diagram for connecting the electrical components. Instruction manual TWI 35-130 G/TWI 45-190 G...
Installation 3.10.3 Connect the mains voltage The device is delivered without power cable and main switch. Remark In order to supply voltage to the device, connect the device to the mains voltage using a permanent electrical connection. Place a double pole main switch with a contact opening of min.
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Gas control Legends Not mentioned numbers are not applicable. screws cover plate sealing cap setting screw setting hole IMD 0535 R0 3.11.1 Checking procedure Position the probe of the CO -gauge into the flue gas discharge duct of the concentric venturi tube. Open the gas supply and bleed the air from the gas system.
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Installation 3.11.2 Adjust the CO -value For preparation remove the cover plate (2) from the electricity part by loosening the two screws (1). Remove the cap (3) from the CO setting screw (4). Insert a long screwdriver into the setting hole (5) along the air supply pipe. Correct the CO2-value dependent on the deviation by turning the CO setting screw (4).
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Conversion to another gas category Conversion to another gas category is not possible. Instruction manual TWI 35-130 G/TWI 45-190 G...
Fill Connections diagram UNVENTED Legends Not mentioned numbers are not applicable. pressure reducing valve (obligatory) T&P valve (obligatory) stop valve (recommended in pipe C and obligatory in pipe A) non-return valve (obligatory) circulation pump (optional) drain valve manual gas valve (obligatory) service valve temperature meter...
Fill Fill the device 5.1.1 Fill unvented installations Proceed as follows for filling the device: Open the stop valve (11) in the hot water pipe and (if present) the stop valves (4) of the circulation pump (6). Close the drain valve (9). Open the closest draw-off point (14).
Drain Connections diagram Legends UNVENTED Not mentioned numbers are not applicable. pressure reducing valve (obligatory) T&P valve (obligatory) stop valve (recommended in pipe C and obligatory in pipe A) non-return valve (obligatory) circulation pump (optional) drain valve manual gas valve (obligatory) service valve temperature meter...
Drain Drain unvented For some activities the device needs to be drained. Proceed as follows: installations Electrically isolate the device by turning the main switch between the device and the electricity mains to the 0 position. Shut off the gas supply (10). Close the stop valve (11) in the hot water pipe.
Start up Introduction This chapter will cover in the given order: • Start up. • Heating cycle of the device. Start up Start up the device by: Filling the device “Fill”). Opening the gas valve (3.5 “Connections diagram”). Switching on the voltage of the device using the main switch between the device and the electricity mains.
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Start up The electronic control will then attempt to ignite the burner again three consecu- tive times. If this has not succeeded after three times, the electronic control will temporarily switch off. The control will automatically reset after an hour and the above-mentioned cycle will be repeated until a maximum of 9 ignition attempts.
Shut down Introduction You can: • Shut down the device for a short time; • Electrically isolate the device; • Shut down the device for a long period. Shut down the device For shutting down the device for a short time, maximally turn the thermostat for a short time counterclockwise.
Errors Introduction A distinction is made between: • General errors General errors are not visible on the control. General errors are: Gas smell Insufficient or no hot water Water leakage Explosive ignition. The manual includes a table with general errors (9.2 “Troubleshooting table for general errors”).
Maintenance 10.1 Introduction Service shall be carried out at least once a year both on the gas side and on the water side. The frequency of the maintenance depends, among other things, on the water quality, the average number of operating hours per day and the set water temperature.
Maintenance 10.3 Water-side 10.3.1 Descale maintenance Scaling depends on the water condition and the water demand. Besides, more scale deposit will be formed in the device at high temperatures. A temperature setting of 60 ºC is recommended to ensure low scale deposit. Descale using the appropriate agents.
10.4.4 Cleaning the air inlet filter 1. Dismount the air supply hose situated on the condensation drainage. 2. Take the filter out of the black housing. 3. Clean the filter by means of a vacuum cleaner or by rinsing. 4. Put the filter back into the black housing. 5.
A.O. Smith will replace the entire boiler by a brand new one of similar size and quality. The replacement boiler will have a warranty that will be valid for the remaining period of the warranty for the original boiler delivered.
A claim based on the warranty provided shall be deposited with the dealer from whom the boiler was purchased or any other dealer who sells products manufactured by A.O. Smith. The investigation of the boiler as referred to in the Articles 1 and 2 will take place in an A.O. Smith laboratory.
12.3 Legends WIRING = brown blue green black white orange yellow black/red black/white CLAMPING STRIP CONNECTIONS: Earth Zero Phase COMPONENTS: Electronic control Air pressure switch Hot surface igniter Temperature sensor / ECO Thermostat board Yellow LED Thermostat Red LED Green LED Gas control Transformer 120 VAC-24 VAC Fan isolating relay...
Index air humidity 16 gas control 13 air pressure switch 13 gas smell 7 ambient conditions 15 general data 3 ambient temperature 16 general operation 11 brand names 3 heat demand 39 heating cycle 39 concentric connections 24 condition in operation 39 gas valve open 39 index 57 heat demand 39...
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Index reduction valve 14 regulations 7 safety 14 scale 50 security 11 service 10,49 service engineer 8 set the service interval 66 shut down short period 41 longer period 41 isolate 41 specifications 16 symbol installation engineer 8 service engineer 8 user 8 start up 39 target groups 8...