Summary of Contents for Bosch Greentherm T9900 SE 160
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Installation and Operating Instructions INDOOR RESIDENTIAL TANKLESS WATER HEATERS Greentherm T9900 SE 160/199 | i 199 160 000/199 000 Btu- Natural Gas | 160 000/199 000 Btu - Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Key to symbols and safety instructions Safety instructions Key to symbols and safety instructions H DANGER: Key to symbols Before installation, Warnings ▶ Read all instructions before installing. In warnings, signal words at the beginning of a warning are used Perform the steps in the indicated to indicate the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk if measures for minimising danger are not taken.
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Key to symbols and safety instructions H WARNING: ▶ Inform the certified installer who installed the appliance to change ▶ To ensure that the water heater appliance installation location. functions properly, follow these installation and maintenance H DANGER: instructions. Risk of poisoning! ▶...
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▶ Immediately correct all faults to highest risk of being scalded. Never prevent system damage. leave such individuals in the tub or ▶ Use only Bosch spare parts! shower unattended under any H CAUTION: circumstances. Children must not be Instruct the customer allowed to operate hot water faucets ▶...
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Key to symbols and safety instructions ▶ If the building has occupants in the ▶ When installation of the water heater above groups who operate hot water is complete, inspect and confirm faucets, or state laws / local proper ground conductor. ordinances stipulate specific water H CAUTION: temperatures, take the following...
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Key to symbols and safety instructions NOTICE: DANGER: Fatal accidents! ▶ The appliance should be located in an area where leakage of the heater or connections will not result in damage to the Carbon monoxide poisoning. area adjacent to the appliance or to lower floors of the ▶...
Safety information NOTICE: Safety information Appliance damage! ▶ Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can result in improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. WARNING: Relief valve discharges! ▶ If a relief valve discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply system.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Accessories (Bosch part #) • Neutralizer Kit (7738001483) BOSCH water heater complies with the State of California Lead • Wi-Fi module [802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)] (7736504944) Law (AB1953). •...
Gas - Propane or Natural Gas. Identification labels are found Please consult Bosch for further details to determine if this will on the shipping box, and on the rating plate which is located on function in your application.
Appliance details 2. Carefully plan where you install the ▶ Slowly open the front cover [1]. heater. Correct combustion air supply and vent pipe installation are very important. If not installed correctly, fatal accidents can occur, such as carbon monoxide poisoning or fire. 3.
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Appliance details 6. Keep the water heater area clear and free from combustibles and flammable liquids. Do not locate the heater over any material which might burn. 7. Correct gas pressure is critical for the proper operation of this heater. Gas piping must be sized to provide the required pressure at the maximum output of the heater, while all the...
▶ The water heater must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with these instructions. If improperly installed, a hazardous condition such as explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning could result. Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. is not responsible for improperly installed appliances.
Installation instructions NOTICE: WARNING: Risk of appliance freezing! ▶ Flammable materials, gasoline, pressurized containers, or ▶ In areas where outside temperature is routinely below 32°F any other items or articles that are potential fire hazards (0 °C) and the heater is to be installed on the inside of an must NOT be placed on or adjacent to the heater.
Installation instructions CAUTION: Personal injury and property damage. ▶ Appliance must be installed vertically. Venting DANGER: ▶ Do not reduce the exhaust or combustion air vent pipe sizes. ▶ Do not common vent with any other vented appliance or stove. ▶...
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Installation instructions Flue temperature: ▶ To prevent the risk of flue material overheat the appliance's flue temperature is sensed and is limited. The flue temperature limit is depending on inlet water temperature. ▶ Residential models: Maximum flue temperature is limited to 145 °F (63 °C).
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Installation instructions 4.6.2 Approved vent components and terminations Bosch 196050 2" Bird screen 196051 3" Bird screen 196052 4" Bird screen h 2.5 2", 3", and 4" SCH40 (Solid Core) PVC/CPVC 45° long sweep elbow h 2.5 2", 3", and 4" SCH40 (Solid Core) PVC/CPVC 45°...
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Installation instructions h Exhaust: Duravent 810009692 (2" x 4") Black PP Vertical Termination Kit - Concentric M&G 810009720 (3" x 5") Black PP Vertical Termination Kit - Concentric 810009693 (2" x 4") Terra-Cotta PP Vertical Termination Kit - Concentric Intake: 40 810009721 (3"...
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Installation instructions 4.6.3 Vent specifications Establish vent clearances that comply with the vent manufacturer's specifications and all applicable national/local Improper gas pressure or vent length may result in undesired codes. symptoms or errors such as noisy burner, C1, C2, CF, EA, EC. Minimum combustion air and exhaust pipe length The vent for this appliance shall not terminate: The minimum exhaust pipe length is 1 ft (0.3m) of straight vent...
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Installation instructions Required direct vent terminal clearances (twin pipe / concentric penetration) Fig. 10 Canadian installations U.S. installations with direct vent terminals with direct vent A Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony 12 in. (30cm) 12 in. (30cm) B Clearance to window or door that may be opened 36 in.
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Installation instructions 3) A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings. 4) Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor. Table 9 Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.
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Installation instructions Required other than direct vent terminal clearances (single pipe penetration) Fig. 11 Canadian installations U.S. installations with with non direct vent non direct vent terminals A Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony. 12 in. (30cm) 12 in. (30cm) B Clearance to window or door that may be opened.
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Installation instructions 3) A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings. 4) Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor. Table 10 "...
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This situation will pull cold air through the heat exchanger and can lead to damage and a water leak and is not covered by the product's warranty. In the event of negative air pressure causing back drafting contact Bosch for information. Fig. 13...
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Installation instructions Fig. 16 Horizontal venting system (sealed combustion) [1] Intake Fig. 15 Horizontal venting installation air intake piping not [2] Exhaust shown) [1] Termination [2] Water heater [3] Elbow [4] Horizontal run should slope ¼" per foot upwards to water heater [LA] 12 inches (305 mm) (18 in.
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Installation instructions With Flex Pipe the maximum length is reduced by 60%, (applies only to the section in flex PP). Example: 10 feet of flex PP is equivalent to 25 feet of rigid PP. Flex Pipe according to the suppliers instructions for use in the vertical part of the installation only.
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Installation instructions Refer to fig. 23 for preferred installation positions in the vent NOTICE: system. Installation considerations: ▶ Install the damper per the supplied manufacturer‘s A blocked breather may cause an undesired double-siphon instructions. effect. The damper is only to be used in the exhaust vent piping. ▶...
Installation instructions 4.6.7 Single Pipe Venting • Appliances located in confined spaces: The confined space must be provided with two permanent NOTICE: openings, one commencing within 12 inches (304.8mm) of the top and one commencing within 12 inches (304.8mm) of the bottom of the enclosure. Each opening ▶...
Installation instructions ▶ Tighten gas pipe with the support of a wrench, see fig. 24. WARNING: ▶ The gas type conversion must only be carried out by a qualified contractor. Gas piping & connections Before connecting the gas supply, be sure that the heater is set for the same gas to which it will be connected.
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Installation instructions GAS LINE SIZING The gas supply piping for a single heater should be sized for a maximum draw of 199000 BTU/hr for Greentherm T9900 SE/i. Measure the length of the gas supply line from the building's gas main to the heater and use the chapter 4.8.1 and 4.8.2 or the gas line manufacturer’s sizing tables to determine the pipe diameter necessary.
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Installation instructions 4.8.2 Gas Line Sizing Tables for LP GAS For your convenience, see below an excerpt from gas line sizing tables for a single LP appliance. Their intended use is for pipe sizing between the 2nd stage (low pressure) regulator and the appliance. For details, see the current NFPA 54 or NFPA 58. Required input for 160000 / 199000 BTU/hr for the Greentherm T9900 SE/i.
Connecting the pressure relief valve (PRV) the values specified in fig. 26 (grey area), Bosch recommends A pressure relief valve is included in the box and must be consulting a local water treatment professional for water installed at the time of installation.
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Installation instructions NOTICE: ▶ This heater is not approved for preheated water applications exceeding 140 °F (60 °C) for Residential appliances, in these cases use a 3-way valve or mixing valve must be installed before the appliance to prevent water exceeding 140 °F (60 °C) for Residential appliances from entering the appliance.
Installation instructions 4.11 Domestic hot water recirculation The following drawings are provided to illustrate two possible recirculation designs. These schematic is for illustration only and must not be used for actual Installation without appropriate engineering and technical advice from a properly licensed professional in the locality where the installation is made.
• External NTC - 7 736 504 583 – Only compatible with Bosch cable/sensor accessory (7736504583). Sensor must be inserted into the tank pocket and plug in at the tank connector in bottom of the appliance.
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▶ The use of a flow switch is recommended to ensure DHW priority and to prevent “cold-blow” situations when the Bosch tankless water heater is used with an air handler. Air handler installation must include a pump. The flow switch should be used to disable the blower on the air-handling system when domestic water is used.
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[14] Air handler [2] Cold water inlet [15] Shutoff valve (field supplied) [3] Pressure relief valve [16] NTC sensor (Bosch accessory) [4] Gas supply [5] Shut off gas valve (field supplied) [6] Thermal expansion tank (as required) [7] Air purge (field supplied)
Electrical connections 4.13 Measuring gas pressure 4.13.1 Gas supply pressure Confirm gas pressure upon installation. Connecting manometer ▶ Shut off gas supply at installer supplied shutoff valve for Fig. 35 Gas pressure test port this water heater. [1] Gas pressure measuring port ▶...
Operation instructions ▶ Check the fuse in the printed circuit board, for electrical continuity, see fig. 38, [1]. Fig. 36 Connecting power supply cord [1] Power cord length: 5.9 ft (1.8m). Fig. 38 Fuse position Note: The power supply that the appliance is plugged into [1] Fuse should be isolated from possible water damage.
Operation instructions For your safety read before operating your ▶ Touch and hold symbol for more than 3 sec. The LCD display shows the selected temperature. water heater When the burner is on, the display shows symbol (Fig. 39, [7]). WARNING: Explosion hazard! ▶...
Operation instructions 6.4.1 Programming the default setpoint temperature To increase setpoint temperature limit of the appliance, ▶ Access the menu LM - Temperature Limited ( Section 6.6) and select Unlocked. A lower temperature set point will reduce the risk of scolding, reduce energy consumption and increase the longevity of the heat exchanger.
Operation instructions Information /Adjustments menu • Operation Hours - number of hours burner has been operating. Access to Information / Adjustments menu OD Operation Data Display shows the set point temperature. Allows you to view various parameters of the current operation ▶...
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Operation instructions ▶ Touch the symbol when month is correct. ▶ Use the symbols to set the day. ▶ Touch the symbol when the day is correct. ▶ Use the symbols to set the year. ▶ Touch the symbol when the year is correct. ▶...
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Operation instructions ▶ Use the symbols to select the day of the week ▶ Touch the symbol when month is correct. to be copied. ▶ Use the symbols to set the day. ▶ Use the symbols to choose option Copy to. ▶...
Operation instructions ▶ Use the symbols to select A8 Startup Delay. ▶ Touch the symbol after reaching the desired value. The time is defined, the brightness value must now be ▶ Touch the symbol programmed. Display shows Startup Value(s). ▶ Use the symbols to set the brightness of the ▶...
Operation instructions ▶ Touch the symbol until the display shows P9 Purge. RS Recirculation Settings After 2 sec. the fan starts working to purge the exhaust To define recirculation comfort level, circuit. ▶ Touch the symbol ▶ Touch symbols to define comfort level. –...
Operation instructions ML Model ▶ Touch symbol OK. ▶ Touch the symbol ▶ Touch symbols to select MF main valve. Display shows appliance model. ▶ Touch symbol OK. – Indoor The appliance will start the auto calibration of main valve. ▶...
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Operation instructions ▶ Touch the symbol Display blinks 3 times and return to P7 menu. 6.8.1 Gas conversion from NG to LPG WARNING: Fatal accidents! Before any service or testing in the appliance, ▶ Turn off the appliance. ▶ Disconnect the power supply cord. ▶...
Before activating Wi-Fi module, ▶ Unplug the appliance from the power supply. ▶ Download the “Bosch Water” app, available for Android and IOS for communication with the water heater, see fig. 51. ▶ Open the app and follow the instructions.
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HT Hotspot option is defined. ▶ Download the “Bosch Water” app, available for Android and ST Status IOS for communication with the water heater, see fig. 51. Display shows the status of wireless connection: •...
Maintenance and service ▶ Touch the symbol Maintenance and service A green check mark is displayed indicating that reset is complete. DANGER: 6.9.3 Problem solving to activate Wi-Fi Exceed Wi-Fi activation time ▶ Always shut off the electrical power supply, shut off the The Wi-Fi module must be activated within 15 minutes after manual gas valve and shut off the water valves whenever plug in the appliance to the power supply.
Maintenance and service Required annual maintenance Winterizing for seasonal use (To remove front cover, see page 12) The water heater must not be installed in a location where it may be exposed to freezing temperatures unless connected to electrical power. All water must be drained from the heater in WARNING: order to avoid damage to the unit from exposure to freezing temperatures.
Troubleshooting ▶ Connect a line (A) from the outlet of the circulating pump ▶ Reconnect the electrical supply to the unit, open the water (installer supplied) to the inlet drain connection on the shutoff valves, and return the unit to service. water heater (see fig.
Troubleshooting Burner does not ignite when a hot water 2. Confirm the heater's gas type coincides with the type of gas being supplied. See fig. 2, page 12 for location of rating faucet is opened plate. It is recommended to use “P4 Information” page 47, chapter 6.5.1 as a tool for problem solving.
Troubleshooting Hot water temperature fluctuates at tap 3. Ensure that the venting used is according to specifications (see section 4.6) and cross contamination does not exist. 1. If the water heater set point temperature is high, mixing at Ensure that intake and exhaust terminations maintain the faucet could deactivate the water heater.
Troubleshooting 2. How to verify the recirculation flow. Close all water taps, ▶ Loosen the set screw of the pressure head point [B]. access to information menu, P4 information > Operation ▶ Connect the pressure gauge connection "+" to the test Data, choose the option Flow.
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In case of positive results for all these actions: ▶ Perform manual adjustment according to chapter 8.12.2 or contact Bosch support line for further assistance. Fig. 56 Auto Adjustment Greentherm T9900 SE/i – 6 720 813 635 (2019/03)
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Troubleshooting 8.12.2 Manual Gas and Air Adjustment ▶ Change L1 Gas Adjust parameter until reaches 100% ± 2% Gas and Air adjustment is also possible to perform manually. ▶ Increase L1 Gas Adjust parameter to increase output This is only recommended if the automatic adjustment process power, and vice-versa.
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Troubleshooting B1 Internal Adjust ▶ Increase L2 Gas Adjust parameter to increase ION value and vice-versa. ▶ Touch symbols until display shows B1 Internal Adjust. L2 Gas Adjust 6720816815-39.1V Fig. 62 B1 Internal Adjust - P1 Active Fig. 64 L2 Gas Adjust - ION value ▶...
Default setting is Off. are available for certification purposes and advanced ▶ Only a qualified technician can change this parameter. troubleshooting with guidance from BOSCH support line. For optimal operation, use the default settings. 8.13 CO emissions check Ionization Control In case air/gas combustion adjustment has been performed check emissions using reference values in tables 27 and 28.
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Troubleshooting ▶ Insert analyzer probe into the measuring port. The tip of the range (%) Max. CO level probe should be in the center of the flue pipe (approx 1.5" (measured) inserted). Avoid air gaps between probe and measuring Greentherm 9800 SE port as they can alter readings.
Problem solving Problem solving Error code diagnostics Installation, maintenance and repair must only be carried out by qualified contractors. The following table describes the To remove error codes from the display, solutions for possible problems. ▶ Touch the On/Off button more than 3 sec. (long press). Display Description Solution...
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Problem solving Display Description Solution Condensing unit flue gases temperature [16] ▶ Descale appliance ( section 7.3). above 392 °F (200 °C) and/or flue gases temperature [15] above 145 °F (63 °C) at the exhaust sensor [15]. Appliance regulates power to protect against overheating.
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Problem solving Display Description Solution Flue blockage detected during operation due to ▶ Reset error (touch and hold on/off button for 3 excessive pressure on the siphon. seconds). If the problem persists: ▶ Check exhaust pipes and terminals for obstructions and reset the error.
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Problem solving Display Description Solution Electronic control unit internal error. ▶ Reset error (touch and hold on/off button for 3 seconds). If the problem persists: ▶ Replace electronic control unit. Error during ionization test. Electronic control unit ▶ Replace electronic control unit. internal error.
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Problem solving Display Description Solution Gas leakage in the gas path (gas valve or gas ▶ Replace the gas valve and/or gas manifold. manifold shut-off valves). ▶ After gas valve and/or gas manifold replacement perform gas and air tuning ( section 8.12). Touch screen key pressed for more than 20 ▶...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Installer Checklist to be completed by installer upon installation Packing The packing box may be fully recycled as confirmed by the recycling symbol Components Serial Number ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Many parts in the heater can be fully recycled in the end of the product life.
List of used Open Source Components List of used Open Source Components The following open source software (OSS) components are included in this product: Name of OSS Version of OSS Name and Version of License (License text More Information Component Component can be found in Appendix below) Arphic Technology...
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List of used Open Source Components unmodified copies of the Font Software, subject to the following conditions: 1. Neither the Font Software nor any of its individual components, in Original or Modified Versions, may be sold by itself. 2. Original or Modified Versions of the Font Software may be bundled, redistributed and/or sold with any software, provided that each copy contains the above copyright notice and this license.
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