Quietside QVM 9-090W1-NG Manual
Quietside QVM 9-090W1-NG Manual

Quietside QVM 9-090W1-NG Manual

Condensing gas water heater

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QVM 9 SERIES CONDENSING GAS WATER HEATER
FIRST YEAR
Limited Warranty for Condensing Gas Water Heater
(All Residential Commercial Water Heater)
(Includes Space Heating Domestic Water 'Combo' Heating Applications)
Quietside Corporation warrants that its combo water heater are free from
defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of
installation. If any parts are found to be defective in manufacture,
Quietside Corporation will provide replacement of such defective parts.
SECOND THROUGH THE TENTH YEAR
Limited Warranty for Primary Heat Exchangers
(Residential Water Heater Only)
(Space Heating Applications Only)
Quietside Corporation warrants that the copper tube (primary) heat
exchanger of its residential condensing gas model water heater is free
from defects in material and workmanship from the date of installation
for the second through the tenth year to the original purchaser only. If
during such time period, any part of the copper tube heat exchanger is
found to be defective, Quietside Corporation will provide replacement for
the original heat exchanger.
ELEVENTH YEAR AND BEYOND
Limited Warranty for Primary Heat Exchangers
(Residential Water Heater Only)
(Space Heating Applications Only)
Quietside Corporation warrants, to the original purchaser only, that the
copper tube (primary) heat exchanger of its residential condensing gas
model water heater is free from defects in material and workmanship for
the eleventh year and beyond from the date of installation. If during such
time period, any portion of the copper water tubing is found to be
defective, Quietside Corporation will provide replacement for the original
copper tube heat exchanger upon the payment of a proportionate charge
based on the time the water heater has been in service. The proportionate
charge will be equal to the appropriate percentage of the list price of such
copper tube heat exchanger at the time the warranty claim is made, and
will be determined as follows :
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Year – 10%,
12
Year – 15%,
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14
Year – 20%,
15
Year – 25%,
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Year – 35%,
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Year – 40%,
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Year – 50%,
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Year – 55%,
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Year – 65%,
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Year – 70%,
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Year and beyond – 75%
*NOTE : If the heat exchanger model involved is no longer
available due to product obsolescence or redesign, the value
used to establish the retail price will be the publish price as
shown in the Quietside repair parts booklet where the heat
exchanger last appeared or the current retail price of the then
nearest equivalent heat exchanger.
SPECIAL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
Limited Warranty for Flat Plate Heat Exchangers
(Domestic Hot Water Heat Exchangers – Residential Use Only)
Quietside Corporation warrants that the stainless steel, flat plate heat
exchanger (used for the production of domestic hot water ) is free from
defects in material and workmanship for five years from the date of
installation. Any coagulation or blockage of the normal water flow
through the heat exchanger, due to trapped sediment, heavy calcification,
lime deposits minerals and or other waterborne buildup in the plate heat
exchanger, or corrosion due to chemical anti-freeze additive is not
considered defects in workmanship and therefore any malfunction or
damage to other parts or components resulting from these buildups in
the plate heat exchanger is not covered under the terms of this warranty.
This Warranty Does Not Cover :
1. Installations by other than qualified heating contractors.
2. Installations of equipment for other purposes than those intended by
3. Installations of equipment for purposes other than residential space
4. Any product which is improperly installed or moved from its original
5. Any product, which has been repaired or replaced with other than
6. Any product modified in any way, misused or damaged or which as
7. Any damage resulting from use of anti-freeze solutions added to the
8. Any damage to the product caused by failure to maintain the unit properly,
9. Nicks, scratches or discoloration of decorative finishes.
10. Installation, plumbing , gas piping and wiring not integral to the
11. This warranty does not covered and expenses related to the removal
12. The warranty cannot be considered as a guarantee of workmanship
Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damages
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Quietside Corporation will not pay in contract or in tort, consequential or
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Year – 18%
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Year – 30%
incidental damages under this warranty, both of which are specifically excluded.
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This means we shall not be responsible for any loss, expense or damage caused
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Year – 45%
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by any defect in the Water Heater, other than the water heater itself.
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Year – 60%
The maximum liability of Quietside Corporation in connection with this limited
warranty shall not in any case exceed price of the part claimed to be defective, or
price of the water heater if the entire water heater is claimed to be defective.
"Incidental" damages include expenses of inspection, obtaining substitute
goods, transportation, etc.
"Consequential" damages include injury to persons or property resulting
from a breach of warranty.
Owner's Responsibilities
This Warranty is issued to the original purchaser only. This product must
be used and cared for in accordance with the instruction manual. You are
responsible for required periodic maintenance or service such as
lubrication, cleaning the strainer and cleaning the components. See your
instruction manual for details. You must be able to verify the installation
date of the product against which you make any warranty claim. The
original bill of sale, installer's invoice or other similar document is
required to verify warranty. If you cannot show evidence of the actual
date of installation, warranty coverage will be considered to start on the
date the product is shipped from our distributor.
The attached warranty card must be filled out completely and returned to
Quietside Corporation. Failure to do so will prevent or delay our being
able to contact you (or the person residing at this address) in case of a
recall or important product safety alert.
Your warranty information will be held strictly confidential.
the instructions supplied with this equipment.
heating and domestic hot water production.
place of installation.
Quietside factory parts.
been used contrary to warrantor's written instructions.
heating water or combustion air drawn from interior spaces.
improper voltage, improper gas pressure, improper water pressure, flood,
fire, lightning, or Acts of God.
product.
or re-installation process. The homeowner will be responsible for the
cost of removing and re-installing the alleged defective part or its
replacement and all labor and material connected therewith, and
transportation to and from Quietside Corporation.
of an installer connected with the installation of the condensing water
heater, or as imposing a liability of any nature for unsatisfactory
performance as a result of faulty workmanship in the installation,
which liability is expressly disclaimed.

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  • Page 1 : Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damages Quietside Corporation will not pay in contract or in tort, consequential or Year – 10%, Year – 15%, Year –...
  • Page 2 If the information in this manual is not followed WARNING ! exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 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 Extinguish any open flame.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QUIETSIDE Corporation hydronic heating system. To use it correctly, please read this manual carefully before installing and operating CAUTION TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE.
  • Page 4: Identifying The Components

    Identifying the Components ■ Model : QVM 9-090W1-NG 125W1-NG 150W1-NG QVM 9 Series...
  • Page 5: Safety Issues

    Safety Issues FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATI NG A. THIS APPLIANCE DOES NOT HAVE A PILOT. IT C. DO NOT USE TOOLS TO PUSH IN OR TURN IS EQUIPPED WITH AN IGNITION DEVICE THE GAS SHUT OFF VALVE. IF THE GAS WHICH AUTOMATICALLY LIGHTS THE BURNER.
  • Page 6 Safety Issues Equipment Protection and Personal Safety there is no water or a restricted flow of water in the unit. 1. Ignition Failure If the ignition fails, the gas supply is automatically The water heater will be automatically shut down cut off.
  • Page 7 WARNING Conversion of this appliance from natural gas to propane CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED by a trained technician using approved QUIETSIDE parts. CAUTION In winter season, the water heater should be kept Use soapy water on the piping and connections to connected to an electrical supply, even when the check for any gas leakage.
  • Page 8 Safety Issues Hot water temperatures required for automatic dishwasher and laundry use can cause scalds and burns resulting in serious personal injury and/or death. The temperature at which injury occurs varies with the person's age and time of exposure. The slower response time of disabled persons increases the hazards to them. Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water.
  • Page 9: Advantages Of Qvm 9 Hydronic Heating System

    Advantages of QVM 9 Hydronic Heating System THE QVM 9 QUIETSIDE’S VARIABLE-CAPACITY-MULTI-PURPOSE 90%+ HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEM How Does it Work ? The QVM 9 provides 2 different heating functions that operate independently from the same water heater. One mode provides space heating water to heat the home. The other mode provides a continuous circuit of hot water for domestic use e.g., bath, laundry, etc.
  • Page 10 Advantages of QVM 9 Hydronic Heating System Quietside QVM Product Features and Function 1. Continuous Hot Water Its On Demand! The QVM 9 makes running-out-of-hot-water obsolete. 2. Everything Built-in Installs in half the time. 3. Baked-on Beauty The high quality ceramic finish is baked on and keeps the exterior looking new and lustrous for years to come.
  • Page 11 Advantages of QVM 9 Hydronic Heating System Safety Protection 1. Burner Safety Protection (Flame Detection) When the flame fails or re-ignition fails, the gas supply is automatically cut off. 2. Safety Protection on Power Restoration When the power is restored after a power failure, the water heater automatically starts and runs. 3.
  • Page 12: Proper Use

    Proper Use Before Using Use the selector button according to the applications. ■ Check for gas leaks by using soapy water. ■ Heating will start when either ■ Check ventilation (air discharge the room or water temperature and inlet). falls below the set point. ■...
  • Page 13: Installation

    ■ WARRANTY WILL BE CONSIDERED VOID IF THIS EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN A QUALIFIED, TRAINED AND LICENSED (WHERE APPLICABLE ) HEATING TECHNICIAN. ■ QUIETSIDE CORPORATION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROBLEMS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION INCONSISTENT WITH THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 14 Installation Methods of Installation Installation of Water Piping ■ The piping materials used ■ The units must be firmly secured on the wall, which should meet local codes and can sufficiently hold the unit weight. industry standards. ■ Exhaust vent pipe has a maximum length of 16 ■...
  • Page 15 If you cannot find a mixing valve locally, please contact your Quietside dealer or local speciality plumbing supplier. Mixing type valve : - Controls the desired hot water temperature and ensures constant hot water temperature in the faucets (accuracy 2℉).
  • Page 16 Installation Precautions for Installation ■ Piping for heating and hot ■ The water heater should be water should cleaned at least 24” away from before connecting to the unit. electric appliances. water heater is set up for AC 115V 60Hz. CAUTION WARNING Lime scale accumulation can reduce the life of the...
  • Page 17 Installation WARNING WARNING There is a risk in using fuel burning appliances in DO NOT INSTALL THIS WATER HEATER DIRECTLY rooms or areas where gasoline, other flammable ON A CARPETED FLOOR. A FIRE HAZARD MAY liquids or engine driven equipment or vehicles are RESULT.
  • Page 18: Gas Piping Connections

    Gas Piping Connections ■ Use metal pipe or metal flexible pipe which has been approved for use with gas and be sure to When local codes require a main manual shut-off install the shut off valve. valve outside the water heater jacket, a suitable main ■...
  • Page 19 Gas Piping Connections Standard Gas Piping Consult with your gas provider to determine the proper diameter of gas pipe. This will vary due to input capacity, the number of elbows and length of pipe. ■ The heating water supply piping should be 3/4″. An isolation (ball-type) valve should be installed before the piping is connected to the units.
  • Page 20: Installation Of The Flue

    Installation of the Flue Use the supplied SCF-2 Termination Kit for venting the QVM 9 water heater to the outside. - Optional : The Stainless Steel SCF-9 Coaxial Vent Kit may be used in place of the SCF-2 PVC Termination Kit. PVC Venting Method ■...
  • Page 21 2″ or more. When it Use extension duct sets or elbows available passes through the ceiling, include an opening for through your Quietside distributor. inspection of the flue. ■ The flue duct which carries combustion waste gas ■...
  • Page 22 Installation of the Flue Schematic of SCF-9 Installation QVM 9 Series...
  • Page 23: Draining Condensed Water

    Draining Condensed Water ■ Condensing water heater need a drain system for draining condensed water generated in the water heater. ■ Connect the condensed water drain hose to the outlet of the siphon located near the bottom of the water heater and connect the other end of the hose to a nearby floor drain.
  • Page 24: About The Fr-5 Thermostat

    About the FR-5 Thermostat Advantages of the Model FR-5 Thermostat ■ Quietside offers new and improved ways of [The Air Temperature Mode] getting the best comfort from your new unit. The QVM 9 hydronic The FR-5 thermostat is an advanced, multi-...
  • Page 25: Installation Of The Thermostat

    Installation of the Thermostat Choosing the Best Location ■ Never locate the thermostat near or above a heat producing source(lamp, TV, fireplace, radiator, direct sunlight, etc.). ■ Never locate in areas with drafts(stairwells, vestibules, foyers, against an outside/exterior wall, etc.). ■...
  • Page 26: Using The Thermostat, Fr-5

    Using the Thermostat, FR-5 Thermostat Model FR-5 QVM 9 Series...
  • Page 27 Using the Thermostat, FR-5 When the heating water temperature mode is selected : 1. Press the “Heat Source” button. The indicator 4. To stop the operation in this mode set the light will go on. temperature control below 104℉ (Rad). The unit will stop but the freeze prevention function will stand by.
  • Page 28 Using the Thermostat, FR-5 3. The unit runs automatically for 20 minutes then 2. Turn the “Set Temperature” dial to select the stops for the selected time; this cycle is continuously desired room temperature(the temperature of the repeated until the occupant returns home and de- heating water is automatically set at 176℉) selects this setting (“In Use”...
  • Page 29 Using the Thermostat, FR-5 Operating for Domestic Hot Water mode Miscellaneous during Summer Season : (SAVE ENERGY in SUMMER) 1. Press the “SUMMER” button. The room temperature 1. If the water heater cannot run due to a failure in will be displayed on the L.E.D. temperature the temperature control, call for service.
  • Page 30: Test Operation And Checks

    Test Operation and Checks Checkup after Installation Checks before Trial Operation 1) Check the flammability and rigidity of floor & ■ Type of gas being supplied(the one indicated on wall materials. Ensure that all minimum the rating plate of the units) clearances to walls, ceilings, overhangs, etc.
  • Page 31 Test Operation and Checks Trial Operation Turn #1 DIP switch to “ON” position (Trial Confirm type of fuel gas supplied. STEP 5 STEP 1 (Natural or LP. Gas) Operation mode). Check for gas leaks (Use soapy water on STEP 2 the piping and connections to check for any gas leakage).
  • Page 32 Test Operation and Checks STEP 10 Purge heating piping of air. ■ Turn the water heater to “HEAT ON” at the - Open the manual air vent in order to bleed room thermostat. air from the unit. - Shut off the manual air vent when the ■...
  • Page 33: Routine Maintenance

    AND VENT. SUCH DEPOSITS ARE FLAMMABLE AND MAY BE IGNITED BY STATIC ELECTRICITY. USE A METAL BRUSH TO MINIMIZE THE DANGER OF EXPLOSION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE YOUR APPLIANCE YOURSELF. Call a Quietside Coporation authorized service technician QVM 9 Series...
  • Page 34 Routine Maintenance Routine Checklist Checking Items Measures Prior to inspection and maintenance. Close the gas shut-off valve, turn off power to the unit. Check for leaks in gas piping & Repair the leak. connections with soapy water. 1) Close the gas shut – off valve. 2) Prohibit the use of any device which may cause gas to ignite or explode such as matches, lighters, or Emergency measures for a gas leak.
  • Page 35: Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger- Service And Maintenance Tips

    Because these factors it is important to establish regular cleaning schedules. The chemical cleaning process is very simple for cleaning the Quietside Flat Plate Heat Exchanger, which will extend the life and performance of the heat exchanger.
  • Page 36: Dimensional Drawing Of The Unit

    Dimensional Drawing of the Unit (unit : inch) ※ Dimensions in “( )” apply 150W1-NG models. ■ Safety Valve : When excessive pressure occurs, the valve opens to reduce pressure by draining water. When leaving home for a long time, water in the water heater should be drained to prevent freezing of the water heater.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting - Error Codes

    Troubleshooting Error Codes Error Code Cause Troubleshooting 01 / Overheat Clogged / Reduced flow in heating Check strainer clean if required system Check system for flowrate Circulation pump failure Check pump for operation–115V AC, 1 Amp 02 / Low Water Level No water in system / Pump failure Check system / Check pump No make up water supply...
  • Page 38: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Error Codes (FR-5 Thermostat) DIP S/W Setting on Main Controller Wiring Connecters QVM 9 Series...
  • Page 39 Wiring Diagram QVM 9 Series...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting CAUTION ■ If any failure occurs, check the following before contacting a service or a dealer. ■ If the check lamp comes “ON” and the failure code is displayed, take proper actions and then restart the unit. (Re-plug in the unit or turn the unit “ON” few minutes after the check lamp has come “ON”) ■...
  • Page 41: Exploded Views

    Exploded Views Models : QVM9-090W1-NG 125W1-NG 150W1-NG QVM 9 Series...
  • Page 42: Parts List

    Parts List Models : QVM9-090/125/150W1-NG (UNIT : mm) Part Code Part Name Q’ty Material Remarks C21701155A BBR15012041 Front Cover SCP1 QVM9-090/125W1 C21701221A BBR15012042 〃 SCP1 QVM9-150W1 C21701340A BBK05011024 Cabinet SCP1 QVM9-090/125W1, 0.8T C21701341A BBK05011025 〃 SCP1 QVM9-150W1, 0.8T C21750164A BH2505188A Base Bracket SBHG1 All QVM9...
  • Page 43 Parts List Models : QVM9-090/125/150W1-NG (UNIT : mm) Part Code Part Name Q’ty Material Remarks C21019041B BH1407023A Air Pressure Switch QVM9-090/125W1, ON:30~OFF34 mmH C21019042B BH1407024A 〃 QVM9-150W1, ON:41~OFF45 mmH C21007017A BH1403003A Heating Temperature Sensor All QVM9, PB-3M-K42D-MD1 C21610014A BH2507030A Heating Temperature Sensor O-Ring EPDM All QVM9, P3 C21707133A...
  • Page 44: Specifications

    G Connection : Primary Power (120 Volts) 1/2″ H Flue Diameter (Intake / Exhaust) (inch) 2.75″ / 2.95″ Specifications subject to change without prior notification NORTH AMERICA 2865 PELLISIER PLACE WHITTIER CA 90601 : QUIETSIDE CORPORATION www. quietside.com QVM 9 Series...

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