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Superstor Contender Indirect Fired Water Heaters Installation Start-Up Maintenance Parts Warranty For Residential and Commercial Use SSC Models The surfaces of these products contacted by potable (consumable) water contain less than 0.25% lead by weight as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1417. This manual must only be used by a qualified installer / service technician.
Part 3 - Piping A. Plumbing The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to B. Boiler Connections bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or to C. Domestic Piping Inlet important product information. D. Hot Water Outlet E.
Installer - Read all instructions in this manual before installing. NEVER use any toxic chemical, including automotive, standard glycol Perform steps in the given order. antifreeze, or ethylene glycol made for hydronic (non-potable) systems. These chemicals can attack gaskets and seals in water User - This manual is for use only by a qualified heating installer systems, are poisonous if consumed, and can cause personal injury / service technician.
High heat sources (generating heat 100 F / 37 C or greater, such as stove pipes, space heaters, etc.) may damage plastic components of the water heater as well as plastic vent pipe materials. Such damages ARE NOT covered by warranty. It is recommended to keep a minimum clearance of 8”...
It is mandatory that all plumbing be done in accordance with federal, equipment. HTP recommends having water quality professionally local, and state plumbing codes and practices. Failure to properly analyzed to determine whether it is necessary to install a water install the water heater WILL VOID the warranty.
Use both thread tape and pipe dope to connect an NPT male X 3/4” F. Scalding (minimum) pipe adapter. A shut-off valve between the hot water supply and tank outlet is recommended for ease of service. Use a back flow preventer designed for water heater installations. This valve An ASSE 1017 or ASSE 1070 temperature limiting or mixing valve should be installed on the cold water fill supply line per local codes.
TOP VIEW Figure 2 - Dimensions G. Potable Expansion Tank Pressure Drop for Pipe Length of 1” Copper, A potable hot water expansion tank may be required to offset heated Six 90 Elbows, and One Tee water expansion. If there is a back flow preventer or any other type Model 20’...
I. Applications Figure 3 - Mixing Valve Application Figure 4 - Expansion Tank Application Figure 5 - Installation with Zone Valves Figure 6 - Installation with Circulators NOTES: 1. Minimum pipe size should match connection size. Upsize pipe accordingly if greater flow is required. 2.
Figure 7 - Installation with Storage Tank Figure 8 - Multiple Tank Installlation NOTES: 1. Minimum pipe size should match connection size. Upsize pipe accordingly if greater flow is required. 2. A thermal expansion tank suitable for potable water must be sized and installed within this piping system between the backflow preventer and the cold water inlet.
C. Wiring Diagrams Figure 9 - Wiring with Circulators Figure 10 - Wiring with Zone Valves Figure 12 - Zoning with Circulators - R8182D and R845A Relay Figure 13 - Zoning with Circulators Using L8124 E-F, and R845A Relay Figure 14 - Using L8148A or L8152A Cold Start Boiler Control with Circulators Figure 11 - Using L8148A or L8152A Cold Start Boiler Control with Zone Valves...
Part 5 - Start-Up and Operation 1. Fill the water heater by opening the cold water shut-off valve. Purge air from the system by opening a hot water outlet at a fixture in a kitchen or bathroom. When water flows freely from the outlet, the system is purged.
Part 6 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting Periodic maintenance should be performed by a qualified service technician to ensure all equipment is operating safely and efficiently. The owner should make necessary arrangements with a qualified heating contractor for periodic maintenance of the heater. Installer must also inform the owner that the lack of proper water heater care and maintenance may result in hazardous conditions.
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Troubleshooting No Hot Water Not Enough Hot Water Problem Possible Solution Problem Possible Solution Zone valve not opening Open manually to replace Zone valve restriction 1” full bore replace zone valve Circulator not operating Check or replace Circulator arrow reversed Reverse circulator Tank control set too low Raise tank temperature*...
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) installed with the water heater assembly in accordance with federal, state, and local codes. HTP warrants each indirect fired water heater to be free from defects 2. Have a vacuum relief valve certified to ANSI Z21.22 - Relief Valves...
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During the claims process a product that must be replaced will be component / attachment not supplied by HTP. given a designation of either a) field scrap, or b) return to HTP. If the 17. Damages, malfunctions, or failures caused by abuse, accident,...
Customer Installation Record Form The following form should be completed by the qualified installer / service technician for you to keep as a record of the installation in case of a warranty claim. After reading the important notes at the bottom of the page, please also sign this document. Customer’s Name Date of Installation Installation Address...
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