Flow Rate; Operation Guide - Atmor ThermoPro Series Manual

9. Flow Rate

The chart below indicates maximum temperature rise for a given flow rate
Item #
AT-910-18TP
AT-910-24TP
AT-910-27TP

10. Operation Guide

Operating your new tankless water heater is like using any traditional water heating system. However,
it is essential that you carefully read all setup procedures and operating instructions to ensure the
maximum performance and energy savings from your new water heater. It is recommended that
all members of your household read these operating Instructions.
This electric water heater is designed to supply hot water. The unit's internal heating elements are
capable of heating water quickly on-demand for as long as you need it. Unlike a conventional tank
storage water heater, this unit is a tankless water heater that does not store hot water. However,
once you begin using the system, you will understand it works like a conventional tank system.
Tankless system delivers hot water instantaneously on demand. Since a tankless system does not
waste energy continually when heating water, that is, idly sitting and losing heat in a storage tank,
it provides significant energy savings than a conventional water heater.
With your new system, as soon as you turn on the hot water faucet, the demand for hot water is
detected by a flow sensor, and the high-power heating elements are activated. Sensors continually
monitor the water flow rate and measure the incoming and outgoing water temperature. Data is
transmitted to the system logic controls, which determine the exact amount of power required by
heating elements to heat the water to your desired temperature.
It is essential to keep in mind that all tankless water heaters are subject to a maximum flow rate. If
this flow rate is exceeded, the heater will not be capable of sufficiently heating water.
Also keep in mind that conventional tank heaters are set to high temperatures to prevent running
out of hot water quickly, and thus a large amount of cold water needs to be mixed in to reach a
comfortable level for washing and showering. Since this unit heats water on demand, it is designed
to heat to a lower temperature. This means you only need to mix in a small amount of cold water
or none at all.
Your hot water supply may also be affected by the incoming water temperature as the seasons
change. During winter, if incoming water temperature is very cold, you might not be able to run
multiple hot water outlets at the same time, as in the summer. However, you can run showers
back-to-back without having to wait for water to heat.
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INLET GROUND WATER TEMP
kW 30°F
18 4.1 GPM
24 5.2 GPM
27 5.4 GPM
Based on 105°F Output Water Temp
GPM = Gallon Per Minute
40°F 50°F
3.06 GPM 3.52
3.95 GPM 3.52 GPM
4.15 GPM 3.65 GPM
60°F 70°F
2.04 GPM 1.75 GPM
3.3 GPM 2.4 GPM
3.4 GPM 2.7 GPM