General Piping Best Practices - IBC EBX Series Installation And Operation Manual

6.11 General piping best practices

Primary/secondary piping, or the use of a hydraulic separator, is recommended for maximum
flexibility in multi-load applications. Piping loads in parallel is also encouraged in systems that only
have two loads, or when loads are operating simultaneously.
Caution
Contact local water purveyors about the suitability of the supply for use in hydronic
heating systems. If unsure about water quality, bring water or hydronic fluid of known
quality to the site. Alternatively, request testing and assessment (and treatment, if
required) from a local water treatment expert.
Note
The piping drawings in this manual are simple schematic guides to a successful
installation. For further information and details, consult our concept drawings – which
provide details on specific single and multiple boiler applications (available in IBC's
Technical portal). There are many necessary components not shown, and details
such as thermal traps are left out so the drawings have greater clarity. Our boilers
must be installed by licensed and experienced heating professionals familiar with the
applicable local and national codes. System design is to be completed by an
experienced hydronic designer or engineer. You should carefully read and follow the
installation instructions along with the application drawing that fits your system.
System piping is connected to the boiler using 3/4" NPT-Male threaded fittings. To simplify
servicing, we recommend using unions at the boiler's supply and return water connections.
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