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* I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E *
* I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E *
Warranty Registration Card must be filled out by the customer and mailed within thirty (30) days of installa-
NOTI E
tion in order to gain warranty coverage.
When receiving the PRESTIGE Excellence unit, any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be
filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee.
Leave all documentation received with appliance with owner for future reference.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
WARNING
result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Revised Date: 12/15/15
M A N U A L
M A N U A L
this or any other appliance.
- Do not try to light any appliance
- Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
2015-9 Prestige ACVMax Install Manual

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  • Page 1 prestige Excellence Water Boiler Part 1 of 2 * I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E * * I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E * M A N U A L M A N U A L Warranty Registration Card must be filled out by the customer and mailed within thirty (30) days of installa-...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product & Safety Information Definitions ......................1 Qualified Installer: ......................2 Homeowner: ......................2 Section I - Pre-Installation Items Code Compliance....................3 Determining Product Location................3 Boiler Replacement....................3 Recommended Clearances ..................4 Residential Garage Installations ................4 Boiler Freeze Protection Feature ................4 SECTION II - Combustion Air and Venting Combustion Air Contamination ................5 Ventilation and Combustion Air Requirements - Direct Vent ......6 Ventilation and Combustion Air Requirements - Category IV......6...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Expansion Tank and Makeup Water ..............16 4.8.1 Diaphragm Expansion Tank ................16 4.8.2 Closed-Type Expansion Tank..............16 Circulator ......................16 4.10 Sizing Primary Piping ...................17 4.11 Domestic Hot Water System Piping ..............17 4.12 System Piping - Zone Circulators.................17 4.13 System Piping - Zone Valves ................17 4.14 System Piping - Through Boiler ................17 4.15 System Piping - Radiant Heating................17 4.16 System Piping - Special Application ..............18...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SECTION IX - ACVMax Operation ACVMax Navigation ....................39 ACVMax Menu Structure..................40 Home Screen ......................41 Status Line Messages....................42 Main Menu ......................45 EZ Setup ......................44 Heating EZ Setup ....................44 9.7.1 Select CH Demand ..................44 9.7.2 CH1 Setpoint ....................44 9.7.3 CH2 Setpoint ....................44 9.7.4 Select CH1 Reset Curve................45...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 10.4 Check For Gas Leaks....................56 10.5 Check Thermostat Circuit ..................56 10.6 Inspection of Condensate Drain Assembly............56 SECTION XI - Start-Up Procedures 11.1 Final Checks Before Start-Up................57 11.2 PRESTIGE Solo Start-Up..................57 11.3 Check the PRESTIGE Solo and System...............57 SECTION XII - Outdoor Reset Control 12.1 Mounting the Outdoor Sensor................62 12.2 Wiring the Sensor....................62...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 17.17 Check Burner Flame .....................71 17.18 Check Flame Signal ....................72 17.19 Check Combustion Levels ..................72 17.20 Check Flue Gas Temperature................72 17.21 Clean Heat Exchanger...................72 17.22 Review With Owner....................73 17.23 Handling Previously Fired Combustion Chamber Insulation.......73 17.24 Torque Specifications Table..................73 Section XVIII Product Specifications PRESTIGE Excellence Front View .................74 PRESTIGE Excellence Right Side View.................75...

  • Page 7: Product & Safety Information Definitions

    CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situa- tion which, if ignored, may result in minor injury or property damage. NOTI E ACV-Triangle Tube reserves the right to modify the technical specifications and compo- nents of its products without prior notice.

  • Page 8: Qualified Installer

    ACV-Triangle Tube. If there is a conflict WARNING or doubt about the proper installation of DO NOT add cold make up water when the unit or any factory supplied or the appliance is hot.

  • Page 9: Section I - Pre-Installation Items

    Pre-Installation Items SECTION I - PRE-INSTALLATION Before locating the PRESTIGE Excellence ITEMS check for convenient locations to: Heating system piping Code Compliance Venting Gas supply piping This product must be installed in accordance to the following: Electrical service All applicable local, state, national and provincial codes, ordinances, regula- Ensure the boiler location allows the combus- tions and laws.

  • Page 10: Recommended Clearances

    Pre-Installation Items Recommended Clearances Residential Garage Installations The PRESTIGE Excelence is approved for When installing the PRESTIGE Solo in a resi- zero clearance to combustibles, excluding dential garage, the following special precautions vent and boiler piping. per NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 must be taken: Mount the unit a minimum 18 inches Boiler Piping - 1/4 inch from com- [458 mm] above the floor level of the...

  • Page 11: Section Ii - Combustion Air And Venting

    Combustion Air & Venting SECTION II - COMBUSTION AIR Potential contaminating products AND VENTING Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocar- bons Combustion Air Contamination Permanent Wave Solutions Chlorinated wax WARNING Chlorine - based swimming pool chem- icals / cleaners If the PRESTIGE Excellence combus- tion air inlet is located in any area likely Calcium Chloride used for thawing ice to cause or contain contamination, or if...

  • Page 12: Ventilation And Combustion Air Requirements - Direct Vent

    Combustion Air Venting Ventilation and Combustion Air Ventilation and Combustion Air Requirements - Direct Vent Requirements - Category IV A Direct Vent appliance utilizes uncontaminat- A Category IV appliance utilizes uncontami- ed outdoor air (piped directly to the appliance) nated indoor or outdoor air (surrounding the for combustion.

  • Page 13: Methods Of Accessing Combustion Air Into A Space - Category Iv

    Combustion Air Venting Methods of Accessing Combustion The minimum dimension of air open- ings shall be not less than 3 inches. Air Into A Space - Category IV Combining spaces in different stories. 2.4.1 Indoor Combustion Air The volumes of spaces in different sto- ries shall be considered as communicat- ing spaces where such spaces are con- NOTI E...

  • Page 14: Two Permanent Openings Method

    Combustion Air Venting All Combustion Air from Outdoors Fig. 2: All Combustion Air from Outdoors Fig. 3: Through One Permanent Air Through Ventilated Attic Opening 2.4.2.2 Two Permanent Openings Method Two permanent openings, one commencing within 12 in. of the top and one commencing within 12 in.

  • Page 15: Combination Of Indoor And Outdoor Combustion Air

    Combustion Air Venting 2.4.3 Combination of Indoor and uncontaminated outdoor air (piped directly to the appliance) for combustion. Outdoor Combustion Air Indoor Openings: Where used, openings con- BEST PRACTICE necting the interior spaces shall comply with In order to reduce the potential risks the Indoor Combustion Air section on page 7.

  • Page 16: Removal Of An Existing Boiler From A Common Vent System

    Combustion Air Venting Removal of an Existing Boiler 5. Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner oper- from a Common Vent System ation. Use the flame of a match or candle, or smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.

  • Page 17: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Installations Only

    Combustion Air Venting Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installations Only For direct-vent appliances, mechanical- 4. A metal or plastic identification plate vent heating appliances or domestic hot shall be mounted at the exterior of the water equipment, where the bottom of the building, four feet directly above the vent terminal and the air intake is installed location of vent terminal.

  • Page 18: Section Iii - Unit Preparations

    The PRESTIGE Excellence is not designed for floor installation. If floor installa- tion is required an optional floor stand is avail- NOTI E able through ACV-Triangle Tube. Use extreme care not to drop the boiler or cause bodily injury while lifting or NOTI E mounting the boiler onto the bracket.

  • Page 19: Wall Bracket Installation - Stud Wall Installation

    Unit Preparations Wall Bracket Installation - Stud Boiler Mounting Walls 1. Obtain assistance in lifting the boiler onto the wall bracket. 1. To distribute the weight of the boiler evenly when mounting onto a stud wall it is rec- 2. Install the boiler making sure the boiler ommended to use the PRESTIGE Solo mounting lip located along the upper edge Wall Frame kit.

  • Page 20: Section Iv - Boiler Piping

    Boiler Piping SECTION IV - BOILER PIPING above any drain connection to allow clear visibility of the discharge. General Piping Requirements Should terminate with a plain end, not with a threaded end. The material of All plumbing must meet or exceed all local, the piping should have a serviceable state and national plumbing codes.

  • Page 21: Low Water Cutoff Device

    Boiler Piping Fig. 5: Pressure Relief Valve and Boiler Drain Valve Installation Low Water Cutoff Device Additional Limit Control The PRESTIGE Excellence is equipped with If a separate LWCO device is required by the a factory installed pressure sensor type Low local jurisdiction or when the boiler is installed Water Cut Off device.

  • Page 22: Backflow Preventer

    Graphs 1 through 6 on pages 94 through 96. For other piping arrange- ments, contact ACV-Triangle Tube 4.8.2 Closed-Type Expansion Tank Technical Support or consult other approved/recognized design arrange- It is recommended to pitch any horizontal piping ments.

  • Page 23: Sizing Primary Piping

    Boiler Piping The circulator, when wired directly to the PRES- NOTI E TIGE Excellence, will allow for domestic hot water priority and provide circulation for the To ensure an adequate flow rate through freeze protection feature of the boiler control. See the PRESTIGE Excellence, the boiler sup- Graph 1 on page 78 for pressure drop and mini- ply and return piping size must be a mini-...

  • Page 24: System Piping - Special Application

    Boiler Piping 4.16 System Piping Special Application CAUTION DO NOT install a SMART tank along with the PRESTIGE in systems with If the boiler is used in conjunction with a non-oxygen barrier tubing. Failure to chilled water/medium system, the boiler and comply could result in premature failure chiller must be piped in parallel.
  • Page 25 Boiler Piping Fig. 6: Piping Component Legend 664A0100 - Rev. A...
  • Page 26 Boiler Piping Note: Reference Fig. 20, page 36 for Prestige Wiring. Fig. 7: System Piping - Zoning with Zone Circulators Note: Reference Fig. 21, page 36 for Prestige Wiring. Fig. 8: System Piping - Zoning with Zone Valves The boiler system piping shown must be a “closed” system to avoid any NOTI E oxygen contamination and potential failure of the outer tank of the Smart.
  • Page 27 Boiler Piping Note: Reference Fig. 22, page 37 for Note: Verify CH circulator is properly sized to overcome the Prestige Wiring. system pressure drop and pro- vide adequate flow through the boiler system. Fig. 9: System Piping - Multiple Zone Valve with Single System/Boiler Circulator Note: Verify CH circula- Note: Reference Fig.

  • Page 28: Section V - Installing Vent / Combustion Air & Condensate Drain

    Installing Vent/Combustion Air & Condensate Drain SECTION V - INSTALLING VENT / COMBUSTION AIR & WARNING CONDENSATE DRAIN Ensure installation of the condensate drain assembly included the metal wash- er. Failure to comply could result in the Installing Vent and Combustion Air trap assembly dislocating from the boiler.
  • Page 29 Installing Vent/Combustion Air & Condensate Drain 9. The PRESTIGE Excellence will typically NOTI E produce a condensate that is considered slightly acidic with a pH content below 3.0. The drain line materials must be an Install a neutralizing filter if required by approved material by the authority hav- authority having jurisdiction.

  • Page 30: Section Vi - Gas Piping

    Gas Piping SECTION VI - GAS PIPING 7. Use pipe dope compatible with natural and propane gases. Apply sparingly only to the male threads of pipe joints so that pipe Gas Supply Piping Connection dope does not block gas flow. NOTI E WARNING The gas supply piping must be installed...

  • Page 31: Natural Gas

    Gas Piping Natural Gas 2. Install 100% lockup gas pressure regulator in the gas supply line if inlet pressure can exceed 13”w.c at any time. Adjust the lock- 6.2.1 Pipe Sizing up pressure regulator for 13”w.c maximum. Refer to Table 1 for schedule 40 metallic pipe WARNING length and diameter requirements for natural gas, based on rated PRESTIGE Excellence...

  • Page 32: Propane Gas

    If this to the burner. Must be verified during conversion kit is missing, please contact start up and with all other gas appliances ACV-Triangle Tube Technical Support operating within the building. before installing unit for missing kit. WARNING...
  • Page 33 Gas Piping Fig. 13: Gas Valve / Venturi Assembly - PRESTIGE Excellence 664A0100 - Rev. A...

  • Page 34: Section Vii - Internal Wiring

    Internal Wiring SECTION VII - INTERNAL WIRING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. For your safety, disconnect electrical power supply to the unit before servicing or making any electrical connections to avoid possible electric shock hazard. Failure to do so can cause severe person- al injury or death.
  • Page 35 Prestige Excellence Internal Wiring Internal Wiring ACV MAX ACV MAX Display Control Board Cascade Slave Flame CH Pump P4 Pump P3 Pump DHW Pump On / Off Switch Power Supply Gas Valve Alarm (Excellence 110) Cascade Master Blower Thermostat Power Terminals...

  • Page 36: Section Viii - External Wiring

    External Wiring SECTION VIII - EXTERNAL 2. Route the incoming 120 VAC power wire WIRING through the provided openings in the bot- tom jacket panel. Installation Compliance 3. The unit is provided with a service switch located on the front panel, check local code requirements for compliance.

  • Page 37: Alarm Wiring

    Line and Low Voltage wiring should be mixing device on the lower temperature separated to prevent possible electrical zones such as the ACV-Triangle Tube noise on the low voltage circuits. Line Optima Series SMV Control may be and Low Voltage wiring should use sepa-...

  • Page 38: Outdoor Sensor Wiring

    External Wiring 2. Follow thermostat manufacturer’s instruc- vide a “hard” lockout requiring a manual reset tions for proper installation. Thermostat of the PRESTIGE or a “soft” lockout in which should be located on an inside wall away the PRESTIGE will automatically reset when from any heat or cold influences such as the limit resets.
  • Page 39 External Wiring 8.12 Modbus Wiring CAUTION The ACVMax control includes the ability to Locate the system temperature sensor communicate with building management sys- where it can accurately measure the sup- tems (BMS) through a Modbus interface. ply temperature to the heating system. Consult the PRESTIGE ACVMax Control Inaccurate system temperature readings Supplement for more information.
  • Page 40 External Wiring Fig. 18: Multiple Zone Field Wiring Using Zone Valves & Zone Valve Panel 664A0100 - Rev. A...
  • Page 41 External Wiring Fig. 19: Multiple Zone Field Wiring using Zone Circulators & Zone Relay Panel 664A0100 - Rev. A...
  • Page 42 External Wiring Note: Reference Fig. 7, page 20 for System Piping. Fig. 20: Prestige Wiring - Zoning with Zone Circulators Note: Reference Fig. 8, page 20 for System Piping. Fig. 21: Prestige Wiring - Zoning with Zone Valves 664A0100 - Rev. A...
  • Page 43 External Wiring Note: Reference Fig. 9, page 21 for System Piping. Fig. 22: Prestige Wiring - Multiple Zone Valve with Single System/Boiler Circulator Note: Reference Fig. 10, page 21 for System Piping. Fig. 23: Prestige Wiring - Single Zone System with Single System/Boiler Circulator 664A0100 - Rev.

  • Page 44: Section Ix - Acvmax Operation

    ACVMax Operation SECTION IX - ACVMAX OPERATION The ACVMax Boiler Management System is designed to be flexible yet easy to use. ACVMax monitors and controls the Prestige to provide heat as efficiently as possible. ACVMax includes many advanced features which previously were not available in the Prestige. •...

  • Page 45: Acvmax Navigation

    ACVMax Operation ACVMax Navigation Navigation is performed through four arrow buttons UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT with a center OK button for making selections and entering information. The INSTALLER button (the small round button) provides the installing contractor with full access to all available features after entering a password.

  • Page 46: Acvmax Menu Structure

    ACVMax Operation ACVMax Menu Structure 664A0100 - Rev. A...

  • Page 47: Home Screen

    ACVMax Operation Home Screen The Home Screen presents status information in a very user friendly way so that the current state of the boiler can be quickly accessed. The screen backlight will illuminate when any button is pressed and remain illuminated for five minutes.

  • Page 48: Status Line Messages

    ACVMax Operation Status Line Messages Status Line Message Description Standby Indicates that the Prestige is ready to respond when a demand is received. CH Demand A central heating call has been received. DHW Demand A domestic hot water call has been received. Central heating and domestic hot water calls are being received simultane- CH / DHW Demand ously.

  • Page 49: Main Menu

    ACVMax Operation Main Menu The Main Menu can be entered from the Home Screen by pressing the OK button. The menu system utilizes icons to represent each selection. The currently selected menu is displayed as an inversed image with a text description shown at the top of the display. Menus can be entered by highlighting the desired icon and pressing the OK button.

  • Page 50: Ez Setup

    ACVMax Operation EZ Setup Navigation: Home Screen>Main Menu>EZ Setup The EZ Setup menus provide a simple way to quickly customize the TriMax for each installation. EZ Setup prompts the user to make selections which allows the Prestige to be setup very quickly without searching through long lists of settings and manually making adjustments.

  • Page 51: Select Ch1 Reset Curve

    ACVMax Operation the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to adjust the CH2 Setpoint then press the OK button to store the setting. 9.7.4 Select CH1 Reset Curve Default: Finned Tube Baseboard Select CH1 Reset Curve prompts the installer to select an outdoor reset curve for a CH1 heating call when an Outdoor Reset option is chosen in Select CH Demand.

  • Page 52: Domestic Hot Water Ez Setup

    ACVMax Operation Domestic Hot Water EZ Setup Navigation: Home Screen>Main Menu>EZ Setup>DHW EZ Setup Domestic Hot Water EZ Setup allows the installer to quickly customize the domestic hot water settings for the application. 9.8.1 Select DHW Demand Default: Switch Select DHW Demand prompts the installer to select the type of device which will generate a DHW call.

  • Page 53: Dhw Priority Timeout

    ACVMax Operation 9.8.4 DHW Priority Timeout Default: Off DHW Priority Timeout prompts the installer to enter an optional time limit that a domestic hot water call has priority over a central heating call. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to adjust the DHW Priority Timeout then press the OK button to store the setting.

  • Page 54: Dhw Operation

    ACVMax Operation 9.11 CH/DHW Operation Navigation: Home Screen>Main Menu>CH / DHW Operation CH / DHW Operation provides a simple way to disable either the central heating or domestic hot water functions of the Prestige. Operation can be enabled and disabled by selecting the central heating or domestic hot water icon then pressing the OK button to toggle between enabled and disabled.

  • Page 55: Information Items

    ACVMax Operation 9.12.2 Information Items Information Item Description Displays the current operating state of the Prestige. This is the same as Boiler Status the status line on the home screen. Displays if a central heating call is present. Heating Call Displays if a domestic hot water call is present.

  • Page 56: Lockout History

    ACVMax Operation 9.13 Lockout History Navigation: Home Screen>Main Menu>Boiler Information>Lockout History Lockout History records the last eight lockouts. Each line contains a lock- out description followed by how long ago the lockout occurred. Six lock- outs are displayed on the screen at one time. Press the UP or DOWN but- tons to scroll through additional lockouts.

  • Page 57: Lockout Screen

    ACVMax Operation 9.13.2 Lockout Screen The Lockout Screen replaces the Home Screen if a lockout occurs. The screen backlight will also illuminate constantly while the Prestige is locked out. Pressing any arrow button will return to the Home Screen so that additional troubleshooting can be performed. See pages 54 and 55 for a list of lockouts and descriptions.
  • Page 58 ACVMax Operation Manual Reset Hard Lockouts Code Lockout Message Description Failed Ignition The burner failed to light after 5 ignition attempts. False Flame A flame is being detected prior to ignition. High Boiler Temperature Boiler temperature has reached 210°F [99ºC] Blower is not at correct speed or speed signal is not being received Blower Speed by control module.
  • Page 59 ACVMax Operation Automatic Reset Soft Lockouts Code Lockout Message Description High Flue Temperature Flue temperature exceeds high limit. Internal Control Fault EEPROM misconfiguration Internal Control Fault CRC check error. DHW Sensor Shorted A short circuit has been detected in the DHW temperature sensor circuit. DHW Sensor Open An open circuit has been detected in the DHW temperature sensor circuit.

  • Page 60: Section X - Start-Up Preparation

    10.0 Start-Up Preparation SECTION X - START-UP 10.1.3 Chlorinated Water PREPARATION Do not use the PRESTIGE Excellence to heat a swimming pool or spa directly. NOTI E Maintain the chlorine level of the water at lev- Requirements below must be met for els considered safe for drinking.

  • Page 61: Check And Test Antifreeze

    10.0 Start-Up Preparation 10.1.7 Check and Test Antifreeze NOTI E For boiler systems containing antifreeze solu- System fluid including additives, must be tions, follow the antifreeze manufacturer’s practically non-toxic, having a toxicity instructions in verifying the inhibitor level and rating or Class of 1, as listed in Clinical to ensure the fluid characteristics are within Toxicology of Commercial Products.

  • Page 62: Check Low Water Cut-Off Device

    10.0 Start-Up Preparation 10.3 Check Low Water Cut-Off Device If voltage is measured at the panel under any condition, check and correct the external wiring. The PRESTIGE Excellence is provided with a factory installed LWCO device that monitors system pressure. NOTI E In systems using 3-wire zone valves, back- Access the Boiler Information Menu by fol-...

  • Page 63: Section Xi - Start-Up Procedures

    25 for orifice sizes. Refer to Fig. 13 on If none of these conditions correct the problem, page 27 for location of the propane gas ori- refer to the PRESTIGE Excellence Trouble- fice. Shooting Guide or contact ACV-Triangle Tube Technical Support. NOTI E 11.3 Check the PRESTIGE Excellence...
  • Page 64 11.0 Start-Up Procedures be performed with calibrated equipment Purge any remaining air from the system to ensure proper reading and accuracy. piping. Air in the system piping will interfere with circulation creating heat 2. Test for CO2 or O2 and for CO during distribution problems and system noise.
  • Page 65 Table 4 for the firing rate, shut the 2. Operate the unit for approximately 10 boiler down and contact ACV-Triangle minutes. Tube Technical Support. Failure to com- ply with this requirement could result in 3.
  • Page 66 11.0 Start-Up Procedures Test High Temperature Limit 8. Initiate a CH or DHW call and confirm that a High Boiler Temperature lockout occurs once the supply temperature reaches 102ºF The high temperature limit can be temporarily [39ºC]. lowered from 210ºF [99ºC] to 102ºF [39ºC] for 9.
  • Page 67 11.0 Start-Up Procedures FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may WARNING result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the .

  • Page 68: Section Xii - Outdoor Reset Control

    12.0 Outdoor Reset Control SECTION XII - OUTDOOR RESET 4. Avoid mounting the outdoor sensor in areas CONTROL subjected to excessive moisture. 5. Once an area on the exterior wall has been The use of the outdoor reset function is determined, follow the mounting instruc- required to optimize boiler efficiency, see tions included with the outdoor sensor.

  • Page 69: Section Xiii - External Modulating Control

    13.0 External Modulating Control SECTION XIII - EXTERNAL 13.2 ACVMax Adjustment MODULATING CONTROL The ACVMax control must be programmed to accept the 0-10 VDC signal from the external The boiler can directly accept an analog 0-10 modulating boiler control. VDC signal to control the firing rate from an external modulating boiler controller.
  • Page 70 13.0 External Modulating Control Factory ACVMax Setting HEATING SETTING FACTORY DEFAULT EZ SETUP RESET INSTALLER RESET Heating Operation Enabled Thermostat & Demand Type Outd. Curve Absolute Max CH Setpoint 188°F [87°C] CH1 Maximum Setpoint 180°F [82°C] CH1 Minimum Setpoint 120°F [49°C] Outdoor Curve Coldest Day 0°F [-18°C] Outdoor Curve Warmest Day...
  • Page 71 14.0 Check-Out Procedures SECTION XIV- Check-Out Procedures Test high temperature limit as outlined on page 62. Checked the incoming gas pressure to the NOTI E PRESTIGE Solo to ensure a minimum Perform the following check-out proce- pressure of 5”w.c during flow conditions to dures as outlined and check off items as all gas appliances and a maximum pressure completed.

  • Page 72: Section Xv - Installation Record

    15.0 Installation Record SECTION XV - INSTALLATION RECORD PRESTIGE Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Installation: Fuel: Natural Gas Propane Measured Rate of Input: Btu/hr Combustion Readings: The following items were completed during installation: Installation instructions have been followed and completed Check-out procedures have been followed and completed Information regarding the unit and installation received and left with owner / maintenance personnel.

  • Page 73: Section Xvi - Maintenance Schedule

    16.0 Maintenance Schedule SECTION XVI - MAINTENANCE 16.2 Owner Maintenance SCHEDULE Periodically: 16.1 Service Technician Check the area around the unit. At least on an annual basis the following main- Check and remove any blockage from the tenance should be performed by a qualified ser- combustion air inlet and ventilation open- vice technician: ings.

  • Page 74: Section Xvii- Maintenance Procedures

    17.0 Maintenance Procedures SECTION XVII- MAINTENANCE Verify that combustion air inlet area is free of PROCEDURES any contaminates. Refer to the materials listed on page 5 of this manual. If any of these prod- ucts are in the area from which the unit takes its 17.1 Maintenance Procedures combustion air, they must be removed immedi- ately or the combustion air intake must be relo-...

  • Page 75: Clean Condensate Drain Assembly

    17.0 Maintenance Procedures 17.6 Clean Condensate Drain Assembly WARNING Failure to inspect the vent system and Loosen the retaining nut from the condensate combustion air inlet piping and to have drain assembly and disconnect the assembly any conditions repaired, can result in from the boiler.

  • Page 76: Check Expansion Tank

    17.0 Maintenance Procedures 17.10 Check Expansion Tank WARNING Refer to Section IV - Boiler Piping for rec- Before manually operating the pressure ommended location of the expansion tank relief valve, ensure the discharge piping is and air eliminators. directed to a suitable place of disposal to avoid a potential scald hazard.

  • Page 77: Check Control Wiring

    17.0 Maintenance Procedures 17.14 Check Control Wiring Carefully remove the burner plate assembly from the heat exchanger. Ensure that the com- bustion chamber 2-in-1 insulation is not dam- Inspect all control wiring. Ensure wiring is in aged during removal of burner mounting plate good condition and properly connected.

  • Page 78: Check Flame Signal

    17.0 Maintenance Procedures 17.18 Check Flame Signal Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the blower and remove the blower clamp. Remove the blower from the unit. The flame signal can be read from the Boiler Information screen. It should be a min. 1μ Α Remove the mounting nuts securing the burner plate to the heat exchanger and set aside.

  • Page 79: Review With Owner

    17.0 Maintenance Procedures 17.22 Review With Owner WARNING Ensure the owner understands the importance The combustion chamber insulation con- to perform the maintenance schedule specified tains ceramic fibers, which are classified in this manual. as a possible human carcinogen. When exposed to extremely high temperatures, the ceramic fibers, which contain crys- Remind the owner of the importance to call a...

  • Page 80: Section Xviii Product Specifications

    18.0 Product Specifications SECTION XVIII PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shipping Boiler Net AHRI DOE Seasonal Fuel Input Weight Model Heating Capacity Rating Efficiency AFUE Lbs / Kg Natural Excellence 110,000 99,000 86,000 250 / 115 Propane Note 1: The heating capacity of the PRESTIGE Note 4: Input and output ratings are shown for sea Excellence is based on the test requirements...

  • Page 81: Prestige Excellence Right Side View

    18.0 Product Specifications 24-7/8” [632 mm] 2-1/8” [52 mm] 17” [432 mm] 3” Vent Outlet 10-1/4” [258 mm] 3/4” NPSC Pressure 3” Combustion Air Relief Valve Inlet 7-5/8” 1” NPT Boiler Return [191 mm] 15-7/8” [403 mm] 1/2” NPT Gas Connection 20-7/8”...

  • Page 82: Prestige Excellence Top View

    18.0 Product Specifications 23-5/8” [600 mm] 4-3/4” 3”Vent Outlet [120 mm] 3” Combustion Air Inlet Boiler Drain 9” [226 mm] 1” NPT Boiler Supply 16-7/8” [428 mm] 1” NPT Boiler Return Fig. 27: Right Side View PRESTIGE Excellence 664A0100 - Rev. A...
  • Page 83 18.0 Product Specifications 10-3/8” [262 mm] 3/4” NPT DHW Outlet 7-5/8” [191 mm] Manual Air Vent 3/4” NPSC Aux. Connection (Rear) 4-3/4” 3/4” NPT DHW Inlet [121 mm] Fig. 28: Top View PRESTIGE Excellence 664A0100 - Rev. A...
  • Page 84 18.0 Product Specifications Graph 1: Pressure Loss Through Boiler - Taco Circulators Note: Minimum allowable flow rate at full input: 5 gpm 664A0100 - Rev. A...

  • Page 85: Section Xix Notes

    19.0 Notes SECTION XIX NOTES 664A0100 - Rev. A...
  • Page 86 19.0 Notes 664A0100 - Rev. A...
  • Page 87 19.0 Notes 664A0100 - Rev. A...
  • Page 88 Plates made of stainless steel, with a 99.9 % copper and brazed, ensuring a high resistance to corrosion Self cleaning and self descaling Computerized sizing available from ACV-Triangle Tube Available in capacities from 25,000 BTU/hr to 5,000,000 BTU/hr Triangle Tube - 1 Triangle Lane - Blackwood, NJ 08012 - Tel: (856) 228 8881 - Fax: (856) 228 3584...
  • Page 89 prestige Excellence Water Boiler Part 2 of 2 * I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E * * I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E * M A N U A L M A N U A L •...
  • Page 90 Tables of Contents Section I: Product & Safety Information ......1-2 Section II: Pre-Installation ........3-4 Section III: Installation - Domestic Piping 3.1 Temperature &...

  • Page 91: Section I: Product & Safety Information

    ACV-Triangle Tube. If there is a conflict or doubt about the proper installation of the unit or any factory supplied or replacement parts please contact ACV-Triangle Tube Technical Support.
  • Page 92 Product & Safety Information W RNING C UTION Protection must be taken against exces- Bacteria can develop in the domestic water sive temperature and pressure! system if certain minimum water tempera- tures are not maintained. TO PROTECT AGAINST EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE •...

  • Page 93: Section Ii: Pre-Installation

    Pre-Installation Codes Compliance 2. The pressure of the heat transfer medium is maintained less than the normal minimum Installation of the Excellence Water Heater must operating pressure of the potable water system conform with the instructions in this manual and where applicable: Exception: Steam complying with sec- tion #1 above.
  • Page 94 Pre-Installation BEST PRACTICE BEST PRACTICE In hard water areas (more than 7 grains of To provide serviceability to the unit it is rec- hardness) soften the cold domestic supply ommended that the following clearances be water to the appliance to prevent scaling. maintained: Top boiler jacket - 24 inches.

  • Page 95: Section Iii: Installation - Domestic Piping

    Installation - Domestic Piping Temperature & Pressure (T&P) Relief Valve • Install the T&P in the run (straight through leg) of a tee located at the domestic hot water out- let. Use a long element T&P relief valve, as C UTION shown in Fig.

  • Page 96: Drain Valve

    Installation - Domestic Piping Drain Valve Thermal Expansion If a backflow preventer, check valve or pressure Drain valve and fittings are supplied by others. reducing valve is piped on cold water supply piping Standard Installation of water heater, install an expansion tank on cold •...

  • Page 97: General Piping

    Installation - Domestic Piping General Piping For applications with a domestic recirculation loop, the recirculation pump should be controlled • For domestic water piping diagrams, see pages by an aquastat. The maximum recommended set- 9 and 10. ting of the aquastat is 10ºF lower than the thermo- •...
  • Page 98 Installation - Domestic Piping DHW Aux. Connection (T&P Relief Valve) Manual Air Vent DHW Cold Water Inlet DHW Hot Water Outlet Fig. 2: Standard Installation of the T&P Relief Valve Drain Dip Tube 3/4” Brass Close Nipple DHW Aux. Connection T&P Relief Valve w/ 3/4”...

  • Page 99: Section Iv: Installation - Piping Diagrams

    Installation - Piping Diagrams Fig. 4: Standard Installation Domestic Piping Excellence Series Fig. 5: Standard Installation Domestic Piping with Optional Recirculation Excellence Series 1. Shut-off valve 6. Backflow preventer or pressure reducing valve(*) 7. Circulator (controlled by aquastat) 2. Flow check valve 3.
  • Page 100 Installation - Piping Diagrams Fig. 6: Domestic Piping with Optional Storage Tank 1. Mixing valve with check valve 6. Thermal expansion tank 2. Flow check valve 7. Circulator (controlled by aquastat) 8 Domestic drain valve 3. Shut-off valve 9. Vacuum Breaker * 4.

  • Page 101: Section V: Water Heater Start-Up

    Water Heater Start-Up Filling the Inner (Domestic Water) Tank W RNING Do not use automotive, ethylene glycol or C UTION petroleum-based antifreeze. Do not use any undiluted antifreeze. This can cause severe • Never use the Excellence unless inner and outer tank of the water heater is completely personal injury, death or substantial property filled with water.

  • Page 102: General Notes

    Water Heater Start-Up D NGER HOT WATER CAN SCALD! • Water temperatures over 125ºF can cause severe burns instantly, or death from scalds. • Feel water before bathing or showering. • Consumer Product Safety Commission and some states recommend temperatures settings of 130ºF or less.

  • Page 103: Domestic Hot Water Ez Setup

    Water Heater Start-Up Domestic Hot Water EZ Setup Navigation: Home Screen>Main Menu>EZ Setup>DHW EZ Setup Domestic Hot Water EZ Setup allows the installer to quickly customize the domestic hot water settings for the application. Select DHW Demand Default: Sensor Select DHW Demand prompts the installer to select the type of device which will generate a DHW call.

  • Page 104: Additional Dhw Feature

    Additional DHW Feature DHW Frost Protection The Indirect Water Heater (IDWH) Sensor used in the Prestige Excellence provides a Frost Protection feature to the water heater. The Frost Protection feature is designed to protect the Excellence water heater from a potential freeze up. Frost Protection will generate a DHW call once the IDWH temperature falls below 42º...

  • Page 105: Factory Trimax Setting

    Additional DHW Feature Factory ACVMax Setting HEATING SETTING FACTORY DEFAULT EZ SETUP RESET INSTALLER RESET Heating Operation Enabled Thermostat & Outdoor Demand Type Reset Absolute Max CH Setpoint 188°F [87°C] CH1 Maximum Setpoint 180°F [82°C] CH1 Minimum Setpoint 120°F [49°C] Outdoor Curve Coldest Day 0°F [-18°C] Outdoor Curve Warmest Day...

  • Page 106: Section Vi: Water Heater Maintenance

    Water Heater Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Check function of field-installed controls and valves. See component manufacturer’s Annual service by qualified service technician instructions. should include the following: Review homeowner’s maintenance responsi- Any procedure required by local codes. bilities and their frequencies, including any Check air vent operation.

  • Page 107: Draining Outer (Boiler Water) Tank

    Water Heater Maintenance Draining Inner (Domestic Water) Tank If antifreeze is used in boiler water, check concen- tration. Boiler water (including additives) must be practically non-toxic, having toxicity rating or (See Domestic Piping Fig. 4 page 9) class of 1, as listed in Clinical Toxicology of 1.

  • Page 108: Section Vii: Replacement Parts

    Use only genuine ACV-Triangle Tube replacement parts to ensure warranty cover- age and to avoid damage to appliance and improper operation of appliance. Contact ACV- Triangle Tube at 856-228-8881 or www.triangletube.com for list of distributors nearest you.

  • Page 109: Section Viii: Water Heater Specifications

    Water Heater Specifications 24-7/8” [632 mm] 2-1/8” [52 mm] 17” [432 mm] 3” Vent Outlet 10-1/4” [258 mm] 3/4” NPSC Pressure 3” Combustion Air Relief Valve Inlet 7-5/8” 1” NPT Boiler Return [191 mm] 15-7/8” [403 mm] 1/2” NPT Gas Front View PRESTIGE Excellence 110 Connection 20-7/8”...
  • Page 110 Water Heater Specifications 23-5/8” [600 mm] 4-3/4” 3”Vent Outlet [120 mm] 3” Combustion Air Inlet Boiler Drain 9” [226 mm] 1” NPT Boiler Supply 16-7/8” [428 mm] 1” NPT Boiler Return Side View PRESTIGE Excellence 110 664A0300 - Rev. B...
  • Page 111 Water Heater Specifications 10-3/8” [262 mm] 3/4” NPT DHW Outlet 7-5/8” [191 mm] Manual Air Vent 3/4” NPSC Aux. Connection (Rear) 4-3/4” 3/4” NPT DHW Inlet [121 mm] Top View PRESTIGE Excellence 110 664A0300 - Rev. B...

  • Page 112: Section Ix: Performance

    Water Heater Specifications Performance 664A0300 - Rev. B...
  • Page 113 Notes 664A0300 - Rev. B...
  • Page 114 Notes 664A0300 - Rev. B...
  • Page 115 Notes 664A0300 - Rev. B...
  • Page 116 Triangle Tube Additional quality water heating equipment available from: ACV- Smart Indirect Fired Water Heaters Exclusive Tank-in-Tank design Stainless steel construction Available in 7 sizes Limited LIFETIME residential warranty 6 year limited commercial warranty Self cleaning/self descaling design TTP Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers...

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