Taco Comfort Solutions Hot-LinkPlus-e 006e3 Instruction Sheet

U.S. Patent # 8.594.853
SUPERSEDES: August 10, 2021
Plant ID# 001-5007
Application:
The Taco Hot-LinkPlus-e™ System for Domestic Hot Water recir-
culation ensures instant hot water comfort at showers and faucets.
It saves thousands of gallons of water per year by supplying fresh
hot water to the fixtures while returning the "cooled" hot water back
to the water heater through the cold water line. The average fam-
ily can achieve yearly savings of up to 12,000 gallons of water
normally wasted down the drain while waiting for hot water.
High Quality Features:
Figure 1:
Hot Cold
Additional Hot-Link
Valve location
HOT COLD
Valve Valve
WATER SUPPLY
HOT WATER LINE
Sensor
SmartPlug
Sensor
Sensor Strap
006e3
ECM Circulator
Cold
Inlet
Mixing Valve SmartPlug
Water
Heater
The Hot-LinkPlus-e System includes a high-efficiency Taco
multi-speed 006e3 ECM permanent magnet circulator. The
circulator is suitable for most residential homes with hot water
supply lines up to 100 feet.
SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control
usage patterns in the home. It uses that information to run the
circulator providing hot water when its needed.
The unique Hot-Link Valve is the key to the system. Made of
®
durable high temperature polymer, it creates an easy-to-install
return loop through the cold line from the furthest fixture back to
the water heater. An integral thermal sensor disc closes when hot
water reaches the valve. An internal flow check prevents cold
water from backing into the hot water line. Stainless steel braided
flex hoses complete the installation.
Installing the Hot-LinkPlus-e 006e3 System Circulator:
WARNING: All local plumbing and electrical codes should
be followed when installing this product.
CAUTION: To ensure all plumbing system components are
protected from the damaging effects of water hammer, be
sure an approved water hammer arrestor is installed in the
system per locally recognized National plumbing codes.
WARNING: Circulator must be installed on and
supported by the circulation piping.
Instruction Sheet
Hot Cold
(2) New 1/2"x1/2"
Hot-Link® valve includes
(female to female)
(2) plastic wall
anchors & screws
the water heater is preferred
HOT COLD
1/2" 1/2"
Valve Valve
Use (2) existing 3/8"x1/2"
COLD WATER LINE
Diagram is for reference only
learns weekly hot water
®
1. Follow all local plumbing and
electrical codes when installing
the Hot-LinkPlus-e System.
2. Shut off the cold water supply
valve to water heater.
3. Open a hot water faucet in the
house to drain the hot water line.
4. Open the water heater drain
valve located at the bottom of
tank to drain remaining hot
water from the lines. It is not necessary to drain the entire tank.
5. Disconnect the hot water supply line at water heater outlet nipple.
6. Install the 3/4" female tailpiece and union adapter provided
to the water heater outlet.
7. Install the 3/4" male tailpiece and union adapter to the pump
outlet connection. Be sure flow arrow located on the
pump casing is in the proper direction.
Figure 2:
8. Install the Hot-LinkPlus-e 006e3 circulator by connecting
to the union nut/tailpiece attached to the w ater heater outlet.
Circulator motor must be in the ho rizontal position. To set the
circulator speed turn the dial to the 006 performance point.
NOTE: If flow velocity noise develops at the 006 setting turn dial
counter-clockwise to reduce pump speed until noise disappears.
9. Reconnect the hot water supply line to the union tailpiece
attached to the circulator discharge.
10. Open the supply valve to water heater. Let water run until
all air is purged from lines. Check for any leaks. If leaks are
detected, close supply valve and tighten all connections.
11. Shut off open hot water faucet.
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102-551
EFFECTIVE: May 13, 2024
A Typical Installation
with a Mixing Valve
Diagram is for reference only