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Steffes 5100 Series Install Manual

Comfort plus hydronic heating systems
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5100 SERIES INSTALL GUIDE
COMFORT PLUS HYDRONIC
HEATING SYSTEMS
1
PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
Electrical
Mechanical
SIGNAL WORDS
Carefully read and understand the instructions before you continue. Signal words that appear next to safety alert
symbols are:
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DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
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The equipment described herein is intended for installation by a qualified technician in compliance with applicable
local, state, and national codes and requirements.
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To ensure proper installation and operation of this product, completely read all instructions prior to attempting to
assemble, install, operate, maintain or repair this product. Upon unpackaging of the system, inspect all parts for
damage prior to installation and start-up.
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This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision and instruction on the safe use of the
appliance and the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Steffes strongly recommends that "Construction Heating Units" be used instead of the permanent heating system
during the construction phase of a new home. Use of the permanent heating system during the construction phase
may contaminate the duct system and/or internal areas of the heating system. This may cause poor indoor air
quality issues and/or improper system operation once the home is completed. A suitable alternative heating system
should be used during the construction phase.
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Disclaimer: In compiling this manual, Steffes has used its best judgment based upon information available, but
disclaims any responsibility or liability for any errors or miscalculations contained herein, or any revisions hereof, or
which result, in whole or in part, from the use of this manual or any revisions hereof.
After the heating system is installed, Steffes disclaims any responsibility or liability for mold/mildew growth and/
or any damages caused by either. We strongly recommend that the user follow the moisture, mold and mildew
prevention guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), available at http://www.epa.gov.
Fire
Hot
Surface
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Models: 5120, 5130, & 5140
Heavy
Explosion
Lifting

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  • Page 1 • Disclaimer: In compiling this manual, Steffes has used its best judgment based upon information available, but disclaims any responsibility or liability for any errors or miscalculations contained herein, or any revisions hereof, or which result, in whole or in part, from the use of this manual or any revisions hereof.
  • Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING 1. Install all ceramic heat storage bricks before energizing the system. Failure to do so can result in equipment damage. Risk of explosion. Can cause injury or death. 2. Install the pressure relief valve provided before operating Operating the system without the pressure the system.
  • Page 3 PLACEMENT AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS The physical dimensions (Figure 1) of the Comfort Plus Hydronic along with the clearances required (Figure 2) MUST be taken into WARNING consideration when choosing its location within a structure. The best installation location for this system is in a space requiring heat, so some Risk of fire.
  • Page 4 INITIAL SETUP IMPORTANT 1. Remove the Information Package from the outside of the shipping box and unpackage the Comfort Plus Hydronic heating system. To ensure proper operation, 2. Move the system into its installation location. The system fits through a 30" read and follow installation doorway (minimum) without disassembling.
  • Page 5 HEATING ELEMENT AND AIR CHANNEL INSTALLATION 1. After all bricks are loaded, insert the heating elements between the brick WARNING layers, sliding them in until the element ends embed into the side cutouts of the brick cavity. Elements MUST be installed with the threaded screw tabs on the wire connection terminals pointing forward and down to ease the HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE: Risk of installation of the element-to-wiring harness.
  • Page 6 BRICK CORE TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION 1. Remove the screw(s) around the brick core temperature sensor hole(s) in CAUTION the galvanized front panel. NOTE: Models 5130 and 5140 have an upper and a lower brick core Risk of improper operation. temperature sensor. Proper installation of the brick 2.
  • Page 7 LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, CONT’D FIGURE 9 CIRCUIT PHASING CONNECTIONS FIGURE 8 SAMPLE SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION LABEL NEUTRAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROL CIRCUIT CONTROLS CIRCUIT THIS MUST BE A 120/240V OR 120V/208V CIRCUIT CHARGE CIRCUIT #1 CHARGE CIRCUIT #2 CHARGE CIRCUIT #3 CHARGE CIRCUIT #4 (MODEL 5130 and 5140 ONLY) NEUTRAL...
  • Page 8 POWER LINE CARRIER (PLC) PEAK CONTROL The Steffes Power Line Carrier (PLC) control has the ability to communicate with the heating system through the existing electrical circuits in the structure. If connecting to the Steffes PLC control, follow the installation instructions...
  • Page 9 TIME CLOCK MODULE PEAK CONTROL The Steffes Time Clock Module is an option for providing a peak control signal to the Comfort Plus Hydronic. It mounts inside the system’s low voltage electrical compartment and interfaces with the relay expansion board via an interface cable.
  • Page 10 A low voltage (24VAC) room thermostat is required for room temperature control with the Comfort Plus Hydronic system. Steffes recommends using a digital thermostat. If utilizing a mechanical thermostat, a load resistor may be necessary due to the low current draw (.01 amps) on the heat call input circuit of the Comfort Plus system.
  • Page 11 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - ROOM THERMOSTAT, CONT’D FIGURE 14 SINGLE STAGE HEAT PUMP APPLICATION Hydronic Heat Thermostat, Zone Valve End Switch, or Pump Control Honeywell TH5220D To Heat Pump Y - Compressor C - Low Voltage Common R - Low Voltage Hot O - Reversing Valve W - Not Used G O/B...
  • Page 12 1100106 It is extremely important that the following conditions for installation Note: 5100 Series Systems are shipped with 30 PSI pressure relief valves. of this part are met: If a different valve is required, order the item number listed. •...
  • Page 13 Temperature PUMP SPECIFICATIONS • Steffes recommends a Taco 007 or equivalent single speed 115VAC pump for the primary pump. • Air Handler pump should NOT be a split phase pump. • Air Handler pump should NOT have any type of auxiliary control built into or onto the pump.
  • Page 14 This Valve Must White Primary Be Open During Loop Pump Normal Operation Comfort + Hydronic Exchanger FIGURE 18 TYPICAL SYSTEM PLUMBING (SHOWN WITH STEFFES AIR HANDLER) Secondary Loop Primary Loop Low Temp Radiant Zones From Other White Zones Orange Mixing...
  • Page 15 "COM" and "NC". CONFIGURATION MENU IMPORTANT If access to the The Steffes Comfort Plus Hydronic heating system has a Configuration Menu, Configuration Menu times which allows the system to be customized to the power company and consumer’s out, the 15 amp circuit needs.
  • Page 16 C003 Power Line Carrier (PLC) Channel Selection - If using PLC communication, this setting must match the channel setting in the Steffes PLC control. A value of zero indicates power line carrier communication is disabled. C004...
  • Page 17 NOTE: 208V SYSTEMS ONLY: In standard configuration, Steffes heaters are dual rated for 240V and 208V power connections. The heaters are factory configured for 240V. If the control circuit is operating on 208V power, the...
  • Page 18 9. Verify, once again, that the “Operating Mode” displayed on the control panel corresponds with the power company’s peak control signal. 10. In applications utilizing the Steffes Power Line Carrier control system, complete the Installer’s Final Checkout procedure provided with that device.
  • Page 19 DISASSEMBLING THE COMFORT PLUS HYDRONIC SYSTEM 1. Remove the painted front panel of the brick storage cabinet by removing the sheet metal screws along the top, bottom, WARNING and sides of the panel. Detach by pulling the bottom of the panel forward and down.
  • Page 20 Thank you for purchasing Steffes ETS heating equipment. We welcome your comments relating to the Comfort Plus and this guide. Enjoy your new purchase! 3050 Hwy 22 North • Dickinson, ND 58601-9413 USA • www.steffes.com DOCUMENT #1206115 Rev 0...

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