TriangleTube HL-45 Service Technician Manual

TriangleTube HL-45 Service Technician Manual

Indirect fired water heater

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN'S
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
FOR THE TRIANGLE TUBE
INDIRECT FIRED WATER HEATER
2006-14 TTPTSG-4/06

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Introduction
Good Trouble Shooting Practices
Outlines essential practices before and at the job site for effective troubleshooting.
Insufficient Hot Water
Water Heater Sizing and Application
Addresses undersized water heaters and confirms required domestic water demand.
Boiler System Sizing and Output
Evaluates if the boiler provides adequate BTU output for the domestic water load.
Circulator and Piping Sizing
Details proper sizing of circulator and piping for maximum BTU transfer.
Thermostat Functionality and Sensing
Covers checking thermostat operation, setting, and sensing bulb fit.
Thermostat Bulb Location
Discusses optimal placement of the thermostat bulb for efficient heat response.
Boiler Operating Temperature and Flow Control
Advises on boiler temperature, flow control devices, and insulation.
Air in System and Boiler Cleaning
Explains how airbound systems and dirty boilers affect heat transfer.
Excessive Water Temperature
Reducing Stacking and Controlling Temperature
Methods to reduce water layering (stacking) and limit maximum outlet temperature.
Thermostatic Mixing Valve Installation
Suggests installing a mixing valve for consistent hot water delivery.
Recirculation Loop Benefits
Explains the advantages of a recirculation loop for prompt hot water availability.
Boiler Relief Valve Lifting or Weeping
Boiler Expansion Tank Sizing and Capacity
Details sizing considerations for boiler side expansion tanks with model capacities.
Expansion Tank Integrity Check
Guides on checking expansion tanks for defects, water logging, or improper charge.
Boiler Pressure Relief Valve Function
Advises on checking the boiler pressure relief valve for proper function and deposits.
Automatic Fill Valve and Inner Tank Leak Checks
Covers checking the fill valve and methods to detect inner tank leaks.
Temperature/Pressure Relief Valve Lifting or Weeping
Domestic Expansion Tank Requirements
Discusses the need and proper sizing of domestic side expansion tanks.
Domestic Expansion Tank Integrity
Details checking the domestic expansion tank for defects or improper charge.
T&P Relief Valve Functionality
Advises on checking the T&P relief valve for proper function and deposits.
Domestic Supply Pressure and Spikes
Covers checking supply pressure, installing PRVs, and addressing hammering.
Boiler Operating Temperature Impact
Guides on adjusting boiler temperature to prevent stacking and high domestic temps.
Water on the Floor
Identifying Water Source from Tank
Provides steps to check for water seepage originating from the tank.
Identifying T&P Relief Valve as Source
Advises on monitoring the T&P relief valve discharge to confirm it as the source.
Checking Connections for Leaks
Guides on inspecting boiler and domestic connections for leaks and corrosion.
Top of Tank / Insulation Wet
Checking for Tank Water Source Leaks
Guides on checking for leaks from overhead pipes or tank connections.
Inspecting Connections and Air Vent Seals
Focuses on checking domestic connections and air vent seals for leaks.
Drywell Water Ingress Check
Details checking the drywell for water and potential replacement of components.
Water Smells / Tastes Bad
Rotten Egg Smell Cause and Bacteria
Explains the cause of "rotten egg" smell due to bacteria and hydrogen sulfide gas.
Water Smells / Tastes Bad
Milky Water Appearance and Dissolved Gases
Discusses milky water caused by dissolved gases like oxygen, chlorine, or hydrogen sulfide.
Water Smells / Tastes Bad
Discolored Water and Iron Bacteria
Explains discolored water caused by iron-reducing bacteria and high iron levels.
Products Description
TR Series Diagrams
Provides top and side view diagrams for TR series water heaters.
Products Specifications
SMART Series Specifications (Models 20-60)
Presents top and rear view diagrams for SMART series water heaters (models 20-60).
Products Specifications
SMART Series Specifications (Models 80-100)
Displays top and rear view diagrams for SMART series water heaters (models 80-100).
Products Specifications
HL Series Diagrams
Shows top and side view diagrams for HL series water heaters.

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