Water Heater Installation; Water Line Connections; Water (Potable) Heating And Space Heating; Thermometer (Not Supplied) - American Water Heater BCG3 Instruction Manual

water line connections

This manual provides detailed installation diagrams (see pages
34-48 of this manual) for typical methods of application for the
water heater(s).
The water heater may be installed by itself, or with a separate
storage tank, on both single and two-temperature systems. When
used with a separate storage tank, the circulation may be either
by gravity or by means of a circulating pump. When a circulating
pump is used it is important to note that the flow rate should be slow
so that there will be a minimum of turbulence inside the heater.

water (potaBle) heating and space heating

1. All piping components connected to this unit for space heating
applications shall be suitable for use with potable water.
2. Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment, shall
NeVeR be introduced into this system.
3. This unit may NeVeR be connected to any existing heating
system or component(s) previously used with a non-potable
water heating appliance.
4. When the system requires water for space heating at
temperatures higher than required for domestic water
purposes, a tempering valve must be installed. Please refer
to installation diagrams on pages 34-48 of this manual for
suggested piping arrangements.
thermometers (not supplied)
Thermometers should be obtained and field installed as shown in
the installation diagrams.
Thermometers are installed in the system as a means of detecting
the temperature of the outlet water supply.

water piping diagrams

This manual provides detailed water piping diagrams for typical
methods of application for the water heaters, see Water Piping
Diagrams beginning on page 34.
The water heater may be installed by itself, or with a separate
storage tank. When used with a separate storage tank, the
circulation may be either by gravity or by means of circulating
pump. When a circulating pump is used, it is important to note
that the flow rate should be slow so that there will be a minimum
of turbulence inside the water heater storage tank.
Adjust flow by throttling a full port ball valve installed in the
circulating line on the outlet side of the pump. Never throttle flow
on the suction side of a pump. See the Water Piping Diagrams
beginning on page 34.
note: in addition to the factory installed Temperature-Pressure
Relief Valve (T&P valve) on the water heater, each remote
storage tank that may be installed and piped to a water heating
appliance must also have its own properly sized, rated and
approved Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve installed.
Call the toll free technical support phone number listed on the
back cover of this manual for further assistance in sizing a T&P
valve for remote storage tanks.

water heater installation

t&p ValVe discharge pipe
This water heater is provided with a properly rated/sized and
certified combination temperature - pressure (T&P) relief valve
by the manufacturer. See Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
on pages 12-13 for information on replacement and other
requirements.
CAUTION
Water Damage Hazard
•
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve discharge
pipe must terminate at adequate drain.
install a discharge pipe between the T&P valve discharge opening
and a suitable floor drain. Do not connect discharge piping
directly to the drain unless a 6" (15.2 cm) air gap is provided.
To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the
relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in adequate
quantities should circumstances demand. if the discharge pipe is
not connected to a drain or other suitable means, the water flow
may cause property damage.
t&p Valve discharge pipe requirements:
• Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.
• Shall not be plugged or blocked.
• Shall not be exposed to freezing temperatures.
• Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution.
• Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both
the Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve and the discharge
pipe.
• must terminate a maximum of six inches above a floor
drain or external to the building. in cold climates, it is
recommended that the discharge pipe be terminated at an
adequate drain inside the building.
• Shall not have any valve or other obstruction between the
relief valve and the drain.
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Explosion Hazard
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
must comply with ANSI Z21.22-
CSA 4.4 and ASME code.
Properly sized temperature-
pressure relief valve must be
installed in opening provided.
Can result in overheating and
excessive tank pressure.
Can cause serious injury or death.