Recommended Piping For Circulation Systems - Rinnai REU-VAM1620W Operation And Installation Manual

Recommended Piping for Circulation Systems

NOTE:
NOTE:
For residential and commercial
This piping arrangement maintains full
applications, this piping arrange-
warranty.
ment maintains full warranty.
For this application:
Pump should be controlled by an Aqua-
stat, Timer or Combination Aquastat and
Timer.
Pump to be sized to maintain circulation
loop temperature.
The pump should be sized to overcome
the pressure loss through the tank water
heater, and supply and return plumbing.
Reference the Rinnai Hot Water System
Design Manual, Pump Sizing for Circula-
tion.
Pump to be of bronze or stainless
construction.
IMPORTANT: Connect the building
return line to the hot water supply line
as close as possible to the Rinnai Water
Heater.
3/4" Ball Valve
3/4" Union
Check Valve
Pressure Relief Valve
24
Water Heater
KEY
Pressure Regulator
Circulating Pump
Boiler Drain Valve
S
Solenoid Valve
V53e Outdoor Manual
Rinnai
Tank Water Heater to be Sized for
Heat Loss of Circulation Loop.
Electric Water
Heater
This is not an engineered drawing. It is intended only as a guide and not
as a replacement for professionally engineered project drawings. This
drawing is not intended to describe a complete system. It is up to the
contractor/engineer to determine the necessary components and
configuration of the particular system being installed. This drawing does
not imply compliance with local building code requirements. It is the
responsibility of the contractor/engineer to ensure installation is in
accordance with all local building codes. Confer with local building
officials before installation.
Rinnai
Equipment List
Rinnai
Water Heaters
RIK-KIT (Optional)
(3/4" Fittings Include:
2 Unions, 2 Ball Valves,
2 Drain Valves and
1 Pressure Relief Valve.)
Minimum 3/4" Cold Water Supply Line
Building Supply
Building
Fixtures
QTY
1
1