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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PLATINUM
WATER HEATER MODELS 199, 299 and 399(P, L
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified service installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT. READ AND FOLLOW THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL AND ALL OTHER
PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS, LABELS AND MARKINGS BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS UNIT.
TO THE INSTALLER
: After installation, these instructions must be given to the equipment user or left near the appliance.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNER:
information that will help you in maintaining and operating this appliance.
PVI INDUSTRIES, LLC • 3209 Galvez Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76111 • Tel 1-800-433-5654 •
Retain this manual for future reference. These instructions contain important
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- Page 1 Retain this manual for future reference. These instructions contain important information that will help you in maintaining and operating this appliance. PVI INDUSTRIES, LLC • 3209 Galvez Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76111 • Tel 1-800-433-5654 • www.pvi.com PV500-37C 06/12...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PLATINUM WATER HEATER TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Considerations Product Description Standard Features and Equipment Warranty Water Heater Installation Checking Equipment Before You Install Codes Electrical Location Service Clearances Clearances to Combustible Surfaces Venting Vent System Design Venting of Multiple Units Maximum Allowed Vent Length Vent Construction and Assembly Horizontal and Vertical Venting Through a Wall or Roof... -
Page 3: Safety Considerations
PLATINUM WATER HEATER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS PV500-37C 06/12... - Page 4 PLATINUM WATER HEATER WARNING: If the information in the supplied manual(s) is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or exposure to hazardous materials may result, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ...
- Page 5 PLATINUM WATER HEATER IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE It takes only 5 seconds of skin contact with 140°F water to cause a second degree burn! You must protect against high water temperatures at all lavatories, tubs, showers and other points of hot water contact. Accidental scalding from high water temperatures is a greater risk in some types of installations.
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Page 6: Product Description
PLATINUM WATER HEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION STANDARD FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT Warranty The Factory Warranty (shipped with unit) does not apply to the improper installation or operation of the equipment. Experience has shown that improper installation or system design, rather than faulty equipment, is the cause of most operating problems. -
Page 7: Electrical
PLATINUM WATER HEATER Electrical This appliance is wired for 120-volt service. The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or in the absence of such requirements, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70. When the unit is installed in Canada, it must conform to the CAE C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code and/or Local Electrical Codes. -
Page 8: Venting
PLATINUM WATER HEATER VENTING PLATINUM models with “SANI” in the model number are designed for operation with a "positive pressure vent system" constructed of locally obtained 4" schedule 40 or 80 solid CPVC pipe. Do not use PVC pipe of any type. Do not use CPVC pipe with cell/foam type construction (such as “CellCore”) or other non-solid CPVC plastic pipe. -
Page 9: Maximum Allowed Vent Length
5” (All Models) 6” (All Models) * Model 199 using 3” vent pipe is limited to 4-90° elbows or 8-45° elbows. To determine the maximum equivalent vent length of your installation, follow these steps: A. Add the total length of straight pipe (in feet). -
Page 10: Horizontal And Vertical Venting Through A Wall Or Roof
2. The vent must be terminated with the UL-listed vent termination provided by PVI. 3. The vent terminal must have a minimum clearance of 4 feet (1.22 m) horizontally from, and in no case be located above or below, unless a 4 foot (1.22 m) horizontal distance is maintained from electric meters, gas... - Page 11 PLATINUM WATER HEATER TYPICAL TERMINATION LOCATIONS FOR VERTICAL VENT PIPES Termination of less then 10 feet Follow all requirements in the General “Venting” section of this manual and other instructions and markings for venting flue products to the outdoors, obtaining adequate combustion and ventilation air and general installation instructions.
- Page 12 PLATINUM WATER HEATER Horizontal Venting and Outside Combustion Air Follow all requirements in the General “Venting” section of this manual and other instructions and markings for venting flue products to the outdoors, obtaining adequate combustion and ventilation air and general installation instructions.
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Page 13: Combustion And Ventilation Air
The vertical or horizontal remote air system requires a factory or site installed remote combustion air inlet option package. If your water heater does not include this optional equipment and you wish to operate the water heater with vertical or horizontal remote air, contact your PVI sales representative or call the toll free telephone number ... -
Page 14: Remote Air Piping Of Multiple Units
5” (All Models) 6” (All Models) * Model 199 using 3” vent pipe is limited to 4-90° elbows or 8-45° elbows. To determine the maximum equivalent combustion air inlet length of your installation, follow these steps: A. Add the total length of straight pipe (in feet). -
Page 15: Condensate Neutralization & Disposal
Connect this 3/4" PVC pipe to a suitable drain or to the drain through an optional PVI condensate neutralization system. This drain is the exit for condensate occurring in the heater, as well as condensate occurring in the vent. -
Page 16: Gas Supply And Piping
4" 5" Pipe (inches) Equivalent Length of Straight Pipe SINGLE UNIT SUGGESTED GAS PIPE SIZE Distance from Meter (In feet) INPUT 0-50' 51-100' 101-200' 201-300' 301-500' 199,000 1" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 299,000 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 399,000 1-1/4"... -
Page 17: Gas Train And Controls Certification
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 4. Install a manual main gas shutoff valve between the appliance gas valve and the gas supply piping when needed for appliance isolation during gas supply piping pressure testing (see above) or when Local Codes require. 5. -
Page 18: Relief Valve
PLATINUM WATER HEATER Relief Valve ® PLATINUM water heaters are supplied with a combination temperature and pressure relief valve sized in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV. (Optional AGA-rated relief valve is available when required by local code) The water heater must not be operated without a correctly installed, properly sized and properly operating relief valve. -
Page 19: Thermostat Settings
PLATINUM WATER HEATER WARNING: Setting the temperature selector to higher settings provides hotter water, which increases the risk of scald injury. If this appliance is used to produce water that could scald if too hot, such as domestic hot water use, reduce the water temperature setting and utilize a system or point-of-use temperature limiting valve to obtain a water temperature of 120ºF or less. -
Page 20: Sequence Of Operation
PLATINUM WATER HEATER SEQUENCE OF OPERATION: When the water heater is powered (120 volts) through the ON-Off control switch, the Hot Surface Ignition Control will reset and perform a self-check routine to verify no flame is present before the call-for-heat sequence begins. -
Page 21: 10.4 Lighting Instructions
The ignition characteristics of this PVI Industries specified hot surface gas igniter and hot surface ignition module are unique and replacements are only available from PVI Industries or a PVI Industries authorized representative. -
Page 22: Nsf Food Service Installation Guidelines
PLATINUM WATER HEATER NSF FOOD SERVICE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ® All PLATINUM water heater models are listed to NSF 5-2000e. This section provides additional information for architects, designers, and contractors in food service installations requiring compliance with NSF codes. NSF/ANSI 5 - 2000e establishes health and sanitation requirements for ®... -
Page 23: Startup
Check the operating control to be sure it functions properly by lowering and raising the operating temperature setting (see section “Thermostat Setting”) causing the burner to cycle on and off. Important: Contact PVI Customer Service if any recommended setpoint or analysis reading falls outside of the recommended ranges before completing startup. -
Page 24: Periodic Maintenance
Cleaning,” other instructions in this manual and in other provided instructions and labels. All gaskets on disassembled components must be replaced on reassembly with exact, Factory Authorized, replacement parts only. Gasket kits are available from your PVI Industries Representative or by contacting PVI Industries, LLC. - Page 25 Check frequently to be sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the boiler is not obstructed. All replacement parts are available through your PVI Representative or you may contact the Factory for assistance at the address and telephone number located on the first and last page of this manual.
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Page 26: Plumbing Diagrams
PLATINUM WATER HEATER PLUMBING DIAGRAMS Plumbing Diagram – Single PLATINUM Water Heater Plumbing Diagram – Two PLATINUM Water Heaters (Reverse Return or Balanced Piping Required) PV500-37C 06/12... - Page 27 PLATINUM WATER HEATER Plumbing Diagram – Three PLATINUM Water Heaters (Reverse Return or Balanced Piping Required) Plumbing Diagram – PLATINUM with Sidearm Storage Tank PV500-37C 06/12...
- Page 28 PLATINUM WATER HEATER Plumbing Diagram – Two PLATINUM s with Sidearm Storage Tank (requires balanced piping between heaters) PV500-37C 06/12...
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Page 29: Platinum Notes
PLATINUM WATER HEATER PLATINUM NOTES PV500-37C 06/12... -
Page 30: Wiring Diagram
PLATINUM WATER HEATER WIRING DIAGRAM PV500-37C 06/12... - Page 31 PLATINUM WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: PVI Industries, LLC 3209 Galvez Ave. Ft. Worth, TX 76111 Phone 1-800-433-5654 www.pvi.com PV500-37C 06/12...
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