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TriangleTube Prestige Excellence Installation And Maintenance Manual

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* I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E *
* I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E *
Warranty Registration Card must be filled out by the customer and mailed within thirty (30) days of
NOTI E
installation in order to gain warranty coverage.
When receiving the PRESTIGE Excellence unit, any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must
be filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee.
Leave all documentation received with appliance with owner for future reference.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
WARNING
may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
Revised Date: 06/9/10
of this or any other appliance.
- Do not try to light any appliance
- Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
2010-28 Manual Prestige Excellence

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  • Page 1 NOTI E installation in order to gain warranty coverage. When receiving the PRESTIGE Excellence unit, any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee. Leave all documentation received with appliance with owner for future reference.
  • Page 2 WARNING WARNING This manual outlines the requirements for installation of the PRESTIGE Excellence. Those require- ments include Boiler Piping, Venting/Combustion Air, Start-Up and Maintenance. For detailed instructions regarding the installation of the vent/combustion air system reference the PRESTIGE Vent Supplement and/or the various optional vent kit instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Definitions........... 1 Product and Safety Information .
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Backflow Preventer..........16 Boiler System Piping Applications.
  • Page 5 Final Checks Before Start-Up........37 PRESTIGE Excellence Start-Up ....... . . 37 If PRESTIGE Excellence Does Not Start Correctly .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents SECTION XI - OUTDOOR RESET CONTROL Mounting the Outdoor Sensor ........47 Wiring the Sensor .
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Check Ventilation Air Openings ......57 Inspect Vent and Combustion Air Piping ..... 57 Check Boiler System .

  • Page 8: Definitions

    Product & Safety Information Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards or important information concerning the product. DANGER NOTI E Indicates the presence of a hazardous Indicates special instructions on installa- situation which, if ignored, will result in tion, operation or maintenance, which death, serious injury or substantial...
  • Page 9 Product & Safety Information DANGER WARNING Do not use this appliance if any part Should overheating occur or the gas has been under water. Immediately call supply fails to shut off, turn OFF the a qualified service technician to inspect manual gas control valve external to the appliance and to replace any part of the appliance.

  • Page 10: Section I - Pre-Installation Items

    Ensure the area chosen for the installation of the PRESTIGE Excellence is free of any com- For installations in Massachusetts - bustible materials, gasoline and other flamma- code requires the boiler to be installed ble liquids.

  • Page 11: Recommended Clearances

    Pre-Installation Items Recommended Clearances Residential Garage Installations The PRESTIGE Excellence is approved for When installing the PRESTIGE Excellence in a zero clearance to combustibles, excluding residential garage, the following special precau- vent and boiler piping. tions per NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 must be taken: Mount the unit with a minimum 18 Vent &...

  • Page 12: Section Ii - Combustion Air And Venting

    Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothe dryers WARNING Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and Do not operate a PRESTIGE Excellence cleaning solvents found in household if its combustion air inlet is located near laundry rooms a laundry room or pool facility. These...

  • Page 13: Ventilation And Combustion Air Requirements - Direct Vent

    For Direct Vent installations, involving only the BEST PRACTICE PRESTIGE Excellence, in which the minimum service clearances are maintained as listed on In order to reduce the potential risks page 4, no ventilation openings are required.

  • Page 14: Methods Of Accessing Combustion Air Into A Space - Category Iv

    Combustion Air and Venting Methods of Accessing Combustion Air Into A inches of the bottom of the enclosure. Space - Category IV The minimum dimension of air open- ings shall be not less than 3 inches. Indoor Combustion Air Combining spaces in different stories. The volumes of spaces in different sto- NOTI E ries shall be considered as communicat-...

  • Page 15: Combination Of Indoor And Outdoor Combustion Air

    Combustion Air and Venting Not less than the sum of the areas of all vent connectors in the space. Fig. 3: All Combustion Air from Outdoors Through Ventilated Attic Fig. 2: All Combustion Air from Outdoors Through One Permanent Air Opening Two Permanent Openings Method.

  • Page 16: Combustion Air And Vent Piping

    Supplement included in the boiler installation envelope. Refer to optional DANGER vent kit instructions for additional vent installation instructions. Do not install the PRESTIGE Excellence into a common vent with other gas or oil appliances. This may cause flue gas DANGER...

  • Page 17: Removal Of An Existing Boiler From A Common Vent System

    DANGER the space in which the appliances remain- Do not install the PRESTIGE Excellence ing connected to the common venting sys- into a common vent with other gas or oil tem are located and other spaces of the appliances.

  • Page 18: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Installation

    Combustion Air and Venting Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installations Only For direct-vent appliances, mechanical- 4. A metal or plastic identification plate vent heating appliances or domestic hot shall be mounted at the exterior of the water equipment, where the bottom of the building, four feet directly above the vent terminal and the air intake is installed location of vent terminal.

  • Page 19: Section Iii - Unit Preparations

    Handling Instructions 2. DO NOT mount or attempt to mount the wall bracket to hollow sheet rock or lathe The PRESTIGE Excellence is generally easier walls using anchors. Only install boiler to to handle and maneuver once removed from studs or equivalent wood structure.

  • Page 20: Wall Bracket Installation - Solid Walls

    Unit Preparations Wall Bracket Installation - Solid Walls 6. Reposition the bracket on the wall and align mounting slots/holes. Insert the two 1. Locate the general area of the boiler place- bolts (provided) through the mounting ment. slots/holes and loosely tighten. 2.

  • Page 21: Section Iv - Boiler Piping

    Low Water Cutoff Device Use one wrench to prevent the boiler piping from turning / twisting. Failure The PRESTIGE Excellence is equipped with to support the boiler piping and connec- a factory installed pressure switch type Low tions in this manner could cause damage Water Cut Off device.
  • Page 22 Boiler Piping Pressure Relief Valve (Supplied with Boiler) 3/4" Street Elbow Air Vent Drain Piping Directed to a Suitable Place of Drainage CH Supply Connection CH Return Connection Fig. 5: Pressure Relief Valve Installation...

  • Page 23: Additional Limit Control

    Boiler Piping Additional Limit Control Boiler System Piping Applications If a separate LWCO device is required by cer- BEST PRACTICE tain local jurisdictions or when the boiler is installed above the system piping, the follow- It is recommended on all piping applica- ing guidelines must be followed: tions to utilize a primary/secondary pip- ing arrangement as a means to provide...

  • Page 24: Diaphragm Expansion Tank

    System Piping - Zone Circulators tank connection to the system. Connect the PRESTIGE Excellence to the sys- tem piping as shown in Fig. 9 page 19 when Diaphragm Expansion Tank zoning with zone circulators.

  • Page 25: System Piping - Through Boiler

    When To ensure adequate flow rate through pumping through with more than one zone, a the PRESTIGE Excellence, maintain a pressure differential bypass valve is required to minimum 1 inch diameter on the system avoid dead heading the pump through the post piping connecting to the boiler.

  • Page 26: Boiler Piping

    Additional Zone Load Zone Load 12" Max. Fig. 9: CH System Piping - Zoning with Zone Circulators 1. PRESTIGE Excellence boiler 5. Zone circulator 9. Automatic air vent 2. CH circulator (provided) 6. Drain/purge valve 10. Diaphragm expansion tank 3. Flow/check valve 7.
  • Page 27 Fig. 11: CH System Piping - Multiple Zone Valve with Single System/Boiler Circulator 1. PRESTIGE Excellence boiler 6. Drain/purge valve 10. Diaphragm expansion tank 2. CH circulator 7. Pressure relief valve 11.
  • Page 28 Note: Manifold mounted valve actuators may be used in lieu of zone valves. Fig. 13: CH System Piping - Radiant/Low Temp. Heating 1. PRESTIGE Excellence boiler 8. Air separator 2. CH circulator (provided) 9. Automatic air vent 3. Flow/check valve 10.

  • Page 29: Section V - Installing Vent / Combustion Air & Condensate Drain

    DANGER the ball is lost or missing, replace the entire assembly. The PRESTIGE Excellence must be vented and supplied with combustion air 3. Remove the compression nut and rubber as shown in the PRESTIGE Vent seal from the drain outlet.
  • Page 30 8. The PRESTIGE Excellence will typically produce a condensate that is considered slightly acidic with a pH content below 3.0. Install a neutralizing filter if required by authority having jurisdiction.

  • Page 31: Section Vi - Gas Piping

    Use one wrench to pre- supply line prior to connecting to the vent the boiler gas line connection from PRESTIGE Excellence gas train as shown turning and the second to tighten adja- in Fig. 16. cent piping. Failure to support the boil- er gas piping connection could damage 4.

  • Page 32: Natural Gas

    2. Install 100% lockup gas pressure regulator length and diameter requirements for natural in the gas supply line if inlet pressure can gas, based on rated PRESTIGE Excellence exceed 13”w.c at any time. Adjust the lock- input (divide by 1,000 to obtain cubic feet per up pressure regulator for 13”w.c maximum.

  • Page 33: Propane Gas

    Fig. 17 page 27. Failure to ensure proper burner setup NOTI E could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. The propane orifice requirement for PRESTIGE Excellence is 0.204” (#52)

  • Page 34: Gas Valve/Venturi Assembly

    Gas Piping Inlet Supply Pressure Port Venturi Gas Valve Propane Orifice Gas Valve Gas Valve Pipe Fitting Gasket Fig. 17: Gas Valve / Venturi Assembly...

  • Page 35: Section Vii - Internal Wiring

    Fig.19. (190ºF) wire or equivalent as a minimum. 5. Push wiring tool in towards the terminal The PRESTIGE Excellence must be elec- block and insert wire in slot at bottom of trically grounded as required by National terminal block.
  • Page 36 Internal Wiring Fig. 20: PRESTIGE Excellence Boiler Factory Wiring...

  • Page 37: Section Viii - External Wiring

    ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. areas of draft, lighting fixtures and fire- Before making any electrical connec- places. tions to the PRESTIGE Excellence, dis- connect electrical power supply at the 3. Set the thermostat anticipator (if applica- service panel. Failure to comply can ble) as follows: cause severe personal injury or death.

  • Page 38: System Circulator - Zone Valve Application

    Honewell V8043 or equivalent. should not be installed. External Modulating Control Additional 24V Limit Wiring The Prestige EXCELLENCE firing rate can be The PRESTIGE Excellence provides 24V ter- controlled by an external modulating boiler minal connections for additional limit controls controller.

  • Page 39: External Wiring

    External Wiring 4 Wire Zone Valve V.A.C. High Voltage Transformer (Power) V.A.C. Room Zone Valve Thermostat Zone 1 Room Thermostat Zone 2 Zone Valve Additional zones may Additional zones be added as shown above To Prestige 24V Terminal Strip 3 Wire Zone Valve V.A.C.
  • Page 40 External Wiring Thermostat Honeywell Fig. 23: Field Wiring with Zone Circulators. zone 1 R845A Relay Circulator Zone 1 Thermostat zone 2 Circulator Zone 2 Additional zones may be added as shown above To Prestige 24V Terminal Strip Thermostat Thermostat Thermostat Zone 3 Fig.

  • Page 41: Section Ix - Start-Up Preparation

    Toxicology of Commercial Products. above 7 grains) consult a water treatment company. Chlorinated Water Do not use the PRESTIGE Excellence to heat a swimming pool or spa directly. Maintain the chlorine level of the water at lev- els considered safe for drinking.

  • Page 42: Use Of Antifreeze In The Boiler System

    The water volume of the PRESTIGE Excellence 2. Open all system isolation valves. is approximately 5 gallons (includes Boiler and DHW outer tank). Remember to include the vol- 3.

  • Page 43: Check Low Water Cut-Off Device

    Check Low Water Cut-Off Device There should NEVER be voltage measured at the wire ends. The PRESTIGE Excellence is provided with a factory installed LWCO device that If voltage is measured at the panel under any measures system pressure of more than 10 condition, check and correct the external psi.

  • Page 44: Section X- Start-Up Procedures

    PRESTIGE Excellence Parameter Section of the manual starting control. on page 42 for more information. Verify the PRESTIGE Excellence and the 2. Check for loose electrical connections, boiler system is full of water and all system blown fuse...
  • Page 45 Venting system must be sealed gas-tight sured at high firing rate, refer to page 42 to prevent flue gas spillage and potential of the PRESTIGE Excellence control carbon monoxide emissions, which will section on how to set the firing rate. If result in severe personal injury or death.

  • Page 46: Operating Instructions

    DO NOT Set room thermostat(s) to desired setting(s). try to light the burner by hand. 9. The PRESTIGE Excellence control panel display 2. Set room thermostat(s) to lowest setting. Turn will show a sequence of numbers (0,1,2,3,4,etc.) the external manual gas valve handle clockwise as the left digit.

  • Page 47: Set Boiler Ch Target Temperature

    ] This is a fan / air flow check. The When the outdoor temperature is higher burner blower will be energized momentar- than 0ºF the PRESTIGE Excellence con- ily prior to the prepurge cycle. trol will calculate the target temperature 1140 ] This is the prepurge cycle.

  • Page 48: Set Dhw Storage Temperature

    Start-Up Preparation 3. Press the “+” or “-” button to change the 3140 ] This is the normal CH operation setting of the DHW storage temperature. cycle. After the flame is proven and stabi- lized the burner will fire at low input for approximately 1 minute.

  • Page 49: Boiler Control Display

    Start-Up Procedures 3. Lower the DHW storage temperature as Boiler Control Display outlined in Set DHW Storage Temperature StbY Standby Mode to satisfy the call for heat. 1180 ] The post purge cycle begins. The This is the standard mode for the PRESTIGE control module closes the gas valve and the Excellence.

  • Page 50: Standby Mode

    Start-Up Procedures Standby Mode Display TO TEMPORARILY PLACE THE BURN- ER INTO LOW FIRE TEST MODE: press Display Boiler function StbY the MODE button until “ ” is displayed. 1 8 0 STANDBY, no demand for heat Then press and hold both the MODE and “-” button simultaneously until the first digit flash- 1 8 0 Fan prepurge or post purge cycle...

  • Page 51: Setting The Boiler Parameters

    Start-Up Procedures Setting The Boiler Parameters Note 1: This parameter is factory set to 140ºF. It is important to note the control adds 46ºF to Parameter mode this setting, therefore the actual domestic hot water setting is 140ºF + 46ºF = 186ºF. To access PARAMETER mode when the sys- Note 2: This parameter should not be changed tem is in STANDBY mode, press the MODE...

  • Page 52: Accessing Boiler Information

    Start-Up Procedures Accessing Boiler Information NOTI E Information mode The ignition counters and burner hours are split into three two digit numbers. To switch from STANDBY mode to INFOR- For example: MATION mode, press MODE twice. Key: Display J 12 Pressing MODE once MODE Pressing MODE twice...

  • Page 53: Error (Hard Lockout) Mode

    Start-Up Procedures Error (Hard Lockout) Mode Display Hard Lockout E 0 0 Flame detected prior to burner startup If a system fault occurs while the boiler is run- Failed ignition after 5 attempts ning, the system goes into lockout and the dis- play starts to flash with the first digit as an E Gas valve harness not properly connected and the next two digits give the code for this...

  • Page 54: Section Xi - Outdoor Reset Control

    Outdoor Reset Control SECTION XI - Outdoor Reset Control 4. Mount the sensor enclosure at an elevation on the exterior wall to prevent accidental damage or tampering. The boiler setpoint for a heating call can be fixed or vary with the outdoor temperature. If 5.

  • Page 55: Summer/Winter Switch At Boiler

    Outdoor Reset Control Summer / Winter Switch at Boiler CH Maximum Boiler Operating Setpoint (Parameter 4) If required the CH (Central Heating) system can be turned off at the boiler, similar to manual summer / winter switch by press/hold the “+” the “StbY button while in ”...

  • Page 56: Ch Reset Curve Warmest Day (Parameter 12)

    Outdoor Reset Control CH Reset Curve Warmest Day Press STEP once- 1140 (Parameter 12) Press STEP x2 - 2_01 Press STEP x3 - 3_01 Press STEP x4 - 4186 Press STEP x5 - P_10 Press STEP x6 - Etc..P_11 This parameter is not applicable if an outdoor sensor is not connected to the boiler.
  • Page 57 Outdoor Reset Control Parameter 4 Set Point Parameter 10 Set Point Outdoor Air Temperature ( F) Graph 1: Outdoor Air Temperature Reset Curve (Example) Table 3: Outdoor Air Temperature Reset (Example) Graph 1 illustrates Parameter 4 adjusted to 140ºF target temperature at 0ºF outdoor air temperature.

  • Page 58: Section Xii - External Modulating Control

    External Modulating Control SECTION XII - External Modulating NOTI E Control The boiler can directly accept an analog 0-10 Ensure that Parameter 4 is set above the VDC signal to control the firing rate from an highest setpoint of the external modulat- external modulating boiler controller.
  • Page 59 External Modulating Control Factory Setting Parameters...

  • Page 60: Section Xiii - Check-Out Procedures

    53. Reviewed all instructions shipped with the Check-out Procedures PRESTIGE Excellence with the homeown- er or maintenance personnel. Boiler system water chemistry checked and verified as outlined on page 34. Completed the Installation Record on page...

  • Page 61: Section Xiv - Installation Record

    Installation Record SECTION XIV - Installation Record PRESTIGE Excellence Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Installation: Fuel: Natural Gas Propane Measured Rate of Input: Btu/hr Combustion Readings: The following items were completed during installation: Installation instructions have been followed and completed...

  • Page 62: Sections Xv - Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule SECTION XV - Maintenance Schedule Owner Maintenance Service Technician Periodically: At least on an annual basis the following main- Check the area around the unit. tenance should be performed by a qualified ser- Check and remove any blockage from the vice technician: combustion air inlet and ventilation open- General...

  • Page 63: Section Xvi - Maintenance Procedures

    WARNING area. The PRESTIGE Excellence should be inspected and serviced annually, prefer- Inspect Burner Area ably at the start of the heating season, by a qualified service technician. In addi-...

  • Page 64: Clean Condensate Drain Assembly

    Maintenance Procedures Clean Condensate Drain Assembly Inspect Vent and Combustion Air Piping 1. Loosen the slip ring nut from the conden- Visually inspect the venting system and com- sate drain assembly disconnecting the bustion air piping for blockage, deterioration assembly from the boiler. or leakage.

  • Page 65: Check Expansion Tank

    Maintenance Procedures Check Expansion Tank WARNING Refer to Section IV - Boiler Piping for rec- Before manually operating the pressure ommended location of the expansion tank relief valve, ensure the discharge piping is and air eliminators. directed to a suitable place of disposal to avoid a potential scald hazard.

  • Page 66: Check Control Wiring

    Maintenance Procedures Check Control Wiring Carefully remove the burner mounting plate assembly from the heat exchanger. Ensure Inspect all control wiring. Ensure wiring is in combustion chamber insulation is not damaged good condition and properly connected. during removal of burner mounting plate assembly.

  • Page 67: Check Flame Signal

    Maintenance Procedures Check Flame Signal 2. Allow the boiler to cool down to room tem- perature before servicing. The flame signal should be a min. 3μ Α −DC. 3. Disconnect the gas piping and rectifier plug to the gas valve. Check the ignitor for fouling or damaged insulation if a low flame signal is read.

  • Page 68: Review With Owner

    Maintenance Procedures 14. Attach a hose to the boiler drain valve and Review With Owner flush the boiler thoroughly with fresh water Ensure the owner understands the impor- by using the purge valves to allow water to tance to perform the maintenance schedule enter through the make-up water line to the specified in this manual.

  • Page 69: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Fig. 26: PRESTIGE Excellence Jacket Components...
  • Page 70 Replacement Parts Fig. 27: PRESTIGE Excellence Internal Components...
  • Page 71 Replacement Parts Fig. 28: PRESTIGE Excellence Burner Components...

  • Page 72: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Fig. 29: PRESTIGE Excellence Electronic Components...

  • Page 73: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications 24.7" 628 mm 20.4" 3” Vent Outlet 516 mm 14.8" 3” Combustion 377 mm Air Inlet 12" 3/4” NPSC 306 mm Pressure Relief Valve Connection 1/2” NPSC Boiler Drain 7.2" 183 mm 12" 1” NPT Boiler Return 305 mm 16"...

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Product Specifications 20.8" 529 mm 15" 3/4” NPSC Pressure Relief Valve 381 mm Connection 11.4" 3” Vent Outlet 3” Combustion Air Inlet 289 mm 37.2” 945 mm 2.4" - 61 mm 1/2” NPT Gas Connection 8.0" 1/2” NPSC Boiler Drain 205 mm 16"...
  • Page 75 Product Specifications 3/4” NPT DHW Outlet 11.3" 286 mm 3/4” NPSC Aux. Connection (Rear) 7.3" 1/2” NPSC Air Vent Connection 186 mm 3.4” 3/4” NPT 87 mm DHW Inlet 4.1” 105 mm 8” 204 mm Top View (Domestic Connections)
  • Page 76 Product Specifications DOE Seasonal Boiler Net IBR Shipping Fuel Heating Capacity Input Efficiency AFUE Rating Weight Model Note 1 & 4 Note 4 Note 2 Note 3 Lbs / Kg Excellence Natural 110,000 86,000 99,000 190 / 86 Excellence Propane 97,000 76,000 87,000...
  • Page 77 Product Specifications Graph 2: Pressure Drop Comparison Excellence 110 vs Grundfos UPS 15-58F-FC Note: Minimum allowable flow rate at full input: 5.0 gpm...
  • Page 78 Additional Quality Water Heating Equipment Available from Triangle Tube Maxi-Flo and Spa Heat Exchangers Construction of high quality corrosion resistant stainless steel (AISI 316) or titanium Specially designed built-in flow restrictor to assure maximum heat exchange Compact and light weight Available in 5 sizes that can accommodate any size pool or spa Smart Indirect Fired Water Heaters...
  • Page 79 Before proceeding with installation and operation, read entire manual care- WARNING fully. Failure to do so can cause injury or property damage. • When receiving the PRESTIGE Excellence, any claims for damage or IMPORTANT shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transporta- tion company by the consignee.
  • Page 80 Tables of Contents Product & Safety Information ........1-2 Pre-Installation .
  • Page 81 Tables of Contents Replacement Parts ......... . .21 Water Heater Specifications Excellence .

  • Page 82: Product & Safety Information

    Product & Safety Information Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of poten- tial hazards or important information concerning the product. DANGER NOTI E Indicates the presence of a hazardous situ- Indicates special instructions on installa- ation which, if ignored, will result in death, tion, operation or maintenance, which are serious injury or substantial property...
  • Page 83 Product & Safety Information CAUTION WARNING Protection must be taken against exces- Bacteria can develop in the domestic water sive temperature and pressure! system if certain minimum water tempera- tures are not maintained. TO PROTECT AGAINST EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE •...

  • Page 84: Pre-Installation

    Pre-Installation Codes Compliance 2. The pressure of the heat transfer medium is maintained less than the normal minimum Installation of the Excellence Water Heater must operating pressure of the potable water system conform with the instructions in this manual and where applicable: Exception: Steam complying with sec- tion #1 above.
  • Page 85 Pre-Installation Locating Water Heater NOTI E • The Excellence is not intended for outdoor installations. When maintaining zero clearance or less • Locate Excellence so that any leakage from the than recommended clearances, some prod- tank or water connections will not cause dam- uct labeling may become hidden and age to the area adjoining the water heater or to unreadable...

  • Page 86: Installation - Domestic Piping

    Installation - Domestic Piping Temperature & Pressure (T&P) Relief Valve • Install the T&P in the run (straight through leg) of a tee located at the domestic hot water out- let. Use a long element T&P relief valve, as CAUTION shown in Fig.

  • Page 87: Drain Valve

    Installation - Domestic Piping Drain Valve CAUTION Drain valve and fittings are supplied by others. Standard Installation T&P relief valve is not intended for constant duty, such as relief of pressure due to • Install a tee connection at the domestic cold repeated normal system expansion.

  • Page 88: Domestic Piping

    Installation - Domestic Piping Domestic Piping DANGER • Union on domestic hot water outlet should be piped at a higher elevation than domestic water For proper operation of the thermostatic drain valve. This will make draining the water mixing valve and to prevent potential scald- heater easier.
  • Page 89 Installation - Domestic Piping T&P Valve (Drain Piping Not Shown) Hot Water Outlet DHW Aux. Connection Cold Water Inlet Air Vent Connection Fig. 2: Standard Installation of the T&P Relief Valve T&P Valve (Drain Piping Not Shown) Drain Dip Tube 3/4”...

  • Page 90: Installation - Piping Diagrams

    Installation - Piping Diagrams 12" Min. Heat Trap 12" min. Loop Heat Trap (Optional) Loop (Optional) Cold Water Inlet Fig. 4: Standard Installation Domestic Piping Excellence Series Fig. 5: Standard Installation Domestic Piping with Optional Recirculation Excellence Series 1. Shut-off valve 6.
  • Page 91 Installation - Piping Diagrams Optional recirculation Optional 12" Heat trap Cold water inlet Fig. 6: Domestic Piping with Optional Storage Tank 1. Mixing valve with check valve 6. Thermal expansion tank 2. Flow check valve 7. Circulator (controlled by aquastat) 8 Domestic drain valve 3.

  • Page 92: Water Heater Start-Up

    NOTI E To calibrate the outlet temperature, allow the water to run for approximately 2 min- Reference the PRESTIGE Excellence boiler utes and measure the water with a ther- manual for boiler start-up and guidelines for mometer. To adjust the valve setting, rotate filling the boiler.

  • Page 93: General Notes

    Water Heater Start-Up DANGER HOT WATER CAN SCALD! • Water temperatures over 125ºF can cause severe burns instantly, or death from scalds. • Feel water before bathing or showering. • Consumer Product Safety Commission and some states recommend temperatures settings of 130ºF or less.

  • Page 94: Program Access Of The Mcba

    STEP STBY instructions within this document and with- and MODE buttons for 2 to 3 seconds. in the PRESTIGE Excellence Boiler Installation and Maintenance Manual, The display should read CODE before proceeding. It is recommended to 3.
  • Page 95 Water Heater Start-Up P_10 Press STEP x5 - WARNING P_11 Press STEP x6 - Etc..If a parameter setting is changed from the factory default and the STORE button is not After Parameter 4 the display will show P followed pressed to save the setting, the MCBA mod- by a two-digit number that increases with each ule will automatically store the setting after...

  • Page 96: Dhw Storage Temperature Setting

    Water Heater Start-Up DHW Storage Temperature Setting To revise the parameter setting within the Prestige Control Module for the Setpoint Value Addition for The parameter setting for the DHW storage tem- DHW, the installer must activate the service code perature is Parameter 1 and is accessible without for the control module as previously described in having to enter the service code.

  • Page 97: Dhw Off Differential

    Water Heater Start-Up DHW OFF Differential DANGER The second differential setting is Parameter 39 DHW OFF Differential. This parameter sets the The DHW ON Differential setting of Parameter DHW storage temperature high limit. The burner 38 greatly affects the production of domestic hot operation will cease when the DHW storage tem- water.

  • Page 98: Additional Dhw Feature

    The protection is activated once the IDWH sensor records a domestic temperature below 38ºF. At that time the Prestige Excellence will begin the burner function at low input, the circulator will begin circulating and the internal 3-way valve will open.

  • Page 99: Factory Setting For Parameters

    Water Heater Start-Up FACTORy SETTING FOR PARAmETERS...

  • Page 100: Water Heater Maintenance

    Water Heater Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Check function of field-installed controls and valves. See component manufacturer’s Annual service by qualified service technician instructions. should include the following: Review homeowner’s maintenance responsi- Any procedure required by local codes. bilities and their frequencies, including any Check air vent operation.

  • Page 101: Draining Inner (Domestic Water) Tank

    Water Heater Maintenance If antifreeze is used in boiler water, check concen- Draining Inner (Domestic Water) Tank tration. Boiler water (including additives) must be (See Domestic Piping Fig. 4 page 9) practically non-toxic, having toxicity rating or class of 1, as listed in Clinical Toxicology of 1.
  • Page 102 Replacement Parts Fig. 7: Excellence Domestic Components...
  • Page 103 Water Heater Specifications 20.8" 24.7" 529 mm 628 mm 20.4" 3” Vent Outlet 15" 3/4” NPSC 516 mm Pressure Relief Valve 381 mm Connection 14.8" 3” Combustion 3” Vent Outlet 11.4" 377 mm Air Inlet 289 mm 3” Combustion Air Inlet 12"...
  • Page 104 Water Heater Specifications 3/4” NPT DHW Outlet 11.3" 286 mm 3/4” NPSC Aux. Connection (Rear) 7.3" 1/2” NPSC Air Vent Connection 186 mm 3.4” 3/4” NPT 87 mm DHW Inlet 4.1” 105 mm 8” 204 mm Top View Performances...
  • Page 105 Compact and light weight Available in 5 sizes that can accommodate any size pool or spa Member of Freeway Center - 1 Triangle Lane - Blackwood, NJ 08012 (856) 228 8881 Fax (856) 228 3584 http:\\www.triangletube.com / info@triangletube.com. Group...
  • Page 106 Before proceeding with installation and operation, read entire manual care- WARNING fully. Failure to do so can cause injury or property damage. • When receiving the PRESTIGE Excellence, any claims for damage or IMPORTANT shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transporta- tion company by the consignee.
  • Page 107 Tables of Contents Product & Safety Information ........1-2 Pre-Installation .
  • Page 108 Tables of Contents Replacement Parts ......... . .21 Water Heater Specifications Excellence .

  • Page 109: Product & Safety Information

    Product & Safety Information Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of poten- tial hazards or important information concerning the product. DANGER NOTI E Indicates the presence of a hazardous situ- Indicates special instructions on installa- ation which, if ignored, will result in death, tion, operation or maintenance, which are serious injury or substantial property...
  • Page 110 Product & Safety Information CAUTION WARNING Protection must be taken against exces- Bacteria can develop in the domestic water sive temperature and pressure! system if certain minimum water tempera- tures are not maintained. TO PROTECT AGAINST EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE •...

  • Page 111: Pre-Installation

    Pre-Installation Codes Compliance 2. The pressure of the heat transfer medium is maintained less than the normal minimum Installation of the Excellence Water Heater must operating pressure of the potable water system conform with the instructions in this manual and where applicable: Exception: Steam complying with sec- tion #1 above.
  • Page 112 Pre-Installation Locating Water Heater NOTI E • The Excellence is not intended for outdoor installations. When maintaining zero clearance or less • Locate Excellence so that any leakage from the than recommended clearances, some prod- tank or water connections will not cause dam- uct labeling may become hidden and age to the area adjoining the water heater or to unreadable...

  • Page 113: Installation - Domestic Piping

    Installation - Domestic Piping Temperature & Pressure (T&P) Relief Valve • Install the T&P in the run (straight through leg) of a tee located at the domestic hot water out- let. Use a long element T&P relief valve, as CAUTION shown in Fig.

  • Page 114: Drain Valve

    Installation - Domestic Piping Drain Valve CAUTION Drain valve and fittings are supplied by others. Standard Installation T&P relief valve is not intended for constant duty, such as relief of pressure due to • Install a tee connection at the domestic cold repeated normal system expansion.

  • Page 115: Domestic Piping

    Installation - Domestic Piping Domestic Piping DANGER • Union on domestic hot water outlet should be piped at a higher elevation than domestic water For proper operation of the thermostatic drain valve. This will make draining the water mixing valve and to prevent potential scald- heater easier.
  • Page 116 Installation - Domestic Piping T&P Valve (Drain Piping Not Shown) Hot Water Outlet DHW Aux. Connection Cold Water Inlet Air Vent Connection Fig. 2: Standard Installation of the T&P Relief Valve T&P Valve (Drain Piping Not Shown) Drain Dip Tube 3/4”...

  • Page 117: Installation - Piping Diagrams

    Installation - Piping Diagrams 12" Min. Heat Trap 12" min. Loop Heat Trap (Optional) Loop (Optional) Cold Water Inlet Fig. 4: Standard Installation Domestic Piping Excellence Series Fig. 5: Standard Installation Domestic Piping with Optional Recirculation Excellence Series 1. Shut-off valve 6.
  • Page 118 Installation - Piping Diagrams Optional recirculation Optional 12" Heat trap Cold water inlet Fig. 6: Domestic Piping with Optional Storage Tank 1. Mixing valve with check valve 6. Thermal expansion tank 2. Flow check valve 7. Circulator (controlled by aquastat) 8 Domestic drain valve 3.

  • Page 119: Water Heater Start-Up

    NOTI E To calibrate the outlet temperature, allow the water to run for approximately 2 min- Reference the PRESTIGE Excellence boiler utes and measure the water with a ther- manual for boiler start-up and guidelines for mometer. To adjust the valve setting, rotate filling the boiler.

  • Page 120: General Notes

    Water Heater Start-Up DANGER HOT WATER CAN SCALD! • Water temperatures over 125ºF can cause severe burns instantly, or death from scalds. • Feel water before bathing or showering. • Consumer Product Safety Commission and some states recommend temperatures settings of 130ºF or less.

  • Page 121: Activating The Access Code

    STEP STBY instructions within this document and with- and MODE buttons for 2 to 3 seconds. in the PRESTIGE Excellence Boiler Installation and Maintenance Manual, The display should read CODE before proceeding. It is recommended to 3.
  • Page 122 Water Heater Start-Up P_10 Press STEP x5 - WARNING P_11 Press STEP x6 - Etc..If a parameter setting is changed from the factory default and the STORE button is not After Parameter 4 the display will show P followed pressed to save the setting, the MCBA mod- by a two-digit number that increases with each ule will automatically store the setting after...

  • Page 123: Dhw Storage Temperature Setting

    Water Heater Start-Up DHW Storage Temperature Setting To revise the parameter setting within the Prestige Control Module for the Setpoint Value Addition for The parameter setting for the DHW storage tem- DHW, the installer must activate the service code perature is Parameter 1 and is accessible without for the control module as previously described in having to enter the service code.

  • Page 124: Dhw Off Differential

    Water Heater Start-Up DHW OFF Differential DANGER The second differential setting is Parameter 39 DHW OFF Differential. This parameter sets the The DHW ON Differential setting of Parameter DHW storage temperature high limit. The burner 38 greatly affects the production of domestic hot operation will cease when the DHW storage tem- water.

  • Page 125: Additional Dhw Feature

    The protection is activated once the IDWH sensor records a domestic temperature below 38ºF. At that time the Prestige Excellence will begin the burner function at low input, the circulator will begin circulating and the internal 3-way valve will open.

  • Page 126: Factory Setting For Parameters

    Water Heater Start-Up FACTORy SETTING FOR PARAmETERS...

  • Page 127: Water Heater Maintenance

    Water Heater Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Check function of field-installed controls and valves. See component manufacturer’s Annual service by qualified service technician instructions. should include the following: Review homeowner’s maintenance responsi- Any procedure required by local codes. bilities and their frequencies, including any Check air vent operation.

  • Page 128: Draining Inner (Domestic Water) Tank

    Water Heater Maintenance If antifreeze is used in boiler water, check concen- Draining Inner (Domestic Water) Tank tration. Boiler water (including additives) must be (See Domestic Piping Fig. 4 page 9) practically non-toxic, having toxicity rating or class of 1, as listed in Clinical Toxicology of 1.
  • Page 129 Replacement Parts Fig. 7: Excellence Domestic Components...
  • Page 130 Water Heater Specifications 20.8" 24.7" 529 mm 628 mm 20.4" 3” Vent Outlet 15" 3/4” NPSC 516 mm Pressure Relief Valve 381 mm Connection 14.8" 3” Combustion 3” Vent Outlet 11.4" 377 mm Air Inlet 289 mm 3” Combustion Air Inlet 12"...
  • Page 131 Water Heater Specifications 3/4” NPT DHW Outlet 11.3" 286 mm 3/4” NPSC Aux. Connection (Rear) 7.3" 1/2” NPSC Air Vent Connection 186 mm 3.4” 3/4” NPT 87 mm DHW Inlet 4.1” 105 mm 8” 204 mm Top View Performances...
  • Page 132 Compact and light weight Available in 5 sizes that can accommodate any size pool or spa Member of Freeway Center - 1 Triangle Lane - Blackwood, NJ 08012 (856) 228 8881 Fax (856) 228 3584 http:\\www.triangletube.com / info@triangletube.com. Group...

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