Water Connections; Water Quality - Bosch C 950 Installation Manual

32 | Installation instructions
4.9

Water connections

NOTICE:
▶ This heater is not approved for preheated water
applications exceeding 140°F (60°C).
NOTICE:
▶ In applications where inlet water temperature can
exceed 140°F (60ºC), a 3-way valve or mixing valve
must be installed before the appliance to prevent
water exceeding 140°F (60°C) from entering the
appliance.
▶ When facing the heater, the ¾ " cold connection is on the bottom
right and the hot connection is on the bottom left.
Fig. 35
[1] Cold connection
[2] Hot connection
Fig. 36 Water filter
▶ The use of unions when connecting both water pipes to the inlet and
outlet connections is required. This will facilitate any necessary
servicing.
▶ Plastic or PEX type plumbing line materials are not suitable for
connecting directly to or within an 18" pipe run of the water heater.
▶ Although water piping throughout the building may be other than
copper, we recommend that copper or suitably rated stainless steel
flex line be used for the water connections for 1.5' on either side of
the water heater (follow local codes if more stringent).
▶ Never sweat any piping directly to or beneath the water connections,
as damage will occur to the internal water valve from heating of the
pipe.
6 720 805 440 (2014/11)
▶ Keep water inlet and outlet pipes to no less than ¾" (19.05mm)
diameter to allow the full flow capacity.
▶ If the cold and hot connections to the heater are reversed, the heater
will not function. Be certain there are no loose particles or dirt in the
piping. Blow out or flush the lines before connecting to the water
heater.
▶ Full port shutoff valves should be installed on both the cold water
supply and hot water outlet lines to facilitate servicing the heater (see
fig. 37).
▶ For installation on a private well system with the use of a pressure
tank, the lowest pressure range setting recommended is 40-60 psi
(2.75 - 4.15bar).
4.10

Water quality

Water quality can have an impact on appliance longevity and if water
supplied to the Greentherm is not in compliance with table 43 the
manufacturer's warranty will be void.
For water analysis data call your local water department, or if on a well,
have well water analyzed periodically. If water quality exceeds one or
more of the values specified below, Bosch recommends consulting a
local water treatment professional for water softening/conditioning
options.
Description
pH
TDS (total Dissolved Solids)
Total hardness
Aluminum
Chlorides
Copper
Iron
Manganese
Zinc
Table 43
Connecting the pressure relief valve (PRV)
A listed pressure relief valve must be installed at the time of installation.
No valve is to be placed between the PRV and the heater. No reducing
coupling or other restriction may be installed in the discharge line. The
discharge line must be a minimum of 4" above a drain and installed such
that it allows complete drainage of both the PRV and the line. The
discharge line must be placed where it will not cause any damage.
The location of the PRV must be readily accessible for servicing or
replacement, and be mounted as close to the water heater as possible.
See fig. 37. To install the PRV, a suitable fitting connected to an
extension on a "T" fitting can be sweated to the hot water line.
Support all piping.
Max. Levels
pH 6.5 - 8.5
mg/l or ppm 500
mg/l or ppm 100 (6 grains)
mg/l or ppm 2.0
mg/l or ppm 250
mg/l or ppm 1.0
mg/l or ppm 0.3
mg/l or ppm 0.05
mg/l or ppm 5.0
Greentherm