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- Page 1 THERMOLEC Installation Instructions Electric Boilers (USA) JULY 2006 VERSION 9...
- Page 3 These instructions should be used as a general guide only. Electrical Code and local utility requirements must be followed and take precedence over these instructions. Thermolec electric boilers are manufactured with quality components for maximum life, durability and minimum service. To ensure a satisfactory installation it is imperative that you read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the heating system.
- Page 4 Components Mono or Dual energy controller Incoloy elements High-limit Solid state relays 4 or 6 mounting holes thermal cut-out 9 1/2” Adjustable electronic Electronic aquastat temperature (output sensor temperature) Outlet 1-1/4’’ NPT Temperature / Fig. 2 Thermostat terminals pressure gauge Magnetic back-up contactor 18”...
- Page 5 Table 2 Standard Models Specifications @ 240V / 1ph (U.S.A.) Dual-Energy Models B-5U-FFB B-6U-FFB B-8U-FFB B-9U-FFB B-10U-FFB B-12U-FFB B-15U-FFB Mono-Energy Models B-5U-M B-6U-M B-8U-M B-9U-M B-10U-M B-12U-M B-15U-M 11.5 BTU / H 17,060 20,472 27,296 30,708 34,120 39,238 51,180 Total Amps 20.83...
- Page 6 Water circulation and plumbing notes The system is designed to operate with a maximum output temperature of 180°F or lower and a temperature rise across the unit of 20°F or lower. Please refer to Table 4 for the recommended flow rate versus the capacity of the boiler. Table 4 Recommended Water Flow Rate vs Capacity Capacity (kW)
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Page 7: Mechanical Installation
The automatic pressure relief valve supplied with the boiler is required to prevent dangerous pressure build-ups in the system in case of system malfunction and may under certain conditions vent hot water. Do not install the system where water could damage rugs, furniture, etc. When piping the relief valve to a drain, check with local authority for recommended method of installation. - Page 8 Electronic Aquastat MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE °F Fig. 4 Fig. 5 The outdoor sensor will : Maintain the selected maximum water temperature when the outdoor temperature is at +14° F or colder. b) Automatically and proportionally compensate by varying the water temperature between the maximum and minimum when the outdoor temperature is between +14°F and +50°F.
- Page 9 Set the thermostat above the room temperature. The system should start. Make sure the pump starts running as soon as the system starts. 9.10 Heating stages will be switched ON in sequence at 5 second intervals, confirmed by green lights on the PC board.
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Page 10: Installation Examples
Your boiler is now ready and functional. Installation examples 11.1 Installation A shows a Thermolec electric boiler in a Full-Electric Configuration. 11.2 Installation B shows a Thermolec electric boiler in a FFB-Series Configuration. Water is always passing through both boilers even if only one heat source is selected at a time. -
Page 11: Warranty
Thermolec’s responsibility shall be limited in any case to the replacement or repair, in its factory or in the field, by its own personnel or by others choosen by Thermolec, at its option, of such boiler or parts thereof, as shall prove to be defective within the warranty period. - Page 15 Telephone : ________________ Date Installed : _____________________ Comments / Suggestions : _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Please send this registration form to Thermolec Ltd. Warranty Registration 2060 Lucien-Thimens St. Ville St-Laurent, Montreal Quebec, Canada H4R 1L1 Or fax it to (514) 336-3270...
- Page 17 ALL-ELECTRIC INSTALLATION (Illustration A)
- Page 19 DUAL-ENERGY SERIES INSTALLATION (Illustration B)
- Page 21 DUAL-ENERGY PARALLEL INSTALLATION (Illustration C)