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The
F-25/30/35/40 & 45
Combination Heaters
CONFORMS TO
ANSI Z 21-10-3/UL 732
CERTIFIED TO
CSA B 140.12
90870
CGA/CAN 1-4.3-M85
- Input from 100,000 to 199,000 Btu/hr -
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Warranty Registration Card must be filled out by the customer and mailed within thirty (30) days of installa-
NOTICE tion in order to gain warranty coverage.
When receiving Tri
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Table of Contents PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Operating Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Code Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SECTION I - PRE-INSTALLAT
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Table of Contents U-Tube Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Domestic Drain Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Multiple Units Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Storage Tank Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 TR/Smart Series Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Pipe Sizing - Propane Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Propane Gas Supply Pressure Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 General Oil Piping Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SECTION VIII - INTERNAL WIRING General Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Internal Control Wiring Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents SECTION XII - TEMPERATURE LIMITS Setting Primary Thermostat Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adjustment of Secondary Thermostat Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting the Thermostatic Mixing Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 SECTION XIII - CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES Check-out Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 SECTION XIV - INSTALLATION R
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Product & Safety Information The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards or to important information concerning the product. DANGER NOTICE Indicates the presence of a hazardous Indicates special instructions on instal- situation which, if ignored, will result lation, operation or maintenance, in death, serious injury or substantial which are important to equipment but property damage. not related to personal injury hazards. WARNING
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Product & Safety Information CAUTION WARNING . Protection must be taken against excessive Bacteria can develop in the domestic temperature and pressure! water system if certain minimum water temperatures are not maintained. TO PROTECT AGAINST EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE DANGER • Check if the Temperature and Pressure (T&P) relief valve is in the Water temperature over 125ºF can cause location provided. (Domestic Water) severe burns instantly or death from • Check if the 30 psi relief valv
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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. the control system which has been under water. CAUTION DANGER WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS To prevent damage to inner tank, - Do not try to light any appliance installer
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Product & Safety Information OPERATING RESTRICTIONS CODE RESTRICTIONS • Maximum working pressure for inner Single wall heat exchanger in the ELITE (domestic water) tank is 150 psig. complies with National Standard Plumbing Code, provided that: • Maximum working pressure for outer - Outer tank water (including additives) (primary water) tank is 45 psig. is practically non-toxic, having toxicity • Inner tank has factory installed rating or Class of 1, as listed in Clinical Temperature & Pressure R
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Pre-Installation Items Ensure the ELITE and its controls are protect- SECTION I - Pre-Installation Items ed from dripping or spraying water during nor- mal operation or service. Code Compliance This product must be installed in accor- The ELITE should be installed in a location so dance to the following: that any water leaking from the tank or piping connections or relief valves will not cause • All applicable local, state, national and damage to the area surrounding the unit or any provincial c
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Pre-Installation Items BEST PRACTICES Installer should provide a solid brick or con- crete foundation pad, at least 2 inches above To provide serviceability to the unit it is the floor level if: recommended that the following clear- ances be maintained: - There is a potential for the floor to become flooded. The height of the Top and vent hood area - 36 inches. foundation should be such to sufficient- ly elevate the unit. Front and burner area - 24 inches. - The floor is dirt, sand, gravel or o
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Combustion Air and Venting In absence of the codes the installer may opt to SECTION II - Providing Air for use the following guidelines when the ELITE Combustion and Ventilation is installed in a confined room as defined by NFPA 31 as a room with less than 7200 cubic feet per 1 GPH of input of all appliances locat- WARNING ed in the area (7200 cubic feet is define as a The installer must provide adequate room with 8 foot ceiling and 33.5 ft x 33.5 ft in combustion and ventilation to the area in
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Combustion Air and Venting The installer should compensate for any lou- ance not connected to the common vent vers, grilles or screens when determining the system. Turn on all exhaust fans, i.e. free air of the opening. The installer should range hoods and bathroom exhaust refer the louver or grille manufacturer’s fans, preferably at maximum speed. instruction for determining free area. In Close any fireplace dampers. absence of the manufacturer’s instructions the 4. Place in operation the fi
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Unit Preparation SECTION III - Unit Preparation NOTICE Handling Instructions To avoid getting water onto the unit The ELITE is generally easier to handle and and/or surrounding area additional pip- maneuver once removed from the shipping car- ing from the shut-off to a catch bucket or ton and pallet. drain may be required. 4. Connect a hose to the primary circuit drain To remove the shipping carton and pallet: valve located per Fig. 28 page 50, Item 2 a. Remove the shipping straps and open and
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Unit Preparation 7. Ensure constant gauge pressure has been Completion of Hydrostatic Test and Draining maintained throughout the 10 minute test. 1. Disconnect the fill hose from the fresh Check for leaks at all fitting joints. Repair water source and direct the hose to a suit- if found. able place of drainage. 2. Open the primary drain valve and complete- ly drain the unit. To aid in draining, open the WARNING shut-off valve on the primary supply. Leaks must be repaired immediately 3. Remove
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Domestic Piping SECTION IV - Domestic Piping CAUTION General Piping Requirements The Temperature / Pressure relief valve is not intended for constant duty, such as • All plumbing must meet or exceed all relief of pressure due to normal thermal local, state and national plumbing codes. expansion. • Use pipe dope or tape suitable for potable water. Water Hammer • Use isolation valves to isolate system components. Water hammer is the effect of sudden pres- sure changes occurring in the domestic pip
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Domestic Piping The installer must install discharge piping WARNING onto the T&P relief valve. The discharge piping must be: DO NOT install any valves between the T&P relief valve and the discharge pip- • Made of material serviceable for tem- ing. DO NOT plug the T&P relief valve peratures of 250ºF or greater. or the discharge piping. Improper place- • Directed so that any hot water dis- ment and piping of the T&P relief valve charge flows away from all persons. can cause severe personal inju
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Domestic Piping 3. Solder the U-Tube Assembly onto the The installer should remove the thermostatic adapter. (See Fig. 1) mixing valve from the units and install a single thermostatic mixing valve at the outlet of the 4. Once the adapter has sufficiently hot water manifold. The thermostatic mixing cooled, re-insert the check valve assem- valve should be sized according to the required bly making sure of orientation and flow rate and pressure drop. Refer to the ther- reconnect onto the mixing v
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Domestic Piping TR/SMART Series Application The primary piping to the TR/SMART Series tank must comply with the piping methods For applications requiring large volumes of details in SECTION V - Primary Piping or with domestic hot water over an extended period, other recognized piping methods. the installer may include a Triangle Tube TR/SMART Indirect Water Heater in conjunc- Additional information regarding domestic and tion with the ELITE. (See Fig. 6 page 16) primary piping can be found in t
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Domestic Piping Optional recirculation line 3 2 7 3 1 To dishwasher if 12" Heat trap permitted by codes Cold water 3 9 4 3 inlet 6 Note: All shut off valves 8 shown in this figure must be closed when siphon draining Fig. 3: ELITE With Recirculation the ELITE Optional recirculation line 7 2 3 1 12" Heat trap Cold water 3 4 inlet 3 9 6 8 Fig. 4: Multiple Units Installation With Recirculation 1. Mixing valve with check valve 6. Thermal expansion tank 2. Flow check valve 7. Circulator (con
