Combination heater oil-fired direct vent instructions (9 pages)
Summary of Contents for TriangleTube Phase III HM Series
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Phase III HM Series G-25 & G-30 Gas Fired Forced Draft with Optional Sealed Combustion Combination Heate CONFORMS TO ANSI Z 21-10-3 CERTIFIED TO CGA CAN 1-4-3 M85 90870 - Input from 100,000 to 120,000 Btu/hr - * I N S...
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 CAUTION Indicates the presence of a hazardous situation which, if ignored, will result in Indicates a potentially hazardous situa- tion which, if ignored, may result in death, serious injury or substantial...
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 EXCES- SIVE TEMPERATURE AND PRES- SURE DANGER •...
PRE-INSTALLATION 1- CODE COMPLIANCE 2- VERIFYING VENTING SYSTEM Combination Heater installation must con- • Confirm that the venting system is of form to the requirements of local codes and sufficient size to handle the flue gases the authority having jurisdiction. In the of all connected equipment.
PRE- INSTALLATION 3- INSTALLATION LOCATED IN CON- The minimum dimension of a rectangu- FINED SPACES lar air duct is 3 inches. 4. Sealed combustion applications: Sufficient air must be provided for satisfac- tory combustion, proper venting and venti- • A 3” diameter vent can be connected lation to maintain ambient temperatures at directly to the blower inlet to draw safe limits under normal operating condi-...
PRE- INSTALLATION 6- LOCATING COMBINATION HEATER • The combination heater should be located so that any leakage from the tank or water • Direct, sidewall venting connections will not cause damage to the area adjoining the combination heater or to lower floors in the structure. WARNING - When such a location is unavoidable a suitable drain pan with adequate...
INSTALLATION - Vent passing through floors or ceil- 1- VENTING THE COMBINATION HEATER ings must be firestopped. • Determine venting method to use. Refer to appropriate sections for instal- • Outside chimney (one or more walls lation details. exposed to outside) •...
INSTALLATION • Use AL29-4C or equivalent vent material 5. Long horizontal vent runs should be and follow “Direct Venting” Procedure. supported with appropriate hangers. Ensure vent pipe is pitched up from the 1D. Direct Venting Procedure unit at 1/4” per foot minimum. 1.
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INSTALLATION Caulk opening Anchored fastners Metal Plate Vent Termination 2" Min. clearance Flashing 12" Min. recommended Anchored to direct exhaust fastners away from wall Grade level Fig. 4 Direct Venting thru Combustible Wall Vent Cap Inside Chimney Flashing with Collar Seal Pitch up Increaser connection...
INSTALLATION 2- PIPING THE COMBINATION HEATER - excessively long. Using more than 2 elbows or 15 feet of piping can A-Thermal Expansion reduce discharge capacity. If a backflow preventer, check valve or - directly connected to a drain. pressure reducing valve is piped on cold Terminate discharge piping within water inlet, install an expansion tank on 6”...
INSTALLATION valve from combination heater will result in severe personal injury or death. 4. GENERAL PIPING • For recommended domestic water pip- • All plumbing must meet or exceed all ing arrangement see Fig. 7 page 11. local, state and national plumbing codes. •...
INSTALLATION This can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. WARNING • Any water conditioning system must be installed and maintained in accordance Do not use automotive, ethylene glycol or any with manufacturer’s specifications. undiluted or petroleum-based antifreeze. U-Tube assembly 6"...
INSTALLATION Primary Piping -Near Appliance Piping system system Cold water fill From system From system Cold water fill Fig. 9 Piping with diaphragm - Piping with closed - Fig. 9A type expansion tank type expansion tank system From system Cold water fill Fig.
INSTALLATION 12" max. • Size primary manifold for total flow of all ciculators • Size each circulator to individual circuit requirements • Install balancing valves to adjust flow to distribute heat to all zones Fig. 10: Primary piping - Zoning with Circulators •...
INSTALLATION 7- COMBINATION HEATER WIRING • All electrical contacts shown do not have power applied - off shelf condition. WARNING Zone Valves • Transformer should be sized for maxi- Electrical shock hazard. Can cause mum load of all zone valves. severe personal injury, death or substan- Space Heating tial property damage.
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INSTALLATION Circulator Harness • Factory wired • Domestic priority - will not provide heat to the sytem • Ma xim um dome st ic pe r f or m ance Fig. 13: Circulator wiring - domestic priority 120 V Supply Field Wire BK G Factory Wire...
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INSTALLATION Thermostat Honeywell zone 1 R845A Relay Circulator Zone 1 Thermostat zone 2 Circulator Zone 2 Additonal zones may be added as shown above To HM " Room Thermostat" Snap Set Fig. 15: Field wiring with zone circulators.
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INSTALLATION 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 HM "Room Thermostat" Snap Set 3 Wire Zone Valve V.A.C.
INSTALLATION 1. GAS SUPPLY PIPING only to male threads of pipe joints so that pipe dope does not block gas flow. • Check that the gas supply meter has suffi- cient capacity for the full input of the unit WARNING and any other appliances on the meter.
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INSTALLATION Table 2: Gas piping sizing - natural gas Length of Pipe Capacity of Pipe in Cubic Feet of Gas Per Hour in Feet (based on 0.60 specific. gravity, 0.30" w.c. pressure drop ) SCH 40 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2"...
COMBINATION HEATER START UP 1- FILLING THE INNER TANK 5. When tank is (Domestic Water) full, air will stop escaping CAUTION vent will close. If air vent does not seat proper- Never operate combination heater unless ly (i.e., water it is completely filled with water. leaks out), remove cap A.
COMBINATION HEATER START UP • Incoming natural gas pressure less • Lack of combustion air - Yellow tip- than 4” W.C, or propane less than ping on flames 11” W.C. 4- SYSTEM PIPING 4. Check burner flames for proper flame •...
COMBINATION HEATER START UP FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING The following instructions must be followed exactly, a fire or explo- WARNING sion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 1. This appliance is equipped with an electron- •...
SETTING THE WATER TEMPERATURE The water temperature control knobs are 1. SETTING THE COMBINATION WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE LIMITS located on the control console. The set point is indicated by a temperature indica- a. See Figs. 19 and 20 for recommended tor on the top of the back plate behind the setting.
COMBINATION HEATER MAINTENANCE 1- ANNUAL MAINTENANCE • If after closing the valve, the valve fails to completely reset and water continues to A- Flueway flow, shut OFF power to the heater and follow the draining procedure. Partially • Must be examined annually. drain the inner tank and replace the T&P •...
COMBINATION HEATER MAINTENANCE • Check thermostatic mixing valve per WARNING enclosed manufacturer’s installation and maintenance instructions. Do not use automotive or ethylene glycol 3- COMBUSTION CHAMBER antifreeze, or any undiluted antifreeze. This can cause severe personal injury, • No maintenance is required for com- death or substantial property damage;...
COMBINATION HEATER MAINTENANCE 3. Re-attach valve handle and close the 2. If system pressure is greater than 15 water shut off valve on the U-tube psig, relieve system pressure before assembly. proceeding. 4. Open drain valve. CAUTION 5. Open and separate the hot water line union or a hot water faucet above the System pressure must not exceed 15 psig combination heater.
SPECIFICATIONS DATA Domestic Domestic cold Fig. 21A: Side view Fig. 21B: Rear view Primary Connection Primary Connection T&P Relief Valve & Pressure Relief Valve & Air Vent Domestic Cold Water Supply with Dip Tube Domestic Hot Water Front Fig. 22: Top view of Combination Heater 6.
PARTS LIST Chart 5 Item Part No. Description Quantity required by Model HM G 25, 30 Jacket, Front Jacket, Door Jacket, Left side Jacket, Right side Jacket , Back Jacket, Top cover Control panel console HMSWI02 ON/OFF switch HMGAU01 Temp./Pres. gauge P3THT01 Operating T'Stat.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION - GAS FIRED 4. The combination heater shall be factory - Phase III HM Series Gas Fired ® equipped with two adjustable thermostat Combination Heater HM G Model ______or equal. at 125-180 ºF, and a safety limit aquas- tat set at 200ºF with manual reset.
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