Summary of Contents for TriangleTube Phase III HM Series
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Phase III ® HM Series Oil and Gas Fired Water Heaters CONFORMS TO ANSI Z 21-10-3/UL 732 CERTIFIED TO CSA B 140-12 90870 CGA CAN 1-4-3-M 85 - Input from 165,000 to 390,000 Btu/hr - * I N S I O N N D M N C E * * I N S...
Product & Safety Information The following terms are used throughout this DANGER manual to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards or to important information • WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS concerning the product. - Do not try to light any appliance - Do not touch any electrical switch;...
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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 EXCES- SIVE TEMPERATURE AND PRES- SURE DANGER •...
Presentation- Description 1- KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR WATER A- Construction characteristics (Fig. 2, page 5) HEATER Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger: The HM Series water heaters are our latest The heat exchanger (H) is the heart of the standard in high efficiency products where HM Water Heater and serves two primary large quantities of hot water are required.
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Presentation- Description Insulation: Jacket: The insulation (J) which, totally covers the The jacket (O) is completely made of steel tank, is a thick layer of polyurethane foam (1 and is degreased and phosphatized before it 1/2”) - this is the equivalent of 2 1/2” to 3” is painted with an epoxy-polyester paint and of fiberglass.
Pre-Installation 1- CODE COMPLIANCE national codes, lined or relined, or provided with a new chimney or vent sized for the The Water Heater installation must conform to application. the requirements of local codes and the author- ity having jurisdiction. In the absence of these requirements: WARNING Gas fired heaters should be installed in accor-...
Pre-Installation b. If connected to the outdoors through hori- - The barometric damper should be locat- zontal ducts: 1 square inch free area per ed as close as possible to the heater and 2,000 BTU/H total input. must be in the same room as the heater. •...
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Pre-Installation • Single wall heat exchanger in water heater ognized as safe by the U.S. Food and complies with National Standard Plumbing Drug Administration. Code, provided that: 2.The pressure of the heat transfer medium is - Outer tank water (including additives) maintained less than the normal minimum is practically non-toxic, having toxicity operating pressure of the potable water sys-...
Installation 2- PIPING THE WATER HEATER 1- VENTING THE WATER HEATER A-Thermal Expansion • Use vent materials approved by local codes for gas-fired or oil-fired appliances. In their If a backflow preventer, check valve, or pres- absence refer to: sure reducing valve is piped on cold water inlet, install an expansion tank on cold water - National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
Installation - plugged, reduced or restricted. 5. INNER TANK (DOMESTIC) PIPING - subjected to freezing. • For recommended domestic piping, see Fig. 4 through Fig. 9. WARNING • Union on domestic hot water outlet should be at a higher elevation than domestic water Do not install any valve between T&P relief drain valve.
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Installation • For recommend primary piping when using the HM Series Water Heater in conjunction DANGER with a TR Series Water Heater see Fig. 10 through Fig. 12. Do not use automotive, ethylene glycol or any • For recommend primary piping for space undiluted or petroleum-based antifreeze.
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Installation 12" min. Heat trap loop To dishwasher if permitted by codes Cold water inlet Note: All shut off valves shown in this figure must be Fig. 5: HM with mixing valve and recirculation closed when siphon draining the water heater 1.
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Installation Recirculated water Hot water Cold water outlet inlet Cold water inlet Fig. 7: Domestic Piping HM series water heaters with 2 Phase III’s TR model water heaters for high peak demand 1. Circulator 4. T&P relief valve 2. Flow check valve 5.
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Installation Cold water Hot water outlet inlet To dishwasher if • Recommended for applica- permitted by codes tions in which there is a large water consumption in short period of time. • A maximum of 3 water heaters may be piped in series.
Installation Fig. 11: Primary piping HM Series water heater with 2 Phase III TR model water heater (parallel piping) 1. Circulator 3. Shut off valve 2. Flow check valve 4. T&P relief valve Fig. 12: Primary piping HM Series water heater with 2 Phase III TR model water heaters (series piping) 1.
Installation 12" max. • Size primary manifold for total flow of all circulators • Size each circulator to individual circuit requirements • Install balancing valves to adjust flow to distribute heat to all zones • Install “near appliance” components i.e.: Expansion tank, air vents... Fig.
Installation 7- WATER HEATER WIRING CAUTION CAUTION The 115V, 6 amp electrical outlet reciprocal Electrical shock hazard. Can cause severe located on the console panel has LINE VOLT- personal injury, death or substantial prop- AGE present when water heater service erty damage.
Installation Thermostat Honeywell zone 1 R845A Relay Circulator Zone 1 Thermostat zone 2 Circulator Zone 2 Additonal zones may be added as shown above Primary circulators Fig. 16: Field wiring for space heating using zone circulators without domestic priority...
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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 Primary circulator 120V 3 Wire Zone Valve V.A.C.
Installation 120 VAC Thermostat Honeywell zone 1 R845A Relay Flow Switch (located on the domestic piping) Circulator Zone 1 Thermostat zone 2 Circulator Zone 2 Additonal zones may be added as shown above Primary circulators Fig. 16: Field wiring for space heating using zone circulators with domestic priority...
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Installation 4 Wire Zone Valve V.A.C. High Voltage Transformer (Power) Flow V.A.C. switch (Located on Room Zone Valve domestic piping) Thermostat Zone 1 Room Thermostat Zone 2 Zone Valve Additional zones may Additional zones be added as shown above Primary circulator 120V V.A.C...
Installation GAS BURNER INSTALLATION WARNING 1. MOUNTING THE GAS BURNER • To mount, set up and operate the burner, Do not check for gas leaks with an open refer to the burner manufacturer’s installa- flame - use bubble test. Failure to use bub- tion guide shipped with the burner.
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Installation Chart 1: Gas pipe sizing natural gas Maximum Capacity of Pipe in Cubic Feet of Natural Gas per Hour for Gas Pressures of 0.5 Psig (14" water column)or less and a Pressure Drop of 0.3 Inch Water Column (Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas) Nominal Length of Pipe, Feet SCH 40 Pipe...
Installation 4. GAS BURNER SET UP - NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment • Follow the burner manufacturer’s installation - In Canada, CSA B139, Installation of Oil- manual Burning Equipment • Using combustion test equipment, adjust burn- - Information provided with Burner and er for: Fuel Pump...
Water Heater Start-Up 1- FILLING THE INNER TANK seat properly (i.e., water leaks out), (Domestic Water) remove cap A. Briefly push in valve B and release it to clean valve seat. Screw cap A CAUTION on completely, then unscrew one turn. Never use water heater unless it is complete- ly filled with water.
Water Heater Start-Up Cold water inlet Temperature/pressure To Domestic inner tank To primary Isolation outer tank valves Automatic fill valve (primary side) Expansion Expansion tank(s) tank(s) Fig. 15: Detail of automatic fill system with Temp/Pressure indicator on outer (primary) tank. - Install an automatic mixing valve at water DANGER heater or at each hot water faucet, bath and...
Water Heater Start-Up General Notes • Check water temperature at a hot water faucet immediately after first heating cycle. Further • Household water usage patterns will affect temperature adjustment may be necessary as water temperature at any faucet or shower. water heating system is used.
Water Heater Maintenance 1- ANNUAL MAINTENANCE • If after closing the valve, the valve fails to completely reset and water continues to flow, A- Flueway shut OFF power to the heater and follow the draining procedure. Partially drain the inner •...
Water Heater Maintenance • Check functions of field installed controls (see WARNING control manufacturer’s installations). • Check thermostatic mixing valve per Do not use automotive or ethylene glycol enclosed manufacturer’s installation and antifreeze, or any undiluted antifreeze. This maintenance instructions. can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage;...
Water Heater Maintenance 2. Connect a hose from the domestic tank CAUTION drain valve to a floor drain 3. Open drain valve. System pressure must not exceed 15 psig to prevent damage to inner tank. 4. Open vent valve on domestic supply pip- ing.
Parts List Chart 4 Part No. Description Quantity required Quantity required by Model by Model HM 40 & 45 HM 80, 90 & 100 HMJKT40/45 Complete Jacket Set HMJKTL80 Complete Jacket Set HMJKT40F Jacket, Front HMJKT80F Jacket, Front HMJKT40L Jacket, Left side HMJKT80L Jacket, Left side HMJKT40R...
Sample Specification - Gas Fired The outer tank containing the primary fluid Phase III HM Series Gas Fired Water Heater ® HM ______or equal. shall be protected by a Low Water Cut-Off device, and a pressure relief valve set at 30 psi.
Sample Specification - Oil Fired The outer tank containing the primary fluid Phase III HM Series Oil Fired Water Heater ® HM ______or equal. shall be protected by a Low Water Cut-Off device, and a pressure relief valve set at 30 psi.
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