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ROUGH-IN-DIMENSIONS

Model

BTI-120

BTI-154

BTI-180

BTI-199

BTI-200

BTI-250

BTI-275

BTI-310

BTI-366

BTI-400

Dim.

Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm

Inches mm

A

63

1800

70

1778

70

1778

70

1778

72

1829

72

1829

72

1829

73

1854

73

1854

73

1854

B

4 1/4

108

4 1/4

108

4 1/4

108

4 1/4

108

4 1/2

114

4 1/2

114

4 1/2

114

4 1/2

114

4 1/2

114

4 1/2

114

C

59 1/2 1511

66 1/2 1689 66 1/2 1689 66 1/2 1889

70

1778

70

1778

70

1778

72

1829

72

1829

72

1829

D

50 7/8 1292 57 7/8 1470 57 7/8 1470 57 7/8 1470 61 5/8 1565 61 5/8 1565 61 5/8 1565 62 1/2 1588 62 1/2 1588

62 1/2 1588

E

19 11/16 500 19 11/16 500 19 11/16 500 19 11/16 500 20 1/2 521

20 1/2

521

20 1/2 521

20 1/2 521

22 1/2 572

22 1/2

572

F

19

483

19

483

19

483

19

483

21

533

21

533

21

533

21

533

21

533

21

533

G

        1/2NPT           1/2NPT          1/2NPT          1/2NPT          1/2NPT

1/2NPT

1/2NPT

         3/4NPT          3/4NPT              3/4NPT

(gas inlet)

H

51 7/8 1318

59

1499

59

1499

59

1499

61

1549

61

1549

61

1549

63

1600

63

1600

63

1600

I

5

127

6

152

6

152

6

152

6

152

6

152

6

152

6

152

6

152

6

152

(vent dia)

J

27 3/4 705

27 3/4 705

27 3/4

705 27 3/4

705 27 3/4 705

27 3/4

705

27 3/4 705

27 3/4 705

27 3/4 705

27 3/4

705

K          1 1/2NPT        1 1/2NPT         1 1/2NPT        1 1/2NPT            2NPT             2NPT              2NPT         1 1/2NPT         1 1/2NPT           1 1/2NPT

L          1 1/2NPT        1 1/2NPT         1 1/2NPT        1 1/2NPT            2NPT              2 NPT              2NPT         1 1/2NPT         1 1/2NPT           1 1/2NPT

Appox.

Shipping

400

181

470

213

470

213

470

213

603

274

603

274

603

274

725

329

725

329

725

329

Weight

lbs.

K.g

lbs.

K.g

lbs.

K.g

lbs.

K.g

lbs.

K.g

lbs.

K.g

lbs.

K.g

lbs.

K.g

lbs.

K.g

lbs.

K.g

STD.

Approx.

Shipping

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

686

311

686

311

686

311

833

378

833

378

833

378

Weight

lbs.

Kg.

lbs.

Kg.

lbs.

Kg.

lbs.

Kg.

lbs.

Kg.

lbs.

Kg.

ASME

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TABLE 1. ROUGH-IN-DIMENSIONS

       TANK

APPROX

U.S Gallons/Hr. and Litres/Hr at TEMPERATURE RISE INDICATED

        CAPACITY

EFF.

36F°

40F°

50F°

54F°

60F°

70F° 72F° 80F° 90F° 100F° 108F° 110F° 120F° 126F° 13F°

140F°

Model

Btuh

KW U.S.Gal. Litres

%

20C° 22.2C° 27.7C° 30C° 33.3C° 38.8C° 40C° 44.4C° 50C° 55.5C° 60C° 61.1C° 66.6C° 70C° 72.2C° 77.7C°

BTI-120 120,000

71

80

GPH 319

287

230

213

192

164

160

144

128

115

106

105

96

91

88

82

35

269

LPH 1209

1088

870

806

725

622

604

544

484

435

403

396

363

345

335

311

BTI-154 154,000

81

80

GPH

410

369

295

273

246

211

205

184

164

148

137

134

123

117

113

105

45

307

LPH 1551

1396

1117

1034

931

798

776

698

621

559

517

508

465

443

430

399

BTI-180 180,000

81

80

GPH 479

431

345

319

287

246

240

216

192

172

160

157

144

137

133

123

53

307

LPH 1813

1632

1306

1209

1088

933

907

816

725

653

604

593

544

518

502

466

BTI-190 190,000

81

80

GPH 506

455

364

337

303

260

253

228

202

182

169

165

152

144

140

130

56

307

LPH 1914 1723

1378 1276

1148

984

957

861

766

689

638

626

574

547

530

492

BTI-199 199,000

81

80

GPH

530

477

381

353

318

272

265

238

212

191

177

173

159

151

147

136

58

307

LPH 2005

1804

1443

1336

1203

1031 1002

902

802

722

668

656

601

573

555

516

BTI-250 250,000

100

80

GPH 665

599

479

444

399

342

333

299

266

240

222

218

200

190

184

171

73

379

LPH 2519

2267

1813

1679

1511

1295 1259 1133 1007

907

840

824

756

720

697

648

BTI-275 275,000

100

80

GPH

732

659

527

488

439

376

366

329

293

263

244

240

220

209

203

188

81

379

LPH 2770

2493

1995

1847

1662

1425 1385 1247 1108

997

923

907

831

792

767

712

BTI-310 310,000

85

80

GPH

825

743

594

550

495

424

413

371

330

297

275

270

248

236

228

212

91

322

LPH 3123

2811

2249

2082

1874

1606 1561 1405 1249

1124 1041

1022

937

892

865

803

BTI-366 366,000

85

80

GPH

974

877

701

649

584

501

487

438

390

351

325

319

292

278

270

250

107

322

LPH 3687

3318

2655

2458

2212

1896 1844 1659 1475

1327 1229

1207

1106

1053

1021

948

BTI-400 399,000

85

80

GPH 1062

956

765

708

637

546

531

478

425

382

354

348

319

303

294

273

117

322

LPH 4020 3618

2894

2680

2412

2067 2010 1809 1608

1447 1340

1315 1206

1148

1113

1034

TABLE 2. RECOVERY CAPACITIES, based on 80% efficiency

TABLE 3. GAS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

F

TOP

OUTLET

1 1/2” NPT

TOP

INLET

1 1/2” NPT

Manifold Pressure

                    Maximum Supply Pressure              Electrical Characteristics

Model

Type of Gas

Inches vs. W.C.

kPa

Inches W.C.

kPa

Volts/Hz

Amperes

Natrual

3.5

0.87

14

3.48

120/60

< 5

Propane

10

2.49

14

3.48

120/60

< 5

BTI 120-400

Minimum Supply Pressure, Natural Gas: 4.5 inches W.C. (1.12kPa)
Minimum Supply Pressure, Propane Gas: 11.0 inches W.C. (1.74kPa)
Minimum Pressures must be maintained under both load and no load (static and dynamic) conditions.

Summary of Contents for BTI 120

Page 1: ...000 Printed in U S A 0803 SUPERSEDESPARTNO 194780 000 ADIVISION OFA O SMITH CORPORATION McBEE SOUTH CAROLINA USA www hotwater com CAUTION TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS INFORMATION RELATIVE...

Page 2: ...96 91 88 82 35 269 LPH 1209 1088 870 806 725 622 604 544 484 435 403 396 363 345 335 311 BTI 154 154 000 81 80 GPH 410 369 295 273 246 211 205 184 164 148 137 134 123 117 113 105 45 307 LPH 1551 1396...

Page 3: ...ent Parts 29 Sequence of Operation Flow Chart 30 Operational Checklist 31 Limited Warranty 32 Page Page FOREWORD These designs comply with ANSI Z21 10 3 as an automatic circulating or automatic storag...

Page 4: ...FOR SAFE OPERATION LIQUID PETROLEUM MODELS Water heaters for propane or liquefied petroleum gas LPG are different from natural gas models A natural gas heater will not function safely on LP gas and no...

Page 5: ...ements Also due to the input rating reduction required at high altitudes the output rating of the appliance is also reduced and should be compensated for in the sizing of the equipment for application...

Page 6: ...es are high a water pressure reducing or flow regulating control valve should be used in 1800 F 82 C line to the dishwashing machine and should be adjusted to deliver water between these limits The Na...

Page 7: ...51mm 2 51mm 12 305mm BTI 250 A 2 51mm 2 51mm 2 51mm 12 305mm BTI 275 A 2 51mm 2 51mm 2 51mm 12 305mm BTI 310 A 3 76mm 3 76mm 3 76mm 12 305mm BTI 366 A 3 76mm 3 76mm 3 76mm 12 305mm BTI 400 A 3 76mm 3...

Page 8: ...nspect the venting system for proper size and horizontal pitch as required in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Determine that there is no blockage or restriction leakage corrosion and other defi...

Page 9: ...ches 154 000 1 Ft 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 154 000 2 Ft 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 154 000 3 Ft 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Number of Combined Input BTI 154 Heaters in Thousands of Btu hr Manifold and Common Vent Diameter Inches 2 3...

Page 10: ...I 310 Input 310 000 Btu hr Total Vent Height Feet Vent Connector Size 6 inches 6 8 10 15 20 30 50 100 Input Btu hr Rise Vent Connector Diameter Inches 310 000 1 Ft 9 8 8 8 7 7 6 6 310 000 2 Ft 8 8 8 7...

Page 11: ...system as a means of detecting the temperature of the outlet water supply RELIEF VALVE This water heater is equipped with a combination temperature pressure relief valve that complies with the standa...

Page 12: ...s resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases BEFORE PLACING THE HEATER IN OPERATION CHECK FOR GAS LEAKAGE Use soap and water solution or other material acceptable for the purpose in locating...

Page 13: ...iction AN ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR POSSIBLE ELECTROCUTION If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced use only type 1050 C th...

Page 14: ...RATURE CONTROL WARNING ON PAGE 23 IF HIGHER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT ADD AN ANTI SCALD VALVE FOR HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO FIXTURES GENERAL The type size and lo...

Page 15: ...OULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATUREAT FIXTURES SEE WATERTEMPERATURE CONTROL WARNING ON PAGE 25 IF HIGHER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARE NECESSARYTO OBTAINADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT ADDANANTI SCALD VALVE FOR H...

Page 16: ...OGGLESWITCHMUSTBECLOSED ON DURING THERINSEOPERATIONANDOPEN OFF WHENDISHWASHER IS NOTOPERATING OR WHEN ON LONG STANDBY NOTE 2 INSTALLLINETEMPERATURECONTROLINANUNINSULATED TEEBEYONDTHEDISHWASHINGMACHINE...

Page 17: ...s shown in the installation diagrams on the following pages are typical TWO TEMPERATURE TWO HEATERS ONE PRE HEATER ONE BOOSTER HEATER WITH OR WITHOUT BUILDING RECIRCULATION The discharge opening of th...

Page 18: ...NOTE 3 ADJUST PLUG COCK SO THE SANITIZING LOOP FLOW RATE DOES NOT CAUSE UNNECESSARYTURBULENCEIN THETANK PIPE RELIEF VALVE TO OPEN DRAIN INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES CIRCULATING RETURN LINE...

Page 19: ...ERS WITH MIXING VALVE TWO PRE HEATERS WITH BOOSTER HEATER DANGER TEMPERATURE SETTING SHOULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATURE AT FIXTURES SEE WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL WARNING ON PAGE 25 IF HIGHER PREHE...

Page 20: ...TER OUTPUT ADD AN ANTI SCALD VALVE FOR HOT WATER SUPPLIEDTO FIXTURES PIPE RELIEF VALVE TO OPEN DRAIN WHEN USING AN A O SMITH T 140 200 350 OR 400 STORAGE TANK USE LOWER 3 4 OPENING FOR TANK TEMPERATUR...

Page 21: ...154 70 BTI 180 70 BTI 199 70 BTI 200 A 72 BTI 250 A 72 BTI 275 A 72 BTI 310 A 73 BTI 366 A 73 BTI 400 A 73 MANIFOLD KITS TWO UNIT MANIFOLD KIT PART NO 195686 THREE UNIT MANIFOLD KIT PART NO 195687 FO...

Page 22: ...filled with water and all air is expelled FILLING 1 Close the heater drain valve by turning handle clockwise 2 Open a nearby hot water faucet to permit the air in the system to escape 3 Fully open th...

Page 23: ...d then shuts off power to the Silicon Nitride Ignitor 11 From the time the Silicon Nitride Ignitor s power is shut off the Ignition Control Board waits 3 more seconds to monitor the Flame Sensor 12 If...

Page 24: ...tes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go on to the next step 7 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to ON...

Page 25: ...that attach to faucets to limit hot water temperatures Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority The water temperature is controlled by a thermostat fig 3 which has two sensing eleme...

Page 26: ...ncrease gas pressure and input rate Counterclockwise to decrease gas pressure and input rate 4 Clock the meter as in step 2 above 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the specified input rate is achieved 6 Tu...

Page 27: ...rs on the heater will usually be damaged when removed New pipe collars will insure that the seal is such as to prevent leakage of flue products when properly installed NOTE Anode rod inspection may ne...

Page 28: ...lied with the kit 2 Remove the container s cap and cut the plastic membrane located in the 3 4 IPT opening in the cap Take care to not damage the threads 3 Find the 3 4 male adapter apply teflon tape...

Page 29: ...hat incorporates a diagnostic system to assist in troubleshooting the appliance The indicator codes on the ignition module are as follows 1 flash System lockout retries or cycles exceeded 2 flashes Pr...

Page 30: ...engages Prover Switch Ignition Control Board provides power to Silicon Nitride Ignitor Silicon Nitride Ignitor warms up for 20 seconds Ignition Control Board opens Gas Valve Ignition Control Board sh...

Page 31: ...metallic sounds Expansion and contraction normal Pounding Air chambers in piping have Drain piping system and refill become waterlogged Heater must be off while this is being done Combustion noises T...

Page 32: ...heater is connected to unless an effective method of controlling thermal expansion is also installed at the heater s and operational at all times The relief valve installed on the heater is not an acc...

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