![HTP EL-110 Installation Manual Download Page 63](http://html.mh-extra.com/html/htp/el-110/el-110_installation-manual_2179388063.webp)
63
PART 8 – START-UP PREPARATION
Thoroughly clean and flush any system that has used glycol before installing the boiler. Provide the customer with
a material safety data sheet (MSDS) on the fluid used.
A. CHECK / CONTROL WATER CHEMISTRY
Chemical imbalance of your water can cause severe damage to your boiler and associated equipment, and may
also affect efficiency. You may have to have your water quality professionally analyzed to determine whether you
need to install a water softener. It is important that the water chemistry on both the domestic hot water and central
heating sides are checked before installing the boiler, as water quality will affect the reliability of the system.
Outlined below are those water quality parameters which need to be met in order for the system to operate
efficiently for many years.
Failure of a heat exchanger due to lime scale build-up on the heating surface, low
pH or other imbalance IS NOT covered by the warranty.
To assure good extended service life, it is recommended that you test your water quality prior to installation.
Listed below are some guidelines.
Do not use petroleum-based cleaning or sealing compounds in the boiler system. Damage to elastomer seals and
gaskets in the system could occur, resulting in substantial property damage.
Sodium less than 20 mGL
Water pH between 6.0 and 8.0
1. Maintain boiler water pH between 6.0 and 8.0. Check with litmus paper or have chemically analyzed by water
treatment company.
2. If pH differs from above, consult local water treatment company for treatment needed.
Hardness less than 7 grains
Consult local water treatment companies for unusually hard water areas (above 7 grains hardness).
Chlorine concentration less than 100 ppm
1. Filling with chlorinated fresh water should be acceptable since drinking water chlorine levels are typically less
than 5 ppm.
2. Do not use the boiler to directly heat swimming pool or spa water.
3. Do not fill boiler or operate with water containing chlorine in excess of 100 ppm.
Hardness:
7 grains
Chloride levels:
100 ppm
pH levels:
6-8
TDS:
2000 ppm
Sodium:
20 mGL
Clean system to remove sediment*
1. You must thoroughly flush the system (without boiler connected) to remove sediment. The high-efficiency heat
exchanger can be damaged by buildup or corrosion due to sediment.
Summary of Contents for EL-110
Page 15: ...15 Figure 3 ...
Page 61: ...61 Figure 29 ...
Page 62: ...62 Figure 30 ...
Page 87: ...87 Figure 33 ...
Page 88: ...88 Figure 34 ...
Page 89: ...89 Figure 35 LP 293 A NOTE Parts listed on the following page ...
Page 94: ...94 ...
Page 95: ...95 ...
Page 96: ...96 MAINTENANCE NOTES ...