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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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IBC INDIRECT WATER HEATERS - ALL MODELS

HAZARDS &

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

Points out a potentially 

hazardous situation which 

must be avoided to prevent 

serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Points out a potentially 

hazardous situation which 

must be avoided to prevent 

possible moderate injury and/

or property damage

NOTE

Points out installation, 

maintenance and operation 

details that will result in 

enhanced efficiency, longevity 

and proper operation of your 

boiler.

DANGER

Points out an immediately 

hazardous situation which 

must be avoided in order 

to prevent serious injury or 

death.

1) - General Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – READ CAREFULLY

NOTE

This equipment shall be installed in accordance with those installation regulations 

required in the area where the installation is to be made. These regulations shall 

be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted 

before the installations are made.

All wiring on water heaters shall be in accordance with the National Electrical 

Code and/or local regulations.

WARNING

Failure to read and comply with all instructions and applicable National 

and local codes may result in hazardous conditions that could result in 

property damage and injury to occupants which in extreme cases might 

result in death.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions to reduce 

the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons should be followed, 

including:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER HEATER.

1.  Water heaters equipped with electric backup must be grounded. Con-

nect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC-

TIONS” found in Section IV.

2.  Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the provided 

installation instructions

3.  Use this water heater only for its intended use as described in this 

manual.

4.  Do not use an extension cord with electric back-up water heaters. If no 

receptacle is available adjacent to the water heater, contact a qualified 

electrician to have one properly installed.

5.  As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by 

children.

6.  Do not operate this water heater if it is not working properly, or if it has 

been damaged or dropped.

7.  Installation, start-up and servicing of IBC Indirect Water Heaters must 

be done with due care and attention, and should only be performed 

by competent, qualified, licensed and trained plumbing and heating 

technicians. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, 

repair, or adjustment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for 30

Page 1: ...IBC 115 HO C FOR SINGLE WATER HEATER INSTALLATIONS For service or repairs to the water heater call your heating contractor Your water heater has been manufactured to provide years of service In order...

Page 2: ...n hazardous conditions that could result in property damage and injury to occupants which in extreme cases might result in death When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions to reduce the...

Page 3: ...es for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z21 22 latest edition This valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked working pressure of the water heater Install the valve into an...

Page 4: ...400 14 0 6 6 T P VALVE 1 1 4 NPT BOILER SUPPLY 1 1 4 NPT BOILER RETURN 1 1 2 NPT DOM COLD INLET SENSOR WELL DRAIN C UNITS 8 0 8 0 9 5 3 4 NPT RECIRC PORT 1 1 2 NPT HOT OUTLET T P VALVE BOILER SUPPLY...

Page 5: ...low through the water heater coil and the pressure drop at minimum flow Calculate the pressure drop across all piping and fittings connected to the water heater zone Be sure to include all zone valves...

Page 6: ...software that can provide DHW priority with simultaneous space heating allowed during moderate heating demands C Locating the water heater The water heater should be located in an area where water le...

Page 7: ...supply line to the heater strip back to the tank or nearest mains piping and cap off If oil heating system is to be abandoned completely ensure proper removal and disposal of old oil tank and remainin...

Page 8: ...g system that is either in place or is to be installed for a new hydronic system installation See Schematic drawings in Section 8 for direction 2 It is recommended that minimum size 1 pipe be used on...

Page 9: ...tallation Manual for the boiler as well Temperature Sensor The Temperature Sensor supplied with the IBC Water Heater is an NTC Thermistor type with a resistance of 10 000 ohms at 25 C and 3892 IBC doe...

Page 10: ...HW operation if the DHW Priority setting is higher than the other heating loads Temperature Adjustment The tank sensor controls the maximum water temperature in the water heater If it is set too high...

Page 11: ...e frequent service Depending on water conditions a varying amount of sediment may collect in the tank Levels requiring service are indicated by a small temperature difference between the boiler supply...

Page 12: ...to flush all of the cleaning solution from the tank 11 Reinstall the relief valve and the drain piping 12 Open the cold water supply and fill the tank with water Purge the air from the tank and the pi...

Page 13: ...n Follow steps for Boiler does not operate Check for 24VAC at the zone valve while there is a call for heat if correct voltage is available and connections are good replace the zone valve If the zone...

Page 14: ...with IBC Water Heater Interlock 1 Interlock 2 Therm 1 Therm 2 Therm 3 Outdoor S Indoor S 2nd Loop S DHW S Boiler Net Ext Cont White Green Black Fuse 5A Fuse 5A Fuse 5A Fuse 5A G1 DHW Pump P2 Fan Coil...

Page 15: ...20 115 Pumps Only IBC SL 20 115 BOILER IBC DHW Domestic Hot Water Sensor DHW Pump P1 Fan Coil Pump P2 Outdoor Sensor Fan Coil Thermostat Mechanical Drawing 3 FAN COIL NOTE IBC VFC Series boilers have...

Page 16: ...op S DHW S Boiler Net Ext Cont White Green Black Fuse 5A Fuse 5A Fuse 5A Fuse 5A G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8 O9 O10 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 O17 O18 O19 O20 O21 O22 Auxiliary Interl...

Page 17: ...iping w DHW Pump and Baseboard system Zone Valves Domestic Hot Water Sensor BB Zone 1 Thermostat Mechanical Drawing 5 BB Zone 1 Valve ZV1 BB Zone 2 Valve ZV2 BB Zone 3 Valve ZV3 Zone Valve end switch...

Page 18: ...Well Drain Valve and Temperature Pressure Relief Valve An IBC Temperature Sensor is shipped loose with the tank to be inserted into the Temperature Well and wired to the IBC Boiler Control Board on Te...

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Page 20: ...115 F 140 F 115 F 140 F 115 F 140 F 115 F 50 000 139 164 67 92 170 195 67 92 60 000 152 183 80 111 183 214 80 111 80 000 179 219 107 147 210 250 107 147 100 000 205 256 133 184 236 287 133 184 120 000...

Page 21: ...21 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS IBC INDIRECT WATER HEATERS ALL MODELS DATE LICENSED CONTRACTOR DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE Service Record Notes...

Page 22: ...ATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 22 IBC INDIRECT WATER HEATERS ALL MODELS IBC Technologies Inc 1445 Charles Street Vancouver BC Canada V5L 2S7 Tel 604 877 0277 Fax 604 877 0295 www ibcboiler com 120 1...

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