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Figure 5 – Installation on Concrete Blocks or Tile

Figure 2 – Typical Heater Installation with Base for

Combustible Floors, Example A

Figure 3 – Typical Heater Installation with Base for

Combustible Floors, Example B

Figure 4 – Typical Heater Installation with Base for

Combustible Floors, Example C

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2B.  Installation of Indoor Heaters

1.

Locate the water heater to provide adequate
clearance for inspection and service on all sides.
See Table I.  We recommend minimums of
24" from front (for proper access to and
service of controls) and 18" at water connection
end. For alcove installation, see Figure 6.

2.

Install the heater on a waterproof floor with an
adequate floor drain and a 6" minimum curb on
all four sides to protect the building if heater
repairs are required. The manufacturer will not
be held liable for any water damage in
connection  with this heater.

2B-1.  Combustion Air Supply

1.

The heater location must provide sufficient air
supply for proper combustion and ventilation of
the surrounding area as outlined in the latest
edition of ANSI standard Z223.1, and any local
codes that may be applicable.  Inadequate
combustion air supply may result in incomplete
combustion, sooting of the heat exchanger, and
unsafe operation of the heater.

2.

In general, these requirements specify that

small

heater rooms should be

provided with two

permanent

air supply openings communicating
directly through the wall to outside air; one within

Base For Combustible Floors

Concrete Slab - 4" Minimum

Concrete Slab Must Extend Out 

A Minimum Of 12" On All Sides

Roof - Wood & Steel Construction

Unit

(End View)

Unit
Base

Add Base for Combustible Floors on Indoor Units.

Base Comes Standard on Outdoor Units.

Base For Combustible Floors

Raised Mounting 
Platform (Wood)

Mounting Platform Must Extend Out 

A Minimum Of 12" On All Sides

Unit

(End View)

Unit

Base

20 GA 
Galvanized 
Sheet Metal 
Cap

Flashing

Roof

Roof

Add Base for Combustible Floors on Indoor Units.

Base Comes Standard on Outdoor Units.

Unit

(Front View)

20 GA 
Galvanized 
Sheet Metal 
Cap

Flashing

Roof

Roofing

4X4 Stringer

Base Rail

Base for Combustible Floors

Base Must Extend Out
Min. 12" On All Sides
Of Heater Frame

Metal Plate 20 
Ga. Min.
Under Entire 
Heater

Concrete Blocks Or Tile
Min. 7" High With 3" Min.
Air Openings

Blocks must provide solid base and be 
braced so they cannot slip out of place. 
Air openings in blocks must be arranged 
to provide unobstructed opening through 
entire width or length of base.

Summary of Contents for VW

Page 1: ...nce can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU...

Page 2: ...ical Heater Installation with Base for Combustible Floors Ex A 5 Figure 3 Typical Heater Installation with Base for Combustible Floors Ex B 5 Figure 4 Typical Heater Installation with Base for Combust...

Page 3: ...ional Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 and or in Canada CAN1 B149 requirement 3 Figure 1 Boiler Configuration When required by the authority having jurisdiction the installation must conform to American S...

Page 4: ...changer tubes is kept high enough to prevent scaling from hard water and low enough to avoid corrosion from soft water Ninety five percent of the urban areas in the country have water that is compatib...

Page 5: ...ustion air supply may result in incomplete combustion sooting of the heat exchanger and unsafe operation of the heater 2 In general these requirements specify that small heater rooms should be provide...

Page 6: ...enings one at floor level and one at the ceiling so the total net free area could be double the figures indicated For special conditions refer to the latest edition of ANSI Z223 1 or in Canada CAN1 B1...

Page 7: ...nch of vent diameter Longer total lengths shown in venting tables are based on maximum capacity not condensation factors 7 When the installation of a draft fan is necessary in connecting a venting sys...

Page 8: ...ity to properly measure the inlet supply pressure Low gas pressure could be an indication of an undersized gas meter and or obstructed gas supply line 6 The correct burner manifold gas pressure is sta...

Page 9: ...Relief Valve Hot Water Hot Water Storage Tank Floor Automatic Tempering Valve Cold Water Tempered Water 24 3 Pressure relief valve lever must be tripped at least once a year to insure that waterways a...

Page 10: ...ections or other restrictive fittings in heater to tank loop 2 The Model IW heater is designed for use in a system without a hot water storage tank The hot water supply line to usage point must have a...

Page 11: ...k Valve Throttling Valve Hot Water To Bldg Conventional Tank To Drain To Drain To Drain Pump PW Series VW Series Optional Cold Water Supply When Adequate Tank Opening Not Available Service Valves Hot...

Page 12: ...ion in the building hot water piping system Cold Water Supply Return Loop Pump see note 2 Check Valve To Drain Conventional Tank To Drain To Drain Recommended Increasing One Pipe Size From C W Connect...

Page 13: ...Cold Water Supply Building Loop To Building Service Connections Building Loop Circulator See Note 3 Building Loop To Minimum Pipe Size 1 Thru 850 1 1 4 1010 Thru 1825 Service Valves For Heater Isolat...

Page 14: ...p and damage the heater through lack of water circulation If for any reason the water supply is turned off temporarily to service a piece of equipment the manual gas valve on the Model IW should be cl...

Page 15: ...roven to be lit Whenever the pilot flame is interrupted the main gas valve closes within 8 10 of a second b Electronically Supervised Standing Pilot System System 16 When pilot flame fails the ignitio...

Page 16: ...in Return Line from Building Loop D Tempering Valve E Venturi Suction Tee H Throttling Valves in Building Loop Returns I Circulating Pump for 180 Building Loop J Circulating Pump for 140 Building Loo...

Page 17: ...deposit of silt on the bottom Therefore it is important to extend the pump suction pipe in the tank to a position near the top Pipe the return from the heater to the bottom of the tank 4 If the tank...

Page 18: ...ting of water occurs 4 Flow Switch Standard on all models Models VW and PW the switch is mounted in the outlet tee connection Model IW the switch is mounted directly in the header outlet The flow swit...

Page 19: ...rs can be achieved by slowly opening the main manual valve The result should be a smooth lighting of the main burners Hi Limit Checkout After running the heater for a long enough period bring the wate...

Page 20: ...on and is a sign of combustion air and or venting problems As soon as any fouling is observed the cause of the fouling should be corrected see Section 5 Troubleshooting Guide The heat b For heaters wi...

Page 21: ...embly is free of debris d Reassemble in reverse order Be sure the heat exchanger baffles are replaced 8 The gas and electric controls installed on heaters are engineered for both dependable operation...

Page 22: ...wired into the pump circuit so that the heater cannot fire unless the pump is running 2 Check to see that all valves in system are open to be sure that water can circulate through the heater and the...

Page 23: ...k 2 adequate height of stack above roof 3 equipment exhausting air from inside of building and 4 proper installation of draft diverter D Gas pressure to burners is D Check gas pressure with excessive...

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