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QUICKDRAW

®

 Steam Heater 

 

 

 

CHECKING EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU INSTALL 

Inspect the unit completely upon receipt from the freight carrier before signing the bill of lading. Inspect the 
appliance and all accompanying parts for signs of impact or mishandling. Verify the total number of pieces 
shown on packing slips with those actually received. Contact the freight carrier immediately if any damage 
or shortage is detected. 

WARRANTY 

Factory warranty does not cover improper installation or operation. (See warranty for complete details). 
Warranty exclusions include but are not limited to failure or malfunctions resulting from: 
 

1.  Failures to properly apply, install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance to printed 

instructions. 

2.  Abuse, alteration, accident, fire, flood and the like. 
3.  Sediment or lime buildup, freezing or any other conditions causing inadequate circulation.  
4.  Corrosive or contaminated atmosphere. 

LOCATION 

1.  Locate the unit in a clean and dry area as close as possible to the greatest hot water usage and as 

near to boiler water and/or electrical power as practical. 

2.  Install the unit on a firm, level foundation. 
3.  Locate the foundation on a pitched floor near a suitable drain, or make other provisions to prevent 

contact to areas of the building subject to water damage should the boiler or a water connection leak.  

4.  The drain must be sufficient to contain water in excess of 210°F. 

CODES 

The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the instructions in this manual, appliance markings and 
supplemental instructions and in compliance with those installation regulations in force in the local area 
where the installation is to be made. These shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having 
jurisdiction shall be consulted before installation is made. All appliances conform to the latest edition of the 
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV, Part HLW.  

ELECTRICAL 

The heater is wired for 120VAC/1ph/60Hz volts and must be electrically grounded in accordance with local 
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA. 
When unit is installed in Canada, it must conform to the CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part 
1 and/or local electrical codes. 
 

1.  Branch circuit protection and disconnecting means must be furnished by the installer. Refer to the 

wiring diagram provided with this unit when installing or troubleshooting the electrical components of 
this heater. 

2.  All wiring must be in accordance with all local, state, or federal codes 
3.  Provide proper overload protection for the system’s circulating pump. 

 
Note: Use only copper wire of proper sizing for incoming service. The warranty on this unit does not 
cover damage resulting from the use of aluminum wiring. 

INSTALLATION 

 

Summary of Contents for QuickDraw

Page 1: ...R After installation these instructions must be given to the equipment user or left near the appliance SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNER Retain this manual for future reference These instructions contain important information that will help you in maintaining and operating this appliance PVI INDUSTRIES LLC P O Box 7124 Fort Worth Texas 76111 1 800 433 5654 TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE Checking Equ...

Page 2: ...uld the boiler or a water connection leak 4 The drain must be sufficient to contain water in excess of 210 F CODES The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the instructions in this manual appliance markings and supplemental instructions and in compliance with those installation regulations in force in the local area where the installation is to be made These shall be carefully followed ...

Page 3: ... return circulation lines Insulate cold water supply lines if subject to freezing during shutdown periods IMPORTANT Do not use the plumbing connected to the appliance as a ground for welding or any other purpose 7 The water heater is equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve s rated for the input Pipe the relief valve discharge to a suitable open drain The drain pipe may not be smaller...

Page 4: ...ypical QuickDraw Instantaneous Construction 1 U tube Heat Exchanger 5 Potable Water Inlet 2 Tank Drain 6 Steam Inlet 3 Control Enclosure 7 Potable Water Outlet 4 Relief Valve AGA optional 8 Condensate Outlet Note Components controls and connection locations may vary ...

Page 5: ...LLY HANDICAPPED HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES ELDER CARE FACILITIES AND REST HOMES ORPHANAGES AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES OTHER INSTALLATIONS WHERE RESPONSE TO CONTACT WITH HOT WATER MAY BE SLOWER OR WHERE THE DANGER OF HOT WATER CONTACT IS GREATER Thermostatically controlled mixing valves must be used in the design of the potable hot water system Potable hot water should be tempered to no more than 1...

Page 6: ...d temperature relief valve sized in accordance with ASME requirements Each relief valve should be piped to a suitable floor drain No reducing coupling or other restriction can be installed in the discharge line It is strongly recommended that this valve should be manually operating at least once a year WARNING Make sure the safety relief valve is piped to a proper drain per instructions Scalding i...

Page 7: ...nt valve seats from closing Clean all pipe line strainers at start up and check the valves again after a few days operation as recommended maintenance by the valve manufacturer Inspection of strainers and blowdown piping should be part of the normal maintenance routine on this equipment START UP PROCEDURE 1 When placing the unit into operation open relief valve to purge air from top of tank and be...

Page 8: ...d joints of the heat exchanger be retightened to the required torque see Maintenance after 24 hours at operating pressures and temperatures to compensate for any relaxation or creep that may have occurred 8 In shutting down remove all power from the system Close all steam and cold water supply valves to the unit 9 If the unit is removed from service for an extended period it must be drained to eli...

Page 9: ...elp prevent the accumulation of scale To flush turn off electrical disconnect switch to prevent the unit from operating Open the drain valve and allow water to flow through the tank until it runs clear Close the drain valve and turn the electrical switch back on WARNING Since PVI cannot control the use of the water heater water conditions or maintenance the warranty on the water heater does not co...

Page 10: ...ger head use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts studs and nuts Use the following chart as a guide All torque values apply to well lubricated nut bearing surfaces TIGHTENING TORQUES COMPRESSED FIBER GASKETS Bolt Dia Recommended Torque ft lbs Torque Increment Max Torque 1 2 40 5 60 5 8 80 5 120 SPIRAL WOUND GASKETS Bolt Stud Dia Recommended Torque ft lbs Torque Increment Max Torque 1 2 40 5 60 5 8...

Page 11: ... follow a proper tightening sequence If not followed the flanges can become cocked and a leak will result When tightening flanges with spiral wound gaskets if cocking occurs the result can be deformation and non repairable damage to the gaskets in addition to a resultant leak Any gasket leak can result in potential injury to adjacent personnel ...

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