Techtanium MP 20, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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The Loca on of the Techtanium heater:
Locate the heater so that there is easy access to the control, piping, valves, drain and heater for future
servicing and maintenance. The heater is to be kept in an area where it is not exposed to freezing tem ‐
peratures.
Also, the heater must be located in an area where a leak (eg. from the piping or fi ngs, from any tem ‐
perature and relief valve discharge, or from the tank itself), will not cause personal harm or dam ‐
age the surrounding area. The tank should be installed in an area with a fl oor drain or in a pan suitable
for water heaters.
Read the Installa on and Opera ng Instruc ons manual thoroughly. Follow recommended piping and
wiring diagrams. Upon comple ng installa on, fi ll the tank with water. While fi lling it leave a hot
water faucet open un l a steady stream of water is fl owing. Then, shut the faucet and check for any
leaks throughout the en re system.
The Tank should be installed in an area with a fl oor drain or in a pan suitable for water heaters.
DHT will not be held liable for any damages caused by water leakage. The fl oor or area where the
tank is installed must be capable of suppor ng the tank when fi lled with water. (Refer to the
Speci fi ca ons Table on the page 3)
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Controls on this appliance could ignite vapors causing an explosion.
IV Installation & Piping
General:
a. All plumbing must be in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdic on.
b. Use both thread tape and pipe dope on all mechanical connec ons.
c. Zone valve (if used) and circulator must be sized to provide minimum fl ow rate speci fi ed in the table
to the right, Flow Speci fi ca ons. Use 1 inch nominal copper tubing for fl ows greater than 7 GPM be ‐
tween the boiler and heat exchanger. See the tables on Fric on Loss. Point of emphasis: using a zone
valve without a full bore may cause high pressure drop which will adversely a ff ect performance.
Use extreme care when selec ng zone valve.
d. All piping must be adequately supported.
e. Allow for thermal expansion.
f. Dielectric Unions (recommended) ‐ used to electrically isolate the Techtanium tank from the connect ‐
ed domes c water piping. This helps to minimize the possibility of corrosion
damage.
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