Vaughn TOP PERFORMER PLUS, Operation And Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
A. INSPECTING AND PREPARING THE HEATER
 Remove the cardboard box, which comes packaged with the
heater. It should contain the following: Thermostat, T&P valve
and “T” (no “T” for model S70DTPP), insulation, lid and screws.
B. LOCATION
 Solid foundation and dry location.
 Protect heater water lines from freezing.
 Area free of flammable vapors.
 Sufficient room to service heater.
 Not in close proximity to wood burning stove.
 Where leak will not damage property.
C. PROTECTION FROM WATER DAMAGE
 Be sure to make provisions to protect area from water
damage if a leak should occur in the tank or connected
fittings.
D. RELIEF VALVE
 Warning: Improper installation will present potential hazard
to life and property.
 Check to be sure that proper relief valve requirements are met.
 T&P installed as shown in Figures 1 and 2. (See Figure 3 for
S70DTPP)
 3/4" discharge pipe
– properly protected from freezing and
restrictions.
 No valve between tank and relief valve or in drain line.

Provision for hot water discharge from relief valve.
E. BOILER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
 R
eturn line (back to the boiler) connected to the “Hx Out” fitting.
 Supply line (from the
boiler) connected to the “Hx In” fitting.
F. WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS (See Figure 1 & 2). (See Figure
3 for S70DTPP)
 Do not over tighten brass threads.
 Mark the water shutoff for future reference.
 Do not apply heat to cold inlet.
 If there is a check valve (sometimes in water meter),
backflow preventer or pressure-reducing valve, install an
adequate size expansion tank.