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Vitotron 100 Electric Space Heating Hot Water Heater Installation/Service
Plumbing Installation Guidelines
(continued)
Instructions for the Installer
9. When possible, fill the space heating water heater
and hydronic system with treated water. (i.e. soft or
distilled water) This will substantially extend the life
of the heating elements and reduce sediment buildup.
10. Freeze protection additives can be added. Only use
propylene glycol type freeze protection products for
hydronic heating systems that are non-toxic and
corrosion
resistant.
The propylene glycol mix shall not exceed 50%, by
volume. Under no circumstance should methanol or
ethylene glycol (automobile antifreeze) be added
to the space heating water heater system as this may
damage internal components.
11. Insure purging of all air throughout space heating
water heater system and related components.
12. This space heating water heater requires a minimum
pressure of 7 psi in order to operate. Pressure levels
for hydronic systems typically are above the pre-
charged expansion tank pressure level (12 psi).
If additional pressure gauges are installed verify
reading as described on item 7.
13. The space heating water heater is equipped with a
pressure differential bypass valve. This allows the
minimum flow rate to pass through the space
heating water heater when all zone valves are closed.
The valve will also help reduce noise issues upon
closing of zone valves or actuators.
To
adjust:
Turn differential bypass valve clockwise until it stops.
Turn on all heating zones and let them heat for a
couple of minutes.
Caution!
piping can get hot quickly upon opening
the valve. Slowly open the bypass valve by turning
in a counter clock wise direction.
Stop turning once an increase in temperature is felt
on the outlet side of the valve. This is referred to the
tipping point. After reaching the tipping point continue
to turn the valve one complete turn. The valve is now
set to bypass excess flow as zone valves close.
Set the thermostats to normal set temperatures.
14. Proceed to the Electrical Installation.
