SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
CHAPTER 1
– GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides detailed coverage for the AERCO SmartPlate line of Water-to-Water
Heaters. Each SmartPlate Water Heater model
is equipped with AERCO’s Electronic Control
System (ECS), specifically designed for SmartPlate (ECS/SP), and an Electronic Control Valve,
MXG-461. This Control System and Valve combination is used with all SmartPlate models and
sizes.
The following SmartPlate Single-Wall and Double-Wall Heat Exchanger Water Heater models
are available:
Type
SmartPlate Models
Pressure
Options *
Power
Options**
Single Wall
SP23, SP33 SP45, SP69, SP150
150 PSI
120V 60 Hz
220V 50 Hz
220V 60 Hz
200 PSI
Double Wall
SPDW23, SPDW32, SPDW42, SPDW61, SPDW113
150 PSI
200 PSI
* Appropriate add-on kits differentiate overall product for given DHW side operating pressure.
** Internal power wiring and recirculation pump differentiates the power option.
Figure 1-1 shows a typical SmartPlate Water Heater with a single-wall heat exchanger. Piping
assembly components are similar for double-wall models. The remaining sections in this chapter
provide descriptions of the units, assemblies and sub-assemblies included with the SmartPlate
models.