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INSTOMAX

TM

 

instantaneous water heater 

 

Capacity from 4.5kW  to 12kW  :                      

 

  20 8/ 24 0  V o l t s   (   s i n g le   ph as e   )    

 

INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE MANUAL  

 

 

 

 

 

Your  INSTOMAX

MC

    water  heater    has  been  carefully  assembled  and  factory  tested  to 

provide  years  of  trouble-free  service.  This  manual  contains  instructions  for  the  safe  and 
proper  installation,  operation  and  maintenance  of  the  boiler,  in  order  to  insure  your  full 
satisfaction. 
 
Installer and user MUST read carefully and understand these instructions.  
 
Any  questions  regarding  the  operation,  maintenance,  service  or  warranty  of  this  appliance 
should be directed to the dealer or distributor you purchased it from. 
 
When  all  installation  steps  have  been  completed,  replace  this  installation  manual  in  its 
original envelope, and keep in a safe place near the appliance, for further reference. 

 

THERMO 2000 INC.   

 

 

 

 

 

revision: Sept. 2013 

Printed in Canada 

Summary of Contents for INSTOMAX 12

Page 1: ...nd maintenance of the boiler in order to insure your full satisfaction Installer and user MUST read carefully and understand these instructions Any questions regarding the operation maintenance service or warranty of this appliance should be directed to the dealer or distributor you purchased it from When all installation steps have been completed replace this installation manual in its original e...

Page 2: ...5 25 6 1x4 5 1x3kW 31 8 6 40 INSTOMAX 9 9 30 7 2x4 5kW 38 8 6 50 INSTOMAX 12 12 41 2x6kW 50 6 6 70 Can also be connected to a 208V 1ph source This would provide 75 of the nominal capacity at 240V Suggested Local code regulations and authority having jurisdiction may require different wiring and fuses Maximum operating pressure on the tank 207kPa 30psi Tank temperature range 10o C to 90o C 50o F to...

Page 3: ...ition of the National Plumbing Code and the National Electric Code In any case where instructions in this manual differ from local or national codes the local or national codes take precedence 2 3 CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERE The water heater should not be located near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons or high humidity Such localisation would void any water heater warranty 2 4 SHIPMENT INS...

Page 4: ...ect to physical damage for example by moving vehicles area flooding etc All models can be installed on combustible floors and in alcoves If the water heater is to be installed in a restaurant or other location where the floor is frequently cleaned it must be elevated to provide at least 150mm 6 inches of clearance from the floor to comply with NSF International recommendations The room temperature...

Page 5: ...ated instantaneous water heater installation use and care manual Revision Sept 2013 Page 5 Figure 1 Top view components identification and their location Figure 2 Front view components identification and their location ...

Page 6: ...the water heater right side HOT WATER OUTLET and COLD WATER INLET 3 4 NPT FEM fittings are use for connections Use only clean new pipe for domestic water connection Local codes regulations and authorities having jurisdiction may required specific pipe material to be used for connections Insulate all pipes containing hot water especially in unheated areas A thermometer should be installed to indica...

Page 7: ...lled mixing valve This valve allows reducing setting and regulating the domestic hot water temperature at a safe level In order to adjust the mixing valve to the desire temperature create a demand for domestic hot water measuring the domestic hot water temperature will indicate the adjustment required 3 6 ELECTRICAL 3 61 Main electrical power supply The water heater electrical wiring and grounding...

Page 8: ...INSTOMAXTM Integrated instantaneous water heater installation use and care manual Revision Sept 2013 Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...jury and may be used as a guide in determining the safest water temperature for your applications TIME TO SCALDING VS TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIP Temperature Time to scalding 50 C 120 F Over 5 minutes 52 C 125 F 1 1 2 to 2 minutes 54 C 130 F About 30 seconds 57 C 135 F About 10 seconds 60 C 140 F Less than 5 seconds 63 C 145 F Less than 3 seconds 66 C 150 F About 1 1 2 second 68 C 155 F About 1 secon...

Page 10: ...heat exchanger as described in sections 4 2 and 4 3 2 Adjust temperature levels as described in section 4 4 3 Turn ON the water heater electric breaker 4 The water heater main contactor should close with an audible snap sound and all elements should turn on along with their indicator light 5 Tank temperature should gradually increase Time required for the INSTOMAX to reach the tank water temperatu...

Page 11: ...ker before attempting any work on the water heater Visual inspection of the water heater electrical cabinet Checks for leaks at the heating elements sign of overheating of electrical components and wiring Check for t proper operation of the unit temperature control Check the thermostatic mixing valve proper operation by measuring domestic water temperature at a domestic hot water tap with a thermo...

Page 12: ...anty is void and shall not apply if A Defects or malfunctions resulting from installation repair maintenance and or usage that are not done in conformity with the manufacturer s installation manual or B Defects or malfunctions resulting from installation maintenance or repair that are not done in accordance with regulations in force or C Defects or malfunctions resulting from improper installation...

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