BOILERMATE
®
INDIRECT-FIRED WATER HEATERS
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
A properly sized thermal
expansion tank is required and should
be installed in accordance with the
product installation manual.
NOTE:
The thermostat is adjusted to
120°F when shipped from the factory.
READ CAREFULLY THE PRODUCT
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THE
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED
PROFESSIONAL. FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND STATE
CODES AND REGULATIONS, IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH CODES,
FOLLOW THE CURRENT EDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL PLUMBING
CODE AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, AS APPLICABLE.
This Product, like most Products under pressure,
may over time corrode, weaken and burst or
explode, causing serious or fatal injury, leaking or flooding and/or property
damage. To minimize risk, a licensed professional must install and
periodically inspect and service the Product. A drip pan connected to an
adequate drain must be installed if leaking or flooding could cause property
damage. Do not locate in an area where leaking could cause property
damage to the area adjacent to the appliance or to lower floors of
the structure.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
This product contains a
chemical known by the State of California to cause cancer and to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Installer/Contractor -
California law requires that this notice be given to consumer/end user of
this product.) For more information:
www.amtrol.com/prop65.html
A relief valve must be installed to prevent pressure in
excess of local code requirement or maximum
working pressure designated in the Product Manual, whichever is less. At
least once every 3 years or if discharge is present, a licensed contractor
should inspect the temperature and pressure relief valve and replace if
corrosion is evident or the valve does not function.
FAILURE TO INSPECT THIS VALVE AS DIRECTED COULD RESULT
IN UNSAFE TEMPERATURE OR PRESSURE BUILD-UP WHICH
CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT FAILURE, SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH AND/OR SEVERE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND VOID THE
PRODUCT WARRANTY.
Chlorine Aggressive Water:
The water quality can
significantly influence the life of this Product. You
should test for corrosive elements, acidity, total solids and other relevant
contaminants, including chlorine and treat your water appropriately to
insure satisfactory performance and prevent premature failure.
EXPLOSION HAZARD.
The pressure of the heat
transfer medium must be limited to a maximum of 30
psig by an approved safety or relief valve on your boiler. The water heater
pressure must be limited to 150 psig maximum by the installation of a
temperature and pressure relief valve (included). The relief tube must be
plumbed to a suitable drain per code. No reducing coupling or other
restriction may be placed in this line.
The heat transfer medium must be water or other
nontoxic fluid having a toxicity rating or class of 1, as
listed in Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products, 5th edition. The
pressure of the heat transfer medium must be limited to 30 PSIG by an
approved safety or relief valve.
Do not expose Product to freezing temperatures or
temperatures in excess of the maximum rated
operating temperature.
NOTE:
Inspect for shipping damage and notify freight carrier or store where purchased immediately if damage is present. To avoid risk of personal
injury and property damage, if the product appears to be malfunctioning or shows signs of corrosion, call a qualified professional immediately. Current
copies of the Product manual can be viewed at www.amtrol.com. Use proper safety equipment when installing.
THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY AND OTHER
HAZARDS. OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Models WH (Mechanical Control & Digital Control)
Models CH (Mechanical Control)
