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Section 6 - System Installation
Hot Supply from
Outdoor Furnace
Hot Supply from
Outdoor Furnace
Hot Supply to Heat Emitter(s)
Hot Supply to Heat Emitter(s)
Trace Flow
Trace Flow
Return to
Outdoor Furnace
Return to
Outdoor Furnace
Return from Heat Emitter(s)
Return from Heat Emitter(s)
Water Below 150°F at Thermostatic Valve
(water returns to furnace to be reheated)
Water Above 170°F at Thermostatic Valve
(water is released to heat emitter(s))
Hot Supply from
Outdoor Furnace
Hot Supply to Heat Emitter(s)
Return to
Outdoor Furnace
Return from Heat Emitter(s)
Water at 150°F up to 170°F at Thermostatic Valve
(water is partially released to heat emitter(s) and partially bypassed)
(arrow indicates water flow)
Optional Thermostatic Valve - How It Works
Valve shuts off flow to heat emitter(s).
Valve bypasses heat emitter(s).
Valve allows full flow to heat emitter(s).
Valve shuts bypass.
Valve allows partial flow to heat emitter(s).
Valve allows partial bypass.
Note: Top of valve
can be installed to
face either direction.
As shown here or
as shown below.
NOTE
Install a Thermostatic Valve on each set of supply and
return lines in the system. Each Thermostatic Valve
must be installed inside the building to be heated.
NOTE
The proper level of Corrosion Inhibitor Plus™ (p/n
1650) must be maintained (see Owner’s Manual for
more information).
OPTIONAL THERMOSTATIC VALVE - HOW IT WORKS
NOTE: With higher heat loads, it may be necessary to change the water temperature setpoint on the
FireStar controller to be no less than 185˚F.
NOTE: When the thermostatic valve allows a trace flow, enough water will pass through for the
backup indoor heating system to backfeed heat to the outdoor furnace and water lines, protecting
against freezing.