INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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BT INDIRECT SERIES – WATER HEATERS
CAUTION
Installation, start-up and
servicing of IBC boilers and
Water Heaters must be done
with due care and attention,
and should only be performed
by competent, qualified,
licensed and trained heating
technicians.
NOTE
The instructions in this
manual focus almost entirely
on installations where the
IBC water heater is used in
conjunction with a compatible
IBC Boiler. It is necessary
for the Installer and Designer
to read the IBC Boiler
manuals and application
notes, to ensure that finished
installations will operate in
harmony and deliver optimal
energy savings and efficiency.
IBC water heaters are
compatible with most other
boiler makes, and can be an
excellent choice, but Installers
and Designers must tailor their
designs to the specific control,
operational and installation
requirements of any alternate
Boiler.
NOTE
This equipment shall be
installed in accordance with
those installation regulations
required in the area where
the installation is to be made.
These regulations shall be
carefully followed in all cases.
Authorities having jurisdiction
shall be consulted before the
installations are made.
All wiring on water heaters
shall be in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and/or
local regulations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Read and understand the
entire manual before attempting installation, start-up, operation, or service.
Installation and service must be performed only by an experienced, skilled
installer or service agency.
This water heater contains very hot water under high pressure. Do not unscrew
any pipe fittings or attempt to disconnect any components of this water heater
without positively assuring that the water is cool and has no pressure. Always
wear protective clothing and equipment when installing, starting up or servicing
this water heater to prevent scalding injuries. Do not rely on the pressure and
temperature gauges to determine the temperature and pressure of the water
heater. This water heater contains components that become very hot when the
boiler is operating. Do not touch any components unless they are cool.
Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal injury
or death. Read all instructions, including all those contained in component
manufacturers’ manuals before installing, starting up, operating, maintaining,
or servicing the water heater.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of excessive pressures and temperatures in this water
heater, install temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local
codes but no less than a combination temperature relief valve certified by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of
production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for
Relief Valves and Automatic Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,
ANSI Z21.22-latest edition. This valve must be marked with a maximum set
pressure not to exceed the marked working pressure of the water heater. Install
the valve into an opening provide and marked for this purpose in the water
heater, and orient it or provide tubing so that any discharge from the valve will
exit only within 6 inches above, or at any distance below, the structural floor,
and cannot contact any live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be
blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances.
The heat transfer medium must be water or other non-toxic fluid having a
toxicity rating or class of 1, as listed in clinical Toxicology of Commercial
Products, latest edition.
The pressure of the heat transfer medium must be limited to the maximum of
30 psi.
DANGER
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
If you smell gas vapors, DO NOT try to operate any appliance - DO NOT touch
any electrical switch or use any phone in the building. Immediately, call the gas
supplier from a remote located phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions or
if the supplier is unavailable, contact the fire department.
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