Element
Section 8: Water Heater and AquaSolve Startup:
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Use of colder water may cause condensation and cause burner lockout. To remove condensation:
after startup is complete and the water has reached proper temperature, turn the booster water
heater OFF; remove the condensation drain plug and allow condensation to drain; replace drain
plug and turn booster water heater back ON.
8.5.3 Check Tank Flanges and Plumbing Connections for Leaks
Be sure all connections into the tank are tight, as leaks at tank fittings may damage insulation.
8.5.4 Check Condensate Trap
A condensate trap assembly ships installed in the Element to prevent flue gasses from escaping
and creating a hazardous condition in the installed space. The water heater condensate drain is
located at the bottom rear of the water heater near the flue outlet.
Ensure the condensate trap assembly is connected securely to the PVC fitting on the condensate
drain pipe. Rotate trap so it contacts the floor. Connect 1/2" ID clear vinyl tubing rated for <170°F
or an optional Condensate Neutralization System to barbed hose connection at end of
condensate trap.
8.5.5 Confirm Gas Type
The Element requires either
Natural gas
or
Propane
. Confirm the gas type supplied matches the
rating label requirement on the front of the unit.
If available gas type is not correct the Element unit will require a conversion. Contact your Lync
representative for instructions for converting to/from
Natural Gas
or
Propane
.
8.5.6 Confirm Supply Gas Pressure
W A R N I N G !
If you smell gas do not try to light the unit. Do not touch any electrical switch or use a phone
inside the building. Immediately call your gas supplier and follow their instructions.
For
Natural Gas
, the maximum inlet static gas pressure must not exceed
14.0
inches water
column and must not drop below
3.5
inches water column during operation.
For
Propane Gas
, the maximum inlet static gas pressure must not exceed
13.0
inches water
column and must not drop below
8.0
inches water column during operation.
Complete the following to check the supply gas pressure:
1. Shut off the main gas supply to the Element.
2. Ensure that manual gas valves at the burner and at the inlet of the gas train are closed.
3.
Attach 1/8” NPT pilot shutoff test valve and tube to test port on the manual shutoff gas
valve at the inlet of the gas train. Attach a second test valve and tube to the valve
downstream of gas train at the burner. Close both test valves.
4. Attach U-tube manometers or gas pressure gauges to both pilot shutoff test valves.
5. Open the main gas supply to the water heaters and check for gas leaks on all joints
upstream of the manual shutoff gas valve at the inlet of the gas train.
6. Open test valve at the inlet of the gas train and measure the supply gas pressure.
