
10
E SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL
Desuperheater Connections
A minimum 50-gallon water heater is required. For higher demand applications, use an 80-gallon water heater or
two 50-gallon water heaters connected in a series as shown below. Electric water heaters are recommended. Make
sure all local electrical and plumbing codes are met for installing a desuperheater. Residential units with desuperheaters
contain an internal circulator and fittings. Commercial units with desuperheaters do not contain an internal pump and require
the use of a DPK4 Kit.
Figure 11: Typical Desuperheater Installation
CAUTION: Elements will burn out if energized dry.
Figure 12: Desuperheater Installation In Preheat Tank
In
Venting Waste Valve
or Vent Coupling
3/4" x 3/4" x 1/2"
tee
Cold
Water In
Hot
Water Out
P/T Relief
Valve
P/T Relief
Valve
DHW
Water In
DHW
Water Out
Drain Valve
Drain Valve
Water Tank Preparation
To install a desuperheater, follow these installation guidelines.
Turn off the power to the water heater.
Attach a water hose to the water tank drain connection and run the other end of the hose to an open drain or
outdoors.
Close the cold water inlet valve to the water heater tank.
Drain the tank by opening the valve on the bottom of the tank, then open the pressure relief valve or hot water
faucet.
Flush the tank by opening the cold water inlet valve to the water heater to free the tank of sediments. Close when
draining water is clear.
Disconnect the garden hose and remove the drain valve from the water heater.
Refer to Plumbing Installation and Desuperheater Startup on page 11.
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7.
Note:
This configuration maximizes desuperheater
capability.
Drain Valve
In
P/T Relief
Valve
Cold
Water In
Hot
Water Out
DHW
Water In
DHW
Water Out
Venting Waste
Valve or Vent
Coupling
3/4” x 3/4” x 1/2” tee
Note:
Under certain conditions, E Series dual capacity units operate with very low discharge temperatures, producing
little or no water heating capability. This scenario occurs when the unit is operating with cold entering source water (loop
or well). Allowing the desuperheater pump to operate during these conditions actually removes heat from the DHW
circulating through the unit. To overcome this, E Series unit microprocessors have been programmed to disengage the
desuperheater pump during such conditions. During low capacity compressor operation (single cylinder), the pump will
operate only if the DHW temperature entering the unit is less than the liquid line temperature plus 35º F. During high
capacity compressor operation (both cylinders), the pump will operate only if the DHW temperature is less than the liquid
line temperature plus 60º F. Using a preheat tank, as shown in Figure 12, will maximize desuperheater capabilities.