The copper-fin, How it works – Lochinvar COPPER-FINN2 502 User Manual

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The Copper-fin

2

- How it works...

1. Heat

exchanger

The heat exchanger allows system water to flow through specially

designed tubes for maximum heat transfer. The glass lined

headers and copper fined tubing are encased in a jacket that

contains the combustion process.

2. Heat exchanger access cover

The heat exchanger access cover is a galvanized steel door which

allows access for service, maintenance, and removal of the

heat exchanger from inside the combustion chamber.

3. Blower

The blower pulls in and injects air into the individual burners

along with gas from the gas manifold where the mix is burned inside

the combustion chamber.

4. Gas

valve

The referenced gas valves have a dual purpose; changing the gas

supply pressure to manifold pressure, and the reference side of

the gas valve is designed to allow chamber pressure to change the

volume of gas through the valve. This is not a design to

compensate for gas supply pressure issues.

5. Outlet/limit temperature sensor

This 4-wire limit rated sensor monitors the outlet temperature

to ensure safe operation. The appliance will adjust its firing rate

to maintain water temperatures below the maximum allowable

outlet

temperature.

6. Inlet

temperature

sensor

This 2-wire sensor monitors the inlet temperature. The appliance

will adjust the position of the 3-way valve to maintain the inlet

water temperature above the minimum allowable inlet

temperature.

7. Electronic

display

The electronic display consists of 6 buttons and a two-line

16-character liquid crystal display used to monitor the

operation of the heater as well as enter and view the

programming of the main control board.

8. Burner

The burner is a ported stainless steel construction which uses a gas

air mix to operate at a fixed input. Banks of burners turn on

or off to vary the firing rate.

9. Pool supply/limit sensor (not shown)

This 4-wire limit rated sensor monitors the temperature of

the water being supplied to the pool to ensure safe operation.

The appliance will shut down if the maximum allowable pool

supply temperature is exceeded.

10. Pool return sensor (not shown)

This 2-wire sensor is the controlling sensor and it monitors the

temperature of the pool water. The appliance will stage to

maintain pool temperature set point and turn off when set point

is

met.

11. Gas supply pipe

The gas supply pipe on this appliance is 1 1/4 or 2" (depending on

model) diameter NPT. Please reference the National Fuel Gas

Code charts for connection details.

12. SMART SYSTEM Control Module

The SMART System Control Module is the main control for the

appliance. This module contains the programming that

operates the blower, gas valve, and pumps in addition to other

programmable

features.

13. Air intake

Fresh air for combustion is drawn through a filter provided at the

air intake, located at either the rear or right side of the appliance.

14. Line voltage terminal strip

The line voltage terminal strip provides a location to connect

all of the line voltage (120 VAC) contact points to the unit.

15. Low voltage connection board

The low voltage connection board provides a location to connect

all of the low voltage devices to the appliance. This is where most

of the external safety controls are connected.

16. Front doors - upper and lower

The front doors provide access to the gas train as well as the

blower, burners and other key components for service and

maintenance.

17. Hot surface igniter (HSI)

The hot surface igniter is a device that is used to ignite the

air/gas mixture as well as monitor the performance of the flame

during operation. This device acts as a flame sense electrode.

18. Flame inspection window (sight glass)

The flame inspection windows, located on either side of the

appliance, allow for visual inspection of the burners and flame

during operation.

19. Manual reset high limit sensor

This device monitors the outlet water temperature to ensure

safe operation. If the temperature exceeds its setting (field

adjustable), it will break the control circuit, shutting the

appliance down. Manual reset is performed through the display.

20. Relief valve

The relief valve is a safety device that ensures the maximum

pressure of the appliance is not exceeded. Pool heaters operate

on temperature and pressure and are shipped standard as 150 PSI
and 210°F (98.9°C).

21. Power switch

The power switch is used to engage and disengage power to the

appliance on the 120 VAC circuit.

22. Air pressure switch

The air pressure switch is a safety device which ensures proper

blower operation. The air pressure switch is wired in series with

the low voltage control circuit in such a way that if the fan does not

engage or shuts down prematurely the device will break the

control circuit and the unit will shut down.

23. Flow switch

The flow switch is a safety device that ensures flow through the

heat exchanger during operation. This appliance is low mass and

should never be operated without flow. The flow switch makes

contact when flow is detected and allows the unit to operate. If

flow is discontinued during operation for any reason the flow

switch will break the control circuit and the unit will shut down.

24. Drain port(s)

Location from which the heat exchanger can be drained. The

drain ports are located underneath the front header.

25. Manual shutoff valve (not shown)

Manual valve used to isolate the unit from the gas supply.

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