Hot water generator connections, Water tank preparation – WaterFurnace 7 Series User Manual

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7 SERIES 50Hz 700A11 INSTALLATION MANUAL

To maximize the benefits of the hot water generator a

minimum 189-liter water heater is recommended for higher

demand applications, use an 302.8-liter water heater or

two 189-liter water heaters connected in a series as shown

below. Two tanks plumbed in a series is recommended to

maximize the hot water generator capability. Electric water

heaters are recommended. Make sure all local electrical

and plumbing codes are met for installing a hot water

generator. Residential units with hot water generators

contain an internal circulator and fittings. A water softener

is recommended with hard water (greater than 10 grains or

170 total hardness).

NOTES: 1) Using a preheat tank, as shown in Figure 12, will

maximize hot water generator capabilities. 2) The hot water

generator coil is constructed of vented double wall copper

suitable for potable water.

Figure 11: Typical Hot Water Generator Installation

CAUTION: Elements will burn out if energized dry.

Figure 12: Hot Water Generator Installation In Preheat Tank

In

Venting Waste Valve
or Vent Coupling

19.1mm x 19.1mm x
12.7mm tee

Cold

Water In

Hot

Water Out

P/T Relief

Valve

P/T Relief

Valve

HWG

Water In

HWG

Water Out

Drain Valve

Drain Valve

Storage

Tank

Electric Powered

Water Heater

Water Tank Preparation

To install a unit with a hot water generator, follow these

installation guidelines.

1. Turn off the power to the water heater.

2. Attach a water hose to the water tank drain

connection and run the other end of the hose to an open

drain or outdoors.

3. Close the cold water inlet valve to the water heater tank.

4. Drain the tank by opening the valve on the bottom

of the tank, then open the pressure relief valve or hot

water faucet.

5. 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.

6. Disconnect the garden hose and remove the drain valve

from the water heater.

7. Refer to Plumbing Installation and Hot Water

Generator Startup.

NOTE: This configuration maximizes hot water

generator capability.

Drain Valve

In

P/T Relief

Valve

Cold

Water In

Hot

Water Out

HWG

Water In

HWG

Water Out

Venting Waste

Valve or Vent

Coupling

19.1mm x 19.1mm x 12.7mm tee

Hot Water Generator Connections

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