A.O. Smith BTI - 65 Installation And User Instructions Manual

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    Model bti 65 g hot water storage heater united kingdom / ireland installation and user instruction.

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    2 read these installation instructions first before installing the appliance. Carefully read the user instructions before igniting the appliance. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to risk of explosion and/or fire and could cause material damage and/or bodily harm. Installation and commis...

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    3 contents page 1. General 1.1 description .......................................................................................................... 4 1.2 technical safety equipment ................................................................................ 6 1.2.1 gas control valve .............

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    4 1. General 1.1 description of the appliance construction of the water heater is in accordance with the european standard for gas heated water storage heaters for sanitary application (en89). The appliance thus meets the european directory for gas appliances and is therefore entitled to carry the c...

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    5 1) draught diverter 2) hot water outlet 3) insulation 4) flue tube 5) glass lined tank 6) gas valve and spark ignition 7) control panel 8) inspection cover plate 9) intermittent pilot burner and flame probe figur 1 - cross section of the heater 10) cold water inlet 11) combustion products discharg...

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    6 1129 1.2 technical safety equipment 1.2.1 gas control valve the water heater is equipped with a gas control wich regulates the flow of gas to the burner. The gas block is equipped with a safety valve, gas valve and burner control (on a standard natural gas setting). To ensure improved ignition the...

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    7 1.2.3 operation of the storage water heater. Normal operation when there is a demand for heat a waiting period of about 1 second elapses before the built-in spark generator and pilot gas valve are switched on. The ignition sparks ignite the pilot burner and the resulting flame is detected by the i...

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    8 1.3 technical information 1.3.1 dimensions these water heaters are only suitable for a flue tube with minimal the announced diameter (dimension g). All dimensions are given in mm. (rounded off on 5mm). See figur 3. Dimensions bti65 a 1680 b 1510 d 520 e 655 g 100 k 340 m 1540 n 1540 r 295 s 1350 1...

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    9 figur 3 - dimensions.

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    10 1.3.2 technical data device category: ii 2h3+ * gas consumption at 1013,25 mbar and 15 °c ** for a leak proof sealed connection european coupling pieces can be used on the npt connection nipples with a pipe thread of iso 228/1 description unit bti 65 data naturel gas g20 - 20 mbar nominal capacit...

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    11 electrical connection electrical frequency electrically supply fused to 220/240 v ac 50 hz 5a ionisation current. The minimal ionisation current is 0.9 micro-amperes dc. Below this current the burner controller will assume no flame present. When in normal operation, the ionisation current wil be ...

  • Page 12: 2.  For The Installer

    12 2. For the installer 2.1 installation instructions this water heater must be fitted in a location which will permit the provision os an approved flue system and adequate ventilation. A service clearance of 15 cm at the sides and rear of the unit and 60 cm at the front of the unit should be allowe...

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    13 figur 4 - connection diagram vented systems therefore if this water heater will be used to supply hot water to: - hairdressers, - dry cleaners, - industrial degreasing processes or any other area where compounds containing halogens are used and stored, care should be ta ken that all primary and s...

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    14 1119 unvented system (see figur 5) to install an a.O. Smith water heater on an unvented cold water supply system a kit of valves and fittings fisted by the water reseach centre and complying with part g3 of the current building regulations should be used. Installation should be carried out genera...

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    15 2.1.3 gas connection the gas supply to this appliance must be installed in accordance with bs 6891 (1988) and british gas publications up1 and up2. Fit the 1/2” gas supply cock supplied with this unit immediately before the gas control. No heat or soldered joints should be applied in the vicinity...

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    16 2.2 commissioning 2.2.1 filling the water heater 1. Close the drain tap. 2. Open the cold water tap to the water heater and open all taps where hot water can be drained for de aeration. The water heater is filled as soon as cold water flows from all taps. 3. Close all hot water taps. 2.2.2 puttin...

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    17 2.3 removing and replacing the control panel front cover removing the cover (see figure 7) 1. Remove the screw at the top centre of the control panel. 2. Push the cover upwards until the hooks at the lower end clear the burner access opening and base tray. 3. Pull the lower end of the cover sligh...

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    18 2.5 temperature regulation the appliance is under water supply pressure (maximum 8 bar). The amount of cold water that is added is equal to the amount of hot water used. The gas control block automatically regulates the gas supply. The main burner will ignite as soon as a reduction in water tempe...

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    19 2.7 maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation of the water heater it is recommended that it is cleaned and serviced at least once a year by a qualified competent person. 2.7.1 magenesium anode the life cycle of the anode is determined by the quality and the quantity of the water flowing ...

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    20 2.8 inlet combination not applicable in u.K. And ireland. 2.9 gas smell immediately shut the main gas tap. Do not light any fire or switch o any lights, do not use any electrical switches or alarm bells. Open windows. Thoroughly inspect all gas connections and, if the gas smell persists, alert th...

  • Page 21: 3.  For The User

    21 3. For the user 3.1 commisioning warning installing and commissioning of this water heater should only be carried out by a qualified competent heating engineer. 3.1.1 filling the water heater 1. Close the drain tap; 2. Open the cold water tap to the water heater and open all taps where hot water ...

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    22 3.2 fault overview fault possible cause corrective action gas smell if you smell gas you should immediately close the main gas tap, you should not fight any fire or switch on light. Electrical switches or bels. Open windows and immediately contact your installer or the local gas company heater is...

  • Page 23: 4.  Warranty

    23 4. Warranty the following conditions form the guarantee agreement between a.O. Smith water products company (the warrantor) and the owner of the water heater. 4.1 guarantee in general if within one year of the original installation date of the water heater any part or component other than the tan...

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    24 4.6 claims any claims under this warranty should be initiated with the dealer who originally sold the water heater or with any other dealer or stockist of the warrantors products. 4.7 no other guarantee or warrantee either expressed or implied is made on behalf of a.O. Smith water products compan...

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    = brown = blue = yellow/green = black = white = red * = optional appendix 1 connection diagram bti models a = ignition controller m = remote button b = on/off switch n = terminal block c = pilot burner p = terminal block d = spark electrode r = earth terminals e = flame probe s = connector f = trans...

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