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Lochinvar Hot Water Generator Installation And Operation Manual

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    Hot water generator installation and operation manual the information contained in this manual is intended for use by qualified professional installers, or service technicians. Consult your local expert for proper installation or service procedures.  warning save this manual for future reference. U...

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    2 hot water generator installation and operation manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 hazard definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. Gen...

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    Hot water generator installation instructions 3 1 general information this manual is intended to cover installation, operation, and maintenance procedures for lochinvar’s hot water generator systems. Since each unit is built to meet customer specifications, instructions may not be specific to every ...

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    4 hot water generator installation and operation manual 1 general information optional control packages (see page 5) steam to water -- control packages include an isolation valve, 2-way self-operated temperature regulator, inlet and outlet wye strainers, a float and thermostatic steam trap and all n...

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    Hot water generator installation and operation manual 5 1 general information (continued) figure 3_steam to water optional control package figure 4_water to water optional control package  warning as with any piece of equipment that utilizes steam or boiler water under pressure, as well as electric...

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    2 installation 6 hot water generator installation and operation manual transporting and unpacking the unit each lochinvar hot water generator is crated as necessary at the factory. The crating is designed to provide protection for the unit during transportation, and to provide a safe means by which ...

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    2 installation (continued) 7 hot water generator installation and operation manual examining the unit after the unit has been set in place and uncrated, it should be carefully examined to assure that neither the main unit nor components have been damaged during shipping. If any evidence of damage is...

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    2 installation 8 hot water generator installation and operation manual connecting the energy source (steam or boiler water)  warning steam or boiler water present situations that can be very dangerous because of the high temperatures and pressures. Use common sense and follow all accepted and recom...

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    2 installation (continued) 9 hot water generator installation and operation manual  warning do not install a valve between the water heater relief valve and the vent. Doing so could cause serious injury or death if the pressure relief valve released and the manual valve was closed. This would cause...

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    10 3 operation hot water generator installation and operation manual after all installation procedures have been completed, and all water, energy source joints, and power connections have been double checked, the unit is ready for operation. As a precaution, it is strongly suggested that the followi...

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    11 4 inspection hot water generator installation and operation manual the following table summarizes the recommended time intervals for inspections of the water heater, components, inlet and outlet water, energy source lines (steam or boiler water), and power connections. R re ec co om mm me en nd d...

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    12 5 troubleshooting hot water generator installation and operation manual s sy ym mp pt to om m p pr ro ob ba ab bl le e c ca au us se e c co or rr re ec ct tiiv ve e a ac ct tiio on n water heater does not maintain the required temperature at the rated capacity. • the thermometer is not correctly ...

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    13 5 troubleshooting (continued) hot water generator installation and operation manual s sy ym mp pt to om m p pr ro ob ba ab bl le e c ca au us se e c co or rr re ec ct tiiv ve e a ac ct tiio on n outlet temperature fluctuates widely. • inlet energy source pressure is too low or boiler water temper...

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    14 5 troubleshooting hot water generator installation and operation manual s sy ym mp pt to om m p pr ro ob ba ab bl le e c ca au us se e c co or rr re ec ct tiiv ve e a ac ct tiio on n pressure relief valve “pops”. • the primary / inlet temperature control valve is not closing properly. • the secon...

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    6 maintenance hot water generator installation and operation manual storage tank maintenance a new tank installation should have a regular inspection program set up. The first inspection should be within the first three months of operation. Once the tendency to accumulate sediment has been establish...

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    6 maintenance 16 hot water generator installation and operation manual 10. Install a new gasket on the manway or hand hole to prevent any possible leaks. Tighten the gasket properly to prevent leaks. Caution: over tightening can result in cutting the gasket and allowing a water leak to occur. 11. Re...

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    6 maintenance (continued) hot water generator installation and operation manual component(s) replacement circulating pump - inspection and replacement lochinvar hot water generators can be equipped with a circulating pump to assist in the even heating of the water. If the unit is equipped with a cir...

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    6 maintenance 18 hot water generator installation and operation manual power connections - rewiring if any of the power connections must be rewired at the circulating pump or electrically activated controls, follow the steps listed below.  warning the combination of electricity and water can pose a...

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    6 maintenance (continued) hot water generator installation and operation manual temperature/pressure gauge (tank) (optional) - replacement if the temperature/pressure gauge for the water tank is not functioning correctly and must be replaced, follow the procedure outlined below.  warning the combin...

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    6 maintenance 20 hot water generator installation and operation manual temperature control valve (optional) - inspection and replacement the temperature control valve is installed adjacent to the tube bundle. The manufacturer’s documentation included with the unit gives specifics for operation and m...

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    6 maintenance (continued) hot water generator installation and operation manual 6. Remove any sediment that is present in the strainers. If they cannot be satisfactorily cleaned, replace with new strainers. 7. Place the strainers back on-line in the system. 8. Reconnect the inlet and outlet lines to...

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    22 hot water generator installation and operation manual 7 notes.

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    23 7 notes hot water generator installation and operation manual.

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