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Takagi T-K1 Installation Manual And Owner's Manual - Specifications

Manual is about: Instantaneous Water Heater

Summary of T-K1

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    T-k1 instantaneous water heater installation manual and owner’s guide flash water heater model t-k1 suitable for potable water heating and space heating featuring • endless hot water • on demand • compact, space saving • energy conserving • computer controls • computerized safety • no pilot light ta...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Table of contents specifications…………………………….. 1 for your safety…………………………... 2 operation…………………………………. 3 general…………………………… 3 turning it on……………………… 3 turning it off……………………… 3 temperature……………………… 3 flow……………………………….. 4 freeze protection………………... 4 installation………………………………… 5 general…………………………… 5 a...

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    For your safety please read this manual carefully and follow it exactly for your safety. 1. Follow all local codes, or in the absence of local codes, follow the most recent edition of the national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1/nfpa 54 in usa or the cga standard, can/cga b149.1 or .2 installation codes ...

  • Page 4: Operation

    Operation general the flash water heater is an instantaneous, tankless water heater designed to efficiently supply domestic or commercial hot water. The principle behind the flash water heater is simple: once a hot water tap is opened, the flash’s flow sensor detects that hot water is needed, and au...

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    Flow the flow rate through the t-k1 is limited to a maximum of 5.3 gpm. The flow rate, along with the supply temperature of the water will determine the outlet temperature of the water. Consult the flow charts on the last page of this manual to determine the possible outlet temperature and flow rate...

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    Installation general all gas water heaters require careful and correct installation to ensure safe and efficient operation. This manual must be followed exactly. 1. Read the for your safety section in the beginning of this manual. 2. This unit is not capable of being used as a pool or spa heater. 3....

  • Page 7: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring diagram electrical rating: 120 vac, 60 hz, 0.8 a. Note: if any of the original wiring supplied with this appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with appliance wiring material (180c) or its equivalent. Wires are available through the manufacturer. 6.

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    Gas supply piping check the rating plate to make sure that the unit was built for the type of gas available in the area. The gas supply piping should be sized according to the applicable plumbing code for a maximum draw of 165,000 btuh. First determine the effective length of the gas supply line by ...

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    Water plumbing follow local guidelines for the length of the plumbing line in order to ensure that there is enough water pressure for all the fixtures on the line. First, calculate the effective length of the plumbing line by measuring the total length of pipe, and then adding to this 5’ for each el...

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    Outdoor clearances wall hanging installation for a wall mount installation, use tk-bk01 brackets to securely attach the t-k1 to the wall. Locate the heater as desired, but follow all applicable local codes, as well as the indoor or outdoor clearances that apply to the installation. Piping side 12” f...

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    Warning: united states regulations forbid installing the unit within 4’ of any opening into any building. Similar canadian regulations forbid the unit from being installed within 10’ of any opening into any building. Warning: improper installation can cause nausea or asphyxiation from carbon monoxid...

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    If the openings will bring air directly from the outdoors, two openings are required, and they should be sized to give a minimum free area of one square inch for every 4000 btuh of the maximum input rating of the unit. If the openings will bring air from another indoor area, they should be sized to ...

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    Initiating the appliance for your safety, read before operating. Warning: if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A) this appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an electronic ignition devi...

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    Space heating application the flash t-k1 can be used for space heating as well as potable heating of hot water applications. Warning • toxic chemicals such as used for boiler treatments chemical, alcohol, glycerol and glycol group will not be introduced into the system when used for potable water an...

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    Dual-purpose hot water heating (domestic and heating): priority control devices: it has a capability to make priority system that can be used as a controller flow sensor, aquastat, or electronic controller to controlling radiant, hydro or baseboard heating equipments. Warning: follow all local codes...

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    Applications the t-k1 can be installed in a variety of plumbing applications, which will provide more comfortable domestic hot water. Contact takagi for information on using this unit as a heat source. T-k1 with storage tank the maximum flow rate through the t-k1 is 5.3 gpm. If it is necessary to ac...

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    Operating instructions 1. Stop! Read the safety information above or in the owners manual. 2. Turn off all electric power to the water heater. 3. Do not attempt to light the burner by hand. 4. Turn the gas manual gas valve located on the outside of the unit clockwise ↻ to the off position. 5. Wait f...

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    Danger warning: do not install water heater where flammable products will be stored. Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If owner's manual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer. Warning vapors from flammable liquids will explode and catch fire causing death or severe b...

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    Warning: turn off the electrical power supply, the manual gas control valve, and the manual water control valve before servicing. The unit should be checked once a year or as necessary by a certified and trained technician. If repairs are needed, the repairs should be done by a certified and trained...

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    Error codes all takagi units are self diagnostic for errors. If there is a problem with the installation or the unit, it will give a signal, through a pair of flashing lights on the circuit plate, to communicate the source of the problem. If the unit has a tk-re01 remote control installed, this will...

  • Page 21: Optional Items

    1. Tkre01emperature remote controller the tkre01 temperature remote controller has two functions, it allows the output temperature from the t-k1 to be adjusted within the range of 95 °f to 167 °f, and it also works as a diagnostic tool that will give a concise error code whenever there is a problem ...

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    Parts list item description item description 1 case assembly 2 top assembly 3 out door vent cap 4 front cover 5 combustion chamber 6 packing 7 fan motor 8 gas valve unit 9 valve fixing plate 10 gas in pipe 11 combustion chamber front 12 back guard panel 13 left manifold 14 right manifold 16 spark el...

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    70 silicon tube 71 pressure switch flow rate vs. Temperature hot water out rate and temperature with various groud temperature 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 hot water temperature hot water flow rate with output temperature 40 f 3.9 3.6 3.4 3.2 3.0 2.9 2.7 50 f 4.5 4.2 3.9 3.6 3.4 3.2 3.0 60 f ...