Atmor thermoboost, ThermoPro 18 kW, ThermoPro 21 kW, ThermoPro 27 kW, ThermoPro 25 kW Installation And Operation Manual

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Hot Water on Demand

Installation and Operation Guide

ThermoBoost Series Digital Thermostatic

24kW

118

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Description Page

Safety Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................2

Technical Information .....................................................................................................................3

Plumbing .................................................................................................................................... 4-5

Mounting ........................................................................................................................................5

Installation Procedure ................................................................................................................ 6-8

Wiring ............................................................................................................................................9

Starting the system ......................................................................................................................10

Operation Guid ............................................................................................................................11

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................14

Table of Contents

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Important Safety Guidelines

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Safety Guidelines

Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install the instant water heater.

Failure to follow the safety instructions in this manual may cause damage to the unit, and could also result in property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

Failure to comply with the safety, installation or operating instructions voids the product warranty.

The product manufacturer and the product distributor will not be liable for any damages or injury because of failure to comply with the installation and operating instructions

specied in this manual or because of improper use.

Never attempt to install, disassemble, inspect or repair, disassemble or service the water

heater without rst shutting off all power to the unit by means of the circuit breaker on the

main electrical panel.

The water heater must be installed by a licensed electrician and in compliance with all national, state, provincial and local electrical and building regulations.

Always contact your local authorized distributor for service.

2. Safety – Important Notes

• Caution: for household and indoor use only. Do not immerse in water.

• For supply connection use 4 awg or larger wires suitable for at least 90ºc (194°f).

• The heater must be installed by professional technician and according to the installation instructions.

• The heater must be grounded.

• The heater must be connected to a dedicated circuit breaker on the main electrical panel.

• The plumbing installation must be completed before the electrical installation.

• The plumbing installation requires metal pipes or reinforced hoses that can withstand pressure up to 8 bar.

• The maximum operating water pressure is 150 psi/9 bar. If the water pressure is higher a

pressure a pressure relief valve (PRD) must be installed.

• To ensure proper operation, the water supply ow rate must be at least 0.5 gpm.

• Do not install the heater where it may be subjected to direct sunlight, rain, splashing water,

or freezing temperatures.

• This unit is intended for heating water only. Do not attempt to use the unit for heating any other kind of liquid.

Before connect the product to public power network, please consult your local power supply authority to ensure the power network meet above requirement.

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Technical Information

Electrical Specications

ThermoBoost

24 kw

Heating elements 3 Watts 24,000 Kilowatts 24 kW Voltage 240 V Circuit Breaker Amperage 3 x 40 A Breaker/Relay 3 x double-pole Total Connection Load 100 A Cable Size (minimum) 3 x 8 AWG

Plumbing Specications

Minimum water ow to activate unit 0.5 gpm Working pressure 0.5–10 bar (7–145 psi) Tested pressure 20 bar (290 psi) Water connections 3/4" NPT

Flow Rate

Temperature Rise

Δt (°F)

Flow Rate (gpm)

ThermoBoost

24 kw

81 2 74 2.2 63 2.5 54 3 45 3.6 36 4.5

Physical Dimensions

Height Width Depth Weight

/8 in.

(340 mm)

17 3/8 in.

(440 mm)

5 1/4 in.

(135 mm)

17 lbs

(7.7 kg)

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Plumbing

01 02

The plumbing installation must be completed before the electrical installation.

Before proceeding to electrical installation, run water through the unit

for several minutes to ush out any air

bubbles from the water line.

Copper water pipes are recommended for use within three feet of the unit’s water inlet and outlet. Other types of piping can be used

provided that are rated for high temperature applications.

The plumbing installation requires pipes or reinforced exible hoses

that can withstand pressure up to 8 bar and that are rated for high temperature applications.

Residential plumbing systems with

unstable pressure or pressure above 5

bar require the application of a pressure

reduction valve, set to 4–5 bar. Consult

with licensed proffessional.

If installing the heater on an upper oor or in

an attic, be sure installation is in compliance with local code. Install a drip pan with drainage, or a leak detector and automatic

shutoff valve, to prevent damage in case of

a leak.

After plumbing installation is completed, carefully inspect all connections, unions, and the pressure

relief device for leaks.

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Mounting

01 02

0403

Use mounting screws that are at least 1 inch in length.

The water heater must be installed in a manner that prevents

contact with combustible materials. Keep combustible materials at least two feet away from the heater and hot water output pipe. The water heater and hot water outlet pipe must be securely out of

the reach of children to prevent tampering with controls or contact

with an extremely hot pipe.

The mounting surface must be solid and secure.

The unit must be installed in an upright position with the water inlet and outlet at the bottom.

Make sure the unit is

level prior to securing the

mounting screws.

If installing the heater on an upper oor or in an attic, be sure

installation is in compliance with local code. Install a drip pan

with drainage, or a leak detector and automatic shutoff valve, to prevent damage in case of a leak.

Do not install the unit

above electrical boxes

or junctions.

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Assembly Instructions

Run water through the unit for one minute, and make sure there are no leaks

Remove the appliance covers (Figure 2).

Connect the incoming water line to the heater inlet (on right side), and connect the outgoing water line to the heater outlet. Use a hose that can withstand

pressure up to 8 bar (Figure 5).

Mount the unit on the wall with 4 screws at the marked

points. (Figure 4)

Make sure the unit is horizontally level, with water inlets and outlets at the bottom. (Figure 5)

Disconnect the cable from the PCB

within the unit. (Figure 3)

Make sure power to the unit is shut off by means of the dedicated circuit breakers on the main electrical panel. Run the power cable wires from the circuit breakers on the main electrical panel to the water heater. Connect the power cable to the terminal block within the unit.

Make sure the correct breaker size and wire gauge have been used.

Make sure all wire connections are tight and secure. Make sure the unit is connected to a ground in accordance with

applicable codes. (Figure 6)

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118ºF

118

4 5

24kw

Note: Neutral (N) does not need to be connected.

104ºF

Washer

Pressure relief device

L1L2L1L2L1

Water Filter

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Do not install the heater where it may be subject to direct sunlight, and freezing temperatures.

09 1008

Replace the front

cover onto the unit and

reattach it with 2 screws.

(Figure 2)

Reconnect the cable to the PCB within the unit.

(Figure 3)

Restore power to the unit by means of the dedicated circuit breakers on the main electrical panel.

Before turning on power to the water heater,

open several hot water

faucets and allow water to run through the unit for

several minutes to purge

any air from the heater and water lines. This step must be performed before turning on power to the heater.

Failure to perform this step may result in permanent damage to the heating elements.

Install the unit in a location that does

not require signicant modications

to plumbing and near the main electrical panel.

Assembly Instructions

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Electrical Diagram

2 Phase, 24kW

TRIAC 3

HEATER CONTROL

CTRL1

GROUND

BAR

HEATER

DISPLAY

TRIAC 2

TRIAC 1

SNSR1

FLOW SENSOR

SNSR2

TEMP SENSOR

SNSR3

TEMP SENSOR

T1, T2, T3 = Thermostat H1, H2, H3 = Heating Element SNSR2 = Inlet Temperature Sensor SNSR3 = Outlet Temperature Sensor

TERMINAL

BLOCK

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Starting the system for the rst time

01 0302

The water heater is now ready for operation.

With water running through the unit, turn the knob to adjust the temperature. The recommended temperature setting is

118°F (48°C).

Turn the temperature

knob clockwise to activate

the heater to display outlet temperature.

118

A Temperature setting knob B Digital temperature display C Hot water outlet (to be connected to the main hot water pipe) D Cold water inlet

C D

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Operation Guide

Operating Instructions for the Home Owner

This electric water heater is designed to supply hot water for a house or apartment. Unlike a

conventional tank storage water heater, this unit is a tankless water heater that does not store hot water. However, once you begin using the system, you will nd it operates much like a conventional

tank system.

Tankless systems deliver hot water instantaneously on demand. Since a tankless system does not waste energy continually heating water that is idly sitting and losing heat in a storage tank, it provides greater energy efciency than a conventional system.

With your new system, as soon as you turn on a hot water faucet, the demand for hot water is

detected, and high power heating elements are activated. Sensors continually monitor water ow

rate and incoming and outgoing temperature, and transmit data to the system controller, which determines the exact amount of power required by heating elements to reach the set temperature.

It is important to keep in mind that all tankless water heaters are subject to a maximum ow rate. If this ow rate is exceeded, the heater will not be capable of fully heating water.

Also keep in mind that conventional tank heaters are set to high temperatures to prevent running

out of hot water quickly, and thus a large amount of cold water needs to be mixed in to reach a

comfortable level for washing and showering. Since this unit heats water on demand, it is designed

to heat to a lower temperature. This means you only need to mix in a small amount of cold water, or none at all.

Your hot water supply may also be affected by the incoming water temperature. During winter, if

incoming water temperature is very cold, you might not be able to run multiple hot water outlets at the same time. However, you can run showers back-to-back without having to wait for water to heat.

Setting the Output Water Temperature

To set the temperature, rst turn on a hot water faucet and allow water to run through the heater.

The digital display lights up and shows the current temperature setting. To increase or lower the temperature setting, press the UP or DOWN button.

Temperature can be set to a level from 90°F to 122°F (30°C to 50°C). A comfortable temperature for bathing and showering is between 98°F and 105°F (37°C to 41°C). The recommended temperature setting is 118°F (48°C), which will deliver hot water for all household

needs at a maximum water ow rate. A higher temperature setting is not recommended, as it can

cause serious scalding injuries to children and elderly persons. Higher temperatures also produce

more scale buildup in water heating devices.

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Care and Maintenance

The water heater has no required maintenance procedures, but periodic inspections and tests are recommended.

Remember that water heated to higher temperatures produces scale buildup much faster than at lower temperatures.

Clean the lter once a half year. Electrical connections should be tested once a year by a qualied technician.

Plumbing connections on the water heater should be inspected at least once a year for any signs of

damage or failure. If the water supply has a high level of mineralization (hard water), the water heater

should be inspected and descaled more frequently. As a result of maintenance or a water stoppage, air may be introduced into the plumbing system.

Under such circumstances, follow the steps below to ensure the unit can safely resume operation.

Stopping and restarting the system due to servicing, water stoppage, or other interruptions of operation

Operation Guide

Freezing Temperatures

If the ambient temperature falls below 32°F (0°C), protect the heater from potential damage. Shut

off power to the unit by means of the dedicated circuit breaker on the main electrical panel. Open

a faucet slightly to cause water to ow continuously through the device at a very low rate, without

heating. Restore power to the unit when temperature conditions allow.

If the water inside the heater freezes, it can cause damage that is not covered by warranty. If you

suspect water has frozen within the unit, do not turn it on until you are certain the frozen water has

melted and there are no leaks in the unit. It is recommended to contact a qualied electrician or the manufacturer for service in this situation.

Leak Detected

If you detect a water leak from the water heater: Turn off the water supply at the shutoff valve on

the unit’s incoming water supply line, shut off power to the heater, and contact your local authorized

distributor for service.

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Perform the maintenance

or servicing tasks.

Press the power switch to the OFF

position. Shut off all power to the unit at the circuit breaker on the main electrical panel.

Reconnect power to the unit at the circuit breaker on the main electrical panel. Press the power switch to the ON position.

Open one or more hot water faucets and allow water to run through the unit for

several minutes to purge any air from the

heater and water lines. This step must be performed before turning on power to the heater.

Failure to perform this step may cause

permanent damage to the heating elements.

With water running through the unit, check and reset the temperature if necessary. The recommended temperature setting is

118°F (48°C).

Care and Maintenance

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Before calling for service, check the troubleshooting list of common issues. If you are unable to resolve a problem, contact your local authorized distributor.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Water not hot

enough.

The water ow rate exceeds the heating capacity of the

heater.

Temperature setting is too

low.

Water pressure is less than

0.5 bar (7 psi).

Electrical malfunction.

Reduce the water ow rate at the faucet or slightly close the shutoff valve on the unit’s incoming water supply line to reduce the water ow

rate.

Increase the temperature setting on

the unit.

Make sure the shutoff valve is fully open and the water supply line is not blocked. Contact a qualied electrician or your local authorized distributor for service.

Water too hot. The water ow rate through

the heater is too slow.

Temperature setting is too high.

Increase the ow rate at the water

outlet.

Switch to a lower temperature setting.

Heater shuts off during use.

Power outage or faulty wiring.

Check the power supply. Check the circuit breaker. If problem persists, contact a qualied electrician or the manufacturer.

Water stops

owing.

Blockage in water pipes or

hoses.

No water supply.

Make sure the main water line valve is fully open and there are no obstructions in the water supply line.

Water temperature

varies from hot to cold during use.

Water pressure has dropped below minimum level.

Increase the ow rate from the water supply source.

No hot water even

though the shutoff

valve on the unit’s

incoming water supply line is fully

open.

Power outage or faulty wiring.

The ow rate needed to activate the heating element (0.5 gpm) has not been

reached.

Check the power supply. Check the circuit breaker.

Increase the ow rate from the water supply source. Clean the lter screen on the unit’s

water inlet.

If you have an issue and need further assistance,

please call: 1-888-783-6082

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LIMITED WARRANTY

The terms of this warranty is solely subject to the original owner and is at no time transferable. A

transfer of ownership will result in an immediate termination of this warranty. This warranty is valid

only if product is purchased from an authorized reseller.

Atmor warrants to the original owner that our instant water heaters will be free from defect in

workmanship and material for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, and free from leakage for a period of SEVEN YEARS from the date of purchase. Should any part(s) prove to be defective during this period, Atmor will be responsible for replacement of the defective part(s) only.

Atmor is not responsible for labor charges or any incidental or consequential expenses. Atmor’s

liability is limited to the cost of the product or $1,000.00, whichever is less. Atmor is not an insurer and the original owner should purchase insurance to cover damage to property or belongings. The original owner agrees to waive their right to jury trial or to participate in a class action. In addition, the original owner agrees to waive subordination to the extent a loss is covered by insurance, so that their insurance company cannot proceed with action against Atmor for recovery of any claims. Furthermore, all claims must be arbitrated in the state of New Jersey.

Should the owner wish to return the water heater for repair, the owner must rst secure a written

authorization from Atmor. The owner shall be required to show proof of purchase date and to pay

all transportation costs to return the defective part(s) or water heater for repair or replacement. Warranty is void if: (i) water heater has been installed or used improperly; (ii) design has been altered in any way; (iii) water heater has been installed and/or serviced by someone other than a licensed electrician ; (iv) or if the water heater has been

installed or used in contradiction to installation instructions, applicable laws and/or ordinances.

A full and complete version of this warranty is available on the online, www.atmorusa.com, or upon request from an Atmor representative

P.N. 197382B

Distributed by:

PARAGON GROUP USA LLC

Englewood, NJ 07631

USA Phone: 1-888-783-6082

Email: info@paragongroupusa.com

Web: www.atmorusa.com