Bosch Appliances GWH 425 PN, GWH 260 PN-HN2, HN4GWH 4254 User Manual

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Applications manual

For tankless and point of use water heaters

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction

3

2 Bosch Water Heating Models

3

2.1

Sizing tankless water heaters

4

2.2 Bosch GWH 715 ES

6

2.3 Bosch GWH C 800 ES

7

2.4

Outdoor Installation for GWH 715 ES and GWH C 800 ES

8

2.5 Bosch GWH 345 ESR

9

2.6 Bosch GWH 450 ESR

10

2.7 Bosch GWH 425 EF

11

2.8 Bosch GWH 425 HN

12

2.9 Bosch GWH 425 PN

13

2.10 Bosch GWH 260 PN

14

2.11 Powerstream Pro RP17PT, RP27PT

15

2.12 Powerstream Pro RP1P, RP2P, RP3P, RP7P, RP9P, RP12PT

16

2.13 Ariston Pro GL2.5Ti, GL4Ti, GL8Ti

17

3 Domestic Water Heating Applications

18

3.1

Point-of-use applications

18

3.2

Whole house applications

22

4 High Volume Potable Water Heating

26

4.1

Parallel unit applications

26

4.2

Cascade unit applications

28

4.3

External storage tank loading applications

29

5 Open Loop Space Heating

32

5.1

External storage tank

32

5.2

Indirect tank applications

42

6 Maintenance Drawings

44

6.1

Descaling procedure

44

6.1

Descaling procedure diagram

45

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1 Introduction

The Bosch Applications Manual is intended to present some of the most common applications of the Bosch line of tankless and point of use water heaters. Application drawings are shown with both piping and corresponding electrical schematics where applicable. Auxiliary equipment depicted does not necessarily represent any one manufacturer or specific model number. There are a wide variety of techniques, practices and piping strategies possible when installing water heating appliances. It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to determine the most suitable arrangement for the application.

Although this manual covers many common applications for our products, system possibilities are virtually endless. Should you encounter an application that is not covered in this manual or have any questions regarding any of its content, we encourage you to contact your local sales representative or us directly at Bosch Water Heating.

This is not a substitute for any of the product’s installation manuals. All specifications subject to change.

Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223.1/NFPA 54. In Canada: Installation must conform with CGA B149.(1,2) INSTALLATION CODES and/or local installation codes.

2 Bosch Water Heating Models

This section describes the water heaters available from Bosch Water Heating. The information given in each section provides a general overview to the specifications of that particular model. More detailed information is contained in the installation manuals. Download these manuals at www.BoschPro.com.

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2.1 Sizing tankless water heaters

Definitions

Major applications (2 GPM or more): Washing machine, bath tub, shower nozzle

Minor applications(1.5 GPM or less): Low flow shower head, bathroom sink, kitchen sink

Rule of thumb sizing

The tables below provide a general rule of thumb when sizing for most residential applications. For commercial applications or for a more detailed sizing method, use the instructions below in conjunction with the charts on the next page.

Sizing by Chart

Measure the flow rates at each fixture that will be used simultaneously and add them together. If only one application will be used at a time measure each fixture and use the maximum flow rate observed.

Rule of Thumb Sizing

Model Number

Number of Major

Number of Minor

 

Applications

Applications

 

 

 

GWH 715 ES

2

0

 

 

 

GWH C 800 ES

2

1

 

 

 

GWH 425 HN/PN/EF

1

1

 

 

 

GWH 425 HN/PN/EF

0

2

 

 

 

GWH 260 PN

1

0

 

 

 

RP17PT

1

0

 

 

 

RP27PT

1

1

 

 

 

Using a known volume container, record several fill times. Perform the calculation below to determine the flow rate (a one gallon fill time of 30 seconds is 2.0 gallons per minute (GPM):

Flow rate (GPM) =

Volume (gallons)

x 60

sec

Fill time (sec)

min

 

 

Using a thermometer, measure the incoming water temperature. Subtract this temperature from the desired hot water temperature to get the degree rise. So, if the desired hot water temperature is 120F and incoming temperature is 55F, the desired degree rise is 65F.

This example requires a flow rate of 2.0 GPM at a 65˚F rise. The data point is shown on each graph. Since the demand is above the GWH 260 PN capacity, this application would require a GWH 425 HN/PN/EF gas tankless water heater. The electrical model used for this application would be the RP27PT electric tankless water heater.

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GPM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GWH C 800 ES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GWH 715 ES

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GWH 425 PN/HN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GWH 260 PN/HN

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Degree rise (°F)

Gas Appliance Sizing Chart

GPM

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

RP27PT

2.0

1.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RP17PT

1.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RP3P

 

RP7P

 

 

 

 

 

 

RP12PT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

P

1P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

RP

 

9P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Degree rise

Electric Appliance Sizing Chart

Note: Maximum flow rates dependant on site conditions

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2.2 Bosch GWH 715 ES

Features:

Electronic ignition and built in power vent 82% thermal efficiency

Vents vertically or horizontally with 3" or 4" stainless steel (AL294C)

Direct vent room-sealed combustion

Computerized temperature control — ensures temperature stability Model GWH 715 ES N for natural gas (NG) supply

Model GWH 715 ES L for liquid propane (LP) supply 15-year warranty

Qualifies for $300 tax credit

GWH 715 ES Technical Specifications

Gas input

Natural Gas: 19,900 - 199,000 BTU

 

 

 

 

LP Gas: 19,900 - 199,000 BTU

 

 

 

Minimum flow to activate

0.65 gallons per minute (gpm)

 

 

 

Flow rates

45˚F rise @ 7.2 gpm

 

55˚F rise @ 5.9 gpm

 

65˚F rise @ 5.0 gpm

 

77˚F rise @ 4.2 gpm

 

90˚F rise @ 3.6 gpm

 

 

 

Thermal Efficiency

NG: 82% LP: 82%

Dimensions

30½" h x 17⅞" w x 11¼" d

Weight

67 lbs.

Modulating gas valve

yes

 

 

 

Ignition

Electronic

 

 

 

Accessories

Outdoor kit (PTOK)

 

Wireless Remote (TSTAT2)

 

Tankless Link Cascading Kit (TLINK)

 

Freeze Prevention Kit (8700400022)

 

Water Filter Kit (8703305356)

 

 

 

GWH 715 ES Installation Specifications

 

Gas connection

¾" Male NPT

 

 

 

Water connections

¾" Male NPT

 

NG gas pressure

Minimum: 4" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

 

LP gas pressure

Minimum: 9" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

 

Water pressure

Minimum: 30 PSI

(Static)

Minimum well pressure: 40 PSI

 

Maximum: 150 PSI

 

Electrical supply

120VAC - plugs in

 

Venting

3" or 4" stainless steel (AL29-4C)

 

direct vent

 

room-sealed combustion

 

 

 

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GWH 715 ES Installation Clearances

Top (A)

12"

 

 

Front (B)

1"

 

 

Back

0"

 

 

Sides

1"

 

 

Floor (C)

12"

 

 

3ft minimum distance

3ft minimum distance

Fig. 1 Venting configurations

Installation guidelines:

Venting:

Must be 3" or 4" AL29-4C sealed stainless steel vent pipe. Slope horizontal runs up to termination ¼" per foot. The last horizontal section of exhaust vent pipe between last elbow and termination must slope down to the termination ¼" per foot. Do not combination vent with any other appliance.

Install condensate drain where applicable. See manual for vent terminator clearances.

Gas piping:

Heater will not function properly without adequate supply gas pressure.

Any appliance connector should be ¾" minimum diameter

Plumbing:

Install the included pressure relief valve and pipe to suitable drain.

Minimum piping diameter is ¾".

Do not solder directly to the bottom of the unit. Use unions to facilitate easy future maintenance. Use full port ball valves for isolation valves.

Partially fill condensate drain tube loop (where applicable) with water prior to start up.

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2.3 Bosch GWH C 800 ES

Features:

Electronic ignition and built in power vent Condensing technology with 92% thermal efficiency

Vents vertically or horizontally with 3" or 4" PVC, CPVC or ABS (Schedule 40) vent pipe.

Direct vent room-sealed combustion with concentric venting option

Computerized temperature control — ensures temperature stability Model GWH C 800 ES N for natural gas (NG) supply

Model GWH C 800 ES L for liquid propane (LP) supply 15-year warranty

Qualifies for $300 tax credit

GWH C 800 ES Technical Specifications

Gas input

Natural Gas: 19,900 - 199,000 BTU

 

 

 

 

LP Gas: 19,900 - 199,000 BTU

 

 

 

Minimum flow to activate

0.65 gallons per minute (gpm)

Flow rates

45˚F rise @ 8.0 gpm

 

55˚F rise @ 6.4 gpm

 

65˚F rise @ 5.5 gpm

 

77˚F rise @ 4.6 gpm

 

90˚F rise @ 3.9 gpm

 

 

 

Thermal Efficiency

NG: 92% LP: 92%

 

 

 

Dimensions

30½" h x 17⅞" w x 11¼" d

 

 

 

Weight

74 lbs.

 

 

 

Modulating gas valve

yes

 

 

 

Ignition

Electronic

Accessories

Outdoor kit (PTOK)

 

Wireless Remote (TSTAT2)

 

Tankless Link Cascading Kit (TLINK)

 

Freeze Prevention Kit (8700400022)

 

Water Filter Kit (8703305356)

 

Concentic Termination Kit

 

(BWH60L46)

 

GWH C 800 ES Installation Specifications

 

Gas connection

¾" Male NPT

 

 

 

Water connections

¾" Male NPT

 

 

 

NG gas pressure

Minimum: 4" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

 

LP gas pressure

Minimum: 9" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

 

Water pressure

Minimum: 30 PSI

(Static)

Minimum well pressure: 40 PSI

 

Maximum: 150 PSI

 

Electrical supply

120VAC - plugs in

 

Venting

3" or 4" PVC, CPVC, or ABS

 

(Schedule 40) direct vent sealed

 

combustion

 

 

 

GWH C 800 ES Installation Clearances

Top (A)

12"

 

 

Front (B)

1"

 

 

Back

0"

 

 

Sides

1"

 

 

Floor (C)

12"

 

 

MAINTAIN 12 IN.

 

(18 IN. FOR CANADA)

VENT

MINIMUM CLEARANCE

ABOVE

 

HIGHEST ANTICIPATED

 

SNOW LEVEL.

COMBUSTION

MAXIMUM OF 24 IN.

AIR

ABOVE ROOF.

 

ROOF BOOT/

 

 

FLASHING (FIELD

 

 

SUPPLIED

 

 

 

 

MINIMUM

 

 

1”

INTAKE

 

 

EXHAUST

INTAKE

VENT

 

 

 

EXHAUST

 

 

COMBUSTION

 

 

AIR

DRAIN TEE

 

DRAIN TEE

 

 

Fig. 1 Venting configurations

Installation guidelines:

Venting:

Must be 3" or 4" PVC, CPVC or ABS (Schedule 40) vent pipe. Attach drain for internal condensate siphon and dispose of according to local codes.

Do not combination vent with any other appliance. Install an external condensate drain where applicable. See manual for vent terminator clearances.

Gas piping:

Heater will not function properly without adequate supply gas pressure.

Any appliance connector should be ¾" minimum diameter

Plumbing:

Install the included pressure relief valve and pipe to suitable drain.

Minimum piping diameter is ¾".

Do not solder directly to the bottom of the unit. Use unions to facilitate easy future maintenance. Use full port ball valves for isolation valves.

Partially fill condensate drain tube loop (where applicable)

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2.4 Outdoor Installation for GWH 715 ES,

Installation on wood siding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and GWH C 800 ES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor Kit (PTOK) installation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The installation of this outdoor kit (PTOK) is required when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

installing either of the above appliances outdoors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor cap easily retrofits to these indoor models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor kit comes with Freeze Prevention which must be installed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exterior water piping should be protected if freezing conditions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

could exist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum clearances:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation on vinyl siding:

Ref.

Description

Min.

distances

 

 

A

Directly below or adjacent to

 

 

an opening; operable

≥ 4 ft

B

windows, doors and any fresh

 

 

C

air openings

 

 

 

 

D

From any adjacent wall

≥ 4 ft

 

 

 

E

Below a gutter, sanitary

≥ 3 ft

pipework, eaves or overhang

 

 

 

 

 

F

Above ground

≥ 1 ft

 

 

 

G

From a gas meter or gas

≥ 5 ft

regulator

 

 

Outdoor Installation Clearances

 

Source: NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code

 

 

ANSI Z223.1

 

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2.6 Bosch GWH 345 ESR

Features:

Specifically designed for recirculating applications Electronic ignition and built in power vent

GWH 345 ESR thermal efficiency of 82%

Vents vertically or horizontally with 3" stainless steel (AL29-4C) Direct vent room-sealed combustion

Computerized temperature control — ensures temperature stability

Model GWH 345 ESR N for natural gas (NG) supply Model GWH 345 ESR L for liquid propane (LP) supply 10-year warranty

GWH 345 ESR Technical Specifications

Gas input

GWH 345 ESR: 32,000 - 95,000 Btu/h

 

 

Maximum flow rates

GWH 345 ESR: 3.5gpm @ 45°F rise

 

 

Thermal Efficiency

82%

 

 

Dimensions

27.5" h x 15.75" w x 11.75" d

Weight

47 lbs.

Modulating gas valve

yes

Ignition

Electronic

 

 

GWH 345 ESR Installation Specifications

Gas connection

¾" Male NPT

 

 

 

 

 

Water connections

¾" Male NPT

NG gas pressure

Minimum: 5.5" W.C.

 

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

 

 

 

LP gas pressure

Minimum: 11" W.C.

 

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical supply

120VAC - plugs in

 

 

 

 

 

Venting

3" stainless steel (AL29-4C)

 

 

direct vent

 

 

room-sealed combustion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GWH 450 ESR Installation Clearances

 

 

 

Top (A)

12"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front (B)

1"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back

0"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sides

1"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor (C)

12"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 1 Venting configurations

Installation guidelines:

Venting:

Must be 3" or 4" AL29-4C sealed stainless steel vent pipe.

Slope horizontal runs up to termination ¼" per foot. The horizontal section between last elbow and termination must slope down to the termination ¼" per foot.

Do not combination vent with any other appliance.

Always install an external condensate drain except when terminating horizontally with less than 3 feet of pipe.

See manual for vent terminator clearances.

Gas piping:

Heater will not function properly without adequate supply gas pressure.

Any appliance connector should be ¾" minimum diameter

Plumbing:

Install the included pressure relief valve and pipe to suitable drain.

Minimum piping diameter is ¾".

Do not solder directly to the bottom of the unit. Use unions to facilitate easy future maintenance. Use full port ball valves for isolation valves.

Partially fill condensate drain tube loop with water prior to start up.

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2.6 Bosch GWH 450 ESR

Features:

Specifically designed for recirculating applications Electronic ignition and built in power vent

GWH 450 ESR thermal efficiency of 81%

Vents vertically or horizontally with 3" stainless steel (AL29-4C) Direct vent room-sealed combustion

Computerized temperature control — ensures temperature stability

Model GWH 450 ESR N for natural gas (NG) supply Model GWH 450 ESR L for liquid propane (LP) supply 10-year warranty

GWH 450 ESR Technical Specifications

Gas input

GWH 450 ESR: 45,000 - 120,000 Btu/h

 

 

Maximum flow rates

GWH 450 ESR: 4.5gpm @ 45°F rise

 

 

Thermal Efficiency

81%

 

 

Dimensions

27.5" h x 15.75" w x 11.75" d

Weight

47 lbs.

Modulating gas valve

yes

Ignition

Electronic

 

 

GWH 450 ESR Installation Specifications

Gas connection

¾" Male NPT

 

 

 

 

 

Water connections

¾" Male NPT

NG gas pressure

Minimum: 5.5" W.C.

 

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

 

 

 

LP gas pressure

Minimum: 11" W.C.

 

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical supply

120VAC - plugs in

 

 

 

 

 

Venting

3" stainless steel (AL29-4C)

 

 

direct vent

 

 

room-sealed combustion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GWH 450 ESR Installation Clearances

 

 

 

Top (A)

12"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front (B)

1"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back

0"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sides

1"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor (C)

12"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 1 Venting configurations

Installation guidelines:

Venting:

Must be 3" or 4" AL29-4C sealed stainless steel vent pipe.

Slope horizontal runs up to termination ¼" per foot. The horizontal section between last elbow and termination must slope down to the termination ¼" per foot.

Do not combination vent with any other appliance.

Always install an external condensate drain except when terminating horizontally with less than 3 feet of pipe.

See manual for vent terminator clearances.

Gas piping:

Heater will not function properly without adequate supply gas pressure.

Any appliance connector should be ¾" minimum diameter

Plumbing:

Install the included pressure relief valve and pipe to suitable drain.

Minimum piping diameter is ¾".

Do not solder directly to the bottom of the unit. Use unions to facilitate easy future maintenance. Use full port ball valves for isolation valves.

Partially fill condensate drain tube loop with water prior to start up.

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2.7 Bosch GWH 425 EF

Features:

Electronic ignition and built in power vent Thermal efficiency of 82%

Vents with 4" stainless steel or galvanized vent pipe Specifically designed for horizontal vent terminations Modulating gas valve — ensures temperature

stability

Model GWH 425 EF N for natural gas (NG) supply Model GWH 425 EF L for liquid propane (LP) supply 15-year warranty

Qualifies for $300 tax credit (LP only)

GWH 425 EF Technical Specifications

Gas input

Natural Gas:

28,000 - 130,000 Btu/h

 

LP Gas:

28,000125,000 Btu/h

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum flow to

0.5 gallons per minute (GPM)

activate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum flow rates

4.6 gpm @ 45°F rise

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermal Efficiency

NG: 80% LP: 82%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

29.75" h x 18.25" w x 8.75" d

Weight

44 lbs.

 

 

 

 

 

Modulating gas valve

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition

Electronic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GWH 425 EF Installation Specifications

 

Gas connection

½" Male NPT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water connections

½" Male NPT

 

 

 

 

 

 

NG gas pressure

Minimum: 7" W.C.

 

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LP gas pressure

Minimum: 11" W.C.

 

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical supply

120VAC - plugs in

 

Venting

4" stainless steel (AL29-4C)

 

 

or 26 gauge galvanized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GWH 425 EF Installation Clearances

 

 

 

 

 

Top (A)

12"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front (B)

4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back

0"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sides

4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor (C)

12"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 1 Venting configurations

Installation guidelines:

Venting:

4" AL29-4C sealed stainless steel or 26 gauge galvanized vent pipe.

Slope horizontal runs up to termination ¼" per foot. Do not combination vent with any other appliance. See manual for vent terminator clearances.

Gas piping:

Heater will not function properly without adequate supply gas pressure.

Any appliance connector should be ¾" minimum diameter

Plumbing:

Install the included pressure relief valve and pipe to suitable drain.

Minimum piping diameter is ½".

Do not solder directly to connections on the bottom of the unit. Use full port ball valves for isolation valves.

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2.8 Bosch GWH 425 HN

Features:

Hydro-generated ignition 80% thermal efficiency

Endless hot water for one major application at a time Venting: 5" double wall B-vent — natural draft

Modulating gas valve — constant temperature at varying flow rates Model GWH 425 HN N for natural gas (NG) supply

Model GWH 425 HN L for liquid propane (LP) supply 15-year warranty

Qualifies for $300 tax credit

GWH 425 HN Technical Specifications

Gas input

Natural Gas: 30,735 - 117,000 BTU

 

 

 

LP Gas: 30,735 - 117,000 BTU

 

 

Minimum flow to activate

0.6 gallons per minute (gpm)

Flow rates

45˚F rise @ 4.2 gpm

 

55˚F rise @ 3.4 gpm

 

65˚F rise @ 2.9 gpm

 

77˚F rise @ 2.4 gpm

 

90˚F rise @ 2.1 gpm

 

 

Thermal Efficiency

NG: 80% LP: 80%

 

 

Dimensions

25.75" h x 16.75" w x 8.5" d

 

 

Weight

33 lbs.

 

 

Modulating gas valve

yes

 

 

Ignition

Hydro-generated

Accessories

Horizontal vent kit (AQ4) - power

 

vent kit for horizontal venting

 

 

GWH 425 HN Installation Specifications

Gas connection

¾" Male NPT

 

 

Water connections

¾" Male NPT

NG gas pressure

Minimum: 7" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

LP gas pressure

Minimum: 11" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

Water pressure

Minimum: 30 PSI

(Static)

Minimum well pressure: 40 PSI

 

Maximum: 150 PSI

 

 

Electrical supply

120VAC - plugs in

 

 

Vertical venting

5" minimum diameter - natural

 

draft

 

 

Horizontal venting

AQ4 horizontal vent kit required

 

for horizontal terminations

 

 

GWH 425 HN Installation Clearances

Top (A)

12"

 

 

Front (B)

4"

 

 

Back

0"

 

 

Sides

4"

 

 

Floor (C)

12"

 

 

LIS TED VE NT C AP

MINIMUM 6

FE ET (1.8M)

LIS TED G AS VE NT

E S TAB LIS H A ONE

F OOT R IS E B E F OR E

ANY E LB OW S

Fig. 2 Venting configuration

Installation guidelines:

Venting:

5" minimum diameter — do not reduce vent size Refer to installation manual for vent material options

Do not combination vent with any power vented appliances

Establish a one-foot rise before any elbows

Minimum vent height - 6 feet

Horizontal sections must slope upwards at least ¼" for every foot of the horizontal length and be properly supported

Gas piping:

Heater will not function properly without adequate supply gas pressure

Any appliance connector should be ¾" minimum diameter

Plumbing:

Install the included pressure relief valve and pipe to suitable drain Minimum piping diameter is ¾"

Do not solder directly to connections on the bottom of the unit Use full port ball valves for isolation valves

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2.9 Bosch GWH 425 PN

Features:

Standing pilot ignition 78% thermal efficiency

Endless hot water for one major application at a time

Modulating gas valve — constant temperature at varying flow rates Model GWH 425 PN N for natural gas (NG) supply

Model GWH 425 PN L for liquid propane (LP) supply 15-year warranty

GWH 425 PN Technical Specifications

Power input

Natural Gas: 31,000 - 117,000 BTU

 

 

 

LP Gas: 31,000 - 117,000 BTU

 

 

Minimum flow to activate

0.6 gallons per minute (gpm)

Flow rates

45˚F rise @ 4.2 gpm

 

55˚F rise @ 3.4 gpm

 

65˚F rise @ 2.9 gpm

 

77˚F rise @ 2.4 gpm

 

90˚F rise @ 2.1 gpm

 

 

Thermal Efficiency

NG: 78% LP: 78%

 

 

Dimensions

25.75" h x 16.75" w x 8.5" d

 

 

Weight

33 lbs.

Modulating gas valve

yes

Ignition

Standing pilot

Accessories

Horizontal vent kit (AQ4) - power

 

vent kit for horizontal venting

 

 

GWH 425 PN Installation Specifications

Gas connection

¾" Male NPT

 

 

Water connections

¾" Male NPT

NG gas pressure

Minimum: 7" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

LP gas pressure

Minimum: 11" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

Water pressure

Minimum: 30 PSI

 

Maximum: 150 PSI

 

 

Electrical supply

120VAC - plugs in

Vertical venting

5" minimum diameter - natural

 

draft

 

 

Horizontal venting

AQ4 horizontal vent kit required

 

for horizontal terminations

 

 

GWH 425 PN Installation Clearances

Top (A)

12"

 

 

Front (B)

4"

 

 

Back

0"

 

 

Sides

4"

 

 

Floor (C)

12"

 

 

LIS TED VE NT C AP

MINIMUM 6

FE ET (1.8M)

LIS TED G AS VE NT

E S TAB LIS H A ONE

F OOT R IS E B E F OR E

ANY E LB OW S

Fig. 4 Venting configuration

Installation guidelines:

Venting:

5" minimum diameter — do not reduce vent size. Refer to installation manual for vent material options

Do not combination vent with any power vented appliances.

Establish a one-foot rise before any elbows

Minimum vent height - 6 feet.

Horizontal sections must slope upwards at least ¼" for every foot of the horizontal length and be properly supported.

Gas piping:

Heater will not function properly without adequate supply gas pressure.

Any appliance connector should be ¾" minimum diameter

Plumbing:

Install the included pressure relief valve and pipe to suitable drain.

Minimum piping diameter is ¾".

Do not solder directly to the bottom of the unit. Use full port ball valves for isolation valves.

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2.10 Bosch GWH 260 PN

Features:

Standing pilot ignition 78% thermal efficiency

Mounts on wall for easy installation

Venting: 4" double wall B-vent — natural draft

Modulating gas valve — constant temperature at varying flow rates Model GWH 260 PN N for natural gas (NG) supply

Model GWH 260 PN L for liquid propane (LP) supply 15-year warranty

GWH 260 PN Installation Clearances

Top (A)

12"

 

 

Front (B)

4"

 

 

Back

0"

 

 

Sides

4"

 

 

Floor (C)

12"

 

 

GWH 260 PN Technical Specifications

Gas input

Natural Gas: 30,735 - 74,900 BTU

 

 

 

LP Gas: 30,735 - 74,900 BTU

 

 

Minimum flow to activate

0.6 gallons per minute (gpm)

 

 

Flow rates

45˚F rise @ 2.6 gpm

 

55˚F rise @ 2.1 gpm

 

65˚F rise @ 1.7 gpm

 

77˚F rise @ 1.5 gpm

 

90˚F rise @ 1.3 gpm

 

 

Thermal Efficiency

NG: 78% LP: 78%

Dimensions

28.8" h x 12.2" w x 8.5" d

 

 

Weight

25 lbs.

 

 

Modulating gas valve

yes

 

 

Ignition

Standing pilot

 

 

GWH 260 PN Installation Specifications

Gas connection

¾" Male NPT

 

 

Water connections

¾" Male NPT

 

 

NG gas pressure

Minimum: 7" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

LP gas pressure

Minimum: 11" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

Water pressure

Minimum: 30 PSI

(Static)

Minimum well pressure: 40PSI

 

Maximum: 150 PSI

 

 

Electrical supply

120VAC - plugs in

 

 

Venting

4" double wall B-vent - natural

 

draft

 

 

LIS TED VE NT C AP

MINIMUM 6

FE ET (1.8M)

LIS TED G AS VE NT

E S TAB LIS H A ONE

F OOT R IS E B E F OR E

ANY E LB OW S

Fig. 4 Venting configuration

Installation guidelines:

Venting:

4" minimum diameter — do not reduce vent size. Refer to installation manual for vent material options

Do not combination vent with any power vented appliances.

Establish a one-foot rise before any elbows

Minimum vent height - 6 feet.

Horizontal sections must slope upwards at least ¼" for every foot of the horizontal length and be properly supported.

Gas piping:

Heater will not function properly without adequate supply gas pressure.

Any appliance connector should be ¾" minimum diameter

Plumbing:

Install the included pressure relief valve and pipe to suitable drain.

Minimum piping diameter is ¾".

Do not solder directly to the bottom of the unit. Use full port ball valves for isolation valves.

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2.11 Powerstream Pro RP17PT, RP27PT

Features:

Over 90% efficiency rating

10-year warranty on heat exchanger Durable polymer construction External temperature control knob Thermal cut-out for safety

Flow sensor to provide a constant output temperature Provides an ENDLESS supply of hot water

Weighs less than 25 pounds and fits virtually anywhere

No temperature/pressure relief valve necessary (unless required by local codes)

 

 

Technical Specifications

 

Model

RP17PT

RP27PT

 

 

 

Efficiency

90%

94%

Dimensions

15 ½" x 15 ¼" x 4 ½"

15 ½" x 15 ¼" x 4 ½"

 

Weight

20 lbs.

22 lbs.

Water fittings

¾" Male NPT

¾" Male NPT

 

 

 

Activation rate

0.6 gpm

0.8 gpm

Electrical requirements

 

 

Volts

240

240

 

 

 

 

 

Kilowatts

17.25kW

26.85kW

Amps

U.S.A

80 (2x40 amps)

120 (3x40 amps)

 

Canada

80 (1x80 amps)

120 (1x120amps)

 

 

 

 

Wire

U.S.A

8 AWG

8 AWG

size

 

(4 conductors & ground)

(4 conductors & ground)

 

Canada

Check Canadian

Check Canadian

 

 

Electrical Code

Electrical Code

 

 

(C22.1-02)

(C22.1-02)

 

 

 

 

 

Phase

Single

Single

Maximum flow rate at given temperature rise

45°F Rise

2.6 gpm

4.0 gpm

 

 

 

50°F Rise

2.3 gpm

3.7 gpm

 

 

 

60°F Rise

2.0 gpm

3.0 gpm

 

 

 

70°F Rise

1.7 gpm

2.6 gpm

 

 

 

80°F Rise

1.5 gpm

2.2 gpm

Installation guidelines:

Electrical:

Minimum electrical service for RP17PT is 150 amps. Minimum electrical service for RP27PT is 200 amps. Minimum wire size for both models is 8 AWG.

Plumbing:

Do not solder directly to connections on the bottom of the unit. Use unions to facilitate easy future maintenance.

Use full port ball valves for isolation valves.

RP17PT terminal block

2 independent

40 amp double-pole circuit breakers

Fig. 5 RP17PT Electrical Connections

RP27PT terminal block

3 independent

40 amp double-pole circuit breakers

Fig. 6 RP27PT Electrical Connections

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