THERMO 2000 VOLTMAX 45, VOLTMAX 30, VOLTMAX 36, VOLTMAX 41, VOLTMAX 50 Installation And Operation Manual
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VOLTMAX Electric Boiler
Model: 22.5 kW to 180 kW:
208/240 Volts (single-phase) and
208/240/480
600 Volts (3-phase)
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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Your
VOLTMAX Electric Boiler was carefully assembled and checked at the factory to ensure its pro
per
functioning for many years.
The following information and safety measures are provided to
enable
proper installation, operation, and maintenance of this product.
It is imperative that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this boi
ler
should read
these instructions carefully.
Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this electric boiler should be
directed to the supplier.
When all installation steps have been completed, keep this installation manu
al in a safe place (near
the
boiler) for future reference.
THERMO 2000 INC.
Printed in Canada
Revised: May 2017
VOLTMAX ELECTRIC BOILER Installation and Operation Manual (Revised June 2017), Page 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 4
SECTION 2 : INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 9
2.1 LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS ............................................................................. 9
2.2 CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT.............................................................................................. 9
2.3 INSPECTION UPON RECEPTION ....................................................................................... 9
2.4 TO BE CHECKED ................................................................................................................. 9
SECTION 3 : INSTALLATION....................................................................................................... 10
3.1 SAFETY MEASURES .......................................................................................................... 10
3.2 LOCATION........................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 CLEARANCES .................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 PIPING INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 10
3.4.2 Drain faucet .................................................................................................................. 13
3.4.3 Pressure loss ................................................................................................................ 14
3.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................... 20
3.5.1 Main electrical supply ................................................................................................... 20
3.5.2 Pump supply ................................................................................................................. 20
3.5.3 Connection of external signals to the controller ........................................................... 20
SECTION 4 : CONTROLLER OPERATION ................................................................................. 34
4.1 USER INTERFACE ............................................................................................................. 34
4.1.1 Symbol description ....................................................................................................... 34
4.1.2 Control panel ................................................................................................................ 35
4.1.3 Navigation and adjustements ....................................................................................... 35
4.1.4 Main menu navigation .................................................................................................. 36
4.1.5 Navigation in boiler setting ........................................................................................... 37
4.2 MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................................ 39
4.2.1 Boiler status .................................................................................................................. 39
4.2.2 Boiler configuration ....................................................................................................... 39
4.2.3 User setting .................................................................................................................. 39
4.2.4 Clock setting ................................................................................................................. 40
4.2.5 Consumption ................................................................................................................ 40
4.3 BOILER SETTINGS ............................................................................................................. 40
4.3.1 Heating mode W1 ......................................................................................................... 41
4.3.2 Heating mode W2/DHW ............................................................................................... 41
4.3.3 Pump setting................................................................................................................. 41
4.3.4 Capacity limiting ........................................................................................................... 42
4.3.5 Auxiliary boiler .............................................................................................................. 42
4.3.6 Limit setting .................................................................................................................. 43
4.3.7 Alarm ............................................................................................................................ 44
4.3.8 Communication............................................................................................................. 44
4.3.9 Occupation ................................................................................................................... 45
4.3.10 BOOST Mode ............................................................................................................. 46
4.3.11 Warm weather shutdown ............................................................................................ 46
4.3.12 Change password ...................................................................................................... 46
4.4 INTERNET ........................................................................................................................... 46
4.4.1 Website ......................................................................................................................... 47
4.4.2 Email ............................................................................................................................. 47
4.5 BOILER STATUS DISPLAY SETTINGS ............................................................................. 48
4.6 HEATING MODE W1 SETTINGS ....................................................................................... 50
4.6.1 FIXED MODE ............................................................................................................... 50
4.6.2 OUTDOOR RESET MODE .......................................................................................... 51
4.6.3 Mode : DDC 0-10VDC .................................................................................................. 52
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4.7 W2 MODE SET-POINT TEMPERATURE SETTINGS ........................................................ 53
4.7.1 W2 MODE .................................................................................................................... 53
4.7.2 DHW MODE ................................................................................................................. 53
4.8 PUMP CONFIGURATION MENU SETTINGS .................................................................... 53
4.8.1 PUMP 1 ........................................................................................................................ 53
4.8.2 PUMP 2 ........................................................................................................................ 53
SPECIFIC PARAMETERS FOR THE CAPACITY LIMITING MENU .................................... 54
4.8.3 MANUAL MODE ........................................................................................................... 54
4.8.4 MODE: 0-10 VDC ......................................................................................................... 54
4.9 POWER LIMITATION MENU SETTINGS ........................................................................... 55
4.9.1 MANUAL MODE ........................................................................................................... 55
4.9.2 0-10 VDC MODE .......................................................................................................... 55
4.9.3 T. ext MODE ................................................................................................................. 56
4.9.4 Schedule MODE ........................................................................................................... 57
4.10 AUXILIARY BOILER SETTINGS ....................................................................................... 58
4.10.1 BACKUP MODE ......................................................................................................... 58
4.10.2 EXTERNAL CONTACT MODE .................................................................................. 59
4.10.3 ManuAl MODE ........................................................................................................... 59
4.10.4 Bi-Energy MODE ........................................................................................................ 60
4.11 LIMIT CONFIGURATION MENU SETTINGS .................................................................... 61
4.12 CONFIG. ALARM MENU SETTINGS ................................................................................ 62
4.13 OCCUPATION MENU SETTINGS .................................................................................... 62
4.14 BOOST MENU SETTINGS................................................................................................ 63
4.15 WARM WEATHER SHUTDOWN MENU SETTINGS ....................................................... 63
SECTION 5 : BOILER START UP ................................................................................................ 64
5.1 FILLING THE BOILER ......................................................................................................... 64
5.2 ADJUSTEMENT OF THE CONTROLLER OPERATING PARAMETERS .......................... 64
5.3 STARTUP PROCEDURE .................................................................................................... 64
SECTION 6 : TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 66
6.1 WARNING LIGHTS ............................................................................................................. 66
6.2 OPERATING PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................... 66
6.2.1 External HL / LWCO ............................................................................................... 66
6.2.2 Sensor ( SE ) .......................................................................................................... 66
6.2.3 Low limit ( LL ) ........................................................................................................ 66
6.2.4 Flow ( F ) ................................................................................................................ 66
6.2.5 Current ( A ) ............................................................................................................ 66
6.2.6 HL temperature ( HL ) ............................................................................................ 67
6.2.7 Low pressure ( P ) .................................................................................................. 67
6.2.8 High pressure ( P ) ................................................................................................. 67
6.2.9 Lock out .................................................................................................................. 67
SECTION 7 : MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 68
7.1 BOILER WATER PIPING .................................................................................................... 68
7.2 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................................................................................... 68
7.3 AIR PURGE ......................................................................................................................... 68
7.4 ELECTRICAL INSPECTION................................................................................................ 68
VOLTMAX ELECTRIC BOILER Installation and Operation Manual (Revised June 2017), Page 4.
SECTION 1 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1: VOLTMAX 208 VAC / 60 Hz / Single-Phase1
Capacity
STG
Series
SCR Series
Model
kW
BTU/h
Amp
s
Electrical
element(s) 240 V
Stage
Relay
Stage
Relay
SCR
Stage
VOLTMAX 23
22,5
76 770
108,4
6 x 5 kW
3 x 7,5 kW
2 x 7,5 kW
1 x 7,5 kW
VOLTMAX 27
27
92 124
130,1
6 x 6 kW
3 x 9 kW
2 x 9 kW
1 x 9 kW
VOLTMAX 30
30
102 360
144,5
8 x 5 kW
4 x 7,5 kW
3 x 7,5 kW
1 x 7,5 kW
VOLTMAX 36
36
122 832
173,4
8 x 6 kW
4 x 9 kW
3 x 9 kW
1 x 9 kW
VOLTMAX 41
41
139 892
198,7
5 x 5 kW + 5 x 6 kW
5 x 8,25 kW
4 x 8,25 kW
1 x 8,25 kW
VOLTMAX 45
45
153 540
216,8
10 x 6 kW
5 x 9 kW
4 x 9 kW
1 x 9 kW
VOLTMAX 50
49,5
168 894
238,4
6 x 5 kW + 6 x 6 kW
6 x 8,25 kW
5 x 8,25 kW
1 x 8,25 kW
VOLTMAX 54
54
184 248
260,1
12 x 6 kW
6 x 9 kW
5 x 9 kW
1 x 9 kW
1
Electrical supply 208 V - 1 phase (L1-L2) with 2 conductors 90°C with a ground.
Table 2: VOLTMAX 240 VAC / 60 Hz / 1 Phase1
Capacity
STG
Series
SCR Series
Model
kW
BTU/h
Amps
Electrical
element(s) 240 V
Stage
Relay
Stage
Relay
SCR
Stage
VOLTMAX 30
30
102 360
125
6 x 5 kW
3 x 10 kW
2 x 10 kW
1 x 10 kW
VOLTMAX 36
36
122 832
150
6 x 6 kW
3 x 12 kW
2 x 12 kW
1 x 12 kW
VOLTMAX 40
40
136 480
166,7
8 x 5 kW
4 x 10 kW
3 x 10 kW
1 x 10 kW
VOLTMAX 48
48
163 776
200
8 x 6 kW
4 x 12 kW
3 x 12 kW
1 x 12 kW
VOLTMAX 55
55
187 660
229,2
5 x 5 kW + 5 x 6 kW
5 x 11 kW
4 x 11 kW
1 x 11 kW
VOLTMAX 60
60
204 720
250
10 x 6 kW
5 x 12 kW
4 x 12 kW
1 x 12 kW
VOLTMAX 66
66
225 192
275
6 x 5 kW + 6 x 6 kW
6 x 11 kW
5 x 11 kW
1 x 11 kW
VOLTMAX 72
72
245 664
300
12 x 6 kW
6 x 12 kW
5 x 12 kW
1 x 12 kW
1
Electrical supply 240 V - 1 phase (L1-L2) with 2 conductors 90°C with a ground.
Table 3 : VOLTMAX 208 VAC / 60 Hz / 1 Phase1
Puissance
STG
Series
SCR Series
Model
kW
BTU/h
Amps
Electrical
element(s) 240 V
Stage
Relay
Stage
Relay
SCR
Stage
VOLTMAX 30
30
102 360
125
6 x 5 kW
3 x 10 kW
2 x 10 kW
1 x 10 kW
VOLTMAX 36
36
122 832
150
6 x 6 kW
3 x 12 kW
2 x 12 kW
1 x 12 kW
VOLTMAX 40
40
136 480
166,7
8 x 5 kW
4 x 10 kW
3 x 10 kW
1 x 10 kW
VOLTMAX 48
48
163 776
200
8 x 6 kW
4 x 12 kW
3 x 12 kW
1 x 12 kW
VOLTMAX 55
55
187 660
229,2
5 x 5 kW + 5 x 6 kW
5 x 11 kW
4 x 11 kW
1 x 11 kW
VOLTMAX 60
60
204 720
250
10 x 6 kW
5 x 12 kW
4 x 12 kW
1 x 12 kW
VOLTMAX 66
66
225 192
275
6 x 5 kW + 6 x 6 kW
6 x 11 kW
5 x 11 kW
1 x 11 kW
VOLTMAX 72
72
245 664
300
12 x 6 kW
6 x 12 kW
5 x 12 kW
1 x 12 kW
1
Electrical supply 208 V - 1 phase (L1-L2) with 2 conductors 90°C with a ground.
VOLTMAX ELECTRIC BOILER Installation and Operation Manual (Revised June 2017), Page 5.
Table 4 : VOLTMAX 240 VAC / 60 Hz / 3 Phases
1
Capacity
STG
Series
SCR Series
Model
kW
BTU/h
Amps
Electrical
element(s) 240 V
Stage
Relay
Model kW
VOLTMAX 30
30
102 360
72
6 x 5 kW
2 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
VOLTMAX 36
36
122 832
86,6
6 x 6 kW
2 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 45
45
153 540
108,3
9 x 5 kW
3 x 15 kW
2 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
VOLTMAX 54
54
184 248
129,9
9 x 6 kW
3 x 18 kW
2 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 60
60
204 720
144,3
12 x 5 kW
4 x 15 kW
3 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
VOLTMAX 72
72
245 664
173,2
12 x 6 kW
4 x 18 kW
3 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 75
75
255 900
180,4
15 x 5 kW
5 x 15 kW
4 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
1
Electrical supply 240 V - 1 phase (L1-L2) with 2 conductors 90°C with a ground.
Table 5 : VOLTMAX 480 VAC / 60 Hz / 3 Phases
1
Capacity
STG Series
SCR Series
Model
kW
BTU/h
Amps
Electrical
element(s)
240 V
Stage Relay
Model
kW
VOLTMAX 30
30
102 360
36,1
6 x 5 kW
2 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
VOLTMAX 36
36
122 832
43,3
6 x 6 kW
2 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 45
45
153 540
54,1
9 x 5 kW
3 x 15 kW
2 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
VOLTMAX 54
54
184 248
65
9 x 6 kW
3 x 18 kW
2 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 60
60
204 720
72,2
12 x 5 kW
4 x 15 kW
3 x 15 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 72
72
245 664
86,6
12 x 6 kW
4 x 18 kW
3 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 75
75
255 900
90,2
15 x 5 kW
5 x 15 kW
4 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
VOLTMAX 90
90
307 80
108,3
15 x 6 kW
5 x 18 kW
4 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 99
99
337 788
119,1
9 x 5 kW +
9 x 6 kW
3 x 33 kW
2 x 33 kW
1 x 33 kW
VOLTMAX 108
108
368 496
129,9
18 x 6 kW
3 x 36 kW
2 x 36 kW
1 x 36 kW
VOLTMAX 120
120
409 440
144,3
24 x 5 kW
4 x 30 kW
3 x 30 kW
1 x 30 kW
VOLTMAX 132
132
450 384
158,8
12 x 5 kW +
12 x 6 kW
4 x 33 kW
3 x 33 kW
1 x 33 kW
VOLTMAX 144
144
491 328
173,2
24 x 6 kW
4 x 36 kW
3 x 36 kW
1 x 36 kW
VOLTMAX 150
150
511 800
180,4
30 x 5 kW
5 x 30 kW
4 x 30 kW
1 x 30 kW
VOLTMAX 165
165
562 980
198,5
15 x 5 kW +
15 x 6 kW
5 x 33 kW
4 x 33 kW
1 x 33 kW
VOLTMAX 180
180
614 160
216,5
30 x 6 kW
5 x 36 kW
4 x 36 kW
1 x 36 kW
1
Electrical supply 480 V - 1 phase (L1-L2-L3) with 3 conductors 90°C with a ground.
VOLTMAX ELECTRIC BOILER Installation and Operation Manual (Revised June 2017), Page 6.
Table 6 : VOLTMAX 600 VAC / 60 Hz / 3 Phases1
Capacity
STG Series
SCR Series
Model
kW
BTU/h
Amps
Electrical
element(s)
240 V
Stage Relay
Model
kW
VOLTMAX 30
30
102 360
28,9
6 x 5 kW
2 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
VOLTMAX 36
36
122 832
34,6
6 x 6 kW
2 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 45
45
153 540
43,3
9 x 5 kW
3 x 15 kW
2 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
VOLTMAX 54
54
184 248
52
9 x 6 kW
3 x 18 kW
2 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 60
60
204 720
57,7
12 x 5 kW
4 x 15 kW
3 x 15 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 72
72
245 664
69,3
12 x 6 kW
4 x 18 kW
3 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 75
75
255 900
72,2
15 x 5 kW
5 x 15 kW
4 x 15 kW
1 x 15 kW
VOLTMAX 90
90
307 80
86,6
15 x 6 kW
5 x 18 kW
4 x 18 kW
1 x 18 kW
VOLTMAX 99
99
337 788
95,3
9 x 5 kW +
9 x 6 kW
3 x 33 kW
2 x 33 kW
1 x 33 kW
VOLTMAX 108
108
368 496
103,9
18 x 6 kW
3 x 36 kW
2 x 36 kW
1 x 36 kW
VOLTMAX 120
120
409 440
115,5
24 x 5 kW
4 x 30 kW
3 x 30 kW
1 x 30 kW
VOLTMAX 132
132
450 384
127
12 x 5 kW +
12 x 6 kW
4 x 33 kW
3 x 33 kW
1 x 33 kW
VOLTMAX 144
144
491 328
138,6
24 x 6 kW
4 x 36 kW
3 x 36 kW
1 x 36 kW
VOLTMAX 150
150
511 800
144,3
30 x 5 kW
5 x 30 kW
4 x 30 kW
1 x 30 kW
VOLTMAX 165
165
562 980
158,8
15 x 5 kW +
15 x 6 kW
5 x 33 kW
4 x 33 kW
1 x 33 kW
VOLTMAX 180
180
614 160
173,2
30 x 6 kW
5 x 36 kW
4 x 36 kW
1 x 36 kW
1
Electrical supply 600 V - 1 phase (L1-L2-L3) with 3 conductors 90°C with a ground.
Tableau 7 : Maximal service pressure
VOLTMAX
90 kW and less
More than 90 kW
Maximum operating pressure
30 PSI
60 PSI
Optional maximum operating pressure
70 PSI*
125 PSI
* Model from 23 to 90 kW are available at a maximum operating pressure of 125 PSI, but size of the unit will be the
same as model of more than 90 kW.
VOLTMAX ELECTRIC BOILER Installation and Operation Manual (Revised June 2017), Page 7.
BOILER DIMENSIONS AND CHARACTERISTIC: MODELS 90KW OR LESS
* Return sensor available with the " SCR SERIES " configuration.
** Optional disconnect switch available on " THREE-PHASE " models.
*** Solid state SCR relay available with the " SCR SERIES " configuration.
**** Low water cut-off is optional.
BOILER CONNECTIONS
1
Boiler outlet
1 1/2" NPT M
2
Boiler inlet
1 1/2" NPT M
3
Pressure relief valve
3/4" NPT F
4
Drain valve
3/4" NPT F
5*
Access to the return sensor
1/2" NPT F
MIN. CLEARANCES FOR INSTALLATION &
MAINTENANCE
Left and Right sides
3"/ 76mm
Rear
3"/ 76mm
Front
24" / 610mm
Bottom
0" / 0mm
Top
32" / 813mm
GENERAL INFORMATIONS
Weight
310lbs / 141kg
Water Volume
11 Us gal. / 41.6 liters
Max. operating
pressure
STANDARD: 30psi
OPTION: 70 PSI *
*Available at 125PSI (See Shop Drawing 99-180KW)
COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION
A
Electrical main supply
B
Boiler controller
C
"On/Off" switch
D**
Disconnect switch & rotary handle
E
Fuses for controls
F***
Solid state SCR relay
G****
Low water cut-off, test button and indicator
lights
H
Electrical control access door
I
Door handle for electric access with lock
J
Electrical control wires access holes
K
Access door power circuit
L
Access cover to Heating elements
M
Heating elements
VOLTMAX ELECTRIC BOILER Installation and Operation Manual (Revised June 2017), Page 8.
BOILER DIMENSIONS AND CHARACTERISTIC: MODELS 90KW TO 180KW
* Return sensor available with the " SCR Series " configuration.
** Optional disconnect switch available on " THREE-PHASE" models.
*** Solid state SCR relay available with the " SCR Series " configuration.
**** Low water cut-off is standard for models more than 117kw.
BOILER CONNECTIONS
1
Boiler outlet
1 1/2" NPT M
2
Boiler inlet
1 1/2" NPT M
3
Pressure relief valve
3/4" NPT F
4
Drain valve
3/4" NPT F
5*
Access to the return sensor
1/2" NPT F
MIN. CLEARANCES FOR INSTALLATION &
MAINTENANCE
Left and Right sides
3"/ 76mm
Rear
3"/ 76mm
Front
24" / 610mm
Bottom
0" / 0mm
Top
32" / 813mm
GENERAL INFORMATIONS
Weight
550lbs / 250kg
Water Volume
30 gal. Us/ 113.5 liters
Max. operating
pressure
STANDARD: 60psi
OPTION: 125 PSI
COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION
A
Electrical main supply
B
Boiler controller
C
"On/Off" switch
D**
Disconnect switch & rotary handle
E
Fuses for controls
F***
Solid state SCR relay
G****
Low water cut-off, test button and indicator
lights
H
Electrical control access door
I
Door handle for electric access with lock
J
Electrical control wires access holes
K
Access door power circuit
L
Access cover to Heating elements
M
Heating elements
VOLTMAX ELECTRIC BOILER Installation and Operation Manual (Revised June 2017), Page 9.
General Safety Precautions
Be sure to read and understand the entire Installation & operation manual before attempting to install or to operate this water
heater. Pay attention to the following General Safety Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could cause property damage,
bodily injury or death. Should you have any problems understanding the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a
qualified installer or technician
SECTION 2 : INTRODUCTION
These important safeguards and instruction appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense,
caution and care are factors that cannot be built into every product. These factors must be
supplied by the person(s) caring for and operating the unit.
2.1 LOCAL INSTALLATION
REGULATIONS
This electric boiler must be installed in
accordance with these instructions and in
conformity with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National Plumbing Code
and the National Electric Code, current edition.
In any case where instructions in this manual
differ from local or national codes, the local or
national codes take precedence.
2.2 CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT
The electric boiler must not be installed near an
air duct supplying corrosive atmosphere or with
high humidity content. When a boiler defect is
caused by such conditions, the warranty will not
apply.
2.3 INSPECTION UPON RECEPTION
Inspect the electric boiler for possible shipping
damage. The manufacturer’s responsibility
ceases upon delivery of goods to the carrier in
good condition. The Consignee must file any
claims for damage, shortage in shipments, or
non-delivery immediately against the carrier.
2.4 TO BE CHECKED
Please refer to the rating plate on the unit to
ensure that you have the correct model and
voltage in hand.
List of components shipped with the unit:
• Pressure relief valve set at
30 PSI.
• Drain valve.
• Temperature & pressure indicator
• Outdoor temperature sensor
• Installation and operating manual
The electric boiler should not be installed where it may damage the adjacent structures or lower
floors in the event of leakage of the tank or connections. If this cannot be avoided, install a nonflammable tray or bowl under the boiler to collect and drain water from leaks.
NOTE: Any tray or cuvette MUST conform to local codes.
!
AVERTISSEMENT
!
WARNING
!
VOLTMAX ELECTRIC BOILER Installation and Operation Manual (Revised June 2017), Page 10.
SECTION 3 : INSTALLATION
The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by installation, or
attachment, or use of any special attachment other than those authorized by the manufacturer
into, onto, or in conjunction with the water heater. The use of such unauthorized devices may
shorten the life of the boiler and may endanger life and property. The manufacturer disclaims any
responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use of such unauthorized devices
3.1 SAFETY MEASURES
Any commercial installation will be equipped with
a safety valve that limits the maximum working
pressure to the maximum design pressure of the
tank. The maximum operating pressure of the
VOLTMAX Boiler with a power of 90kW and less
(5 elements) is 30 psi or 70 psi, depending on the
options chosen. The maximum operating
pressure of the VOLTMAX boiler with a power of
more than 90kW (10 elements) is 60 psi or 125
psi, depending on the options selected. See
boiler data sheet for maximum operating
pressure.
The boiler is equipped with an automatic high
limit temperature control set at 210°F (99°C) and
a second manual high limit temperature settable.
This electric boiler is designed to operate at a
maximum operating temperature of 200 ° F (93 °
C). The boiler is designed for use in a hot water
heating system only.
The heat transfer fluid must be water or an
antifreeze water / propylene glycol solution or
an antifreeze water / ethylene glycol solution
specially designed for heating systems. The
maximum concentration of solution must be a
maximum of 50%.
3.2 LOCATION
The electric boiler should be installed in a clean,
dry location. Long hot water lines should be
insulated to conserve water and energy. The
electric boiler and water lines should be protected
from exposure to freezing temperature.
The boiler can be mounted vertically or
horizontally directly on a solid surface. Vertical
supports are provided and allow installation on
the floor; No wall bracket is included with the
equipment.
The electric boiler must be located or protected
to avoid risk of physical damage, such as from
moving vehicles, flooding, etc.
The location must have sufficient ventilation to
maintain an ambient temperature not exceeding
90°F (32°C).
3.3 CLEARANCES
For adequate inspection and servicing the
following minimum clearance is necessary:
Table 8 : Boiler Clearances
Sides**
3 inches / 76 mm
Bottom
0 inches / 0 mm
Top*
32 inches / 813 mm
Front
24 inches / 610 mm
Back
3 inches / 76 mm
* A minimum clearance of 32 inches. For units
equipped with 18 kW elements (25 in. For 15
kW elements) is required for possible
replacement of heating elements.
** The left side of the control panel, where the
boiler ON / OFF switch is located, must
remain visible after installation. Otherwise, a
label indicating its location must be affixed to
the control panel indicating its position.
3.4 PIPING INSTALLATION
The location of the inlet and outlet piping shall
conform to the various configurations shown in
Figure 1. You will find typical connection
diagrams to the Figure 3, the Figure 4 and the
Figure 5.
MISE EN GARDE
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Figure 1 : Possible pipe flow configurations
3.4.1.1 Boiler piping connection
The boiler is equipped with two fittings on each
side of the unit. One of the bottom connections
must be used for the heating return (inlet) and
one of the top connections must be used for
supplying the heating system (outlet).
The outlet and inlet size are 1½ "NPTM threaded
steel pipes, for the VOLTMAX with a power of
90kW and less (5 elements) and 2½ "NPTM
threaded steel pipes for the VOLTMAX with a
power of More than 90kW (10 elements).
Installation of plugs on the inlet and exhaust
ducts is recommended to facilitate the
disconnection and maintenance of the boiler.
When connecting different types of pipes
(galvanized steel and copper), use dielectric
joints (insulation) to protect the boiler and piping.
Use only new and clean pipes as piping
connection to the boiler. Local codes or
regulations may dictate the exact type of material
to be used.
Insulate all piping containing hot water, especially
in an unheated environment.
Install faucets for easy maintenance.
Install a thermometer on the inlet and outlet
duct(s).
Close the unused openings on the boiler. Do not
block the safety valve, this may cause loss,
damage or injury.
3.4.1.2 Auxiliary boiler piping connection
When an auxiliary boiler used as back up is
twinned to the DTH Ultra boiler to act as a back-
up controlled by the DTH Ultra, the auxiliary
boiler shall preferably be installed downstream of
the electric boiler as shown on Figure 5.
3.4.1.3 Safety valve
The installation of a safety valve is an integral
part of the boiler’s installation. The trigger point of
the valve must not exceed the design pressure of
the boiler as indicated on its registration and
identification plate. The valve must comply with
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and
limit the boiler maximum operating pressure. The
safety valve is a security component, not a
control component.
The capacity of the safety valve expressed in
BTU / hour must equal or exceed the rating on
the nameplate of the boiler (s).
Connect the exhaust of the safety valve to a drain
line. The lower end of this conduit shall be at
least 6" (15 cm) from the floor drain away from
any electrical component. The drain line must be
directed downwards from the exhaust of the
safety valve to ensure complete drainage by
gravity. The diameter of the drainpipe must not
be less than that of the exhaust of the valve. The
end of the conduit must not be threaded or
hidden and must be protected from freezing. No
valves, valves or valves shall be installed on the
pipe. The installation of the safety valves is
governed by the local code.
3.4.1.4 System pressure control and
expansion tank
Pressure control devices within the system
ensure that each component operates within
minimum and maximum allowable pressures and
maintain minimum pressure for all normal
operating temperatures. They also allow air
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bleeding, prevent cavitation at the pump inlet and
prevent water from boiling within the system; all
this is accomplished with minimal addition of new
water.
The increase in boiler water volume resulting
from higher temperature is stored in the
expansion tank during periods of high operating
temperature and is returned to the system when
the temperature decreases.
The expansion tank must be able to store the
required volume of boiler water during maximum
design operating temperature without exceeding
the maximum allowable operating pressure, and
to maintain the required minimum pressure when
the system is cold. Contact your installing
contractor, plumbing supply house, or local
plumbing inspector for assistance. The point
where the expansion tank is connected should be
carefully selected to avoid the possibility that
normal operation of automatic check or manual
valves will isolate the tank from a hot boiler or
any part of the system.
The expansion tank should preferably be located
on the suction or intake side of the pump.
3.4.1.5 Water pressure makeup regulator
Make-up systems must be employed as required
by codes. An automatic fill valve (automatic
pressure regulator) must be used with a backflow
preventer as required, to maintain minimum
system pressure by supplying water to make up
for leakage.
3.4.1.6 Air bleeder
The air contained in the heated water must be
removed from the system to prevent corrosion
Installation of manual or automatic air vents is
required to eliminate all air from the boiler and the
heating distribution system.
The main air eliminator must be installed near the
outlet of the boiler on the highest point of the main
supply piping. It is imperative to ensure that all air
possibly located in the boiler be eliminated at all
time.
Regularly purge air from the pipes and beware
that the heated water does not cause injury or
damage.
If the boiler is located at a location higher than
the heat distribution system such as a heated
floor, an automatic air eliminator should be
installed close to the boiler outlet.
3.4.1.7 Circulating pump
The pump can be located either just upstream or
just downstream from the boiler. On installation
where the operating pressure is high, the
preferred location of the circulator pump is
upstream of the boiler in such a way as to lower
the pressure on the boiler when the pump will be
in operation.
The pump capacity required is determined in
relation to the capacity of the boiler installed and
the type of heating distribution system on which it
will be connected.
They are generally designed for an operation at a
differential of temperature (Delta T0) of 10 to 20F
between the supply and return temperature to the
boiler.
Use the following equation to determine the
required water flow.
Pump flow rate = Boiler power ÷ Delta T ÷ 500
· Pump flow rate is expressed in US gallons
per minute or GPM.
· The Boiler output (in net BTU per hour) is the
maximum amount of heat to be transferred
through the heating loop to meet the heating
load.
· Delta T: The boiler water temperature drop
For example, an electric boiler rated at 180KW
has an output capacity of 614 160 BTU per hour.
The system is designed for a temperature drop of
20°F.
Required pump flow rate = 614,160 ¸ 20 ¸ 500 =
61,4 GPM
For example, an 180kW electric boiler has a
power of 614,160 BTU/h. The system is designed
for a drop-in temperature (Delta T) of 20°F.
Flow required = 614,160 ¸ 20 ¸ 500 = 61.4 GPM
The following table lists the required pump flow
rate in relation to the boiler capacity and Delta T.
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Table 9 : Temperature rise vs flow rate
(GPM)
MODEL
DELTA T0
10oF
20oF
30oF
40oF
VOLTMAX 23
15.7
7.8
5.2
3.9
VOLTMAX 27
18.4
9.2
6.1
4.6
VOLTMAX 30
20.5
10.2
6.8
5.1
VOLTMAX 36
24.6
12.3
8.2
6.1
VOLTMAX 40
27.3
13.6
9.1
6.8
VOLTMAX 41
28.0
14.0
9.3
7.0
VOLTMAX 45
30.7
15.4
10.2
7.7
VOLTMAX 48
32.8
16.4
10.9
8.2
VOLTMAX 50
34.1
17.1
11.4
8.5
VOLTMAX 54
36.8
18.4
12.3
9.2
VOLTMAX 55
37.5
18.8
12.5
9.4
VOLTMAX 60
40.9
20.5
13.6
10.2
VOLTMAX 66
46.4
23.2
15.5
11.6
VOLTMAX 68
45.0
22.5
15.0
11.3
VOLTMAX 72
49.1
24.6
16.4
12.3
VOLTMAX 75
51.2
25.6
17.1
12.8
VOLTMAX 90
61.7
30.8
20.6
15.4
VOLTMAX 99
67.8
33.9
22.6
17.0
VOLTMAX 108
73.7
36.8
24.6
18.4
VOLTMAX 120
82.2
41.1
27.4
16.1
VOLTMAX 132
90.5
45.2
30.2
22.6
VOLTMAX 144
98.7
49.3
32.9
24.7
VOLTMAX 150
102.4
51.2
34.1
25.6
VOLTMAX 165
112.6
56.3
37.5
28.1
VOLTMAX 180
122.8
61.4
40.9
30.7
3.4.2 DRAIN FAUCET
A drain valve is installed behind the unit. It allows
the boiler to be emptied, to make possible the
replacement of defective components.
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3.4.3 PRESSURE LOSS
The graph of pressure loss due to friction of water inside the VOLTMAX boiler is shown in the following
Figure 2 : Pressure loss (FTH) as a function of the flow rate of heated water (GPM)
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Figure 3 : Basic installation
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Figure 4 : Basic installation with indirect water heater and radiator
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Figure 5 : Dual-Energy installation with a condensing boiler
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Figure 6 : Multiple boiler parallel installation
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Figure 7 : Basic installation with auxiliary boiler for production of domestic hot water and heating
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3.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Wiring must conform to the National Electrical
Code and to state or local code requirements.
The electric boiler must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes, or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code.
3.5.1 MAIN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
The power supply must be a 208 or 240-volt
circuit (single-phase or three-phase, 60Hz), 480
volts (three-phase, 60 Hz) or 600 volts (threephase, 60 Hz) protected by an appropriately
sized breaker.
The wiring rating (3 wires + ground) must be
adequate. Refer to the boiler rating plate to select
the breaker capacity and wiring rating
3.5.2 PUMP SUPPLY
The VOLTMAX Electric boiler (SCR models) can
control 1 or 2 pumps of the distribution system.
According to the working configuration of the
pump, the contact of the controller will function
differently.
During a heat demand on W1 or W2, the contact
between Pc and P1 or Pc and P2 will be used to
start an external pump relay (maximum of 3
amps.). Depending on the configurations selected
in the controller (section Erreur ! Source du
renvoi introuvable.), the pump P2 can have
priority over the pump P1 and if this function is
selected, the controller W2 and the pump P2 will
be given priority by opening the pump contact P1.
N.B. The VOLTMAX boiler is not designed to
heat without a water circulation in its tank.
Therefore, if external pump controls are used,
they must be interlocked with the operating
authorization on W1 of the controller.
3.5.3 CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL
SIGNALS TO THE CONTROLLER
The connection of all external signals is made
directly on the boiler controller on terminals
located on top of it. See the connection diagram
on
Figure 8 and Figure 9.
Cables used for the connections shall resist
temperature up to 90 °C.
3.5.3.1 Connecting the building heat demand
signal
Upon reception of a closed contact connected to
terminals 24V+ and W1 or W2, the corresponding
circulating pump P1 or P2 will start and the boiler
will be allowed to operate.
If external controllers control the heating system
pumps, they must provide the operating
authorization signal. The boiler must not receive
a heat demand without the circulation pumps
running.
On heating systems when water circulation is
continuous, the heat demand control can be
connected to the 24V+ and W1 terminals. The
heating elements will then be active and available
only when there is a request (dry contact).
If the heating system is designed to keep water
warm with continuous circulation, a jumper
(jumper) must be installed on the 24V+ and W1
terminals to maintain the boiler in demand. The
boiler will then attempt to maintain the water
temperature at the set-point.
Operation with an upper fixed set-point W2 can
be established by connecting the auxiliary
heating demand signal (Dry contact) of a
thermostat to the 24V+ and W2 of the terminal
block.
In all operating modes of the controller, a heat
demand on W1 and W2/DHW (close contact)
must be present to DI1 or DI2 to allow the
operation of the boiler. The only exception is in
domestic hot water mode (DHW) with an indirect
water heater where the minimum boiler
temperature shall be maintained.
3.5.3.2 Connecting au auxiliary boiler
(Available only on SCR models)
The boiler controller is designed to allow the
operation of a second boiler or an auxiliary gas or
oil fired boiler according to two different mode of
operation “Auxiliary Backup” or Dual-Energy”.
To do so, connect the TT terminals of the
auxiliary boiler to terminals AUX of the
VOLTMAX. The maximum capacity of this
contact is 3A/120Vac.
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3.5.3.3 Connection of an “Unoccupied signal”
of the building.
This function allows dropping the boiler
temperature during periods where the building is
not used and this without having to lower all the
room thermostats of the building.
To do so, a signal (dry contact) will have to be
connected to terminal OCC. The contact shall be
close during the periods of temperature drop.
You can also manage the periods of temperature
drop by setting the parameters from the internal
clock of the controller.
3.5.3.4 Connection of an indirect domestic
hot water heater
The VOLTMAX electric boiler can be used not
only to fill the heating requirements of the building
but also to fill its domestic hot water needs using
an indirect domestic hot water heater such as our
TURBOMAX series.
To do so, connect the signal (dry contact) of
indirect water heater temperature control to the
terminal 24V+ and W2/DHW. This will activate
the circulating pump supplying the water heater
(if properly installed).
3.5.3.5 Connection of a dual-energy signal
The VOLTMAX can be operated in a dual-energy
mode with an auxiliary boiler.
To do so, connect the normally close contact of
the dual energy controller to terminals 24V+ & BI-
E to operate with the electric boiler. See section
Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable. for more
details on the sequence of operation in dual
energy.
3.5.3.6 Connection of an outdoor temperature
sensor
If you wish to modulate the boiler water
temperature according to the outdoor
temperature (Outdoor Reset, ORST) and also
wish to stop the operation of the boiler when the
outdoor temp. reaches a selected value (See
section Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable.),
then the outdoor sensor supplied with the unit or
a corresponding signal coming from the network
system shall be connected to terminals S. Ext. of
the controller.
This sensor does not need to be connected if the
boiler application is for a fixed set-point operation.
N.B. Do not install a jumper if the outside sensor
is not used.
Outdoor sensor location
o Outside the building at a location that best
represents the heat demand of the building (a
wall facing north for most of the buildings and
on a south one on buildings with large
windows facing south).
o It should not be exposed to external heat
sources (dryer outlet, window openings, noninsulated walls).
o It should not be installed in a location where it
could be covered with snow.
Installation:
1. Drill a 9/64” dia. hole through the wall and
insert the sensor cable.
2. Fix the sensor cover to the wall using
supplied screw.
3. With an electric cable (100ft max.) having 2
conductors 20ga. connect one end of this
cable to the sensor cable using twist-on wire
connectors and the other end to terminals S.
Ext (G. & AI2) of the boiler.
3.5.3.7 Remote controller used to determine
the target boiler temperature
An external controller (such as a central building
energy management system) can be used to
determine the boiler target temperature required
for the building. To do so, the external controller
shall give a 0 to 10VDC signal connected to
terminals 0-10Vdc G & 0-10Vdc T° of the
controller.
3.5.3.8 Power limiting device
An external controller providing a 0-10Vdc signal
could be used to manage the capacity (kW) of the
boiler.
Example: An application where the main
electrical service supply of the building is limited
or when the electricity rate is billed according to
the maximum peak loads of the building. To do
so, the external controller shall be connected to
terminals 0-10Vdc G & 0-10V cap. The capacity
of the boiler could be manually limited by
adjusting some of the controller parameters. See
sections Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable.
for more details
3.5.3.9 Alarm
An alarm signal (dry contact) is available on the
boiler to advise the user of an alarm situation.
The capacity of the contact is 3A resistive/1A
inductive on terminal AL/AL
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