• When receiving the SMART unit, any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the
transportation company by the consignee.
• Customer must register unit within sixty (60) days of installation in order to gain warranty coverage. See Warranty Card for
details.
• Leave all documentation received with appliance with the owner for future reference.
• Installation and service should only be performed by a qualified installer or service technician.
• Installations and service should be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WARNING
Before proceeding with installation and operation, read entire manual carefully. Failure to do so
can cause property damage or personal injury.
Revision date : 06/25/19
2010-49 Smart Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................... VII
Table 2 - SMART Water Heater Specifications .......................................................................................27
Table 3 - SMART Water Heater Performance at 200°F boiler water supply (140°F DHW outlet)..... 28
Table 4 - SMART Water Heater Performance at 200°F boiler water supply (115°F DHW outlet) ..... 28
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PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
THE HOMEOWNER AND THE INSTALLER
DANGER
SAFETY
This manual contains important information with respect to the
installation, starting up and maintenance of the appliance.
This manual must be provided to the Homeowner, who will
keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Triangle Tube accepts no liability for any damage,
injury, or loss of life resulting from incorrect
installation, alteration of any factory supplied
parts, or the use of parts or ttings not specied by
Triangle Tube. If there is a conict or doubt about the
proper installation of the unit or any factory supplied
replacement parts please contact Triangle Tube
Technical Support.
DEFINITIONS
The following terms are used throughout this manual
to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards
or to important information concerning the product.
DANGER
Indicates the presence of a hazardous situation which, if ignored, will result in substantial
property damage, serious injury, or death.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if ignored, can result in substantial
property damage, serious injury, or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if ignored, can result in minor property
damage, or injury.
Hot Water Can Scald!
• Water temperatures over 125ºF can cause severe
burns instantly or death from scalding.
• Children, disabled and elderly are at highest risk of
being scalded.
• Never leave them unattended in or near shower,
bathtub or sink.
• Never allow small children to use a hot water faucet
or draw their own bath.
• If anyone using hot water in the building fits the
above description or if local codes or state laws
require specific water temperatures at hot water
faucet, it is recommended:
- To install a thermostatic mixing valve at this
appliance or at each water faucet.
or
- To set the thermostat knob for the lowest
temperature which satisfies your hot water needs.
• Water drained from the system drain valves may be
extremely hot. To avoid injury:
– Make sure all connections are tight.
– Direct water flow away from any person.
WARNING
NOTICE
Indicates special instructions on installation,
operation or maintenance, which are important to the equipment but not related to person-
al injury hazards.
BEST PRACTICE
Indicates recommendations made by Triangle
Tube for the installers, which will help to ensure
optimum operation and longevity of the equip-
ment.
Bacteria can develop in the domestic water
system if certain minimum water temperatures are not maintained. Failure to maintain
at least 140°F [60°C] domestic hot water temperature (using the Antilegionella function
of your boiler, if any) can result in bacteria
development, which can result in serious in-
jury, or death.
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SAFETY
PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION
• It is prohibited to carry out any modifications to
the appliance without prior written consent from
Triangle Tube.
• Faulty parts must only be replaced by genuine
Triangle Tube factory parts.
• To prevent damage to the inner tank, the Installer
must:
– Always fill inner tank prior to outer tank and always
drain outer tank prior to inner tank.
– Relieve primary system pressure below 15 psig
prior to draining inner tank.
• Failure to comply with these instructions can result
in minor property damage, or injury.
• In case of any anomaly, please call your qualified
service technician.
• Make sure to reference the unit’s model number and
serial number from the rating label when inquiring
about service or troubleshooting.
• Triangle Tube reserves the right to change the
technical characteristics, components and features of
its products without prior notice. Check for an updated
version of this manual at www.triangletube.com.
NOTICE
CAUTION
• Protection must be taken against excessive
temperature and pressure! Installation of a
Temperature & Pressure (T&P) relief valve is required.
• Failure to comply with these instructions can result
in minor property damage, or injury.
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CHAPTER 1 - PR E - I N S TALL AT I O N
1.1. Codes Compliance
Water heater installation must conform with the instructions in this manual and where applicable:
• local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws,
regulations and ordinances.
• in Canada - CAN / CGA B149.1 or B149.2 Installation Code.
SMART water heaters are exempt from ASME Section
VIII, Division 1 Code construction per Interpretation VIII86-136. Check with local codes for applicability.
NOTICE
SMART Series water heaters will absorb less
than 200,000 BTU/hr when domestic water outlet temperature is 210ºF and boiler water supply temperature is 240ºF. Listed outputs are based on ASME Section VIII
Interpretation VIII-1-86-136.
Where recommendations in this manual dier from local, or national codes, the local or national codes take
precedence.
1.2. Codes Restrictions
Single wall heat exchanger in the SMART water heater
complies with National Standard Plumbing Code, provided that:
• Boiler water (including additives) is practically
non-toxic, having toxicity rating or class of 1, as
listed in Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products, and
• Boiler water pressure is limited to maximum
30 psig by approved relief valve.
Other heat exchanger designs may be permitted where
approved by the Administrative Authority.
1.3. Operating Restrictions
• Maximum domestic hot water temperature is 194ºF
for commercial applications and 140ºF for residential applications.
• Maximum boiler water temperature is 210ºF.
• Maximum working pressure for inner (domestic
water) tank is 150 psig.
• Maximum working pressure for the outer (boiler
water) tank is 45 psig.
• Water quality limitations (based on E.P.A National
Secondary Drinking Water Regulations):
–Chloride, less than 150 ppm or mg/l
–pH value min. 6, max. 8
–Total hardness 3 - 7 grains/gallon or 50-120
ppm or mg/l.
–Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), less than 120 ppm
or mg/l.
–Iron less than 0.3 ppm or mg/l.
–Aluminum, less than 0.2 ppm or mg/l.
–Copper, less than 1 ppm or mg/l.
–Manganese, less than 0.05 ppm or mg/l.
–Zinc, less than 5 ppm or mg/l.
BEST PRACTICE
In hard water areas (more than 7 grains of
hardness) soften the cold domestic supply wa-
ter to the appliance to prevent scaling.
CHAPTER 1
Single wall heat exchangers are permitted under the
Uniform Plumbing code - Paragraph L3.2. and L3.3 if
they satisfy all of the following requirements.
1. The heat transfer medium is potable water or contains only substances which are recognized as safe
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
2. The pressure of the heat transfer medium is maintained less than the normal minimum operating
pressure of the potable water system
Exception: Steam complying with section #1 above.
3. The equipment is permanently labeled to indicate
that only additives recognized as safe by the FDA
shall be used in the heat transfer medium.
NOTICE
• Any water conditioning system must be installed and maintained in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications.
• Do not install the water heater on any application if the boiler piping contains non-oxygen barrier tubing or if the boiler piping is
considered an “open system”. Exposing the
tank of the water heater to oxygen contamination will lead to premature tank failure
and denial of the warranty.
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CHAPTER 1
1.4. Locating Water Heater
• This water heater is not intended for outdoor installations.
• Keep distance between boiler and water heater to
a minimum to:
–Reduce piping heat loss
–Provide minimal friction loss
• Locate water heater so that any leakage from the
tank or water connections will not cause damage
to the area adjoining the water heater or to lower
oors in the structure.
–When such a location is unavoidable, a suitable
drain pan with adequate drainage, should be
placed under the water heater.
• The SMART Series Water Heaters are designed for
vertical installation only.
1.5. Recommended Clearances
Water heater should be installed to allow adequate
clearance for servicing.
Zero clearance is permissible to any side of the SMART
Series water heater that has no connection, but information labels may be hidden.
Also take into account the clearance required for any
accessory that needs to be installed on the heating
and/or domestic circuits.
BEST PRACTICE
• Recommended top or vertical clearance is
12” minimum.
• Refer to boiler manual for boiler clearances.
Wall
12” Minimum
Water
Heater
Fig. 1 - SMART Clearances - View from the Top
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2.1. Temperature & Pressure (T&P) Relief
Valve
CAUTION
To reduce risk of excessive pressures and
temperatures in the water heater, install temperature and pressure protective equipment
required by local codes, but no less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve
certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of
production of listed equipment or materials, as
meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and
Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water
Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22. This valve must
be marked with a maximum working pressure
of the water heater.
• Every SMART water heater must be protected with
a T&P relief valve.
• Determine T&P relief valve size by the following
specications, unless they conict with local codes:
–SMART 30/40/50: 3/4”NPT with an AGA Rating
of 100,000 BTU/hr and a maximum pressure rating of 150 psig. (Watts 100XL-8 or equivalent).
–SMART 60/80/100/120: 3/4”NPT with an AGA
Rating of 200,000 BTU/hr and a maximum pressure rating of 150 psig. (Watts 40XL-8 or equivalent).
NOTICE
For proper operation of the T&P and to prevent
the T&P from activating due to boiler water
temperature, use a T&P relief valve with extended element. We recommended an 8” minimum
length to ensure element senses domestic water.
2.1.1 Standard Installation
• Install T&P relief valve in the Auxiliary connection
located behind the air vent on the top of the water
heater (Refer to Fig. 2 on page 7).
or
• Install the T&P relief valve in the run (straight through
leg) of a tee located at the domestic hot water outlet
when using the Auxiliary connection for a recirculation return (Refer to Fig. 3 on page 7).
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2.1.2 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation
Follow this procedure for jurisdictions requiring a vacuum breaker to be installed on the domestic cold water
inlet.
• Install the T&P valve in the run (straight through leg)
of a tee located at the domestic hot water outlet.
Use a long element T&P relief valve (Refer to Fig. 6
on page 9).
2.1.3 T&P Relief Valve Discharge Piping
• T&P relief valve discharge piping must be:
–Made of material serviceable for temperatures
of 250ºF or greater.
–Directed so that hot water ows away from all
persons.
–Directed to a suitable place for disposal.
–Installed so as to allow complete draining of the
T&P relief valve and discharge line.
• T&P relief valve discharge piping must not be:
–Excessively long. Using more than 2 elbows or
15 feet of piping can reduce discharge capacity.
–Directly connected to a drain. Terminate discharge
piping within 6” from drain. Refer to local codes.
–Plugged, reduced or restricted.
–Subject to freezing.
WARNING
Do not install any valve between T&P relief
valve and tank connection or on T&P relief valve
discharge piping. Do not plug T&P relief valve
or discharge piping. Improper placement and
piping of T&P relief valve can cause substantial
property damage, serious injury, or death.
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CHAPTER 2
2.2. Drain Valve
Drain valve and ttings are supplied by others.
2.2.1 Standard Installation
• Install a tee connection at the domestic cold water
inlet (Refer to Fig 3 & Fig. 3 on page 7, and Fig.
4 on page 8).
• Pipe the drain piping with drain valve from the tee
connection to:
–a suitable place for disposal
or
–terminate within 12” of the oor
2.2.2 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation
• Thread a 3/4” close nipple onto the Auxiliary con-
nection and insert an open end dip tube into the
Auxiliary connection on top of water heater, as
shown in Fig. 5 on page 9.
• Install a 3/4” NPT elbow to the Auxiliary connection,
refer to Fig. 6 on page 9.
• Pipe the drain piping with drain valve from the el-
bow connection to :
–a suitable place for disposal
or
–terminate within 12” of the oor
2.3. Manual Air Vent
1. A manual air vent is factory installed.
2. Open manual air vent. Once the tank is full and air
has stopped escaping, close the manual air vent.
2.4. Thermal Expansion
If a backow preventer, check valve or pressure reducing valve is piped on cold water supply piping of water
heater, install an expansion tank on cold water supply
line to prevent normal thermal expansion from repeatedly forcing open T&P relief valve.
2.5. Water Hammer
Dishwashers, clothes washers and fast-closing positive
shut-o valves incorporated in the system all contribute to creating water shock. Install a water hammer arrester to prevent damage to pipes and appliances. See
device manufacturer’s instructions for application and
installation.
NOTICE
Water hammering within the domestic piping
system can cause premature failure of the inner
tank of the water heater. This type of failure is
NOT covered under warranty.
2.6. Vacuum Breaker
Installing a vacuum breaker (Watts N36-M1 or equivalent) on the domestic cold water inlet will prevent
damage to the inner tank if a negative pressure is developed in the domestic supply line. See manufacturer’s instructions for application and installation of the
vacuum breaker.
2.7. General Piping
• For domestic water piping diagram, refer to Fig. 2
on page 7 thru Fig. 6 on page 9.
• For Boiler water piping, refer to Fig. 7 on page 10
thru Fig. 14 on page 13 Fig. 10 on page 11.
• For Multiple water heater domestic and boiler piping, refer to Fig. 11 on page 12 thru Fig. 14 on page 13.
• See Table 1 on page 5 for domestic and boiler
piping connection sizes .
• All plumbing must meet or exceed all local, state
and national plumbing codes.
• Use pipe dope or tape suitable for potable water
systems.
• Use isolation valves to isolate system components.
CAUTION
T&P relief valve is not intended for constant duty,
such as relief of pressure due to repeated normal system expansion. Correct this condition by
installing a properly sized expansion tank in do-
mestic water system.
Refer to expansion tank manufacturer’s instal-
lation instructions for proper sizing.
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2.8. Domestic Piping
• Union on domestic hot water outlet should be piped
at a higher elevation than domestic water drain valve.
This will make draining the water heater easier.
• Install unions for easy removal of water heater. It
is recommended to use dielectric unions or couplings to protect hot and cold water ttings from
corrosion when connecting dissimilar materials
such as copper and galvanized iron pipe.
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• If copper pipe is used for domestic water connections,
rst solder pipe to a threaded adapter and then screw
adapter into cold water inlet on top of water heater.
Inlet connection contains an internal plastic dip tube
which can be damaged by heat from soldering.
NOTICE
Do not apply heat to the cold water inlet when
making sweat connections to water heater.
Sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter
to cold water inlet of heater. It is imperative that
no heat be applied to the cold water inlet, as it
contains a non metallic dip tube.
• When the water supply pressure is higher than 70
psig, it is recommended to install a pressure reducing valve on cold water supply line to prevent water loss through T&P relief valve.
• If the water heater will replace a tankless coil in the
boiler, disconnect the piping to coil and allow the
water to drain from coil. Do not plug the tankless coil.
DANGER
Plugging tankless coil inlet and outlet will result in substantial property damage, serious
injury, or death.
2.9. Thermostatic Mixing Valve
• It is recommended to install an optional mixing
valve on the domestic hot water outlet.
• Mixing valve must comply with ASSE 1017
2.10. Recirculation Piping.
• T&P relief valve must be installed in run (straight
through leg) of tee located at domestic hot water
outlet of water heater.
• It is recommended that the recirculation dip tube
be installed in auxiliary connection using a close
nipple assembly as shown in Fig. 3 on page 7.
See Table 1 below for diameter and length of dip
tube.
• A stainless steel or bronze circulator is required on
potable water systems.
• Install automatic mixing valve either at the hot water outlet of water heater or each hot water faucet
2.11. Multiple Water Heater Systems
• Parallel Pipe Recirculation Systems - Manifold recirculation return to all water heaters.
• Series Piped Systems - Piped return to the leading
(cold water inlet) water heater.
• Install an automatic mixing valve either at the hot water outlet of water heater or each hot water faucet.
DANGER
Failure to install automatic mixing valve
where recommended will result in serious in-
jury, or death.
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Water
Heater
Model
SMART 30
SMART 40
SMART 50
SMART 60
SMART 80
SMART 100
SMART 120
Table 1 - Piping dimensions
Recommend-
ed Minimum
Boiler Piping
Domestic
Water
Inlet/Outlet
(NPT)
Connections (inches)
Boiler Water
Supply/
Return
(NPSC)
Auxiliary Connection
(NPSC)
Recirculation Dip
Tube
Length
(Inches)
Diam-
eter
(Inches)
Draining Dip Tube
Length
(Inches)
Diameter
(Inches)
3/413/4343/4343/41
3/413/4433/4433/41
3/41 1/43/4253/4523/41
3/41 1/43/4343/4623/41 1/4
1 1/21 1/21 1/2251 1/2481 1/21 1/4
1 1/21 1/21 1/2321 1/2611 1/21 1/2
1 1/221 1/2321 1/2611 1/21 1/2
Diameter
(Inches)
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2.12. Boiler Piping
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• If plastic pipe is used for boiler water piping, it must
have a maximum oxygen diusion rate of 0.1 mg/
liter-day for boiler and water heater protection.
NOTICE
The SMART IDWH must be installed on a closed
type hydronic system. Failure to provide such
a system will result in premature failure of the
tank and annulment of warranty.
• Boiler water (including additives) must be practically non-toxic, having toxicity rating or class of 1, as
listed in Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Prod-ucts.
CAUTION
Antifreeze can only be used if the boiler water
pressure relief valve is set to 30 psig or below.
• If antifreeze is used in the boiler system, local codes
may require a backow preventer on cold water
supply line. Use antifreeze specically intended for
hydronic heating systems. Inhibited propylene glycol is recommended at a maximum 50/50 mixture.
DANGER
Do not use automotive, ethylene glycol or
petroleum-based antifreeze. Do not use any
undiluted antifreeze. This can cause substantial property damage, serious injury, or death.
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5
12" min.
Heat Trap
Loop
(Optional)
1
7
6
8
12" min.
Heat Trap
Loop
(Optional)
10
H
M
1
5
C
Fig. 2 - Standard Installation - Domestic Piping - SMART Series
4
1
Cold Water
Inlet
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Recirculating
Loop
Fig. 3 - Standard Installation - Domestic Piping with Recirculation - SMART Series
2
1
12" min.
Heat Trap
Loop
(Optional)
5
9
1. Shut-o valve
2. Recirculation Circulator
3. Flow Check Valve
4. T&P relief valve
5. Unions
6. Backow preventer or pressure reducing valve(*)
12" min.
Heat Trap
Loop
(Optional)
3
1
4
5
7
1
6
8
Cold Water
Inlet
7. Drain valve
8. Thermal expansion tank (potable)
9. Recirculation dip tube
10. Thermostatic mixing valve (*)
(*) Optional devices may be required by local codes.
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Recirculating
Loop
2
1
12" min.
Heat Trap
Loop
(Optional)
3
5
12" min.
Heat Trap
Loop
(Optional)
1
5
4
7
1
6
8
Cold Water
Inlet
1. Shut-o valve
2. Recirculation Circulator
3. Flow Check Valve
4. T&P relief valve
5. Unions
Fig. 4 - Optional Installation - Domestic Piping with Recirculation - SMART Series
6. Backow preventer or pressure reducing valve(*)
7. Drain valve
8. Thermal expansion tank (potable)
(*) Optional devices may be required by local codes
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Fig. 5 - Drain Tube Assembly - Commonwealth of Massachussets
CHAPTER 2
12" min.
Heat Trap
Loop
(Optional)
10
H
M
1
Fig. 6 - Commonwealth of Massachussets - Domestic Piping SMART Series
5
C
4
11
1. Shut-o valves
4. T&P relief valve
5. Unions
6. Backow preventer or pressure reducing valve (*)
7. Drain valve
8. Thermal expansion tank (potable)
12" min.
Heat Trap
Loop
(Optional)
Cold Water
1
5
9
7
6
8
Inlet
9. Vacuum breaker
10. Mixing valve (*)
11. Dip tube - Draining per Chart 1
(*) Optional devices may be required by local codes.
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1
2
6
3
Fig. 7 - SMART System Piping with 3-Port Zone Valve (Domestic Priority)
3- Port
Priority
Valve
Cold water
5
1
1
inlet
4
2-Port
Priority Valve
(normally open)
1. Shut-o valves
2. Circulator
3. Expansion tank
4. Drain valve
5. Feed valve
6. Air separator
2-Port
Priority Valve
6
3
Fig. 8 - SMART System Piping with 2-Port Zone Valves (Domestic Priority)
(normally close)
2
1
5
1
Cold water
inlet
4
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Fig. 9 - SMART System Piping with Zone Valves (Non Domestic Priority)
1. Shut-o valves
2. Circulator
3. Flow check valve
4. Expansion tank
5. Drain valve
Fig. 10 - SMART System Piping with Zone Circulators
6. Feed valve
7. Air separator
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• Recommended for most applications.
• Any one water heater tank thermostat may be utilized to control system
temperature.
• Install automatic mixing valve at either the hot water outlet of the water
heater system or at each hot water
xture.
• Each tank should be piped with a
drain as shown in Fig. 2 on page 7
Fig. 11 - Multiple SMART Series Water Heater System Domestic Piping - Parallel
• Recommended for applications in
which there is a large water consumption in short period of time.
• A maximum of 3 water heaters may
be piped in series.
• Utilize the lead (hot water outlet)
SMART tank thermostat to control
system temperature.
• Install automatic mixing valve at either the hot water outlet of the water
heater system or at each hot water
xture.
• Each tank should be piped with a
drain as shown in Fig. 2 on page 7.
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Fig. 12 - SMART System Piping with Zone Circulators
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Fig. 13 - Multiple SMART Series Water Heater System Boiler Piping Reverse Return Balanced Flow
CHAPTER 2
1. Shut-o valves
2. Circulator
3. Flow check valve
4. Expansion tank
5. Drain valve
Fig. 14 - Multiple SMART Series Water Heater System Boiler Piping - Manifold
6. Feed valve
7. Air separator
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CHAPTER 3 - INSTALLATION - WIRING
3.1. Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard can cause substantial
property damage, serious injury, or death.
Disconnect power before installing and/or
servicing.
1. All wiring must be a minimum of 18 gauge and installed in accordance with:
• U.S.A. - National Electrical Code and any other
national, state or local code requirements having jurisdiction.
• Canada - C.S.A. C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code
Part 1 and any other national, provincial and local code requirements having jurisdiction.
2. If original wire supplied with appliance must be replaced, Type 90ºC or its equivalent must be used.
3. Refer to control component instructions packed
with boiler for application information.
4. An optional service switch may be installed in water
heater electrical circuit. This switch would only shut
o the water heater, not the home heating system.
Do not shut o water heater if there is a chance of
freezing.
5. All electrical contacts shown do not have power
applied - o the shelf condition. See pages 15 to 19.
3.3. Zone Valves
Transformer must be sized for maximum load of all
zone valves.
3.4. Snap Set Connection
For easy wiring between water heater thermostat and
boiler controls see wiring diagrams in following pages
(refer to Fig. 16 on page 16 thru Fig. 22 on page 19).
Make sure snap set is rmly snapped together after wiring.
CHAPTER 3
3.2. Circulators
Priority relay must be sized for total amp draw of all circulators.
Fig. 15 - Snap Set Wiring
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Water
Heater
Zone
Zone 1
Transformer
(Power)
Water Heater
Thermostat
Snap-Set
1
2C
Room
Thermostat
H
V.A.C.
V.A.C.
Priority
Relay
120
24
N
High Voltage
Zone Valve
Zone Valve
Water
Heater
Zone
Zone 1
Transformer
(Power)
Water Heater
Thermostat
Snap-Set
1
2C
Room
Thermostat
H
Priority
Relay
120
V.A.C.
24
V.A.C.
N
High Voltage
Zone Valve
Zone Valve
Additional zones
Additional zones may
be added as shown above
Additional zones
Additional zones may
be added as shown above
*Isolation Relay
High Voltage
Low Voltage
Boiler Low Voltage
Boiler
Thermostat
Terminals
* Use isolation relay on
3-wire zone valves with
non-isolated end switches.
Transformer and boiler
control can burn out if
Boiler
Thermostat
Terminals
isolation relay is not used
Fig. 16 - Typical 4-wire Zone Valve Zoning, with Domestic PriorityFig. 17 - Typical 3-wire Zone Valve Zoning, with Domestic Priority
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Water
Heater
Zone
Zone 1
Zone 2
Transformer
(Power)
Water Heater
Thermostat
Snap-Set
1
2C
Room
Thermostat
Room
Thermostat
120
V.A.C.
N
High Voltage
H
Transformer
120
V.A.C.
N
High Voltage
H
(Power)
24
V.A.C.
24
V.A.C.
Zone Valve
Water
Heater
Zone
Water Heater
Thermostat
Snap-Set
1
2C
Room
Thermostat
CHAPTER 3
Zone Valve
Zone Valve
Zone 1
Zone Valve
Room
Zone Valve
Zone Valve
Thermostat
Zone 2
Additional zones
High Voltage
Low Voltage
Boiler Low Voltage
Additional zones may
be added as shown above
Boiler
Thermostat
Terminals
Fig. 18 - Typical 4-wire Zone Valve Zoning, without Domestic
Priority
Additional zones
Additional zones may
be added as shown above
*Isolation Relay
* Use isolation relay on
3-wire zone valves with
non-isolated end switches.
Transformer and boiler
control can burn out if
Boiler
Thermostat
Terminals
isolation relay is not used
Fig. 19 - Typical 3-wire Zone Valve Zoning, without Domestic
Priority
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120
T
2
T
T
2
C
T
1
T
1
1
2
T
Thermostat
zone 1
3
4
Thermostat
zone 2
3
4
Circulator
Zone 2
6
5
6
5
T
2
T
2
C
T
T
1
T
1
1
2
T
Thermostat
zone 1
3
4
Circulator
Zone 1
Thermostat
zone 2
3
4
Circulator
Zone 2
120
H
6
5
6
5
Honeywell
R845A
Relay
VAC
H
N
Water Heater
Thermostat
Snap-Set
VAC
Honeywell
R845A
Relay
N
Circulator
Zone 1
Water Heater
Thermostat
Snap-Set
18
3
Priority Relay
4
1
3
4
1
2
5
Water
Heater
Circulator
6
Thermostat
Boiler
Terminals
High Voltage
Low Voltage
2
Water
Heater
Circulator
6
5
Boiler
Thermostat
Terminals
Fig. 20 - Typical Circulator Zoning with Domestic PriorityFig. 21 - Typical Circulator Zoning without Domestic Priority
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Note: Maximum of 4 total
circulator zone when wiring
1 zone for priority
Low Voltage
High Voltage
Priority Zone
Circulator
CIRC
ON
ZONING CIRCULATOR
120
T
2
Thermostat
zone 1
T
4
1
3
6
5
Honeywell
R845A
Circulator
Relay
VAC
H
N
CHAPTER 3
Circulator
Zone 1
Thermostat
zone 2
T
T
3
4
1
2
6
5
Circulator
Zone 2
Water Heater
Thermostat Snap Set
2
C
1
TT
ON
PRIORITY
PR1
LIVE
NEUT
Fig. 22 - Priority Zone Circulator Wiring
T
2
Thermostat
zone 3
T
4
1
3
6
5
Circulator
Zone 3
To Boiler 24 VAC
Thermostat Leads
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INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
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CHAPTER 4 - WATER HEATER START-UP
4.1. Filling the Inner (Domestic Water) Tank
CAUTION
• Never use water heater unless inner and
outer tanks are completely filled with water.
• Inner tank must be completely filled and
pressurized before pressurizing outer tank.
1. Close domestic water drain valve.
2. Open domestic water isolation valves for water
heater.
3. Vent air from inner (domestic water) tank by opening nearest hot water faucet. Fill domestic water
tank completely by allowing water to run until
there is a constant ow of water.
4. Close hot water faucet.
4.2. Filling the Outer (Boiler Water) Tank
CAUTION
• Never use water heater unless inner and
outer tanks are completely filled with water.
• Inner tank must be completely filled and
pressurized before pressurizing outer tank.
1. Close boiler water drain valve at boiler water outlet
of water heater.
2. Open water heater’s boiler water isolation valves.
3. Allow air to escape from outer (boiler water) tank by
opening manual air vent, located on top of water
heater.
4. Follow instructions furnished with boiler to ll with
water.
5. When tank is full, and air stops escaping, close the
manual air vent.
6. If antifreeze is used in boiler water, check concentration. Boiler water (including additives) must be
practically non-toxic, having toxicity rating or class
of 1, as listed in Clinical Toxicology of Commercial
Products.
DANGER
HOT WATER CAN SCALD!
Water temperature over 125ºF can cause se-
vere burns instantly or death from scalds.
• Feel water before bathing or showering.
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
and some states recommend temperatures settings of 130ºF or less. Setting thermostat higher than 130ºF will increase risk
of scald injury and cause severe personal
injury or death.
• Water heated to a temperature suitable
for clothes washing, dish washing and
other sanitizing needs will scald and cause
permanent injury.
• Children and elderly, infirm, or physically
handicapped persons are more likely to
be injured by hot water. Never leave them
unattended in or near a bathtub. If anyone
using hot water in the building fits this
description, or if state laws or local codes
require certain water temperatures at hot
water faucets, take special precautions.
–Install an automatic mixing valve at
water heater or at each hot water faucet, bath and shower outlet. Selection
and installation must comply with
valve manufacturer’s recommendation and instructions.
–Use the lowest practical temperature
setting.
–Check water temperature after any ad-
justment. You must follow “Adjusting the
Water Heater Thermostat” procedures.
CHAPTER 4
WARNING
Do not use automotive, ethylene glycol or petroleum-based antifreeze. Do not use any undiluted antifreeze. This can cause substantial
property damage, serious injury, or death.
WARNING
At no time should boiler limit control be set
above 210ºF. This can cause substantial property damage, serious injury, or death if ig-
nored.
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NOTICE
• Household water usage patterns will affect water temperature at any faucet or
shower. Occasionally check temperature at
each point of use, then adjust thermostat
accordingly. Always recheck temperature
after adjusting thermostat.
• When hot water is used in repeated small
quantities, a “stacking” effect can develop
in the water heater. The upper layer of water in tank can be hotter than lower layer,
resulting in very hot water coming out at
the faucet.
• It is therefore recommended to either lower
the thermostat setting or install automatic
mixing valves as indicated in these instructions in order to reduce water temperature
levels. Consult your installer or service tech-
nician.
4.3. Adjusting the Water Heater Thermostat
Water heater thermostat is factory set to its lowest
temperature. This may or may not be suitable for your
needs.
• Turn thermostat knob clockwiseto in-crease water temperature.
• Turn thermostat knob counter-clockwiseto decrease water temperature.
WARNING
Bacteria can develop in the domestic water
system if certain minimum water temperatures are not maintained. Failure to maintain
at least 140°F [60°C] domestic hot water temperature (using the Antilegionella function
of your boiler, if any) can result in bacteria
development, which can result in serious in-
jury, or death.
• Check water temperature at a hot water faucet immediately after rst heating cycle. Further temperature adjustment may be necessary as water heating
system is used. Recheck water temperature at faucet after adjustment.
• When adjusting thermostat, be sure boiler limit
control is set a minimum of 20ºF higher.
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Temperature
up
Temperature
down
Fig. 23 - SMART Series Temperature Knob
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CHAPTER 5 - WATER HEATER MAINTENANCE
5.1. Maintenance Schedule
5.1.1 Annual service by qualified service technician should include the following:
¨ Any procedure required by local codes.¨ Check air vent operation.¨ Verify system pressure. Air venting procedure may
require adding water to bring system up to pressure, typically 12 psig.
¨ Manually operate T&P relief valve at least once a
year. This will release some hot water.
WARNING
Before operating T&P relief valve, make sure
no one is in front of or around T&P relief valve
discharge piping. Hot discharge water can
cause substantial property damage or seri-
ous injury.
¨ Move operating lever to open position for a few
seconds and then move it back, allowing it to snap
closed. After T&P relief valve is operated, if it continues to release water, close cold water inlet to water
heater immediately. Follow draining instructions, to
relieve pressure from the tank and replace T&P relief
valve. If T&P relief valve weeps periodically, it may
be due to thermal expansion see “Thermal Expan-sion” on page 4. Do not plug T&P relief valve or
discharge piping.
5.1.2 Homeowner monthly maintenance to include:
¨ Check for air.
• Manual air vent-open and close briey to release any air.
¨ Check for leaks.
• Visually check valves, pipes and ttings for leaks.
Call qualied service technician to repair any
leaks.
5.2. Filling Water Heater
See “Filling the Inner (Domestic Water) Tank” on page
21 and “Filling the Outer (Boiler Water) Tank” on page
21.
5.3. Draining Water Heater
Drain water heater if it will be shut o and exposed to
freezing temperatures. Freezing water will expand and
damage water heater.
• If boiler water contains sucient antifreeze, then
only the domestic water needs to be drained.
CAUTION
CHAPTER 5
Close boiler water isolation valves and relieve system pressure to below 15 psig in outer tank before draining inner tank to prevent
damage to inner tank.
DANGER
Plugging T&P relief valve or discharge piping
can cause excessive pressure in water heater,
resulting in substantial property damage, se-
rious injury, or death.
¨ Follow instructions on circulator to oil it, if required.¨ Check mixing valve, valves, pipes and ttings for
leaks.
¨ Check function of eld-installed controls and valves.
See component manufacturer’s instructions.
¨ Review homeowner’s maintenance responsibilities
and their frequencies, including any not listed in
the following section.
• If boiler water does not contain sucient antifreeze,
then the boiler water and domestic water must be
drained.
If antifreeze is used in boiler water, check concentration.
Boiler water (including additives) must be practically
non-toxic, having toxicity rating or class of 1, as listed in Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products. A
maximum 50/50 mixture of inhibited propylene glycol
is recommended. Follow antifreeze manufacturer’s instruction.
WARNING
Do not use automotive, ethylene glycol or petroleum-based antifreeze. Do not use any undiluted antifreeze. This can cause substantial
property damage, serious injury, or death.
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4. When draining is complete, close the hot water fau-
WARNING
cet and the domestic drain valve.
CHAPTER 5
Water from opened drain valves, unions and
other connections may be extremely hot. To
avoid substantial property damage, serious
injury, or death:
- Tighten all drain hose connections.
- Direct hot water away from all persons.
5.3.1 Draining Inner (Domestic Water) Tank.
BEST PRACTICE
There are 3 methods typically used in the draining of the inner tank. The first method outlined
as Option 1 is to siphon the water out. This
method is typically the easiest to perform, but
may be lengthly in time to complete.
The second method, shown as Option 2, uses compressed air. This method is more complicated how-
ever it is generally quicker in draining the tank.
The final method, Option 3, use a pump to drain the
tank. As with Option 2, Option 3 is generally more
complicated, but is quicker in draining the tank.
NOTICE
Prior to draining the inner tank, ensure the fol-
lowing is completed:
• The snap-set wiring connection at the water heater is disconnected.
• The DHW system supply isolation valve is
closed.
• The outer (boiler water) tank pressure is less
than 15 psig
Reference domestic piping diagram, see Fig. 2
on page 7 thru Fig. 4 on page 8.
Draining Inner Tank - Option 1
1. Connect a hose to the domestic water drain valve
at the cold water inlet. The hose should extend to a
drain at oor level to allow siphoning of the domestic inner tank.
2. Open a hot water faucet at the highest point above
the water heater.
3. Open the domestic water drain valve to start the
siphoning of the domestic inner tank.
Draining Inner Tank - Option 2
1. Connect a hose to the domestic water drain valve
at the cold water inlet. Direct the hose to a proper
drain/suitable place for drainage.
2. Close the isolation valve on the DHW system hot
outlet of the water heater.
3. On the hot water outlet piping between the water
heater and the isolation valve install a shrader (air
tank) valve or some other tting or means that allows connection of an air hose from a compressor.
4. Open the domestic water drain valve on the cold
water inlet.
5. Apply compressed air at a maximum regulated
pressure of 40 psig.
6. When draining is complete, remove the air hose
and ttings needed to connect the air hose.
7. Close the domestic water drain valve on the cold
water inlet and open the isolation valve on the hot
water outlet.
Draining Inner Tank - Option 3
1. Connect the suction side of the pump to the domestic
water drain valve using a hose and/or piping ttings.
2. Connect a hose to the discharge side of the pump.
Direct the hose to a proper drain or a suitable place
for drainage.
3. Open a hot water faucet at the highest point above
the water heater.
4. Open the domestic water drain valve and start the
pump to begin draining the inner tank.
5. When draining is complete stop the pump, close
the hot water faucet and close the domestic drain
valve. Remove the pump and all hoses and ttings.
5.3.2 Draining Outer (Boiler Water) Tank
1. Disconnect snap set wiring connection at water
heater.
2. Close boiler water isolation valves between boiler
and water heater.
3. Connect hose to boiler water drain valve at water
heater. Open and drain water to a safe place.
4. To speed draining procedure, open manual air vent
on top of tank.
5. When draining is complete, close drain valve and
close manual air vent.