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Amtrol HM-80L manual

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  • Page 1

    IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION - ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY ALERTS APPEAR IN THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT LIFT OR CARRY WATER HEATER BY THE TOP COVER. WATER HEATER DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR IF THE COVER BECOMES DETACHED. READ CAREFULLY THE PRODUCT INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIO[...]

  • Page 2

    ❑ THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL PLUMBER, ELECTRICIAN, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL, FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND STATE CODES INCLUDING MA CMR 248 OR IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH CODES, THE CURRENT EDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. ❑ DRI[...]

  • Page 3

    -3- If a steel hydropneumatic tank is in place, replace it with a properly sized diaphragm expansion tank. Otherwise, significant heat transfer problems can occur by causing air to be trapped in the heat exchanger. If the boiler system has an existing expansion tank and the boiler temperatures are being changed, resize the existing diaphragm expans[...]

  • Page 4

    -4- 4. HYDROMAX ™ Plumbing DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 1. Connect the cold water supply to the pipe labeled COLD WATER. 2. Connect the HOT WATER piping to the domestic hot water system. 3. When all domestic water piping is complete, open the cold water supply and allow some water to enter the tank. Look and listen for signs of leaks and repair as neces[...]

  • Page 5

    5. Ener-G-NET ™ Wiring -5- Ener-G-NET incorporates all of the temperature sensing and control necessary for HYDROMAX™ operation. Built-in switching relays may be wired to operate the boiler control and circulator pump or zone valve. The diagram below illustrates these internal switching functions. Examples of common wiring scenarios are provide[...]

  • Page 6

    -6- Ener-G-NET ™ Wiring Common wiring diagrams are shown below. Select the appropriate diagram for the application. Diagrams are popular examples only. If your application is not shown, contact Amtrol Technical Support at 401.535.1216. NOTE: Ensure the Ener-G-NET installation is within the following application and operating parameters: • Am[...]

  • Page 7

    6. Ener-G-NET ™ Control Setup & Adjustment -7- Ener-G-NET features two distinct programming areas: User Modes and Installer Settings . User Modes consist of three end-user functional modes, while Installer Settings are primarily accessed upon initial setup to specify critical operating parameters. Ener-G-NET factory defaults allow traditional[...]

  • Page 8

    -8- 7. Mechanical Aquastat Wiring Diagrams Common wiring diagrams are shown below. Select the appropriate diagram for the application. Diagrams are popular examples only. If your application is not shown, contact Amtrol Technical Support at 401.535.1216. AQUAST A T HYDROMAX™ CIRCULA TOR COIL 2 3 1 4 6 5 HONEYWELL R4222D 1013 OR EQUIV ALENT DPDT R[...]

  • Page 9

    -9- PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION No hot water 1. No power to unit 2. Circulator air-bound 3. Faulty circulator or zone valve 4. Faulty control 5. Boiler inoperable 1. Check circuit breaker, boiler emergency switch and boiler reset switch. 2. Purge air. Ensure circulator is on Boiler Supply. Check air vents. 3. Check circulator and zone valve. R[...]

  • Page 10

    SCALDING HAZARD . If the water temperature is over 120°F, household members can suffer serious or fatal scalding and painful and permanent injury. • The Consumer  Products Safety Commission recommends an initial setting of 120°F, but advised that a slower response time of infants, aged, disabled and other per[...]

  • Page 11

    Description ID HM-41 Models HM-80 Models Heat Exchanger Replacement Kit 1 2713R002 2712R002 T op Cover Half (2 Required) 2 2704R512 2704R512 Mounting Panel, Digital Control 3 2704R525 2704R525 Mounting Panel, Mechanical Control 4 2704R498 2704R498 Ener-G-NET™ Digital T emperature Control 5 940R2 940R2 T emperature Sensor (Thermistor) - 2704-259 2[...]

  • Page 12

    9040-694 (10/11) HYDROMAX, Ener-G-NET , AMTROL, AMTROL logo, Therm-X-T rol, and EXTROL are registered trademarks of  AMTROLInc.andafliatesintheU.S.andelsewhere. Allrightsreserved. 1400 Division Road, West W arwick, RI 02893 T : 401.884.6300 F: 401.885.2567 www .amtrol.com[...]