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A.O. Smith 305 Series 100 manual

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  • Page 1

    PRINTED 0209 186965-001 Design information for single and multiple unit installations for residential, commercial, recircula- tion and storage tank systems. On-Demand Water Heater System Design Manual[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Certifications .................................................................................. 3 Water Quality and Scale ................................................................ 8 Pump Sizing for Circulation .......................................................... 9 Tank Water Heaters in a Circulation Loop Additional Guidelines Pump [...]

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    3 Certified to applicable U.S. standards for appliances using gas or other petroleum fuel. Certified to applicable Canadian standards for appliances using gas or other petroleum fuel. Certified by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Certified by National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), www.nsf.org (indoor models must use the NSF approved top guard) Air-Co[...]

  • Page 4

    Consumer Information The on-demand water heaters must be installed according to all local and state codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54) - current edition. CSA American, Inc. National Fire Protection Association 8501 East Pleasat Valley Road 1 Batterymarch Park Cleveland, OH 4413[...]

  • Page 5

    In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be used at hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation of the valves. Before[...]

  • Page 6

    Closed System/Thermal Expansion CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD As water is heated, it expands (thermal expan- sion). In a closed system, the volume of water will grow. As the volume of water grows, there will be a corresponding increase in water pres- sure due to thermal expansion. Thermal expan- sion can cause premature tank failure (leakage). T[...]

  • Page 7

    Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening on the on-demand storage tank. This valve must be design certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of the production of listed eq[...]

  • Page 8

    8 W a ter Quality and Scale A complete water analysis and an unde rstandi ng of system requirements are needed to protect the on-demand water heaters and water heating systems from scale. Water analysis shows whether water is hard or soft. Hard water, unless treated, will cause scaling or liming of the heat exchanger. The rate of scaling increases [...]

  • Page 9

    9 Pump Sizing for Circulation 1. Use the chart below or one appropriate for your con ditions to determine the heat loss in the length of the hot water supply and return piping. For example, 100 ft of 1-1/2 in bare copper tubing results in a heat loss of 5300 Btu/h. 2. Determine the acceptable temperature drop at the last fixture in the loop. For ex[...]

  • Page 10

    10 T ank W a ter Heaters in a Circulation Loop The following applies when using a tank water heater (gas or electric) to provide heat for a circulation loop. Drawing H-1-RP is an example. The heat output of the tank must be equal to or greater t han the calculated circulation loop heat loss. (Reference page 5, Step 1 on calculating heat loss). Elec[...]

  • Page 11

    The following applies when using on-demand water heaters to recover a storage tank. Drawing H-1-TC is an example. On-Demand water heaters have a pressure loss which must be considered in the system design. Reference the pressure loss curve for the heater m odel being used to determine the pump size for the desired recovery rate. For recommended pum[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Pressure Loss (psi) Water Flow (gpm) 0. 0 5. 0 10. 0 15. 0 20. 0 25. 0 30. 0 35. 0 40. 0 45. 0 01 234 56 789 1 0 1 1 0. 0 10. 0 20. 0 30. 0 40. 0 50. 0 60. 0 Pressure Loss (ft head) 305 i 505 305 e Figure “4” Pressure Loss Curves 100/101 Series[...]

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    13 Pressure Loss (psi) Water Flow (gpm) Pressure Loss (ft head) Figure “5” 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0123456789 1 0 1 1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 705 505 305 Pressure Loss Curves 200/201 Series[...]

  • Page 14

    Domestic Hot W ater - S tandard Installation 1 On-Demand W ater Heater Preferred Piping Installation Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-1 September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance wit[...]

  • Page 15

    Domestic Hot W ater - S tandard Installation 2 On-Demand W ater Heaters Preferred Piping Installation Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-2 September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance wi[...]

  • Page 16

    Domestic Hot W ater - S tandard Installation 3 On-Demand W ater Heaters Preferred Piping Installation Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-3 September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance wi[...]

  • Page 17

    Domestic Hot W ater - S tandard Installation 4 On-Demand W ater Heaters Preferred Piping Installation Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-4 September 07, 2008 Pr i ma ry Hot W ater Supply Line Cold W ater Supply Line Gas Supply Su b 1 Su b 2 Su b 3 On-Demand Equipment List QTY On-Demand 4 W ater Heaters Electronic Connection * * Refer to On-Demand Acce[...]

  • Page 18

    Domestic Hot W ater - S tandard Installation 5 On-Demand W ater Heaters Preferred Piping Installation Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-5 September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance wi[...]

  • Page 19

    Domestic Hot W ater - S tandard Installation 6 On-Demand W ater Heaters Preferred Piping Installation Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-6 September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance wi[...]

  • Page 20

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-1-E September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The [...]

  • Page 21

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-2-E September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The [...]

  • Page 22

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-3-E September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The [...]

  • Page 23

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-6-E September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The [...]

  • Page 24

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-1-RP September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The[...]

  • Page 25

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-1-RO September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The[...]

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    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-2-RP September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The[...]

  • Page 27

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-2-RO September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The[...]

  • Page 28

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-3-RP September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The[...]

  • Page 29

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-6-RP September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The[...]

  • Page 30

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-1-T September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The [...]

  • Page 31

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-1-TC September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The[...]

  • Page 32

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-2-T September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The [...]

  • Page 33

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-2-TC September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The[...]

  • Page 34

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-3-T September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The [...]

  • Page 35

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-3-TC September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The[...]

  • Page 36

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-6-T September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The [...]

  • Page 37

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: H-6-TC September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The[...]

  • Page 38

    Drawing Number: Drawing Date: MP-01 September 07, 2008 NOTE: This drawing is not intended to describe a complete system and is not a replacement for a pro- fessional engineering drawing. It is intended only as a guide and does not imply compliance with local building code requirements. Confer with local building officials before installation . The [...]

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    39 Notes[...]

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    • 500 T ennessee Waltz Parkway • Ashland, TN 37015 •[...]