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2004-7 Delta Elite Manual W arranty Registration Card must be filled out by the customer and mailed within thirty (30) days of installa- tion in order to gain warranty coverage. When receiving T riangle Tube units, any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immedi- ately against the transportation company by the consignee. Leave al[...]
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T able of Contents i PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMA TION Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Operating Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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T able of Contents ii U-T ube Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Domestic Drain V alve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Multiple Units Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Storage T a[...]
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iii T able of Contents Pipe Sizing - Propane Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Propane Gas Supply Pressure Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 General Oil Piping Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SECTION VIII - INTERNAL WIRING Genera[...]
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iv T able of Contents SECTION XII - TEMPERA TURE LIMITS Setting Primary Thermostat Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adjustment of Secondary Thermostat Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting the Thermostatic Mixing V alve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 SECTION XI[...]
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Product & Safety Information 1 Indicates the presence of a hazardous situation which, if ignored, will r esult in death, serious injury or substantial property damage. Indicates a potentially hazardous situ- ation which, if ignored, can r esult in death, serious injury or substantial property damage. Indicates a potentially hazardous situ- atio[...]
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Product & Safety Information 2 Bacteria can develop in the domestic water system if certain minimum water temperatures ar e not maintained. W ater temperatur e over 125ºF can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds. • Children, disabled and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded. - Never leave them unattended in or near showe[...]
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3 Product & Safety Information Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water . Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system which has been under water . WHA T T O DO IF YOU SMELL GAS - Do not try to light any appliance - Do not touch any electrical switch; do[...]
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4 Product & Safety Information OPERA TING RESTRICTIONS • Maximum working pressure for inner (domestic water) tank is 150 psig. • Maximum working pressure for outer (primary water) tank is 45 psig. • Inner tank has factory installed T emperature & Pressure Relief V alve with an AGA rating of 100,000 Btu/hr for PG-25 and 200,000 Btu/hr [...]
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Pre-Installation Items 5 SECTION I - Pre-Installation Items Code Compliance This product must be installed in accor- dance to the following: • All applicable local, state, national and provincial codes, ordinances, regula- tions and laws. • The National Fuel Gas Code NFP A54/ ANSI Z332.1 - Latest edition. • Installation of Oil Burning Equipme[...]
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Pre-Installation Items To pr ovide serviceability to the unit it is r ecommended that the following clear- ances be maintained: T op and vent hood area - 36 inches. Front and burner area - 24 inches. Rear and primary piping ar eas - 12 inches. When installing the ELITE in a confined space, sufficient air must be pr ovided for proper combustion and [...]
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Combustion Air and V enting 7 SECTION II - Providing Air for Combustion and V entilation The installer must pr ovide adequate combustion and ventilation to the area in which the ELITE is installed. Providing adequate air ensur es pr oper combustion and reduces the potential risk of sever e personal injury or death fr om carbon monoxide emissions if[...]
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8 Combustion Air and V enting The installer should compensate for any lou- vers, grilles or screens when determining the free air of the opening. The installer should refer the louver or grille manufacturer ’ s instruction for determining free area. In absence of the manufacturer ’ s instructions the installer should use the following as a guid[...]
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9 Unit Preparation SECTION III - Unit Preparation Handling Instructions The ELITE is generally easier to handle and maneuver once removed from the shipping car- ton and pallet. To remove the shipping carton and pallet: a. Remove the shipping straps and open the top of the shipping carton to remove the wood shipment insert. b. Lift the shipping cart[...]
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10 Unit Preparation 7. Ensure constant gauge pressure has been maintained throughout the 10 minute test. Check for leaks at all fitting joints. Repair if found. Leaks must be repair ed immediately when detected. Failure to r epair leaks can damage the unit, resulting in sub- stantial property damage. 8. Check continuity using a voltmeter across the[...]
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11 Domestic Piping SECTION IV - Domestic Piping General Piping Requirements • All plumbing must meet or exceed all local, state and national plumbing codes. • Use pipe dope or tape suitable for potable water . • Use isolation valves to isolate system components. • Install unions for easy removal of the ELITE from the system piping. Domestic[...]
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Domestic Piping 12 The installer must install discharge piping onto the T&P relief valve. The dischar ge piping must be: • Made of material serviceable for tem- peratures of 250ºF or greater . • Directed so that any hot water dis- charge flows away from all persons. • Directed to a suitable place of drainage. • Installed as to allow co[...]
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Domestic Piping 3. Solder the U-T ube Assembly onto the adapter . (See Fig. 1) 4. Once the adapter has sufficiently cooled, re-insert the check valve assem- bly making sure of orientation and reconnect onto the mixing valve. If the installation of the ELITE requires domestic hot water for a commercial dish- washer , the installer may insert a tee c[...]
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14 Domestic Piping TR/SMAR T Series Application For applications requiring large volumes of domestic hot water over an extended period, the installer may include a T riangle T ube TR/SMAR T Indirect W ater Heater in conjunc- tion with the ELITE. (See Fig. 6 page 16) The domestic system recirculation, if used, is directed to the TR/SMAR T Series T a[...]
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15 Domestic Piping 7 8 1 To dishwasher if permitted by codes 2 3 Optional recirculation line 3 12" Heat trap Cold water inlet 4 3 3 6 9 Fig. 3: ELITE With Recir culation 1. Mixing valve with check valve 2. Flow check valve 3. Shut of f valve 4. Backflow preventer or pressure reducing valve* 6. Thermal expansion tank 7. Circulator (controlle[...]
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16 Domestic Piping 12" Heat trap 8 1 3 Cold water inlet 4 3 3 3 6 9 2 7 2 7 To dishwasher if permitted by codes 12" Heat trap 8 1 3 Cold water inlet 4 3 3 3 6 9 2 7 To dishwasher if permitted by codes Fig. 6: ELITE with TR/SMAR T Indirect W ater Heater Fig. 5 : ELITE with Storage T ank 1. Mixing valve with check valve 2. Flow check[...]
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Primary Piping SECTION V - Primary Piping General Piping Requirements Low W ater Cutoff Device - The ELITE is equipped with a factory installed pressure switch style Low W ater Cut Off device. - The minimum operating system pressure allowable with this device is 10 psig. - Check local codes which require a low water cutoff device for compliance of [...]
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Primary Piping DO NOT install automatic air vents on a closed-type expansion tank system. Air must remain in the system and be r eturned to the expansion tank to pr o- vide an air cushion. An automatic air vent would cause air to be vented fr om the system resulting in a water -logged expansion tank. Circulator The ELITE is supplied with a circulat[...]
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19 Primary Piping If the radiant system tubing contains no oxygen barrier , a stainless steel heat exchanger must be used. Failur e to install a heat exchanger could lead to prematur e failur e of the outer tank and void any warranty claim. Radiant heating system piping should include a means of regulating the boiler r eturn water . The return wate[...]
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20 Primary Piping 1 2 12" Max. To system 4 7 5 2 2 3 2 From system Cold W ater fill supply Supply flow 2 Return flow 8 8 1 To system 2 2 12" Max. 3 4 7 6 2 2 2 Supply flow Return flow From system Cold W ater fill supply Near Appliance Piping 1. Appliance Circulator 2. Shut Of f valve 3. Expansion tank 4. Auto fill valve 5. T ank fitting 6[...]
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21 Primary Piping 1 12" max. 2 2 3 6 2 3 6 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 5 L O A D L O A D 1 2 2 2 2 2 5 2 4 6 4 12" max. L O A D L O A D Fig. 8: Primary piping - Zoning with Circulators Fig. 9: Primary Piping - Zoning with Zone V alves 1. Appliance circulator 2. Shut-of f valves 3. Flow check valve 4. Zone valve 5. System purge valve 6. System circulato[...]
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22 Primary Piping 1 8 2 3 2 7 6 5 2 5 H M C LOAD Fig. 10: Primary Piping - Low T emperature Radiant System Note: Adjust system temperature valve to establish maximum sup- ply/return temperature differen- tial of 30ºF and a minimum 130ºF return water temperature to the ELITE 1. Circulator 2. Shut Of f valves 3. Flow check valve 4. Zone valve 5. Pu[...]
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23 Primary Piping Recommended placement of expansion tank and make up water supply . To the System From the System 12" Max. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 2 2 2 1 2 3 Primary Heating Primary Temperature/Pressure Domestic Heating TriangleTube Hot Water Specialists P u s h B u t t o n T o R e s e t S w i t c h P h a s e I I I - P h a s e I I I - P h a s e I I I [...]
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24 V enting SECTION VI - V enting Oil V ent - General Requirements Improper installation of vent system could cause improper draft causing flue gas leakage and carbon monoxide emis- sions, which could cause severe personal injury or death. Installation must comply with local require- ments for oil burning appliances. In absence of local codes the i[...]
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25 V enting Install a barometric control device in the vent connector as shown in Fig. 13 and 13A and adjust per the manufacturer ’ s instruction when excess draft needs to be relieved or when applicable codes require a device. Install an induced draft fan in the chimney for applications in which: - Excessive resistance to the flow of flue gases [...]
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V enting 26 Gas V enting - General Requirements The venting system must be installed in accor- dance with: - NFP A 54 National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. - NFP A 21 1 Standard for Chimneys, V ent and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. For installations in Canada the venting system must be installed in accordance with: - CGA / B149 Installation Code fo[...]
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27 V enting V ent Connectors - When a vent connector must be located in or pass through an un-conditioned space, attic or crawl space, that portion of the vent connector must be listed as T ype B or other approved material hav- ing equivalent insulation qualities. - The minimum clearance to com- bustibles for single wall vent connec- tors shall be [...]
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28 Fuel Piping SECTION VII - Fuel Piping Gas Supply Piping Connection The gas supply piping must be installed in accordance to all applicable local, state and national codes and utility r equir ements. 1. Remove the burner jacket hood. Refer to Fig. 15 to pipe gas supply to the burner . a. Install a pipe union at the factory sup- plied gas nipple, [...]
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29 Fuel Piping Pipe Sizing - Natural Gas 1. Refer to T able 1 for pipe length and diame- ter requirements. Based on rated ELITE input (divide by 1,000 to obtain cubic feet per hour). -T able 1 is based on Natural Gas with a specific gravity of 0.60 and a pressure drop through the gas piping of 0.30”w .c.. - For additional gas piping sizing infor-[...]
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30 Fuel Piping General Oil Piping Guidelines Location and installation of oil tanks, oil piping and burners must comply with: - NFP A 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment - Local codes and regulations - Manufacturer ’ s information provided with the burner and oil pump. For installations in Canada, CSA B139, Installation of [...]
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31 Internal Wiring Wire Color Code 120 V AC On-Off Switch Manual Reset Limit Equipment Ground Circulator Burner Control Factory Jumper Factory Jumper Auto Reset Limit L WCO W W BL BL BL BL BL OR Y Y Y V V V V T T PP B B B r r B B B BB B H N H 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 9 12 12 10 13 14 11 R2A R2B R1 R2 R1A 120V 24V Room T -Stat Snap-Set Secondary T -Stat Primar[...]
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32 Internal Wiring Wire Color Code Room T -Stat Snap-Set L WCO Burner Circulator Relay R2 Relay R1 Transformer Secondary T -Stat Manual Reset Safety Limit Auto Reset Safety Limit Primary T -Stat On-Off Switch C 2 1 Y O BL G T T T T B BL BL BL BL B B B B R V W G W Y Y Y Y P P V V V B C B B B B BL B B 1 1 3 6 4 1 3 6 4 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 [...]
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33 External Wiring SECTION IX - External W iring Installation Compliance All field wiring made during installation must comply with: - National Electrical Code NFP A 70 and any other national, state, provincial or local codes or requirements. - In Canada, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, and any other local codes. Line V oltage Connection[...]
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External Wiring To ELITE "Room Thermostat" Snap Set H H High V oltage 120 V .A.C. 24 V .A.C. Room Thermostat Room Thermostat Zone 1 Zone 2 Additional zones Additional zones may be added as shown above T ransformer (Power) Zone V alve Zone V alve * Isolation relay 1 C 34 4 W ire Zone V alve Fig. 18: Multiple Zone Field W iring Using Zone V[...]
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35 External Wiring T T To ELITE " Room Thermostat" Snap Set Circulator Zone 1 Thermostat zone 1 Honeywell R845A Relay 120 H VA C N Circulator Zone 2 Thermostat zone 2 Additional zones may be added as shown above C 1 6 2 1 4 3 5 6 2 1 4 3 5 T T TT Fig. 19: Field wiring with zone circulators.[...]
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36 External Wiring Thermostat Zone 1 Zone 1 Circulator 120V N ELITE "Room Thermostat" Snap-Set Zone 2 Circulator Zone 3 Circulator Thermostat Zone 2 Thermostat Zone 3 R C T1 T1 T2 T2 T3 T3 C3 C3 C2 C2 C1 C1 PR PR X2 X1 L1 L2 ZC H C 1 Fig. 20: T ypical Zone Relay Panel W iring T T Bronze Circulator Storage T ank Thermostat Honeywell R845A [...]
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37 Start-Up Preparation 4. Set the primary thermostat to the highest possible setting. SECTION X - Start Up Preparation Check System and Domestic W ater Chemistry Do not use petroleum-base cleaning or sealing compounds in the primary sys- tem. Damage to seals and gaskets in the system components could occur , result- ing in substantial property dam[...]
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Start-Up Preparation 38 System water including additives must be practically non-toxic, having a toxicity rating or Class of 1, as listed in Clinical T oxicology of Commercial Pr oducts. Use of Antifreeze in the Primary System NEVER use automotive or ethylene gly- col antifreeze or undiluted antifr eeze in the primary system as freeze pr otection. [...]
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39 Start-Up Preparation 3. Fill the outer tank to correct system pressure. Correct pressure will vary with each application. T ypical residential system fill pr essure is 12 psi. System pressur e will incr ease when system temperature incr eases. Operating pressur e of the system should never exceed 25 psi. 4. Allow air to escape from the outer tan[...]
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40 Start-Up Procedur es SECTION XI - Start-Up Procedur es Final Checks Before Start-up V erify the ELITE and the primary and domestic systems are full of water and all system components are correctly set for operation. V erify Start-up Preparation items outlined on pages 37 thru 39 have been completed. V erify all electrical connections[...]
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41 Start-Up Procedur es A combustion test must be performed after any burner adjustments are made. Allow the unit to operate for appr oxi- mately 10 minutes after adjustment before measuring any combustion levels. Failure to comply with these pr ocedur es could result in sever e personal injury , death or substantial pr operty damage. Check ove[...]
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42 T emperature Limits SECTION XII - T emperature Limits Studies have indicated that dangerous bacteria can form in the potable water distribution system if certain minimum water temperatur es ar e not maintained. For pr evention of this, it is r ecommend- ed that the Secondary Thermostat be set as shown in Fig. 23 and maintained at 130ºF to 140º[...]
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43 T emperature Limits Setting the Thermostatic Mixing V alve The thermostatic mixing valve controls the outlet hot water temperatur e deliv- ered to the faucets. POTENTIAL SCALD HAZARD The mixing valve must be installed on the ELITE. Removal of the mixing valve will create a potential scald hazard r esulting in sever e personal injury or death[...]
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44 Check-Out Procedur es SECTION XIII- Check-Out Procedur es Perform the following check-out proce- dures as outlined and check off items as completed. When pr ocedures ar e com- pleted, the installer should complete the installation record on page 45. Check-out Procedur es Both inner and outer tanks filled with water . W ater chemistry che[...]
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45 Installation Record SECTION XIV - Installation Record Measured Rate of Input: Thermostatic Mixing V alve Setting: Measured Domestic Outlet T emperature: Combustion Readings: CO 2 O 2 CO The following items were completed during installation: Installation instructions have been followed and completed Check-out procedures have been f[...]
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46 Replacements Parts SECTION XVII - Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Replacement parts can be ordered and purchased thr ough a local T riangle T ube distributor . When ordering parts, spec- ify the Model Number and Serial Number . Include a description of the part and a replacement part number . Using modified or other manufactur er parts will [...]
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Replacements Parts 47 5 7 1 3 8 4 2 6 Fig. 24: Jacket Components Item Part No. Description Quantity required by Model F-25/ 30/35/40 F-45 HMJKTF25 Complete Jacket Set 1 HMJKTF40 Complete Jacket Set 1 HMJKT25F Jacket, Front 1 HMJKT40F Jacket, Front 1 HMJKT25L Jacket, Left side 1 HMJKT40L Jacket, Left side 1 HMJKT25R Jacket, Right side 1 HMJKT40R Jac[...]
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48 Replacements Parts Item Part No. Description Operating Thermostat Primary or Secondary Manual Reset Hight Limit Pre-set at 205ºF Auto Reset High Limit Pre-Set at 194ºF Temperature / Pressure Gauge Control Panel PGRKIT21 PGRKIT 22 HMCS01 PGRKIT23 HMGAU01 7 11 8 9 10 11 9 8 10 7 7 Fig. 25: Contr ol Panel Components[...]
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49 Replacements Parts Item Part No. Description R1 Relay - Controls Burner Function R2 Relay - Controls Domestic Priority & Circulator 120 V-24 V 40VA Transformer 13 PGRKIT18 12A PGRKIT19 12B PGRKIT 19 12A 12B 24V Circuit 13 120 V Circuit 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G Fig. 26: Electrical Panel Components Part No. Description HMRLV01 Pressu[...]
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Specifications 50 C 13" Approx. 11 " A J H E B D 6 4 3 Domestic cold Domestic hot 1 2 F G 10 5 Fig. 28: Rear view Fig. 27: Side view 1. Primary circuit, ø 1” NPT 2. Primary circuit drain valve connection, ø 1/2” NPT 3. Domestic temperature/pressure relief valve (150 psi), ø 3/4” NPT 4. Primary circuit & pressure relief valve [...]
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Specifications 51 T able 4: ELITE Data T able 3: Dimensional Data 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Head Loss (Ft.) Flow Rate (gpm) Graph 1: ELITE Pressur e Loss - Primary Side Model 10 Min. Peak 1st Hour Continuous Flow Flow Rating @ 80ºF Rise (gallons) (gallons) (gph) F-25 56 163 128 F-30 61 188 153 F-35 65 214 179 F-40 74 249 210 F-45 81 292 25[...]
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