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State Industries TPG-140-140 manual

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  • Page 1

    1 MODELS TPG-140-140 thru 600-2500 INCLUDING TPX/TPO & TPD COMMERCIAL GAS, OIL AND GAS/OIL T ANK-TYPE W A TER HEA TERS • INST ALLA TION • OPERA TION • SER VICE • MAINTENANCE • LIMITED W ARRANTY PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO HEA TER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PRINTED IN U.S.A. 1202 P ART NO. 09063370T CAUTION [...]

  • Page 2

    2 FOREWORD This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with other literature provided with the heater . This includes power burner and related gas control information. It is important that this manual and the additional publications be reviewed in their entirety before beginning any work. The installation should be made in accordance with the[...]

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    3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMA TION PRECAUTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF ANY P AR T HAS BEEN UNDERW A TER. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water . IF THE UNIT IS EXPOSED TO THE FOLLOWING, DO NOT OPERA TE HEA TER UNTIL ALL CO[...]

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    4 The water temperature is controlled by two thermostats. One thermostat is located near the top of the tank and the other is in the lower part of the tank. The upper thermostat must be set at least 5°F higher than the lower thermostat. In the case where the water heater has electronic thermostats, this differential has been factory set and cannot[...]

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    5 The latest version of the National Electrical Code, NFP A No. 70. In Canada refer to Canadian Electrical Code C 22.1, from National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy , MA 02269-9101. LOCA TING THE HEA TER When installing the heater , consideration must be given to proper location. Location selected should be as close to the[...]

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    6 UNDESIRABLE OPENINGS, CAUSING POOR COMBUSTION. SOOTING MA Y RESUL T WITH AN INCREASED RISK OF ASPHYXIA TION. THERMAL EXP ANSION (CLOSED SYSTEM) Thermal expansion occurs in any hot water system when system water is heated or “recovered” during periods of non-use. If the system is operated in an “open” condition such as being connected dire[...]

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    7 Where an existing chimney or vent is to be used, be sure that the chimney or vent has adequate capacity for the number and sizes of gas appliances being vented through it. Inspect the chimney or vent and remove all soot or other obstructions, which will retard free draft. V ent piping making horizontal runs must have a minimum upward slope toward[...]

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    8 T ABLE 3 EQUIV ALENT LENGTH OF FITTINGS IN FEET Pipe Size (IPS) 1 1.25 1.5 2 2. 5 3 4 Std. T ee through side 5.5 7.5 9 .0 12.0 14.0 17.0 22.0 Std. E1 1 2.7 3.7 4 .3 5.5 6.5 8.0 12.0 45°F E1 1 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.7 5.0 Plug Cock 3.0 4.0 5.5 7.5 9.0 12.0 16.0 W ARNING THE HEA TER IS NOT INTENDED FOR OPERA TION A T HIGHER THAN 13.8” W A TER COL[...]

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    9 TYPICAL WIRE DIAGRAM TPG, 270 - 2,500 KBTUH TPO, 800 - 2,500 KBTUH TPD, 400 - 2,500 KBTUH TYPICAL WIRE DIAGRAM TPG, 140 - 255 KBTUH[...]

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    10 TYPICAL WIRE DIAGRAM TPO, 140 - 720 KBTUH TYPICAL WIRE DIAGRAM TPD, 140 - 300 KBTUH[...]

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    11 TWO UNIT MANIFOLD INST ALLA TION Assure water flow balance of all units. Without this balance, the full water heating and storage potential of the system cannot be achieved. Otherwise, the units with the higher water flow may have a shortened life. Dimensions shown are for minimum space occupied by complete assemblies. Service space in front of [...]

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    12 Suggested safety device test procedures are: A. While heater is operating, turn valve, main burner and pilot gas line manual gas cocks to the OFF position. Burner should shutdown within 3-4 seconds and lockout on flame failure, requiring reset of the flame safeguard device. B. While heater is operating, lower the setting of each of (2) operating[...]

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    13 The depth of lime build-up should be measured periodically . Heaters will have about 3” of lime build-up when the level of lime has reached the bottom of the cleanout opening or about 1” of lime build-up if it has reached the drain valve opening. A schedule for deliming should be set-up; based on the amount of time it would take for a 1” b[...]

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    14 6. Using a wire brush, remove soot from flue passages in heater tank. CAUTION While cleaning tank flue passages, care must be taken that brush does not come in contact with the combustion chamber lining as damage could occur . • If burner flue collector flange gaskets are damaged, replace. VENT SYSTEMS Examine the vent system every six months [...]

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    15 Excessive water pressure is the most common cause of relief valve leakage. It is often caused by a “closed system”. If a check valve is in the inlet system it will not permit the expanded hot water volume to equalize pressure with the main. The relief valve must release this water or the water heater or plumbing system will be damaged. When [...]

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    16 Model TPG/TPX/TPO/TPD Limited W arranty CERTIFIED F ACT ORY ST ART - UP REQUIRED T o activate your warranty , contact your local sales representative or Authorized Start-up Agent to arrange for a FREE Certified Start-up. State W ater Heaters, the warrantor , extends the following LIMITED W ARRANTY to the owner of this water heater . 1. THE T ANK[...]