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    1 STAINLESS STEEL INDIRECT WATER HEATERS INSTALLATION, OPERATION and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………………… ………………………………………… …........ 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ………… …………………………………… ……………………………… ?[...]

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    2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The equipment must be installed in accorda nce with those installation reg ulations required in the area where the installation is to be made. These regulations must be carefully followed in all ca se s. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulte d bef ore installation s are made. All wiring on water h eaters installe[...]

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    3 GENERAL INFORMATION For your family’s comfort, safety , and conv enience, we recommend this water heater be installed and serviced by a plumbing professio nal. WARNING To avoid damage or injury, there must be no material s store d against the indirect water heate r and prope r care shall be taken to avoid unnece ssary contact (espec ially by ch[...]

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    4 WARNING It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to see that all controls are correctly inst alled and are operating properly when the installation is co mplete. DO NOT operate the water heater with jumped out or absent controls or safety devices. DO NOT tamper with or alter the water h eater and/ or controls. DO NOT operate the wate[...]

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    5 Stainless Steel Indirect A B D E F G H Model Number Gallon Capacity 1st Hour Rating @140°F 1st Hour Rating @115°F Height Diameter T&P Return HEX Inlet HEX Outlet Cold Water Inlet Shipping Weight (lbs) SSS030 32 142 189 37 1/2 23 1/4 27 3/4 22 3/4 19 12 1/4 2 3/4 110 SSS040 42 150 195 47 1/4 23 1/4 41 24 1/2 20 1/2 12 1/4 2 3/4 135 SSS060 60[...]

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    6 PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECT SHIPMENT carefully for any signs of damage. If damage is not ed, do not install the product. Contact the shipper or manufacture r list ed on rating plate. All equipment is carefully manufact ured, inspected, and packed. Ou r responsibility ceases u po n delivery of the packaged heater to the carrier in good condition. NOT[...]

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    7 3. After installation of the water lines, open the ma in water supply valve and fill the wate r heater. While the water heater is filling, open several hot water faucets to allow ai r to escape from the wate r system. When steady streams of water flow through the fau c ets, close the m and ch eck all water connectio ns for possible leaks. 4 . NEV[...]

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    8 BOILER CONNECTIONS The Indirect connection labeled “B OILE R WATE R OUT” should b e piped to the boiler water return piping as close to the boiler as possible an d after any flow control or check valves in the space heati ng retu rn piping. The use of a union and a shut-off valve is re commended. The use of a flow control or che ck valve is r[...]

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    9 BOILER SYSTEM 1. On new boiler installations, do not pu rge the bo iler or space heat ing system through the wat er heater. During any boiler or space heating sy stem flushing, cleaning, or purgin g, the water heate r should be isolated to avoid possible attack on the coil by chemical additives. 2. Purge air from boiler/water heater piping. 3. Ch[...]

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    10 1. The thermostat controls the maximum water tem perat ure in the tank. The differential is a fixed 5°F with a 170°F maximum setting. See Approximate Time/Tem pe rature Relationship guide to determine the safest water temperature for your applic ations. 2. For the most energy efficient operation, adjust the thermostat for the minimum water tem[...]

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    11 MAINTENANCE The Indirect Water Heater is intende d to provide a service life of many years. Comp onents that require service, however, may be subject to failure. Failure to use the correct procedures or parts in these circumstances may make the water heat er unsafe. The owner shou ld arrange to have the following inspections and simple ma intena[...]

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    12 N O T E S : 300 Maddox Simpson Park way Lebanon, TN 37090 615-889-8900 www.Lochinvar.com[...]