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Whirlpool T-K1S manual

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    T-K1S Instantaneous Water Heater Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide Flash Water Heater  Model T-K1S Suitable for potable water heating and space heating FEATURING • ENDLESS HOT WATER • ON DEMAND • COMPACT, SPACE SAVING • ENERGY CONSERVING • COMPUTER CONTROLS • COMPUTERIZED SAFETY • NO PILOT LIGHT Takagi Industrial Co. USA Inc.[...]

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    1 Table of Contents Specifications…………………………… .. 1 For Your Safety…………………………... 2 Operation………………… ………………. 3 General……………… …………… 3 Turning It On……………… ……… 3 Turning It Off……………… ……… 3 Temperature……………………… 3[...]

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    2 For Your Safety PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW IT EXACTLY FOR YOUR SAFETY. 1. Follow all local codes, or in the absence of local codes, follow the most recent edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in USA or the CGA standard, CAN/CGA B149.1 or .2 Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances in Canada. 2. Properl[...]

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    3 Operation General The Flash Water Heater is an instantaneous, tankless water heater designed to efficiently supply domestic or commercial hot water. The principle behind the Flash water heater is simple: Once a hot water tap is opened, the Flash’s flow sensor detects that hot water is needed, and automatically commands the computer to electroni[...]

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    4 the flow charts on the last page of t his manual to determine the possible outlet temperature and flow rate combinations. Based on the United States Department of Energy method of testing water heater output, the T-K1S is rated for 242 gallons per hour, or 4.0 GPM, at a 77 ° F rise above the inlet temperature. Refer to the following chart of typ[...]

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    5 Installation General All gas water heaters require careful and corr ect installation to ensure safe and efficient operation. This manual must be followed exactly. 1. Read the For Your Safety section in the beginning of this manual. 2. This unit is not capable of being use d as a pool or spa heater. 3. The regulator is preset at the factory. It is[...]

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    6 Wiring Diagram[...]

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    7 Gas Supply Piping Check the rating plate to make sure that the unit was built for the type of gas available in the area. The gas supply piping should be sized according to the Applicable Plumbing Code for a maximum draw of 190,000 BTUH. First determine the effective length of the gas supply line by measuring the actual length of piping, and then [...]

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    8 Water Plumbing Follow local guidelines for the length of the plumbing line in order to ensure that there is enough water pressure for all the fixtures on the line. First, calculate the effect ive length of the plumbing line by measuring the total length of pipe, and then adding to this 5’ for each elbow or tee in the line. Use the following cha[...]

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    9 Wall Hanging Installation For a wall mount installation, use TK-BK01 brackets to securely attach the T-K1S to the wall. Locate the heater as desired, but follow all applicable local codes, as well as the indoor or outdoor clearances that apply to the installation. Standing Installation If the unit is to be installed standing on a surface, adjust [...]

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    10 WARNING : United States regulations forbid installing the unit within 4’ of any opening into any building. Similar Canadian regulations forbid the unit from being installed within 10’ of any opening into any building. WARNING : Improper installation can cause nausea or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide and flue gases which could result in se[...]

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    11 Exhaust Venting This water heater must be vented in accordance with the section on venting of equipment in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code. This is a Category III appliance, and must be vented accordingly. The following are UL listed manufacturers: ProTech Systems FasNSeal, Z- Flex Inc. Z-Vent II and Heat-Fab Inc. Saf-T Vent. Th[...]

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    12 Initiating the Appliance For your safety, read before operating. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. a) This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an electronic ignition device, which automatically lights the bur ner. Do [...]

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    13 Space Heating Application The FLASH T-K1S can be used for space heati ng as well as potable heating of hot water applications. WARNING • Toxic chemicals such as used for boiler treatments chemical, alcohol, glycerol and glycol group will not be in troduced into the system when used for potable water and space heating. • The FLASH T-K1S can b[...]

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    14 Dual-purpose hot water heating (Domestic and Space Heating): Diagrammatic Layout of Radiant Heating and Domestic Water Heater Priority Control Devices: It has a capability to make priority system that can be used as a controller flow sensor, Aquastat, or electronic contro lle r to controlling radiant, Hydro or baseboard heat ing equipments. Warn[...]

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    15 Applications The T-K1S can be installed in a variety of plumbing applications, which will provide more comfortable domestic hot water. Contact Takagi for information on using this unit as a heat source. T-K1S with Storage Tank The maximum flow rate through the T-K1S is 7.5 GPM. If it is necessary to achieve higher flow rates f or longer periods [...]

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    16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information above or in the Ow ners Manual. 2. Turn off all electric power to the water heater. 3. Do not attempt to light the burner by hand. 4. Turn the gas manual gas valve loca ted on the outside of the unit clockwise ↻ to the off position. 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If yo[...]

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    17 DANGER Vapors from flammable liquids will explode and catch fire causing death or severe burns. Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline, solvents or adhesives in the same room or area near the water heater. WA RNI NG: Do no t i n st al l w ater heat er w her e fl ammabl e pro du cts w i l l be st o red. Read and fol lo w w ater h[...]

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    18 Maintenance WARNING: Turn off the electrical power supply, the manual gas control valve, and the manual water control valve before servicing. The unit should be checked once a year or as necessary by a certified and trained technician. If repairs are needed, the repairs should be done by a certified and trained technician. The following systems [...]

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    19 Error Codes All Takagi units are self diagnostic for errors. If there is a problem with the installation or the unit, it will give a signal, through a flashing light on the circuit plate, to communicate the source of the problem. If the unit has a TK-RE01 remote control installed, this will give also give a numerical error code. Consult the foll[...]

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    20 Optional Items 1. TKRE01emperature Remote Controller The TKRE01 temperature Remote Controller has two functions, it allows the output temperature from the T-K1S to be adjusted within the range of 95 °F to 167 °F, and it also works as a diagnostic tool that will give a concise error code whenever there is a problem with the unit. The temperatur[...]

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    21 Burner Manifold Case Heat Exchan g er[...]

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    22 Water Wa y Computer[...]

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    23 001 CASE AS SEMBLY 002 FRONT C OVER 003 SCREW (COATED) 004 SCREW (COATED) 005 BACK GUARD PANEL 101 BURNER ASSEMB LY 102 SCREW 103 SILICO N CAP 104 IGNITER CORD 105 FLAM SENSOR CORD 106 CORD CRAMP 107 MANIF OLD 108 GASKET 109 SCREW 110 MANIF OLD SCREW 111 GAS VALVE CORD 112 GAS VALVE CORD 113 GAS INLET 114 GAS INLET PLATE 115 SCREW 116 GAS VALVE [...]

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    25 Hot W ate r O ut G PM v s. Output T e m pe r atu re for V a riou s I npu t T e m pe rature 0. 0 1. 0 2. 0 3. 0 4. 0 5. 0 6. 0 7. 0 8. 0 Out put Te m pe r a t u r e Ga llon pe r M inuite 40 F 4. 4 4. 1 3. 9 3. 6 3. 4 3.3 3. 1 2. 7 2. 5 2. 2 50 F 5. 2 4. 8 4. 4 4. 1 3. 9 3.6 3. 4 3. 0 2. 7 2. 4 60 F 6. 2 5. 6 5. 2 4. 8 4. 4 4.1 3. 9 3. 3 3. 0 2. 6[...]