Noritz NRC98-OD Installation Manual

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119. Water PipingThis appliance is suitable for combination potable water and space heating applications. It cannot be used for spaceheating applications only. Do not use this appliance if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualifiedservice technician to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system and gas control which hasbeen under water.If the water heater is installed in a closed water supply system, such as one having a backflow preventer in thecold water supply line, means shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the water supplier or a localplumbing inspector on how to control this situation.A pressure relief valve must be installed near the hot water outlet that is rated in accordance with and complyingwith either The Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSIZ21.22, or The ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV ( Heating Boilers ). This pressure reliefvalve must be capable of an hourly Btu rated temperature steam discharge of 180,000 Btuh(NRC98-OD), 157,000Btuh(NRC83-OD). Multiple valves may be used. The pressure relief capacity must not exceed 150 psig. No valveshall be placed between the relief valve and the water heater. The relief valve must be installed such that the dis-charge will be conducted to a suitable place for disposal when relief occurs. No reducing coupling or other restric-tion may be installed in the discharge line. The discharge line must be installed to allow complete drainage of boththe valve and the line. If this unit is installed with a separate storage vessel, the separate vessel must have its owntemperature and pressure relief valve. This valve must also comply with The Standard for Relief Valves and Au-tomatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22. (in the U.S. only). A temperature reliefvalve is not required, but if one is used, do not install the valve with the probe directly in the flow of water. This maycause unwarranted discharge of the valve.Piping and components connected to the water heater shall be suitable for use with potable water.Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment, shall not be introduced into the potable water.A water heater used to supply potable water may not be connected to any heating system or components previ-ously used with a nonpotable water heating appliance.When water is required in one part of the system at a higher temperature than in the rest of the system, meanssuch as a mixing valve shall be installed to temper the water to reduce the scald hazard.Installation and service must be performed by a qualified plumber. In theCommonwealth of Massachusetts, this product must be installed by a licensedplumber or gas fitter in accordance with the Massachusetts Plumbing and FuelGas Code 248 CMR Sections 2.00 and 5.00. Observe all applicable codes.• Flush water through the pipe to clean out metal powder, sand and dirt before connecting it.• Perform the following insulation measures for prevention of freezing.- Take appropriate heat insulation measures (e.g., wrapping with heatinsulation materials, using electric heaters) according to the climateof the region to prevent the pipe from freezing.- Make sure that there are no water leaks from the cold and hot watersupply pipes, then insulate the pipes completely.- Be sure to also completely insulate the water supply valve and thecold and hot water connections on the water heater (refer to the fig-ure on the right).- Do not cover the water drain plug with insulation so that water in thepipe can be drained. (Refer to the figure in the right.)• Use a union coupling or flexible pipe for connecting the pipes to reduce the force applied to the piping.• Do not use piping with a diameter smaller than the coupling.• When feed water pressure is too high, insert a depressurizing valve, or take water hammer prevention measure.• Avoid using joints as much as possible to keep the piping simple.• Avoid piping in which an air holdup can occur.• If installing the unit on a roof:• About lower-level hot water supplyIf the unit is installed on a roof to supply water to the levels below, make sure that the water pressure suppliedto the unit does not drop below 29 psi. It may be necessary to install a pump system to ensure that the waterpressure is maintained at this level.Check the pressure before putting the unit into operation.Failure to supply the proper pressure to the unit may result in noisy operation, shorter lifetime of the unit, andmay cause the unit to shut down frequently.Completely insulatethe water inlet andoutlet fittings.Insulate the watersupply valve completely.Do not cover the waterdrain plug with insulationso that water in the pipecan be drained.