Watts AERCO AM Series Quick Installation Manual

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QIG-0001_0A • 11/1/2019 Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST Page 1 of 7Max. TDS < 200 ppmChloride < 150 ppmConductivity < 3000 μSpH 7.5-9.5WARNING!Follow all provisions, warnings, and cautions provided in the AM boiler/water heater Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals. Failure tocomply with the O&M can lead to extensive property damage and/or personal injury or death. Do not store any flammable materials or liquids in the immediate vicinity of the unit. Provisions for sufficient combustion air and ventilation of the boiler room are required (see O&M for details). Liquefied petroleum gas-burning appliances shall not be installed in a pit, basement or similar location where heavier-than-air-gas mightcollect. The unit installation and startup must be carried out by trained and qualified professionals. MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATIONS: Installer must be licensed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Unit must be installed according toall local codes. See O&M manual for more information. In the event of a breakdown and/or malfunction of the unit, turn it off and do not make any attempt to repair it; service must be performedby a certified service technician using original spare parts.Transport, Installation RequirementsCORRECT WAY TO LIFT UNIT:INSTALLATION CLEARANCESAccessories Included (insideunit):(1) Gas to LP conversion kit(1) Remote temperature sensor(2) Spare vent thermal fuses(1) Neutralizer media(4) Adjustable foot(1) Outdoor sensor-boiler models only(1) Piping kit for circulation pump—(AMRI models only; shipped loose)ALCOVE/CLOSET INSTALLATIONS:Follow rules on clearances, venting, ventilation openings as per the O&M and the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54 and/or CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code and local codes. DO NOT usenon-metallic exhaust pipe material into a closet or alcove; the only exhaust pipe material accepted is AL29-4C.COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS:The combustion air must be free of chlorine, halogens or any other chemicals that are detrimental to the operationof the unit. Sufficient air supply must be provided to support room air combustion - see O&M and VentingApplications Guide GF-146-V for details.GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS:• The inlet supply to the unit must be at least 3” W.C. when firing at maximum input. Maximum allowable gas pressureis 13”W.C.• A lock-up style external gas regulator is required when supply pressure is greater than 13” W.C.• External gas regulator is required for State of Massachusetts, regardless of supply pressure.• Unit is factory shipped for Natural Gas operation. For Propane operation, see O&M for conversion instructions.WATER CHEMISTRY:• Do NOT use artificially softened water• Consult chemical manufacturer for certification of inhibitor, anti-freeze, etc. used for hydronic systems• For best results, clean hydronic system before adding inhibitors; isolate boiler from piping during system flushing• See O&M manual for additional informationWater ChemistryAllowable Limits:AM Series Quick Installation Guide