INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL PLATINUM WATER HEATER MODELS 199, 299 and 399(P, L or SS) A-PN (SANI) Installation and service must be performed by a qualified service installer, service agency or the gas supplier. IMPORTANT: THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT. READ AND FOLLOW THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL AND ALL OTHER PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS, LABELS AND MARKINGS BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS UNIT.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Considerations Product Description Standard Features and Equipment 3.1 Warranty Water Heater Installation 4.1 Checking Equipment Before You Install 4.2 Codes 4.3 Electrical 4.4 Location 4.5 Service Clearances 4.6 Clearances to Combustible Surfaces Venting 5.1 Vent System Design 5.2 Venting of Multiple Units 5.3 Maximum Allowed Vent Length 5.4 Vent Construction and Assembly 5.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WARNING: If the information in the supplied manual(s) is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or exposure to hazardous materials may result, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE It takes only 5 seconds of skin contact with 140°F water to cause a second degree burn! You must protect against high water temperatures at all lavatories, tubs, showers and other points of hot water contact. Accidental scalding from high water temperatures is a greater risk in some types of installations.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3. STANDARD FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT 3.1 Warranty The Factory Warranty (shipped with unit) does not apply to the improper installation or operation of the equipment. Experience has shown that improper installation or system design, rather than faulty equipment, is the cause of most operating problems. The warranty also excludes damage to the equipment caused by corrosive chemicals present in the mechanical room or combustion air.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 4.3 Electrical This appliance is wired for 120-volt service. The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or in the absence of such requirements, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70. When the unit is installed in Canada, it must conform to the CAE C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code and/or Local Electrical Codes. 1.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 5. VENTING PLATINUM models with “SANI” in the model number are designed for operation with a "positive pressure vent system" constructed of locally obtained 4" schedule 40 or 80 solid CPVC pipe. Do not use PVC pipe of any type. Do not use CPVC pipe with cell/foam type construction (such as “CellCore”) or other non-solid CPVC plastic pipe.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 5.3 Maximum Allowed Vent Length (Equivalent Length) Maximum equivalent length of vent must not exceed the length identified in the table below: Vent Pipe Diameter (inches) 3” (Model 199 only) 4” (All Models) 5” (All Models) 6” (All Models) Equivalent length (in feet) 90° elbow 45° elbow 12 5 14 5 15 6 17 7 Maximum Equivalent Inlet Length (in feet) 80* 100 300 500 * Model 199 using 3” vent pipe is limited to 4-90° elbows or 8-45° elbows.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 7. Testing for leaks - All joints in the vent system must be air and water tight. After the vent is assembled, close the end of the vent with a taped plastic bag or some other temporary closure. With the gas supply turned off, energize the combustion blower to apply air pressure to the vent system. Spray each joint and vent connection with commercially available leak detection liquid to confirm no air is escaping from any point. Repair any leaks and retest.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER TYPICAL TERMINATION LOCATIONS FOR VERTICAL VENT PIPES Termination of less then 10 feet Follow all requirements in the General “Venting” section of this manual and other instructions and markings for venting flue products to the outdoors, obtaining adequate combustion and ventilation air and general installation instructions.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER Horizontal Venting and Outside Combustion Air Follow all requirements in the General “Venting” section of this manual and other instructions and markings for venting flue products to the outdoors, obtaining adequate combustion and ventilation air and general installation instructions.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 6. COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be supplied to the mechanical room in accordance with these instructions and in compliance with Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation of the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 and/or CAN/CSA B149, Installation Codes or applicable provisions of the local building codes.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 6.3 Remote Air Piping of Multiple Units Remote air piping for Multiple PLATINUM models must not be connected into a common duct or breeching. Remote outside combustion air for each unit must be independently piped in accordance with the instructions for either horizontal or vertical remote air systems. Combustion air supplied from outdoors must be free of contaminants (see Combustion and Ventilation Air).
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 3. The inlet air cap must terminate at least 3 feet (0.91 m) lower than the flue gas outlet, if located within a 10 foot (3.05 m) radius. 4. The inlet air cap and flue gas outlet should be located on the same roof top surface for vertical remote air. 5. For horizontal remote air, it is best to locate the inlet in a wall with wind pressure similar to the wind pressure on the vent. 6. The inlet cap must be installed at least one foot (0.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 8. GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING Verify unit is supplied with type gas specified on rating plate. This unit is orificed for operation up to 2000 feet altitude. Unit derated 4% per 1000 feet above 2000 feet elevation. Consult Factory for installations above 2000 feet elevation. Conversions must be reviewed and authorized by factory personnel. 8.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 4. Install a manual main gas shutoff valve between the appliance gas valve and the gas supply piping when needed for appliance isolation during gas supply piping pressure testing (see above) or when Local Codes require. 5. A sediment trap (drip leg) MUST be provided in the inlet of the gas connection to the unit installed per the sediment trap manufacturer’s instructions and/or local code. 6.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 9.3 Relief Valve PLATINUM® water heaters are supplied with a combination temperature and pressure relief valve sized in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV. (Optional AGA-rated relief valve is available when required by local code) The water heater must not be operated without a correctly installed, properly sized and properly operating relief valve.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER WARNING: Setting the temperature selector to higher settings provides hotter water, which increases the risk of scald injury. If this appliance is used to produce water that could scald if too hot, such as domestic hot water use, reduce the water temperature setting and utilize a system or point-of-use temperature limiting valve to obtain a water temperature of 120ºF or less. See the “IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE” concerning hot water temperatures located near the front of this manual.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 10. SEQUENCE OF OPERATION: 1. When the water heater is powered (120 volts) through the ON-Off control switch, the Hot Surface Ignition Control will reset and perform a self-check routine to verify no flame is present before the call-for-heat sequence begins. 2. The Digital Temperature Control (thermostat) displays the actual water temperature in the tank. 3.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER WARNING: Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water. Use of an appliance with parts that have been under water can result in property damage, personal injury, fire, explosion, exposure to hazardous materials, or death. 10.4 Lighting Instructions 1. STOP! Read the safety information. 2.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 11. NSF FOOD SERVICE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES All PLATINUM® water heater models are listed to NSF 5-2000e. This section provides additional information for architects, designers, and contractors in food service installations requiring compliance with NSF codes. NSF/ANSI 5 - 2000e establishes health and sanitation requirements for the materials, design and construction of commercial water heaters. All Platinum® water heaters are certified for compliance with NSF-5 and ANSI Z21.10.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 12. STARTUP WARNING: These startup instructions are prepared for a qualified service installer, service agency or gas supplier and require and rely on the experience and training of these qualified gas appliance technicians to be safely completed. Attempting to follow these instructions without such training and experience can result in property damage, exposure to hazardous materials, personal injury or death.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER 13. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Listed below are items that must be checked to insure safe reliable operation. Maintenance must be performed by a qualified service or maintenance provider. Verify proper operation after servicing. 1. Examine the appliance and venting system at least once a year. Check more often in first year to determine inspection interval. Check all joints and pipe connections for tightness, corrosion or deterioration.
PLATINUM WATER HEATER h. Replace all gaskets and seals exposed during disassembly. i. Reassemble unit in reverse order. Be careful when inserting hot surface ignitor, any impact is likely to cause brakeage. Remember the burner/gasket order is: 1) Install gasket between burner and bulkhead. (align gasket openings with those in the bulkhead) 2) Insert and center burner. 3) Install second gasket over the burner flange. (Steps 1, 2, & 3 must result in the burner flange pressed between two gaskets.
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PLATINUM WATER HEATER Plumbing Diagram – Three PLATINUM Water Heaters (Reverse Return or Balanced Piping Required) Plumbing Diagram – PLATINUM with Sidearm Storage Tank 26 PV500-37 06/12
PLATINUM WATER HEATER Plumbing Diagram – Two PLATINUMs with Sidearm Storage Tank (requires balanced piping between heaters) 27 PV500-37 06/12
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PLATINUM WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: PVI Industries, LLC 3209 Galvez Ave. Ft. Worth, TX 76111 Phone 1-800-433-5654 www.pvi.
