Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 180 PVI Industries
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1 PV500-46U 06/12 INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL POWER VT PLUS WATER HEATER MODELS (150, 180, 200) LX (250, 300) A-PVIF Installation and service must be perfor med by a qualified ser vice installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
2 PV500-46U 06/12 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Considerations 2. Standard Features and Equipment 2.1 Performance 2.2 Pressure Vessel 2.3 Heat Exchanger 2.4 Code and Standards 2.5 Burner, Operating Controls & Safeties 2.6 Warranty and Service Policy (see wa rranty and service policy for d etails) 2.
3 PV500-46U 06/12 10. Operating and Safety Controls 10.1 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve(s) 10.2 Operating Temperature Control 10.3 High Water Temperature Limit Control 10.4 Cathodic Protection 10.5 Electronic Low Water Cut-off (optional) 11.
4 PV500-46U 06/12 1 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WARNING: If the information in the supplied man ual(s) is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or exposure to hazardous materials may result, causing property damage , personal injury or loss of life.
5 PV500-46U 06/12 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE It takes only 5 seconds of skin co ntact with 140°F water to cause a second degree burn! You must protect aga inst high water temperatures at all lavatories, tubs, showers and othe r points of hot water contact.
6 PV500-46U 06/12 2 STANDARD FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT 2.1 Performance 95% thermal efficiency at full fire from 40° to 140°F Up to 99% thermal efficiency with modulation < 20 ppm NOx.
7 PV500-46U 06/12 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Component, Controls and Connectio n Locations (Locations May Vary) 250 SERIES.
8 PV500-46U 06/12 300 SERIES.
9 PV500-46U 06/12 4 WATER HEATER INSTALLATION 4.1 Checking Equipment Before You Install Inspect the unit completely upon receipt from th e freight carrier before signing the bill of lading. Inspect the appliance and all accompanying pa rts for signs of impact or mishandling.
10 PV500-46U 06/12 8. Do not install on carpet or other co mbustible floor coverings. If installation over a combustible floor is required, follow these guidelines: Use a base of hollow clay tile or co ncrete blocks from 8" to 12" thick and extending 24" beyond the sides.
11 PV500-46U 06/12 SINGLE WATER PIPING SINGLE STORAGE WATER HEATER WI TH SUPP LEMENTAL STORAGE TANK.
12 PV500-46U 06/12 TWO WATER HEATERS WITH REVERSE RETURN PIPING 6 CONDENSAT E DR AIN, T RAP & DISPOSAL The POWER VT PLUS water heater is designe d to produce significant amount s of condensate because of its high efficiency. Condensate occurs naturally when water vapor in combustion gases is cooled below the dew point.
13 PV500-46U 06/12 Condensate Piping and Trap w ith Optional Conden sate Neutralizer 6.1 Condensate Neutralization Sy stem (optional) Although only slightly acidic (3-5 PH), condensate can be rout.
14 PV500-46U 06/12 7 GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING Verify that the type of gas specified on rating plate is supplie d to the unit. This unit is orificed for operation up to 2000 feet altitude. Appliance Btuh out put derates 4% per 1000 feet elevatio n above sea level.
15 PV500-46U 06/12 7.6 Appliance Isolation during Gas Supply Pip ing Pressure Test 1. The appliance and its provided manual shutoff valv e must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of t hat system at test pressures in excess of ½ PSI (3.
16 PV500-46U 06/12 8 COMBUSTIO N AND VENTILATION AIR Provisions for adequate combustion a nd ventilation air to the mechanical room must be in accordance with Section 5.3 “Air for Combustion and Ventilation” of the late st edi tion of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
17 PV500-46U 06/12 Duct Fitting Equivalent Length Duct Pipe: 6” Duct 7” Duct 8” Duct 9” Duct 90º Elbow 8 feet 9 feet 10 feet 11 feet 90º Long Radius Elbow 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet 6 feet 45º Elbow 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet The following remote air duct informatio n is provided for use in design calculations, if needed.
18 PV500-46U 06/12 9 VENTING 9.1 Venting the Power VT Plus “SANI” models: Power VT Plus model s with “SANI” in the model number are designed fo r operation only with stainless stee l venting listed by UL, ULC, ETL or CSA for Category IV, positive pres sure, gas appliance venting.
19 PV500-46U 06/12 The following vent information is provided for use in design calculat ions, if needed. Venting Specifications Input Mbtu Products of Combustion Volume (cfm) Max Vent Press.
20 PV500-46U 06/12 8. The solid CPVC vent pipe (Plastic venting is not allowed for mo dels with “SANI” in the model number) must be sealed to the wall or roof at the point where it passes th rough the wall or roof, to prevent rain, insect s or flue products from entering the l iving space.
21 PV500-46U 06/12 Conventional Venting Through the Wall Venting Combining Vents with a Draft Inducer 10 OPERATING AND SAFETY CONTROLS WARNING: Turn off all electrical serv ice to the appliance when accessing the limit or other controls located inside the control cabinet.
22 PV500-46U 06/12 10.3 High Water Temperature Limit Control Appliances are equipped with adjustable limit and high lim it controls to control the maximum di scharge water temperature. These controls are loca ted inside the control cabinet and are accessed by removing the bottom cover.
23 PV500-46U 06/12 11 TEMPTRAC™ ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER PANEL 11.1 Principle Of Operation The water heater operates to satisfy the setpoint of the Te mpTrac digital control whose sensor is l ocated near the top of the water heater tank.
24 PV500-46U 06/12 11.5 To View The Setpoint Push and release the SET key to see the set point value. To return to normal display, press SET + UP or wait 15 seconds without pressing any key. 11.6 To Change The Setpoint Push the SET key.
25 PV500-46U 06/12 11.8 LED Display Alarm Messages Alarm messages are displayed in the upper LED readout an d alternate with the default di splay. An alarm LED ICON is also illuminated.
26 PV500-46U 06/12 12 REMOTE CONNECTIONS – TERMINAL STRIP 12.1 Making BMS/BAS remote connections for analog and binary ( on/off) signals A terminal strip for the remote connectio n is located be.
27 PV500-46U 06/12 13 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 1. Incoming 12 0VAC a. Full time power to the Main Control Switch b. Full time power to the Variable Frequency Drive 2. Power On - When the main control switch is turned o n: a. 120v is applied to the step-down transformer (24v) b.
28 PV500-46U 06/12 8. Delay-On Rela y - Once the Delay-O n (Low Fire Hold) Relay has timed out, it energizes the Modulation Relea se Relay (SPDT) to enable the analog signal from the T empTrac to the VFD to regulate the speed of the blower. a. The TempTrac will continue to monitor the stored water temperature in the tank.
29 PV500-46U 06/12 14 INITIAL STARTUP 14.1 Initial Startup Requirements Installation should b e complete prior to performing initial st artup; a nd the startup must be complete prior to placing the water heater into serv ice.
30 PV500-46U 06/12 b. Attach a manometer to measu re the gas pressure at the manual gas shutoff valve located just upstream of the gas train. Adjust gas train inlet pre ssure to the specified value (e.g. 14" W.C. ), and tightly close the g as train manual shutoff valve closest to the burner.
31 PV500-46U 06/12 19. When the blower motor starts, the flam e control will check for a positive air flow . If the air switch or blocked filter switch is not made the blower will stay on for a pe riod of time then lockout.
32 PV500-46U 06/12 Gas Train Illustration (Optional compone nts may not be shown) Alternate Gas Train Illustration (Optional compone nts may not be shown).
33 PV500-46U 06/12 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Starting or Pre-purge Failure Power Supply Check fuse and/or circuit b reaker.
34 PV500-46U 06/12 16 REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS.
35 PV500-46U 06/12 16.1 Cont rol Pane l.
36 PV500-46U 06/12 16.2 Control Panel Components (Optional components may not be included) Key No. Part No. Description Qty. U/M 1 101947 CONTROL, HOT SURFACE IGNITION FENWAL 1 EA 2 - CONTROL, TEM.
37 PV500-46U 06/12 16.3 Burner Assembly Optional components may or may not be shown.
38 PV500-46U 06/12 16.4 Burner Assembly Components (Optional components may not be included) Item No. Qt y. PVI Part No. Description BURNER ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS 1 117188 B&C, 2000 MBTU MXIF/PVI.
39 PV500-46U 06/12 BURNER GAS TRAIN CO MPONENTS 50 1 114530 PKG, GAS TRAIN 1 1/2 M x 3/8 P x 1 1/2 C 51 1 116921 REGULATOR, 1 1/2 MAXITROL #210E Z ZERO GOVERNOR 52 1 102836 VALVE, GAS DUNGS DMV-D .
40 PV500-46U 06/12 17 PERIODIC MAIN TENANCE Listed below are items that must be ch ecked to ensure safe reliable operations . Maintenance must be performed by a qualified service or maintenance prov ider. To ensure proper maintenance, the followi ng instruction s should be posted near the appliance and maintai ned in legible c ondition.
41 PV500-46U 06/12 6. The combustion air filter should b e replaced every six months. If filter blockage becomes exce ssive the filter safety switch will not allow the burn er to fire. To avoid nuisance shutdo wn in dirty environments, check and replace filter more frequently.
42 PV500-46U 06/12 18 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1. Annual Maintenance a. Check all joints and pipe connection s fo r tightness, corrosion or deterioration. b. Check the electronic-ignition system for quick ignition and a proper flame signal.
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44 PV500-46U 06/12 PVI INDUSTRIES ® , LLC 3209 Galvez Av e. Fort Worth, Texas 76111 Phone 1-800-433-5 654 www.pvi.com.
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