A.O. Smith ADM - 40 Water Heater User Manual


 
Installation
16 Instruction manual ADM
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Air humidity and ambient temperature specifications
3.3.2 Maximum floor load
In connection with the appliance's weight, take account of the maximum floor
loading, refer to the table.
3.3.3 Water composition
The appliance is intended for heating drinking water. The drinking water must
comply with the regulations governing drinking water for human consumption.
The table gives an overview of the specifications.
Water specifications
Note
If the water specifications deviate from those stated in the table, then the
tank protection cannot be guaranteed (13 "Warranty (certificate)").
3.3.4 Working clearances
For access to the appliance, it is recommended that the following clearances
are observed (see figure):
AA: around the appliance's control column and cleaning openings: 100 cm.
BB: all sides of the appliance: 50 cm.
Above the appliance (room to replace the anodes):
- 100 cm if using fixed anodes, or
- 50 cm if using flexible anodes.
If the available clearance is less than 100 cm, flexible magnesium anodes
may be ordered.
Note
When installing the appliance, be aware that any leakage from the tank
and/or connections can cause damage to the immediate environment or floors
below the level of the boiler room. If this is the case, the appliance should be
installed above a wastewater drain or in a suitable metal leak tray.
The leak tray must have an appropriate wastewater drain and must be at least
5cm deep with a length and width at least 5cm greater than the diameter of the
appliance.
Air humidity and ambient temperature
Air humidity max. 93% RV at +25°C
Ambient temperature Functional: 0 <
T < 60°C
Weight of the appliance filled with water
ADM 40 ADM 50 ADM 60 ADM 80 ADM 90 ADM 115 ADM 135
504 kg 578 kg 507 kg 573 kg 522 kg 523 kg 581 kg
Water composition
Hardness
(alkaline earth ions)
> 1.00 mmol/l:
German hardness> 5.6° dH
French hardness > 10.0° fH
English hardness > 7.0° eH
Conductivity > 125 µS/cm
Acidity (pH value) 7.0 < pH value < 9.5