A.O. Smith BFC -100 Water Heater User Manual


 
Installation
18 Instruction manual BFC
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3.3.1 Air humidity and ambient temperature
The boiler room must be frost-free, or be protected against frost. The table
shows the environmental conditions that must be adhered to for correct
functioning of the electronics present in the appliance to be guaranteed.
Air humidity and ambient temperature specifications
3.3.2 Maximum floor load
Allow for the appliance's weight with respect to the maximum floor load; refer to
the table.
Weight specifications related to maximum floor load
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 (16 "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: 100cm.
BB: all sides of the appliance: 50cm.
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, then 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 5 m 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
BFC 80, BFC 100 940 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