PVI Industries PV500-12 Water Heater User Manual


 
TURBOPOWER 99
WATER HEATER
PV500-12 08/12 6
3 STANDARD FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT
3.1 Warranty
Factory warranty does not cover improper installation or operation. (See warranty for complete details).
Warranty exclusions include but are not limited to failure or malfunctions resulting from:
1. Failures to properly apply, install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance to printed instructions.
2. Abuse, alteration, accident, fire, flood and the like.
3. Sediment or lime buildup, freezing or any other conditions causing inadequate circulation.
4. Corrosive or contaminated atmosphere.
4 WATER HEATER INSTALLATION
4.1 Checking Equipment Before You Install
Inspect the unit completely upon receipt from the freight carrier before signing the bill of lading. Inspect the
appliance and all accompanying parts for signs of impact or mishandling. Verify the total number of pieces shown
on packing slips with those actually received. Contact the freight carrier immediately if any damage or shortage is
detected.
4.2 Codes
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those installation regulations in force in the local area where
the installation is to be made. These shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be
consulted before installation is made. In the absence of such requirements, the installation shall conform to the
latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction,
the installation must conform to American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Controls and Safety
Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, No. (CSD-1). All appliances conform to the applicable sections of the
latest edition of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV. Where required by the Canadian authority
having jurisdiction, the installation must comply with CAN/CSA B149 and/or B149.2 and/or provincial regulations.
4.3 Electrical Requirements
WARNING: Turn off all electrical service to the appliance when accessing the controls located inside the
control cabinet. The cabinet contains high voltage wiring and terminals. If the electrical service is not
turned off and these wires or terminals are touched, a dangerous shock causing personal injury or loss of
life could occur. Close the control cabinet before restoring electrical service to the appliance.
See product specification sheets and/or appliance labeling for branch service requirements. 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 CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and/or
Local Electrical Codes.
1. All wiring between the unit and field installed devices must be made with type T wire.
2. Line voltage wire exterior to the appliance must be enclosed in approved conduit or approved metal clad
cable.
3. To avoid serious damage, DO NOT energize the unit until the system and appliance is full of water.
4.4 Location
These units are suitable for indoor installation only.
1. Locate the unit so that if water connections should leak, water damage will not occur. When such locations
are unavoidable, install a suitable drain pan, and plumb pan to ensure adequate drainage in the event of a
leak. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer responsible for water damage in connection with this unit,
or any of its components. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover water damage.
2. Protect associated electrical components and electrical connections from water (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.)
during appliance operation and service.