A.O. Smith BTR 120 Installation Operation & Maintenance Download

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If a water heater is installed in a closed water system, contact the
water supplier or local plumbing inspector on how to control this
situation.

WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND

SPACE HEATING

1. All piping components connected to this unit for space heating

applications shall be suitable for use with potable water.

2. Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment, shall

NEVER be introduced into this system.

3. This unit may NEVER be connected to any existing heating

system or component(s) previously used with a non-potable
water heating appliance.

4. When the system requires water for space heating at

temperatures higher than required for domestic water
purposes, a tempering valve must be installed. Please refer
to installation diagrams on pages 16 through 21 in this manual
for suggested piping arrangements.

CAUTION

A closed system will exist if a check valve (without bypass),
pressure reducing valve (without bypass), or a water meter (without
bypass) is installed in the cold water line between the water heater
and street main (or well).

Excessive pressure may develop in such closed systems, causing
premature tank failure or intermittent relief valve operation. This
is not a warranty failure. An expansion tank or a similar device
may be required in the inlet supply line between the appliance
and the meter or valve to compensate for the thermal expansion
of the water.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

The system installation must conform to these instructions and to
the local code authority having jurisdiction. Good practice requires
that all heavy piping be supported.

THERMOMETERS (Not Supplied)

Thermometers should be obtained and field installed as shown in
the installation diagrams.

Thermometers are installed in the system as a means of detecting
the temperature of the outlet water supply.

RELIEF VALVE

This water heater is equipped with a combination temperature-
pressure relief valve that complies with the standard for relief
valves and automatic gas shut-off devices for hot water supply
system, ANSI Z21.22-CSA 4.4.

FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE

WATER HEATER, THE RELIEF VALVE(S) MUST NOT BE
REMOVED OR PLUGGED.

ASME ratings cover pressure relief capacities. ANSI ratings cover
release rate with temperature actuation.

In addition to the appliance relief valve, each remote storage tank
which may be used in conjunction with this appliance shall also

be installed with a properly sized, rated and approved combination
temperature (ANSI) and pressure (ASME) relief valve(s).

WARNING

THE PURPOSE OF RELIEF VALVE IS TO AVOID EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE INTO THE STEAM RANGE,
WHICH MAY CAUSE SCALDING AT FIXTURES, TANK
EXPLOSION, SYSTEM OR HEATER DAMAGE. NO VALVE IS
TO BE PLACED BETWEEN THE RELIEF VALVE AND TANK.

Your local code authority may have other specific relief valve
requirements.

A DRAIN LINE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE RELIEF
VALVE TO DIRECT DISCHARGE TO A SAFE LOCATION TO
AVOID SCALDING OR WATER DAMAGE. THIS LINE MUST
NOT BE REDUCED FROM THE SIZE OF THE VALVE OUTLET
AND MUST NOT CONTAIN VALVES, RESTRICTIONS NOR
SHOULD IT BE LOCATED IN FREEZING AREAS. DO NOT
THREAD OR CAP THE END OF THIS LINE. RESTRICTED
OR BLOCKED DISCHARGE WILL DEFEAT THE PURPOSE
OF THE VALVE AND IS UNSAFE. DISCHARGE LINE SHALL
BE INSTALLED TO ALLOW COMPLETE DRAINAGE OF BOTH
THE VALVE AND LINE.

See SERVICE INFORMATION section for procedure and
precautions.

GAS PIPING

Contact your local gas service company to ensure that adequate
gas service is available and to review applicable installation codes
for your area.

Size the main gas line in accordance with Table 4. The figures
shown are for straight lengths of pipe at 0.5 in. W.C. pressure drop,
which is considered normal for low pressure systems.

Note:

Fittings such as elbows, tees and line regulators will add to
the pipe pressure drop. Also refer to the current edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code. For Canadian installations consult
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN/CSA-B149.1.

TABLE 4 - GAS SUPPLY LINE SIZES (IN INCHES)*

MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF PIPE IN

CUBIC FEET PER HOUR

LENGTH

NOMINAL IRON PIPE SIZES (INCHES)

FEET

1/2” 3/4”

1” 1 1/4” 1 1/2”

2”

2 1/2”

3”

4”