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Installing the W
ater Circuit
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INSTALLING THE WATER CIRCUIT
Water Circuit Components
Installing Third-Party Accessories
For Hydro Kit terminal connection information on third-party valves, relays, and other control devices like thermostats, see the Wiring section.
Also, review the instructions provided with the third-party components.
The water circuit guidelines and diagrams are for illustrative purposes and are to be used for references only; not all components and accessories
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local, state, and federal codes.
Domestic Hot Water Tank
When selecting a water tank, ALWAYS use an INDIRECT tank where the Hydro Kit water circuit is isolated from the domestic water system. Failure
to follow instructions will result in product malfunction.
• The domestic hot water tank is for sanitary applications and uses the indirect heat exchange method for heating;
do not add antifreeze
like ethylene glycol to its water.
• The tank must be installed at a level location.
• Water quality must comply with all local, state, and federal require-
ments.
• The water supply and drain must be located near the domestic hot
water tank for easy access and maintenance.
• To remove any impurities and ensure clean hot water, thoroughly
wash out the inside of the domestic hot water tank before and after
installation.
When using the Hydro Kit in domestic hot water tank applications,
a recirculation pump is recommended for install. A recirculation
pump helps prevent cold water at the end of the hot water supply
from infiltrating the water piping, and stabilize the water temperature
inside the tank.
The recirculation pump must operate before there is a demand for
domestic hot water and not during; therefore, install an external timer to determine when the recirculation pump must turn on and off.
Calculate the Operating Duration of the Recirculation Pump as follows:
Duration Time (minute) = k * V / R
k: 1.2 ~ 1.5 is recommended. (If the distance between the pump and tank is long, choose the higher number.)
V: Volume of the Domestic Hot Water Tank (gallon [liter])
R: Water Flow Rate of Pump (gallon per minute [liter per minute]), which is determined by the pump performance curve.
Domestic Hot
Water Tank
Recirculation
Pump
External
Timer
Shower
(Using the
Hot Water)
Hot Water
Water Supply
Water In
Water Out
Figure 23: Recirculation Pump with Domestic Hot Water Tank.
Three-Way Valve - for Diverting Hot Water Between Domestic Hot Water and Space Heating / Cooling or Floor Heating
Refer to valve manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Two-Way Isolation Valve - for Floor Heating
Refer to valve manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Three-Way Valve (Solar Heating Kit) - for Diverting Hot Water Between Domestic Hot Water and Space Heating / Cooling
or Floor Heating
Refer to valve manufacturer’s installation instructions.