Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE; It takes only 5 seconds of skin contact with 140°F water to cause a
5 PV500-45U 06/12 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE It takes only 5 seconds of skin contact with 140°F water to cause a second degree burn! You must protect against high water temperatures at all lavatories, tubs, showers and other points of hot water contact. Accidental scalding from high water temperatures ...
Page 10 - To avoid serious damage,; DO NOT; energize the unit until the system and appliance is full of water.; Handling and Location; Carefully remove all shipping supports and bracing.
10 PV500-45U 06/12 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...
Page 13 - TWO WATER HEATERS WITH REVERSE RETURN PIPING; The Tricon water heater
13 PV500-45U 06/12 TWO WATER HEATERS WITH REVERSE RETURN PIPING 6 CONDENSATE DRAIN, TRAP & DISPOSAL The Tricon water heater is designed to produce significant amounts of condensate because of its high efficiency. Condensate occurs naturally when water vapor in combustion gases is cooled below ...
Page 14 - CONDENSATE DIAGRAM above.; Optional Condensate Neutralization System
14 PV500-45U 06/12 Condensate Piping and Trap with Optional Condensate Neutralizer 6.1 Condensate Neutralization System (optional) Although only slightly acidic (3-5 PH), condensate can be routed through an optional Condensate Neutralization System (see image below) to become pH neutral allowing f...
Page 15 - Equivalent Length of Straight Pipe (feet)
15 PV500-45U 06/12 7 GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING Verify that the type of gas specified on rating plate is supplied to the unit. This unit is orificed for operation up to 2000 feet altitude. Appliance Btuh output derates 4% per 1000 feet elevation above sea level. Consult Factory for installations above ...
Page 19 - The maximum length of
19 PV500-45U 06/12 Vertical Remote Air Horizontal Remote Air 8.5 Remote Air Consideration for Combined Remote Air Ducting Each water heater MUST have separate intake piping. Consult factory for common air intake pipe sizing. 9 VENTING 9.1 Venting the TRICON: TRICON models are designed for operatio...
Page 21 - be manually operated at least once a year.
21 PV500-45U 06/12 WARNING: Do not connect multiple water heaters vents into a single unpowered or fixed speed powered vent. This could cause unsafe operation and the potential for poisonous carbon monoxide to enter occupied areas. Such improper installation can cause property damage, personal inj...
Page 22 - To prevent the possibility of injury under these
22 PV500-45U 06/12 10.3 High Water Temperature Limit Control Appliances are equipped with adjustable limit and high limit controls to control the maximum discharge water temperature. These controls are located inside the control cabinet and are accessed by removing the bottom cover. The high limit...
Page 23 - Switches the control ON or OFF.
23 PV500-45U 06/12 11 TEMPTRAC™ ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER PANEL 11.1 Principle Of Operation The water heater operates to satisfy the setpoint of the TempTrac digital control whose sensor is located near the top of the water heater tank. Demand (flow) will typically create a drop in temperature, thus a...
Page 30 - Burner Combustion Adjustment; See Gas Train Illustration below for details.; in the combustion products should be between 8.0 and; customer service for assistance.
30 PV500-45U 06/12 19. When the blower motor starts, the flame control will check for a positive air flow. If the air switch or blocked filter switch (if equipped) is not made the blower will stay on for a period of time then lockout. To adjust the air-proving switch, turn the adjustment screw cou...
Page 33 - REPLACEMENT
33 PV500-45U 06/12 16 REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS
Page 34 - Control Panel
Page 35 - * Contact factory for more information
35 PV500-45U 06/12 16.2 Control Panel Components (Optional components may not be included) Key No. Part No. Description Qty. U/M 1 101947 CONTROL, HOT SURFACE IGNITION FENWAL 1 EA 2 - CONTROL, TEMPERATURE TEMPTRAC 1 EA 3 - DRIVE, VARIABLE FREQUENCY AC EMERSON 1 EA 4 5613 FUSEHOLDER, PANEL TYPE #HT...
Page 38 - MAINTENANCE
38 PV500-45U 06/12 17 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Listed below are items that must be checked to ensure safe reliable operations. Maintenance must be performed by a qualified service or maintenance provider. To ensure proper maintenance, the following instructions should be posted near the appliance and ...
Page 40 - Test high limit and operating temperature controls.; Maintenance; Listen to and visually check the pilot and main fuel valves.; Daily Maintenance
40 PV500-45U 06/12 18 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1. Annual Maintenance a. Check all joints and pipe connections for tightness, corrosion or deterioration. b. Check the electronic-ignition system for quick ignition and a proper flame signal. c. Check all safety controls including thermostats ...
Page 42 - PVI INDUSTRIES
42 PV500-45U 06/12 PVI INDUSTRIES ® , LLC 3209 Galvez Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76111 Phone 1-800-433-5654 www.pvi.com