Camus Hydronics VTech 0499 - User Manual

6226 Netherhart Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1B7 99-0234 – Rev 00
VTech™ Series
Installation and Service Manual
Storage Type Domestic Hot Water Heater: Models 80 to 499
WARNING
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
 Do not try to light any appliance,
 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building,
 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions,
 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
A Qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier must perform installation and service.
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
TO THE INSTALLER: After installation, these instructions must be given to the end user or left on or near the appliance.
TO THE END USER: This booklet contains important information about this appliance. Retain for future reference.

Summary

General Safety and Compliance

What to Do If You Smell Gas

Crucial safety procedure for gas leaks.

Installer and Service Requirements

Specifies qualified personnel for installation and service.

Part 1 - General Information

1.1 Special Instructions to Owner

Initial guidance for appliance owners.

1.4 Sequence of Operation

Step-by-step process of unit operation.

1.5 Codes

Installation compliance with national and local codes.

Part 2 - Installation

2.1 Checking the Equipment

Inspecting for shipping damage and verifying contents.

2.2 Mechanical Environment

2.3 Locating the Equipment

2.4 Clearances

2.5 Condensate Removal and Treatment

Handling and neutralizing acidic condensate.

Part 3 - Venting & Combustion Air

3.1 General Venting Guidelines

Basic rules for vent installation.

3.1.1 Venting Transition

3.1.2 Vent Drainage

Ensuring proper condensate flow in vents.

3.1.3 CAT II Venting

3.1.4 CAT IV Venting

3.1.5 Venting Materials

3.2 General Combustion Air Guidelines

Requirements for air supply to the burner.

3.2.1 Direct Combustion Air Supply

Connecting air directly to the appliance.

3.2.3 Combined Combustion Air Supply

3.2.3 Room Combustion Air Supply

3.3 Installation and Termination

Final setup of vent and air intake.

Rooftop Vent Terminations

Specifics for roof-mounted vent outlets.

Rooftop Combustion Air Inlets

3.3.2 Sidewall Configuration Guidelines

Rules for wall-mounted vent termination.

Sidewall Combustion Air Inlets

Part 4 - Gas and Combustion Hardware

4.1 Gas Piping and Connections

Requirements for gas supply piping.

4.2 Gas Supply Pressure

Acceptable gas pressure ranges.

4.2.1 Gas Regulators and Lockup Pressure

Proper setting of gas regulators.

4.3 Air;Gas Ratio Control Valve

4.4 Gas Pressure Switches

4.5 Air Pressure Switches

4.6 Combustion Air Blower

4.7 Burner

4.8 Ignition System

Part 6 - Electrical

6.1 Blower Motors

6.2 Ignition Control

Part 7 - VTech Control Panel

7.1 Levels of Access

7.2 VTech Touchscreen Display

7.3 Lockout;Alert Condition

Handling unit lockouts and alerts.

7.3.1 Manual Reset Codes

List of manual reset error codes.

7.3.2 Automatic Reset Codes

List of automatic reset error codes.

7.4 Control Menus

7.4.1 View Menu (Read-Only)

7.4.2 Setup Menu

7.4.3 Monitor Menu

7.4.6 Source Menu

Part 8 - Commissioning;Start-up

8.1 Checking the Installation

Verifying all installation steps are correctly done.

8.2 Checking Gas Supply Pressure

Ensuring correct gas pressure for operation.

8.3 Combustion Setup

Adjusting burner for optimal combustion.

8.3.1 Adjust Low Fire Setting

Setting the burner at low fire.

8.3.2 Adjust High Fire Setting

Setting the burner at high fire.

8.3.3 Flame Monitoring

Visually checking the flame during setup.

8.4 Final Commissioning

Completing the startup process.

Part 9 - Service;Maintenance

9.1 Examine the Venting System - Annual

9.2 Combustion Air Blower - Annual

9.3 Burner Maintenance - Annual

9.8 Troubleshooting

Diagnosing and resolving common issues.

9.8.1 Flow Diagrams

Visual guides for troubleshooting specific faults.

Camus Hydronics VTech 0499 Specifications

General

Brand	Camus Hydronics
Model	VTech 0499
Category	Water Heater
Language	English