HTP MODCON1000 - Water Chemistry Requirements

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When removing an existing boiler, follow the steps below.
1. Seal any unused openings in the common venting system.
2. Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and
horizontal pitch to determine if there is blockage, leakage,
corrosion, or other deciencies that could cause an unsafe
condition.
3. If practical, close all building doors, windows, and doors
between the space in which the boiler remains connected to
the common venting system and other spaces in the building.
Turn on clothes dryers and any appliances not connected to
the common venting system. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as
range hoods and bathroom exhausts, at maximum speed. Do
not operate a summer exhaust fan. Close all replace dampers.
4. Place in operation the appliance being inspected. Follow the
lighting instructions. Adjust the thermostat so the appliance will
operate continuously.
5. Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after 5
minutes of main burner operation. Use the ame of a match or
candle or smoke from a cigarette.
6. After it has been determined that each appliance remaining
connected to the common venting system properly vents
when tested as outlined, return doors, windows, exhaust fans,
replace dampers, and any other gas burning appliances to their
previous condition of use.
7. Any improper operation of the common venting system
should be corrected to conform to the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1. When resizing any portion of the common venting
system, the system should approach the minimum size as
determined using the appropriate tables in Appendix G of ANSI
Z223.1.
Figure 3 - CO Warning Label
I. Water Chemistry Requirements*
Chemical imbalance of the water supply may aect eciency
and cause severe damage to the boiler and associated
equipment. HTP recommends having water quality
professionally analyzed to determine whether it is necessary
to install a water softener. It is important that the water
chemistry on both the domestic hot water and central heating
sides are checked before installing the boiler, as water quality
will aect the reliability of the system. In addition, operating
temperatures above 140
o
F will cause the boiler to operate
continuously, accelerating the build-up of lime scale and
possibly shortening the service life of the boiler. Failure of a
boiler due to lime scale build-up, low pH, or other chemical
imbalance IS NOT covered by the warranty.
• Sodium less than 20 mGL
• Water pH between 6.0 and 8.0
• Maintain water pH between 6.0 and 8.0. Check with
litmus paper or have it chemically analyzed by water
treatment company.
• If the pH diers from above, consult local water
treatment for treatment needed.
• Hardness less than 7 grains
• Consult local water treatment companies for
unusually hard water areas (above 7 grains hardness).
• Chlorine concentration less than 100 ppm
• Using chlorinated fresh water should be acceptable
as levels are typically less than 5 ppm.
• Do not connect the boiler to directly heat swimming
pool or spa water.
• Do not ll boiler or operate with water containing
chlorine in excess of 100 ppm.
*NOTE: It is recommended to clean the heat exchanger at
least once a year to prevent lime scale buildup. To clean the
heat exchanger, follow the maintenance procedure in this
manual.
Hardness: Less than 7 grains
Chloride levels: Less than 100 ppm
pH levels: 6 - 8
TDS: Less than 2000 ppm
Sodium: Less than 20 mGL