PVI Industries TRICON - User Manual

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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TRICON
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WATER HEATER
MODELS (40, 50, 75, 90, 100) (L, SS) 125 A-PVIF
MODELS (50, 75, 90, 100) (L, SS) (250, 300) A-PVIF
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified service installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT. READ AND FOLLOW THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL AND ALL OTHER
PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS, LABELS AND MARKINGS BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS UNIT.
TO THE INSTALLER: After installation, these instructions must be given to the equipment user or left near the appliance.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference. These instructions contain
important information that will help you in maintaining and operating this appliance.
PVI INDUSTRIES, LLC - Fort Worth, Texas 76111 - Web www.pvi.com - Phone 1-800-433-5654

Summary

Safety Considerations

Standard Features and Equipment

Burner, Operating Controls & Safeties

Outlines the burner type, controls, and safety features.

Water Heater Installation

Checking Equipment Before You Install

Instructions for inspecting the unit upon delivery.

Handling and Location

Recommendations for safe handling and unit placement.

General Piping Guidelines

Condensate Drain, Trap & Disposal

Gas Supply and Piping

Inlet Pressure

Specifies acceptable inlet pressure ranges for natural gas and LP.

Manifold Pressure

How to measure manifold pressure.

Gas Piping Size

Combustion and Ventilation Air

Equipment Located In Confined Spaces

Requirements for air supply in confined spaces.

Venting

Venting The TRICON

Maximum Category IV Vent Length (Equivalent Length)

Chart for maximum allowable Category IV vent lengths.

Operating and Safety Controls

Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve(s)

Details the function and installation of the T&P relief valve.

Operating Temperature Control

Explains how to adjust the operating temperature setting.

TEMPTRAC ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER PANEL

Principle Of Operation

Control Buttons

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

INITIAL STARTUP

Initial Startup Requirements

Prerequisites and essential steps before initial startup.

Tools and Instrumentation Required Resources

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Starting or Pre-purge Failure

Common causes and solutions for startup or pre-purge issues.

Flame Failure

Troubleshooting steps for flame failure events.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Annual Maintenance

Tasks for yearly inspection and maintenance.

Burner and;or Heat Exchanger Inspection and Cleaning Procedure

Detailed steps for burner and heat exchanger maintenance.

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Annual Maintenance Schedule

List of tasks for annual maintenance checks.

Semi-Annually Maintenance Schedule

PVI Industries TRICON Specifications

General

Brand	PVI Industries
Model	TRICON
Category	Water Heater
Language	English