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MC Series Gas-Fired Circulating Heater - Heat Transfer Products, Inc

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The latest version of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70.<br />

NOTE: The gas manifold and controls met safe lighting and other performance criteria when undergoing tests specified in ANSI<br />

Z21.10.3 – latest edition.<br />

The hydronic supply and return connections of these products are for installation in closed loop systems ONLY! Use of this<br />

product in any manner other than described in this manual may result in premature product failure, substantial property damage, severe<br />

personal injury, or death. Damage or failure of this product (or the system in which it is installed) due to unauthorized use IS NOT<br />

COVERED BY WARRANTY.<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

PART 1 – GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 6<br />

A. PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6<br />

B. IMPROPER COMBUSTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 7<br />

C. GAS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7<br />

D. WHEN SERVICING THE HEATER ............................................................................................................................................. 7<br />

E. HEATER SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7<br />

F. WATER CHEMISTRY* ................................................................................................................................................................ 7<br />

G. WINTERIZING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8<br />

PART 2 – BEFORE YOU START ................................................................................................................................................ 8<br />

A. WHAT’S IN THE BOX ................................................................................................................................................................. 8<br />

B. HOW THE HEATER OPERATES ............................................................................................................................................... 8<br />

C. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 10<br />

PART 3 – PREPARE HEATER LOCATION .............................................................................................................................. 10<br />

A. BEFORE LOCATING THE HEATER ........................................................................................................................................ 10<br />

B. LEVELING ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11<br />

C. CLEARANCES FOR SERVICE ACCESS ................................................................................................................................. 12<br />

D. RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, CLOSET, AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS .................................................................................... 12<br />

E. EXHAUST VENT AND INTAKE PIPE ....................................................................................................................................... 13<br />

F. PREVENT COMBUSTION AIR CONTAMINATION .................................................................................................................. 13<br />

G. REMOVING AN EXISTING HEATER FROM AN EXISTING COMMON VENT SYSTEM ........................................................ 13<br />

PART 4 – PREPARE HEATER .................................................................................................................................................. 14<br />

A. REMOVE HEATER FROM BOX ............................................................................................................................................... 14<br />

B. WALL MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 14<br />

C. WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 14<br />

D. INSTALLATION STEPS ............................................................................................................................................................ 15<br />

PART 5 – HEATER PIPING ....................................................................................................................................................... 15<br />

A. GENERAL PIPING INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 15<br />

B. RELIEF VALVE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16<br />

C. SEPARATE LOW WATER CUTOFF ........................................................................................................................................ 17<br />

D. BACKFLOW PREVENTER ....................................................................................................................................................... 17<br />

E. SYSTEM WATER PIPING METHODS ..................................................................................................................................... 17<br />

LP-171 Rev. 10.2.13

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