AO Smith 100344441 Heat Pump Storage Tank Instruction Manual

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100344441_2000601938_Rev A
HEAT PUMP
STORAGE TANK
INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL
Series: 100

100344441 Heat Pump Storage Tank

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Hazard definitions

The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or to important information concerning the life of the product.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTICE indicates special instructions on installation, operation, or maintenance that are important but not related to personal injury or property damage.

Hot Water Can Scald!

• Water heated to temperatures for clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and cause permanent injury.

• Children, elderly, and infirm or physically handicapped persons are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water. Never leave them unattended in a bathtub or shower. Never allow small children to use a hot water tap or draw their own bath.

• If anyone using hot water in the building fits the above description, or if state laws or local codes require certain water temperatures at hot water taps, you must take special precautions:

• Use lowest possible temperature setting.

• Install some type of tempering device, such as an automatic mixing valve, at hot water tap or water heater. Automatic mixing valve must be selected and installed according to valve manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.

• Water passing out of drain valves may be extremely hot. To avoid injury:

• Make sure all connections are tight.

• Direct water flow away from any person.
  Protection Must Be Taken Against Excessive Temperature and Pressure!

  • Installation of a Temperature & Pressure (T&P) relief valve is required.

General information

The following chart (Table 1A) details the relationship of water temperature and time with regard to scald injury and may be used as a guide in determining the safest water temperature for your applications.
Table 1A Approximate Time / Temperature Scald Chart

APPROXIMATE TIME / TEMPERATURE
RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS

• Before using product, read and understand instructions.
• Save these instructions for future reference.
• All work must be performed by qualified personnel trained in the proper application, installation, and maintenance of the water systems in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
• To prevent serious burns, wear heat resistant gloves when handling hot equipment.

Failure to follow this warning could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
This manual is intended to cover installation, operation, and maintenance procedures for A.O. Smith’s Heat Pump Storage Tank.
If questions are not answered by this manual, or if specific installation, operation, and/or maintenance procedures are not clearly understood, contact A.O. Smith for clarification before proceeding.
Heat Pump Storage Tanks are designed for indoor use only. It should be located on a level surface (no more than one-half degree of slope), capable of supporting the total weight of the unit when filled to capacity.
The unit should be mounted to the floor following applicable architectural and local code requirements for the specific installation site.
The high quality enamel paint, applied to the jacket of the unit, will provide years of protection against corrosion. If it is  necessary to clean the outside of the unit, a mild cleaning agent should be used that will not damage the paint.
For all piping connections, the use and/or type of joint compound or sealer on the joints should be determined by referring to local codes, accepted standards, and/or the requirements of the installing contractor.

Tank construction
Heat Pump Storage Tanks are pre-engineered and pre-assembled complete with all fittings. And like every A.O. Smith product, they are thoroughly tested to ensure proper performance from the moment they are installed.
Tank Models — A.O. Smith offers four models of the Heat Pump Storage Tank: TJVHP-250A, TJVHP-500A, TJVHP-750A and TJVHP-1000A.
Tank Orientation — A.O. Smith Heat Pump Storage Tanks are constructed in a vertical orientation.
Tank Lining — A.O. Smith Heat Pump Storage Tanks are constructed with glass lining.
ASME — All A.O. Smith storage tanks are constructed per ASME Section IV requirements, or Section VIII.
Pressure Rating — A.O. Smith tanks are available in 125 psi working pressure (standard).
Cathodic Protection — All glass lined tanks are equipped with magnesium anodes to provide protection against corrosion.
Manway – A 12″ x 16″ manway is standard on all Heat Pump Tank models (TJVHP-250A, TJVHP-500A, TJVHP-750A and TJVHP-1000A).
Jacketing — A.O. Smith Heat Pump Storage Tanks are fitted with a round sheet metal jacket.

Tanks with a round sheet metal jacket are insulated with a 5″ thick foam mixture that has an R value of R-30. These tanks are for indoor installation only.
All jacketed storage tanks meet the energy efficiency requirements of the latest edition of ASHRAE 90.1.
Relief Valve Tapping — A tapping is provided for the installation of a field supplied ASME safety relief valve.
Return / Cold Water Supply Tapping — A.O. Smith Heat  Pump Storage Tanks will have one (1) tapping designed to return cold water back to the heater during the charge cycle and will allow cold water in during the discharge cycle.
Hot Water Supply / Outlet Tapping – – A Hot Water Supply / Outlet Tapping is positioned on the top of the tank for connection to the hot side of a mixing valve.
Drain — A tapping or drain pipe will be connected to a low point on the tank for drainage.
Aqua stat Bulbell  — A.O. Smith Heat Pump Storage Tanks are provided with four (4) super bulbwells for control sensors.
Five-Year Limited Tank Warranty — Provides warranty protection against tank failure (see warranty for details).
One-Year Limited Warranty — Parts and accessories (see warranty for details).

Areas of potential danger:

1. All water lines, joints, and valves.
2. All power connections and cables.
3. If the unit has been in operation, allow the water in the heater and all components and surfaces (tank surface, water piping, etc.,) to cool before starting the procedure.
4. Assure that all power to associated water heating equipment has been shut off and disconnected before attempting any procedures.
5. Assure that all incoming and outgoing water lines have been shut off at the manual shutoff valves.

Heated water presents situations that can be very dangerous due to the fact they are under pressure and at very high temperatures. To avoid possible injury or death, use common sense and follow all accepted and recommended procedures when performing installation, operation, and maintenance procedures.

The combination of electricity and water can pose a very dangerous situation. Assure that all power has been shut off / disconnected before attempting any installation or maintenance procedures.

Transporting and unpacking the unit
Each Heat Pump Storage Tank is fitted with lay-down shipping legs and crated in the horizontal orientation. Crating provides protection during shipping and a safe means in which to lift and move the unit with a fork lift.
Remove the crate top and sides but leave the bolted bases in place until after the unit is lifted into the vertical position.
After the top and sides are removed, the unit should be carefully examined to assure the tank has not been damaged during shipping. If any evidence of damage is detected that could affect the safe operation of the unit, contact A.O. Smith, or your authorized sales representative, to report the damage and to receive instructions on how to proceed.
After the unit and all components have been inspected for damage, it is suggested that all optional or independent pressure and temperature control components be checked to assure that they meet or exceed design specifications. If any discrepancy is found, contact A.O. Smith, or your authorized representative, before proceeding with the installation.

Installation

Transporting and unpacking the unit (cont’d)
After the unit has been inspected, temporarily remove the jacket top for unobstructed access to the lifting lugs. Failure to remove the top during this stand-up procedure can result in damage to the jacket. Once the unit is in the vertical position, the remaining crate components can be unbolted from the shipping legs and bottom channel anchor points.
The shipping legs can be removed by turning counterclockwise until detached. Install provided cover-plates over the shipping leg jacket cut-outs and install the jacket top.

Anchoring the unit
The unit should be anchored to the floor, following applicable architectural / local code requirements, or accepted standards for the specific installation site. The unit should be installed in a location with sufficient clearance for service and repair. Check local codes for Seismic anchoring requirements. If further assistance is needed, call the A.O. Smith Technical Service Department and request a Seismic Report.

Recommended service clearances:

• 36 inches around the magnesium anode rod(s)
• 24 inches around the manway or inspection hole

Connecting the hot water source

Before making any connections of water inlet or outlet to the unit, assure that all piping is clean and free of foreign material or scale. This can usually be accomplished by “blowing out” the pipe.
Any foreign material or scale entering the unit can adversely affect operation and performance.
The tapping on the lower side of the vertical tank shall provide recirculation between the tank and the water heating source during the charge cycle. During the discharge cycle, cold water enters the lower tapping to replace hot water being discharged to the building. See example piping diagram between a storage tank and a heat pump water heater (FIG. 2-1 and 2-2).
The top tapping on the vertical storage tank serves as both the hot water outlet to the hot side of the mixing valve and a hot water inlet to receive hot water from the heating source. A T-junction and a mixing valve are required (FIG. 2-1 and 2-2).

See the Water Heater’s Installation and Operation manual for specific piping diagrams that match the inlet / outlet water tappings on the tank to the inlet / outlet water tappings on the water heater. Tapping locations on the water heater may vary by product or manufacturer.

Figure 2-1 _Single Pass Piping Diagram – One Heater, One Tank

NOTE: DRAWING ILLUSTRATES SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURATION LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Figure 2-2 _Single Pass Piping Diagram – Two Heaters, Two Tanks

For all piping connections, the use and / or type of joint compound or sealer on the joint should be determined by referring to local codes, accepted practices, or the requirements of the installing contractor.

Cold water supply
The next step in the installation process is to connect the cold water supply to the recirculation piping between the heater(s) and the tank(s).

If the cold water supply to the system is equipped with an in-line check valve or backflow preventer, a suitable expansion tank must be installed in the cold water supply line.
Connect the cold water supply to the recirculation pipe on the water heater’s inlet. Th is allows the cold water to enter the condensing water heater first for high-efficiency condensing
operation.
Review the water heater’s installation manual to confirm the ideal connection for the cold water supply.

Hot water outlet
The next step in the installation process is to connect the hot water system piping to the hot water outlet port. The hot water supply tapping is located on top of the tank.
A manual shutoff valve should be installed downstream on the hot water outlet line as an isolation device in case the unit must be disconnected from the system. The shutoff valve should be in the closed position and remain so until the installation is complete.

Mixing valve
Field supplied. An anti-scald mixing valve is required when storing domestic hot water above 115°F.

Aquastat bulbwell
Review the controls for the hot water source equipment. Some equipment or systems designs will require an independent aquastat (field supplied) to control the equipment. The aquastat may be surface mounted onto the sheet metal jacket of the tank or a nearby surface. Water sensing probes may be installed into one (1) of the four (4) dry bulbwells supplied with all A.O. Smith Heat Pump Storage Tanks. The equipment may employ a water sensing thermistor. The thermistors would be installed into any one of the dry bulbwells then wired back to the hot water equipment.
In installations with more than one water heater, more than one probe may need to be installed in the storage tank. The super bulbwell has a bulb depth of 7-5/16″ and can accommodate a 3/8″ diameter sensor/bulb. An aluminum adapter sleeve is supplied to allow a 1/4″ diameter sensor well to be used.

Piping the relief valve (Relief valve is field supplied)
All A.O. Smith Heat Pump Storage Tanks are equipped with a relief valve tapping on the tank. The valve should be piped to a discharge line leading to a suitable drain. Piping the pressure relief valve to a suitable drain will prevent both water and heat damage to the unit, as well as reduce the risk of injury from released heated water. The pipe must be of adequate size to properly handle the capacity of the relief valve and discharge line.
Check local codes to assure compliance. If a check valve has been installed on the inlet water line, thermal expansion may take place causing build up of excessive pressure when the water is being heated. This expansion will cause the relief valve to open, releasing hot water to the discharge line. A properly sized expansion tank must be installed to protect the system from water expansion.

Do not install a manual shut off valve between the relief valve and the discharge. Doing so could cause serious injury or death if the relief valve released and the manual valve was closed. This would cause excessive build-up of pressure in the storage tank which could result in an explosion.

Drain
The tanks’ drain connection must be piped to a suitable floor drain. Brass drain cocks are acceptable. A brass full port ball valve is recommended to improve water flow.

Completing installation
Installation of the A.O. Smith Heat Pump Storage Tank is now complete. All documentation supplied with the unit should be passed along to maintenance personnel for future reference.

Operation

After all installation procedures have been completed, and all water piping to the energy source and power connections have been double checked, the unit is ready for operation.  The following Startup Procedure focuses on the storage tank. Check the Installation and Operation Manual of the hot water source for additional startup and shutdown procedures.

Tank Pre-Start Flush

It is recommended that the tank be flushed before startup in order to clear the vessel of loose particles and material from the installation process. To flush the tank, see “Flushing the storage tank” instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Start-up procedure

1. Assure that all manual shutoff valves are closed.

2. Slowly open the manual shutoff valve on the cold water supply line and the valves in the hot water source recirculation piping. Check to assure that there are not leaks at the valve or any joints. Allow the tank to fill with water. As the tank is filling, hold the relief valve open to allow air to bleed out of the tank. Hot water faucets at the highest location in the building should also be opened. This will speed the filling process. Make sure the tank is full of water and free of air.

3. Open the manual shutoff valves.

4. Turn on the recirculation pump between the water heater  and the tank.
   After the power to the pump is turned on verify that the pump is working. If the pump is an oil lubricated unit, verify proper oiling.
   
   Heated water presents situations that can be very dangerous because of the high temperatures and pressures. Use common sense and follow all accepted and recommended  procedures when performing installation, operation, and maintenance procedures to avoid possible injury or death.

5. Follow the Startup procedure for the water heater to initiate a call for heat. Adjust the operating temperature control to the desired operating temperature and set the safety high limit.

6. As the unit is heating the water, carefully re-inspect water recirculation piping and the tank hot water outlet for signs of leakage.

7. After the unit has reached operating temperature, re-inspect all joints for signs of leakage. In addition, check all gauges and controls to verify that the water temperature and pressure are within design specifications.

8. The unit is now ready for normal operation.

Shutdown procedure

1. Turn off all power to the circulating pump and the hot water source controls.

2. Close all valves in the system in the following order:
   • the hot water outlet line;
   • the recirculation water piping

3. Relieve the pressure where possible.

4. After the system has cooled, drain the unit by opening the tank drain valve and holding the relief valve in the open position. This will prevent the formation of a vacuum and  increase the drainage flow.

5. Proceed with the required maintenance or repairs.

6. After performing the required maintenance or repairs, return the unit to operation by following the Startup Procedure.

Inspection

The following table summarizes the recommended time intervals for inspections of the tank, components, water piping and power connections.

RECOMMENDED INSPECTIONS

Per
Manufacturer
Specs| Weekly| Monthly| Quarterly| Annually
Circulating Pump| | | | |
Gauges – Pressure & Temperature| | | | |
Lines – Inlet, Outlet, & Return| | | | |
Pressure Relief Valve| | | | |
Shutoff Valves – Manual| | | | |
Temperatures – Water & Operating| | | | |
Thermometer| | | | |
Magnesium Anode Rods| | | | |
Interior for Sediment or Scale| | | | |
Flush tank at six (6) month intervals| | | | |

Maintenance

A new tank installation should have a regular inspection program set up. The first inspection should be within the first three months of operation. Once the tendency to accumulate sediment has been established, the inspection program can be modified to suit the water conditions. Typical inspection programs flush the tank at six-month intervals and clean the  tank in yearly intervals.
Deliming solvents or acid type flush agents are not recommended for use in lined storage tanks. These chemical cleaners are usually designed for use in non-potable systems such as heating boilers. These chemicals may be aggressive and cause damage to the tank lining and deteriorate the magnesium anodes supplied in glass-lined storage tanks.

Hot water will be released under pressure. Avoid contact with the hot discharge water to prevent the risk of severe scald injury.

Flushing the storage tank
Since mineral accumulation occurs in an un-fired tank it will be in a soft sediment form. This soft sediment can be removed by a regular flushing of the lower portion of the tank.

To flush the tank, follow these steps:

1. Turn off electrical power to the circulating pump and any other tank accessories.
2. Close the valve on the hot water outlet on top of the storage tank.
3. Ensure that the drain located on the bottom of the tank is routed to a floor drain with adequate capacity to allow the tank to be flushed.
4. Open the drain valve and allow the incoming cold water to flush the soft sediment out the bottom of the storage tank. Use extreme caution, as the water exiting the tank drain may be very hot. Avoid contact with the hot discharge water to prevent the risk of severe scald injury.
5. Observe the color of the water initially discharged from the tank drain. This water will generally be milky or slightly discolored by the sediment discharge. Allow the drain to run until the water runs clear.
6. Close the drain valve on the tank.
7. Open the hot water outlet valve on top of the tank.
8. Open an adjacent hot water tap to purge any air that may have entered the storage tank during the draining process. Close the hot water tap if no air discharge is observed.
9. Turn on electric power to the circulating pump and other electrical components if necessary.
10. Observe tank and piping to ensure all components are functioning properly.

Cleaning the storage tank
The mineral accumulation in an un-fired tank will be in a soft sediment form that can be removed by a regular cleaning of the lower portion of the tank. All Heat Pump Tank models
have a manway to allow access to the interior of the tank for complete removal of accumulated sediment. An access opening to remove the manway or inspection port is provided in the exterior jacket. The sheetmetal jacket components are removed with hand tools. The manway opening is located on the lower portion of the storage tank (FIG. 5-1).

Figure 5-1 _Vertical Tank

For this procedure, a new manway gasket should be acquired before beginning this procedure.
To clean the tank, follow these steps (reference FIG. 5-2):

1. Turn off electrical power to the circulating pump and other electrical components if necessary.
2. Close the valve on the hot water outlet on top of the storage tank and the cold water supply to the system.
3. Ensure that the drain located on the bottom of the tank is routed to a floor drain with adequate capacity to allow the tank to be drained.
4. Open the drain valve and open a vent to allow the air to enter the tank (manually opening the relief valve will usually accomplish this). Use extreme caution, as the water exiting the tank drain may be very hot. Avoid contact with the hot discharge water to prevent the risk of severe scald injury.
5. Allow the tank to drain completely.
6. Remove the jacket cover over the manway. Remove the bolt(s) securing the tank access opening. Use a flashlight to observe the sediment collected in the tank.
7. Use hand tools to remove all sediment from the interior of the tank. Use care not to damage the interior lining of the storage tank.
8. Use a water hose to flush the remaining sediment from the interior surfaces of the tank and ensure that all debris is removed. Scale or sediment allowed to reach the potable system can foul valves, pumps, strainers, and other water fixtures. Ensure that the tank interior is clean before refilling the vessel.
9. Install a new gasket on the manway to prevent any possible leaks. Tighten the gasket properly to prevent leaks.

Over tightening can result in cutting the gasket and allowing a water leak to occur.

10. Replace the jacket cover over the manway.

11. Close the drain and open the cold water supply and hot water outlet. If the relief valve was used for a vent ensure that it is now closed. Open the closest hot water valve to allow the air in the tank to vent as water enters the vessel.
    Close the valve opened for a vent when water flows from the valve.

12. Check the manway and all related piping for any water leaks.

13. Turn on electric power to the circulating pump and other electric components if necessary.

14. Turn on the water heater.

15. Open the valves in the hot water source recirculation piping.

16. Observe tank and piping to ensure all components are functioning properly.

Magnesium anode rod inspection
Heat Pump Storage Tanks have a magnesium anode(s) to provide cathodical protection of the lining and minimize corrosion. Aggressive water conditions in some areas of the country may accelerate the deterioration of the anode(s). The anode(s) should be periodically removed and inspected to determine if replacement is necessary. The tank must be valved off from the system and fully drained to remove an anode for inspection. Anodes are installed in threaded tappings along the side of the tank. These anodes may be accessed by removing access plugs in the jacket. Adequate service clearance is required to allow removal of an anode.

Service Note:
Replace the anode(s) when more than six (6) inches of the core wire is exposed at either end of the rod.
Figure 5-2 _Vertical Storage Tank w/Anodes

Anode rods showing excessive decomposition may indicate electrolysis.
An earth ground should be attached to the vessel to divert stray current and prevent tank damage.

Water piping and valve replacement
If any of the inlet, outlet, return lines, or shutoff valves are damaged and must be replaced, follow the steps outlined in this section.

The combination of electricity and water can pose a very dangerous situation.
Turn off / disconnect all electric power before attempting any maintenance procedure.

1. Follow Steps 1 through 5 of the Shutdown Procedure on page 8 to take the hot water source off-line before attempting to replace damaged lines or shutoff valves.

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   While it might seem feasible to replace inlet and outlet water lines, and shutoff valves without shutting down the entire unit, it is not advised. Unless the unit is completely shut down, and the water and the energy source are isolated from the system, failure of a manual shutoff valve during the replacement process could result in serious injury.

2. Make certain that the hot water source recirculation valves and hot water outlet valves have been shut off; that the tank has been completely drained; that the pressure has been bled from both the water and energy source systems; and that all components and surfaces have cooled.

3. Carefully break the joint between the unit and the line or valve to be replaced.

4. Remove the section of the line or valve to be replaced.

5. Replace the damaged section of the line or valve.

6. Reconnect the line or valve to the unit. Follow recommendations contained in the manufacturer’s documentation, local codes, or accepted contractor practices as to the use and /or type of joint compound or sealer at the connections.

7. Follow the Startup Procedures on page 8 to place the unit back on-line. Carefully check all connections for any sign of leakage.

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Storage Tank Installation and Operation Manual

Revision Notes: Revision A (PCP #3000045095 / CN #500032686)
initial release.
MM# 100344441_DIR# _2000601938_Rev A

References

• How to install two water heaters

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