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The shield - how it works – Lochinvar Shield SNR150-100 User Manual

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The Shield - How it works...

1. Access

cover

-

front

Provides access to the gas train and heat exchanger.

2. Air intake adapter

Allows for the connection of the PVC air intake pipe to the

water

heater.

3. Air

pressure

switch

The air pressure switch detects blocked inlet conditions.

4. Air shroud (500-125 Model Only_Not Shown)

The air shroud directs air and gas flow into the blower.

5. Blower

The blower pulls in air and gas through the venturi

(item 5). Air and gas mix inside the blower and are pushed into

the burner, where they burn inside the combustion chamber.

6. Burner

(not

shown)

Made with metal fiber and stainless steel construction, the

burner uses pre-mixed air and gas and provides a 5 to 1 firing

rate.

7. Condensate

drain

connection

Connects the condensate drain line to 1/2" PVC.

8. Electronic

Control

Module

The electronic control responds to internal and external signals

and controls the blower, gas valve, and pumps to meet the

demand.

9. Electronic

display

The electronic display consists of 7 buttons and a dual line 32-

character liquid crystal display.

10. Flame inspection window

The quartz glass window provides a view of the burner

surface and flame.

11. Flame sensor

Used by the control module to detect the presence of burner

flame.

12. Flue gas sensor (not shown)

This sensor monitors the flue gas exit temperature. The control

module will modulate and shut down the water heater if the

flue gas temperature gets too hot. This protects the flue pipe

from

overheating.

13. Gas connection pipe

Threaded pipe connection, either 1/2", 3/4", or 1",

depending on the model. This pipe should be connected

to the incoming gas supply for the purpose of delivering

gas to the water heater.

14. Gas shutoff switch (150-100 - - 285-125 Models Only)

An electrical switch designed to cut power from the gas valve to

prevent gas flow to the burner.

15. Gas shutoff valve (400-125 -- 500-125 Models Only)

Manual valve used to isolate the gas valve from the gas supply.

16. Gas valve

The gas valve senses the negative pressure created by the

blower, allowing gas to flow only if the gas valve is powered and

combustion air is flowing.

17. Heat exchanger access cover

Allows access to the combustion side of the heat exchanger

coils.

18. Heat exchanger inlet temperature sensor

This sensor monitors the inlet water temperature to the heat

exchanger.

19. Heat exchanger outlet temperature sensor

This sensor monitors heat exchanger outlet water temperature.

20. High limit sensor

Device that monitors the outlet water temperature. If the

temperature exceeds its setting, it will break the control circuit,

shutting the water heater down.

21. Ignition electrode

Provides direct spark for igniting the burner.

22. Line voltage junction box

The junction box contains the connection points for the line

voltage

power.

23. Low voltage connection board

The connection board is used to connect external low voltage

devices.

24. Low voltage wiring connections (knockouts)

Conduit entryway for the low voltage connection board.

25. Power cord

Six foot cord allows for quick connection to 120V supply.

26. Pump

Circulates water between the tank and the heat exchanger.

27. Pump relay

Switches power to the pump.

28. Relief valve discharge pipe

Protects the heat exchanger from over pressure and

temperature conditions. The relief valve is set at 150 PSI.

29. Stainless steel heat exchanger

Allows water to flow through specially designed coils for

maximum heat transfer, while providing protection against

flue gas corrosion. The coils are encased in a jacket that

contains the combustion process.

30. Tank sensor

Used by the control to monitor the temperature of the tank.

31. Top panel

Removable panel to gain access to the internal components.

32. Vent pipe connection

Allows for the connection of the PVC/CPVC vent pipe system

to the water heater.

33. Venturi

The venturi controls air and gas flow into the burner.

34. Water heater drain valve

Location from which the water heater can be drained.

35. Water inlet

Copper sweat connection for cold water supply that returns

water from the system to the heat exchanger, either 1-1/2" or 2",

depending on the model.

36. Water outlet

Male NPT water connection that supplies hot water to the

system, either 1-1/2" or 2", depending on the model.

37.

Over-temp switch (285-125 --500-125 Models Only)

Used to detect excessive temperatures on the upper coil of the

heat

exchanger.

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