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Hydronic piping – Lochinvar Kight XL 400-801 User Manual

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Outdoor Knight XL Installation & Operation

Manual

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Hydronic piping

Figure 3-8 Single Boiler - Primary/Secondary Piping

NOTICE

System fl ow should always remain higher than the required fl ow for the boiler(s) when the boiler(s) is in
operation to prevent short cycling and high limit issues.

Please note that these illustrations are meant to show system piping concept only, the installer is responsible
for all equipment and detailing required by local codes.

NOTICE

CAUTION

Indirect water heaters are capable of transferring a limited number of Btu’s into the water. Ensure boiler
output does not not exceed indirect water heater transfer capabilities.

EXPANSION TANK

AIR SEPARATOR

PRESSURE REDUCING

VALVE

BACK FLOW
PREVENTER

BALL VALVE
(TYPICAL)

UNION (TYPICAL)

PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE

FLOW CHECK

VALVE (TYPICAL)

INDIRECT DHW

TANK

BOILER

DRAIN

DRAIN POINT

(TYPICAL)

BOILER CIRCULATOR

COLD WATER IN

ANTI-SCALD

MIXING VALVE

SYSTEM SUPPLY SENSOR

(WHEN USED)

SYSTEM CIRCULATOR

TO

SY

ST

EM

FR

OM

SY

ST

EM

DOMESTIC

HOT WATER

CIRCULATOR

HOT WATER OUT

MAKE UP WATER

NOT TO EXCEED 4 PIPE DIA OR MAX. OF 12" APART

Y-STRAINER
(RECOMMENDED)

MAY SUBSTITUTE

LOW LOSS HEADER

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Please note that these illustrations show an indoor tank to demonstrate piping concept only.

NOTICE