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Start-up – Lochinvar Shield SNR200-100 User Manual

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Chlorine concentration less than 200 ppm

1. Do not fill the water heater or operate with water

containing chlorine in excess of 200 ppm.

2. Filling with chlorinated fresh water should be acceptable

since drinking water chlorine levels are much lower.

3. Do not use the water heater to directly heat swimming

pool or spa water.

4. At initial fill and during water heater startup and testing,

check system thoroughly for any leaks. Repair all leaks
before proceeding further.

Check for gas leaks

Before starting the water heater, and
during initial operation, smell near
the floor and around the water heater
for gas odorant or any unusual odor.

Remove the top access panel and smell
the interior of the water heater enclosure.
Do not proceed with startup if there is any
indication of a gas leak. Use an approved
leak detection solution. Repair any leaks
at once.

2" PVC CAP WITH

BLOCKED DRAIN SWITCH

CONDENSATE DRAIN

RETAINING SCREW

CONDENSATE FROM

HEAT EXCHANGER

REMOVABLE CAP

TO CLEAN OUT TRAP

Figure 10-1 Condensate Trap

ƽ WARNING

ƽ WARNING

Propane water heaters only – Your propane
supplier mixes an odorant with the propane
to make its presence detectable. In some
instances, the odorant can fade, and the gas
may no longer have an odor. Before startup
(and periodically thereafter), have the
propane supplier verify the correct odorant
level in the gas.

Inspect/fill condensate system

Inspect/check condensate lines and fittings

1. Inspect the condensate drain line, condensate PVC fittings

and condensate trap.

Fill condensate trap with water

1. Remove the PVC cap retaining screw from the PVC cap

(FIG. 10-1).

2. Remove the 2 inch PVC cap with the switch located at the

top of the trap (FIG. 10-1).

3. Fill with fresh water until the water begins to pour out of

the drain.

4. Replace the cap. Press the cap onto the trap until the cap

makes contact with the drain.

5. Replace the retaining screw.

ƽ WARNING

The condensate trap (FIG. 10-1) must be
filled with water during all times of water
heater operation to avoid flue gas emission
from the condensate drain line. Failure to fill
the trap could result in severe personal injury
or death.

ƽ WARNING

Final checks before starting the water

heater

 Read this manual to familiarize yourself with electronic

control module operation. Read pages 49 and 50 for proper
steps to start the water heater.

 Verify the water heater and system are full of water and all

system components are correctly set for operation.

 Verify the preparation procedures of Section 10, pages 47

and 48 have been completed.

 Fill the vent condensate trap with water (removing the

retaining screw in order to remove the 2 inch PVC cap with
the switch located at the top of the trap). Replace the cap.
Press the cap onto the trap until the cap makes contact with
the drain. Replace the retaining screw.

 Verify electrical connections are correct and securely

attached.

 Inspect vent piping and air piping for signs of deterioration

from corrosion, physical damage or sagging. Verify air
piping and vent piping are intact and correctly installed per
this manual.

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DO NOT adjust or attempt to measure
gas valve outlet pressure. The gas valve is
factory-set for the correct outlet pressure.
This setting is suitable for natural gas
and propane (when configured for LP),
requiring no field adjustment. Attempting
to alter or measure the gas valve outlet
pressure could result in damage to the
valve, causing potential severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
damage.