Rinnai RC80HPI - Manual (Page 24)

24 Manual - Rinnai Condensing Water Heaters
Recommended Piping for Circulation Systems
Pressure Relief Valve
3/4" Ball Valve
3/4" Union
Check Valve
S
Pressure Regulator
Circulating Pump
Solenoid Valve
Boiler Drain Valve
KEY
Minimum 3/4" Cold Water Supply Line
Electric Water
Heater
Building
Fixtures
Building Supply
Expansion Tank
Gas Supply
QTY
1
1
Rinnai
Equipment List
Rinnai
Water Heaters
RIK-KIT (Optional)
(3/4" Fittings Include:
2 Unions, 2 Ball Valves,
2 Drain Valves and
1 Pressure Relief Valve.)
3/4" Gas Connection
Tank Water Heater to be Sized for
Heat Loss of Circulation Loop.
For this application:
Pump should be controlled by an
Aquastat, Timer or Combination Aquastat
and Timer.
Pump to be sized to maintain circulation
loop temperature.
The pump should be sized to overcome
the pressure loss through the tank water
heater, and supply and return plumbing.
Reference the Rinnai Hot Water System
Design Manual, Pump Sizing for Circula-
tion.
Pump to be of bronze or stainless
construction.
This is not an engineered drawing. It is intended only as a guide and not
as a replacement for professionally engineered project drawings. This
drawing is not intended to describe a complete system. It is up to the
contractor/engineer to determine the necessary components and
configuration of the particular system being installed. This drawing does
not imply compliance with local building code requirements. It is the
responsibility of the contractor/engineer to ensure installation is in
accordance with all local building codes. Confer with local building
officials before installation.
IMPORTANT: Connect the building
return line to the hot water supply line
as close as possible to the Rinnai Water
Heater.
NOTE:
For residential and commercial
applications, this piping arrange-
ment maintains full warranty.
Condensate drain line
Condensate
drain