HTP 850 LPHL - Manual (Page 19)

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LP- 205 REV. 3.28.14
I. FREEZE PROTECTION FLUIDS
Use only inhibited glycol solutions which are specially formulated for hydronic systems. Ethylene glycol is toxic and can attack gaskets
and seals used in hydronic systems. Glycol mixtures should not exceed 50%.
1. Glycol in hydronic applications is specially formulated for this purpose, and includes inhibitors that prevent the glycol from attacking
metallic system components. Make certain that the system fluid is checked for the correct glycol concentration and inhibitor level.
2. The glycol solution should be tested at least once a year and as recommended by the glycol manufacturer.
3. Anti-freeze solutions expand more than water. For example: A 50% by volume solution expands 4.8% in volume for a temperature
increase from 32
o
F to 180
o
F, while water increases 3% over the same temperature rise. Allowances must be made for this expansion in
the system design.
4. A 30% mixture of glycol will result in a BTU output loss of 15% with a 5% increase in head against the system circulator.
5. A 50% mixture of glycol will result in a BTU output loss of 30% with a 50% increase in head against the system circulator.
It is highly recommended that you carefully follow the glycol manufacturer’s recommended concentrations, expansion requirements,
and maintenance recommendations (pH additive breakdown, inhibitor reduction, etc.). Carefully figure the additional friction loss in the
system as well as the reduction in heat transfer coefficients.
J. ZONING WITH ZONE VALVES
1. Connect the boiler to the system as shown in Boiler Piping Details when zoning with zone valves. The primary/secondary piping
shown ensures the boiler loop will have sufficient flow. It also avoids applying the high head of the boiler circulator to the zone valves.
2. Connect DHW (domestic hot water) piping to indirect storage water heater.
K. ZONING WITH CIRCULATORS
1. Connect the boiler to the system when using circulator zoning as shown in Boiler Piping Details. NOTE: The boiler circulator cannot
be used for a zone. It must only supply the boiler loop.
2. Install a separate circulator for each zone.
3. Connect DHW (domestic hot water) piping to indirect storage water heater.
L. MULTIPLE BOILERS
1. Connect multiple boilers as shown in Boiler Piping Details.
2. All piping shown is reverse return to assure balanced flow throughout the connected boilers.
3. Each connected boiler must have its own circulator pump to assure adequate flow.
4. Connect DHW (domestic hot water) piping to indirect storage water heater.
5. The system flow (secondary loop) must be greater than the primary (boiler) loop flow.
Water temperature above 140
o
F requires the circulator pump to run continuously and water hardness between 5 and 7 grains.
Hardness above 7 grains will damage the heat exchanger and shorten the service life of the boiler.