HYDRONIC AIR HANDLER MANUAL - The …

1 1 HYDRONIC AIR HANDLER MANUALPRINTED IN THE 0704 PART NO. 184916-000 Fill in the Rating Pate Information Here:MODEL DATE_____Month Day YearFill in the Installation Information Here:INSTALLER_____STREET ADDRESS_____CITY/STATE/ZIP_____PHONE #_____DISTRIBUTOR_____STREET ADDRESS_____CITY/STATE/ZIP_____PHONE #_____SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE H, HB, LA,MA, SA, VB, AND W Installation Operation Maintenance CAUTIONPLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING ANDUSING THIS MANUAL contains instructions for the installation, operationand maintenance of the HYDRONIC Air HANDLER . Some modelsare equipped with heating only coils. Read it carefully beforeusing the air HANDLER . Then keep it handy for quick futurereference by inserting it in the plastic envelope provided on PlateA rating plate identifying the air HANDLER will be found inside thefront access panel.

2 A rating plate identifying the water heaterwill be found above or to the left of the gas control valve. Whenreferring to the air HANDLER and/or water heater, always have theinformation listed on the rating plate readily ResponsibilitiesPlease take the time to read not only this MANUAL but also thewarranty sheet enclosed. Warranty of parts and the air handlerwill depend on the proper installation, maintenance and operationof the air HANDLER . Furthermore, the warranty shall be void if thedesign or structure of the air HANDLER is, or is attempted to be,modified or altered in any way, including, but not limited to, byattaching non-Company approved appliances or manufacturer of this air HANDLER will not be liable for anydamages because of failure to comply with the installation andGENERAL INFORMATION operating instructions outlined on the following pages.

3 Use themas a guide to check the propriety of the air HANDLER will need to maintain the air HANDLER and water heater asoutlined in their respective in this carton was inspected and verified to be ingood condition at the time it left the factory. When received, avisual inspection of the equipment should be made and anydamage noted on the delivery receipt. A damage claim shouldbe filed immediately with the TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS SHOULD BEDIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THEAIR HANDLER WAS PURCHASED. IF YOU AREUNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO APOLLO HYDROHEATAND COOLING AT THE ADDRESS LISTED PartsFor service or repair parts contact:First:The Installing ContractorSecond:The local DistributorThird:Apollo HydroHeat and Cooling500 Lindahl ParkwayAshland City, TN OF CONTENTSGENERAL 2 Rating 2 Customer 2 Repair 2 TABLE OF 2 HOW THE SYSTEM 3 How Does it Work?

4 3 How is a HydroHeat System Sized?.. 3 Does a HydroHeat SystemRequire a Larger Tank Size?.. 4 PREPARING FOR THE NEW 4 Clearances to Combustible 4 Typical 4,5 Installation 5-7 Water 7 Water 7 Discharge 7 Return 7 Optional Air 7 Condensate 8 Refrigerant 8 Wiring 8 Low Voltage 8 Line Voltage 8 Charging by 9 System Start-Up 10 Water Heater Temperature 10 System 10 SETTING EQUIPMENT - H 11,12 Standard Return Air/Service 11 Optional Service Panel for Ducted 12 Refrigerant 12 Discharge 12 Condensate 12 Typical 12 SETTING EQUIPMENT - HB ,14 Typical 14 SETTING EQUIPMENT - LA, MA, SA 14 SETTING EQUIPMENT - LA, MA, SA MODELSWITH EVAPORATOR Air Flow Conversion fromRight hand to left hand ..15,16 SETTING EQUIPMENT - VB 17 Typical 17 SETTING EQUIPMENT - W 19 Wall Mounting 19 Typical , ,233 HOW THE SYSTEM WORKSThis section will answer many of the most often asked questionsabout the does it Work?

5 The heating system uses a gas water heater to furnish heat tothe space of a residence, as well as its domestic hot water. Asimple recirculating loop of hot water is tapped off near the topof the heater and is circulated through a finned tube heatexchanger in an air HANDLER or duct coil that furnishes warmedair to the space. The cooled water (140 F cooled to about 120 F)is then returned to the water heater, near the bottom of the air handlers equipped with circulating pumps are fullyfactory piped and water heater may include side tappings to provide therecirculating loop connections. When a conventional heater isused, special fittings including check valves are used at the hotand cold water control of the heating system is very simple. A conventionalheating or heating/cooling thermostat is used. On a call for heat,the hot water circulator is energized through a relay, as is theblower motor.

6 Hot water immediately begins circulating throughthe heat exchanger, and heats the air. Typical outlet airtemperatures are 95 F - 105 F. When the thermostat is satisfied,the pump and blower both is the HydroHeat System sized?Proper sizing of the water heater is essential, and begins withthe ACCA MANUAL J design heat loss of the structure to beheated. The heating capacity of the air HANDLER selected mustbe equal to or larger than the design heat loss. Then, the waterheater selected must have a heat output equal to or greaterthan the coil or air HANDLER heating a HydroHeat SystemRequire a Larger Tank Size?In general, it does not require a larger tank size to furnish spaceheat as well as domestic water. When proper calculation hasbeen made to determine the BTUH input required, and the heaterhas been selected on that basis, the tank size must be no smallerthan 40 gallons, and should be at least that normally used forthe expected occupancy of the AIR FLOWVERTICAL AIR FLOW4 safety DANGERHOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended toproduce hot water.

7 Water heated to a temperature which willsatisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and othersanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you uponcontact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injuredby hot water than others. These include the elderly, children,the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone usinghot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there isa local code or state law requiring a certain temperature waterat the hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. Inaddition to using the lowest possible temperature setting thatsatisfies your hot water needs, some type of tempering device,such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water tapsused by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves areavailable at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Followmanufacturers instructions for installation of the valves.

8 Beforechanging the factory setting on the thermostat, read the Temperature Regulation section in this MANUAL . WARNINGDo not use this appliance if any part has been under call a qualified service technician to inspect theappliance and to replace any part of the control system whichhas been under FOR THE NEW INSTALLATIONNOTE: Information in this section is generic. Refer to SettingEquipment section of this MANUAL for specific may be up to 70 of separation between the air handlerand the water heater. The location selected for the water heatershould be as close to the stack or chimney as practical, and ascentralized with the piping system for the air HANDLER as (air HANDLER /water heater) should be located in an areaprotected from the installations in areas that may experience freezingtemperatures, care should be taken to protect equipment fromfreezing, and dwelling from water damage, should freezing : The locations selected should provide adequateclearances for serving and proper operation of the air HANDLER .

9 CAUTIONThis HYDRONIC air HANDLER as all HYDRONIC handlers will eventuallyleak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions wherewater flow will cause heater life depends upon water quality, water pressureand the environment in which the water heater is installed. Waterheaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage mayresult in property damage, even with the use of a drain panpiped to a drain. However, unanticipated damage can be reducedor prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used inconjunction with a piped drain pan. These devices are availablefrom some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers, and detectand react to leakage in various ways: Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm orturn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakageis detected. Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the watersupply to the entire home when water is detected in the drainpan.

10 Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the waterpressure differential between the cold water and hot waterpipes connected to the water heater. Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heaterwhile at the same time shutting off its water to Combustible MaterialsThe air HANDLER can be operated with 0 of clearance tocombustible materials from any side, front or back. Dischargeclearance is also 0 .NOTE: For water heater clearances see instruction MANUAL thatwas included with the water : When these units are installed without return air ducts,applicable installation codes may restrict their installation to asingle story InstallationsNOTE: Typical installation drawings are generic. Air HANDLER andwater heater styles vary by model. Refer to Setting Equipment of this MANUAL for specific subject to change without notice.