Raypak DEL TA LIMITED 899B User manual

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DIVISION 23 52 33.13
FINNED WATER-TUBE WATER HEATERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes gas-fired, copper finned-tube water heaters for use with a storage tank.
B. Related Sections
Specifier Note: Use as needed
1. Building Services Piping – Division 23 21 00
2. Breeching, Chimneys, and Stacks (Venting) – Division 23 51 00
3. HVAC Instrumentation and Controls – Division 23 09 00
4. Electrical – Division 23 09 33
1.2 REFERENCES
A. ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3
B. ASME, Section IV
C. 2006 UMC, Section 1107.6
D. ANSI/ASHRAE 15-1994, Section 8.13.6
E. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
F. NEC
G. ASME CSD-1, 2006
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product data sheet (including dimensions, rated capacities, shipping weights, accessories)
B. Wiring diagram
C. Warranty information
D. Installation and operating instructions
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Regulatory Requirements
1. ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3
2. Local and national air quality regulations for low NOx (0-30 PPM NOx emissions) water
heaters
B. Certifications
1. CSA
2. ASME HLW Stamp and National Board Listed
3. ISO 9001
1.5 WARRANTY
A. Limited five-year warranty from date of installation
B. Limited twenty-year thermal shock warranty from date of installation
C. Limited ten-year warranty for cupro-nickel heat exchangers only
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURER
A. Raypak, Inc.
1. Contact: 2151 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, CA 93030; Telephone: [phone];
Fax: [phone]; Web site: www.raypak.com
Catalog No.: 3500.97A
Effective: 11-15-08
Replaces: 9-15-02
DELTA LIMITED®, TYPE WH - MODELS 399B-899B
SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS

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2. Product: Delta Limited®copper finned-tube water heater(s)
2.2 WATER HEATERS
A. General
1. The water heater(s) shall be fired with gas at a rated input of BTU/hr.
2. The water heater(s) shall be CSA tested and certified with a minimum thermal efficiency of 85
percent at full fire.
3. The water heater(s) shall be ASME inspected and stamped and National Board registered for
160 PSIG working pressure, complete with a Manufacturer's Data Report.
4. The water heater(s) shall have a floor loading of 65 lbs. /square foot or less.
B. Heat Exchanger
1. The heat exchanger shall be of a single-bank, horizontal-grid design with eight integral copper
fin tubes, each end of which is rolled into an ASME water heater quality steel tube sheet.
2. The heat exchanger shall be sealed to 160 PSIG rated bronze headers with silicone "O" rings,
having a temperature rating over 500°F.
3. The low water volume heat exchanger shall be explosion-proof on the water side and shall
carry a twenty-year warranty against thermal shock.
4. The headers shall be secured to the tube sheet by stud bolts with flange nuts to permit
inspection and maintenance without removal of external piping connections. The heat
exchanger shall incorporate "V” baffles between the tubes to ensure complete contact of the
external tube surfaces with the products of combustion.
5. The water heater(s) shall be capable of operating at inlet water temperatures as low as 105°F
without condensation.
6. The water heater(s) shall be designed to accommodate field changes of either left or right
hand plumbing and electrical while leaving the tube bundle in place.
C. Burners
1. The tubular burners shall have multiport radial gas orifices, punched ports and slots, be
capable of quiet ignition and extinction without flashback at the orifice, and be manufactured
from corrosion-resistant, titanium-stabilized stainless steel with low expansion coefficient.
2. The burners will be supplied with a fan-assisted, clean burning, and highly efficient fuel-air
mixture.
D. Pilot Control System
1. The water heater(s) shall be equipped with a 100 percent safety shutdown system.
2. The ignition shall be Hot Surface Ignition type with full flame rectification by remote sensing
separate from the ignition source, with a three-try-for-ignition sequence, to ensure consistent
operation.
3. The igniter will be located away from the water inlet to protect the device from condensation
during startup.
4. The ignition control module shall include an LED that indicates six (6) individual diagnostic
flash codes.
5. Two external viewing ports shall be provided, permitting visual observation of burner
operation.
E. Gas Train
1. The water heater(s) shall have a firing/leak test valve and pressure test valve as required by
CSD-1.
2. The water heater(s) shall have dual-seated main gas valve(s).
3. Gas control trains shall have a redundant safety shut-off feature, main gas regulator, shut-off
cock and plugged pressure tapping to meet the requirements of ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3.
F. Water Heater Control
1. The following safety controls shall be provided:
a. High limit control
b. Flow switch, mounted and wired
c. ____PSIG ASME pressure relief valve, piped by the installer to an approved drain
d. Temperature and pressure gauge

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2. The water heater(s) shall be equipped with a fixed 5-minute energy-saving pump control relay,
mounted and wired, which automatically shuts off the water heater pump at a set period after
water heater shut-down to avoid standby losses associated with constant pump operation.
G. Firing Mode
1. For model 399B, provide on/off control of the gas input to the water heater (stage fire
optional).
2. For models 499B-899B, provide two-stage firing control of the gas input to the water heater.
H. Water Heater Diagnostics
1. Provide external LED panel displaying the following water heater status/faults:
a. Power on – Green
b. Call for heat – Amber
c. Burner on – Blue
d. Safety fault – Red
2. A Central Point Wiring board with diagnostic LED’s indicating the status of each relay.
3. Provide ignition module indicating the following flash codes by LED signal:
a. 1 flash – low air pressure
b. 2 flashes – flame in the combustion chamber w/o CFH
c. 3 flashes – ignition lock-out (flame failure)
d. 4 flashes – low hot surface igniter current
e. 5 flashes – low 24VAC
f. 6 flashes – internal fault
I. Combustion Chamber: The lightweight, high temperature, multi-piece, interlocking ceramic fiber
combustion chamber liner shall be sealed to reduce standby radiation losses, reducing jacket
losses and increasing unit efficiency.
J. Venting
1. When routed vertically, the water heater’s flue material and size shall be in accordance with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 latest edition (Category I).
2. When routed horizontally, the water heater(s) flue material and size shall meet or exceed the
requirements as specified for Category III in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 latest edition.
3. The water heater(s) shall be ducted combustion air ready.
K. Cabinet
1. The corrosion-resistant galvanized steel jackets shall be finished with a baked-on epoxy
powder coat which is suitable for outdoor installation, applied prior to assembly for complete
coverage, and shall incorporate louvers in the outer panels to divert air past heated surfaces.
2. The water heater(s), if located on a combustible floor, shall not require a separate combustible
floor base.
3. The water heater(s) shall have the option of venting the flue products either through the top or
the back of the unit.
4. Combustion air intake shall be on the left side of the cabinet, right side optional.
L. Water Heater Operating Controls
1. The water heaters(s) shall feature an optional two-stage digital controller, mounted and wired.
2. Water temperature sensors shall be shipped loose for field installation by installing contractor.
Specifier Note: The remaining items in this section are options. Delete those that are not being
specified. IMPORTANT: The Cold Water Start and Cold Water Run Systems cannot be
used on the same water heater.
M. Water Heater Pump - Refer to Equipment Schedule
N. SureRack™ Water Heater Stacking Kit
1. The water heaters shall be stacked directly one on top of the other, without offset, to minimize
footprint.
O. Cold Water Start System
1. The water heater(s) shall be configured with a cold water start automatic proportional bypass
system that ensures the water heater will experience inlet temperatures in excess of 105ºF in

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less than 7 minutes to avoid damaging condensation. The unit will automatically shut down if
the inlet temperature is not achieved within the 7-minute time frame.
2. The cold water start system shall be configured with a modulating three-way valve that is
controlled by a system-matched PID controller. The PID controller temperature sensor shall be
located in the inlet header of the water heater.
3. The control shall have a temperature setting dial located on the face of the board. The
temperature range of the dial shall be 105ºF to 120ºF. The PID Logic shall be capable of
limiting system overshoot to a maximum of 10ºF on initial start-up or call-for-heat.
4. The cold water start system shall be completely wired and mounted at the factory.
5. The control shall have the following diagnostic LED’s:
a. Call for heat
b. Start-up mode
c. Inlet temperature error
d. Sensor out of range
6. The controller shall have the capability to add optional alarm contacts.
P. Cold Water Run System
1. The water heater(s) shall be configured with a cold water run automatic proportional bypass
system that ensures the water heater will experience inlet temperatures in excess of 105ºF in
less than 7 minutes to avoid damaging condensation. The unit will automatically shut down if
the inlet temperature is not achieved within the 7-minute time frame.
2. The cold water run system shall be configured with a variable-speed pump that is controlled by
a system-matched PID control that injects the correct amount of cold water directly into the
water heater loop to maintain a minimum inlet temperature. The PID controller temperature
sensor shall be located in the inlet header of the water heater.
3. The control shall have a temperature setting dial located on the face of the board. The
temperature range of the dial shall be 105ºF to 120ºF. The PID Logic shall be capable of
limiting system overshoot to a maximum of 10ºF on initial start-up or call-for-heat.
4. The cold water start system shall be completely wired and mounted at the factory.
5. The control shall have the following diagnostic LED’s:
a. Call for heat
b. Start-up mode
c. Inlet temperature error
d. Sensor out of range
6. The controller shall have the capability to add optional alarm contacts.
2.3 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. The water heater(s) shall be completely assembled, wired, and fire-tested prior to shipment from
the factory.
B. The water heater(s) shall be furnished with the sales order, ASME Manufacturer’s Data Report,
inspection sheet, wiring diagram, rating plate and Installation and Operating Manual.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Must comply with:
1. Local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations and ordinances
2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 – latest edition
3. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 – latest edition
4. Standard for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1,
when required
5. Canada only: CAN/CSA B149 Installation Code and CSA C22.1 CEC Part I
6. Manufacturer’s installation instructions, including required service clearances and venting
guidelines
B. Manufacturer’s representative to verify proper and complete installation.

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3.2 START-UP
A. Shall be performed by Raypak factory-trained personnel.
B. Test during operation and adjust if necessary:
1. Safeties (2.2 - F)
2. Operating Controls (2.3)
3. Static and full load gas supply pressure
4. Gas manifold and blower air pressure
C. Submit copy of start-up report to Architect and Engineer.
3.3 TRAINING
A. Provide factory-authorized service representative to train maintenance personnel on procedures
and schedules related to start-up, shut-down, trouble shooting, servicing, and preventive
maintenance.
B. Schedule training at least seven days in advance.
END OF SECTION