1 PV500-45U 06/12INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL TRICON WATER HEATER MODELS (40, 50, 75, 90, 100) L 125 A-PVIF MODELS (50, 75, 90, 100) L (25
10 PV500-45U 06/124 WATER HEATER INSTALLATION 4.1 Checking Equipment Before You Install Inspect the unit completely upon receipt from the freig
11 PV500-45U 06/128. Do not install on carpet or other combustible floor coverings. If installation over a combustible floor is required, follow th
12 PV500-45U 06/12 SINGLE WATER PIPING SINGLE STORAGE WATER HEATER WITH SUPPLEMENTAL STORAGE TANK
13 PV500-45U 06/12 TWO WATER HEATERS WITH REVERSE RETURN PIPING 6 CONDENSATE DRAIN, TRAP & DISPOSAL The Tricon water heater is designed to p
14 PV500-45U 06/12 Condensate Piping and Trap with Optional Condensate Neutralizer 6.1 Condensate Neutralization System (optional) Although only
15 PV500-45U 06/127 GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING Verify that the type of gas specified on rating plate is supplied to the unit. This unit is orificed for
16 PV500-45U 06/12Use this corrected total distance from the meter for determining the suggested pipe size in the “Single Unit Installation Suggeste
17 PV500-45U 06/127.7 Gas Connection 1. Safe operation of unit requires adequate gas supply with the required static and dynamic (flow) pressures.
18 PV500-45U 06/128.2 Maximum Allowed Remote Combustion Air Inlet Length (Equivalent Length) A vertical or horizontal remote air inlet system c
19 PV500-45U 06/12 Vertical Remote Air Horizontal Remote Air 8.5 Remote Air Consideration for Combined Remote Air Ducting Each water heater MU
2 PV500-45U 06/12TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Considerations 2. Standard Features and Equipment 2.1 Performance 2.2 Pressure Vessel 2.3 Heat Exch
20 PV500-45U 06/12 The following vent information is provided for use in design calculations, if needed. Venting Specifications Input MBtu
21 PV500-45U 06/12WARNING: Do not connect multiple water heaters vents into a single unpowered or fixed speed powered vent. This could cause unsafe
22 PV500-45U 06/1210.3 High Water Temperature Limit Control Appliances are equipped with adjustable limit and high limit controls to control the ma
23 PV500-45U 06/1211 TEMPTRAC™ ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER PANEL 11.1 Principle Of Operation The water heater operates to satisfy the setpoint of the T
24 PV500-45U 06/1211.5 To View The Setpoint Push and release the SET key to see the set point value. To return to normal display, press SET
25 PV500-45U 06/1211.8 LED Display Alarm Messages Alarm messages are displayed in the upper LED readout and alternate with the default display. An
26 PV500-45U 06/1212.2 The Following Describes The Functions Of Each Of These Terminals And The Factory-Installed Options Required To Activate The
27 PV500-45U 06/124. Proof of Air Pressure Switch - The control will look for a signal from the airflow-proving switch, indicating that the blower
28 PV500-45U 06/1214 INITIAL STARTUP 14.1 Initial Startup Requirements Installation should be complete prior to performing initial startup; and
29 PV500-45U 06/12b. Attach a manometer to measure the gas pressure at the manual gas shutoff valve located just upstream of the gas train. Adjust
3 PV500-45U 06/1210. Operating and Safety Controls 10.1 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve(s) 10.2 Operating Temperature Control 10.3 Hi
30 PV500-45U 06/1219. When the blower motor starts, the flame control will check for a positive air flow. If the air switch or blocked filter switc
31 PV500-45U 06/12 Gas Train Illustration for Models 40 through 50 (Optional components may not be shown) Gas Train Illustration for Mode
32 PV500-45U 06/1215 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Starting or Pre-purge Failure Power Supply Check fuse and/o
33 PV500-45U 06/1216 REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS
34 PV500-45U 06/1216.1 Control Panel
35 PV500-45U 06/1216.2 Control Panel Components (Optional components may not be included) Key No. Part No. Description Qty. U/M 1 101947 CONTRO
36 PV500-45U 06/1216.3 Burner Assembly Optional components may or may not be shown
37 PV500-45U 06/1216.4 Burner Assembly Components (Optional components may not be included) Item No. Qty. PVI Part No. Description 1 1 111876
38 PV500-45U 06/1217 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Listed below are items that must be checked to ensure safe reliable operations. Maintenance must be perfor
39 PV500-45U 06/12i. Cycle unit and test to verify all safety and operating controls are properly functioning and the burner top plate flange is fr
4 PV500-45U 06/121 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WARNING: If the information in the supplied manual(s) is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or exp
40 PV500-45U 06/1218 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1. Annual Maintenance a. Check all joints and pipe connections for tightness, corrosion or d
41 PV500-45U 06/12
42 PV500-45U 06/12PVI INDUSTRIES®, LLC 3209 Galvez Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76111 Phone 1-800-433-5654 www.pvi.com
5 PV500-45U 06/12 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE It takes only 5 seconds of skin contact with 140°F water to cause a second degree burn! You must protect
6 PV500-45U 06/122 STANDARD FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT 2.1 Performance 90% thermal efficiency at full fire from 40° to 140°F Up to 96% thermal e
7 PV500-45U 06/123 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Component, Controls and Connection Locations (Locations May Vary) 125 SERIES
8 PV500-45U 06/12 250 SERIES
9 PV500-45U 06/12 300 SERIES
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