DIVISION 22

PLUMBING

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FUEL-FIRED DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

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This Section includes fuel fired water heaters for domestic water systems.

Manufacturers found in SpecAgent for this Section were identified as representative and not as an
endorsement for meeting the requirements of this specification.

This Section includes performance, proprietary, and descriptive type specifications. Edit to avoid conflicting
requirements.

This Section includes the term Architect/Engineer. "Architect" is used in AIA contract documents; "Engineer"
is used in EJCDC contract documents. Retain appropriate term.

See the Drawing Coordination Considerations for information needed to coordinate this specification Section
with the Drawings.
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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:
1. Commercial gas-fired water heaters.

B. Related Sections:
1. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Execution requirements for concrete
housekeeping pads specified by this section.
2. Section 22 05 13 - Common Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment: Product
requirements for pump motors for placement by this section.
3. Section 22 07 00 - Plumbing Insulation: Field applied insulation for domestic water heaters.
4. Section: 22 11 00 - Facility Water Distribution: Supply connections to domestic water
heaters.
5. Section 23 11 13 - Facility Fuel-Oil Piping: Execution requirements for fuel oil piping
connections specified by this section.
6. Section 23 11 23 - Facility Natural-Gas Piping: Execution requirements for gas piping
connections specified by this section.
7. Section 23 11 26 - Facility Liquefied-Petroleum gas Piping: Execution requirements for gas
piping connections specified by this section.
8. Section 23 51 00 - Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks: Execution requirements for
breeching, chimney, and stack connections to water heaters specified in this section.
9. Section 26 05 03 - Equipment Wiring Connections: Execution requirements for electric
connections specified by this section.

1.2 REFERENCES

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List reference standards included within text of this section. Edit the following for Project conditions.

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A. American National Standards Institute:

1. ANSI Z21.10.1 - Gas Water Heaters Vol. I Storage Water Heaters with Input Ratings of
75,000 Btu per Hour or Less.
2. ANSI Z21.10.3 - Gas Water Heaters - Vol. III Storage, with Input Ratings Above 75,000 Btu
per Hour, Circulating and Instantaneous Water Heaters.

B. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers:

1. ASHRAE 90.1 - Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers:

1. ASME PTC 25 - Pressure Relief Devices.
2. ASME Section VIII - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Pressure Vessels.

D. National Fire Protection Association:

1. NFPA 31 - Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment.
2. NFPA 54 - National Fuel Gas Code.
3. NFPA 58 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.

E. United States Department of Energy:

1. DOE 10 CFR - Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Furnaces.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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Only request submittals needed to verify compliance with Project requirements.
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A. Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate heat exchanger dimensions, size of taps, and performance data.
Indicate dimensions of tanks, tank lining methods, anchors, attachments, lifting points, taps, and
drains.

C. Product Data:
1. Water Heaters: Submit dimensioned drawings of water heaters indicating components and
connections to other equipment and piping. Indicate pump type, capacity and power
requirements. Submit electrical characteristics and connection locations.
2. Pumps: Submit certified pump curves showing pump performance characteristics with pump
and system operating point plotted. Include NPSH curve when applicable.

D. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit mounting and support requirements.

E. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Closeout procedures.

B. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit replacement part numbers and availability.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Conform to ASME [Section VIII] <________> for construction of [water heaters] [heat
exchangers]. Provide boilers registered with National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Inspectors.

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DOE standard listed below applies to gas-fired storage water heaters smaller than 75,000 Btuh input, gas-
fired instantaneous water heaters between 50,000 Btuh and 200,000 Btuh, oil-fired storage water heaters
smaller than 105,000 Btuh, oil-fired instantaneous water heaters smaller than 210,000 Btuh. ANSI standard
applies to larger capacities.
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B. Water Heater Performance Requirements: Equipment efficiency not less than prescribed by
ASHRAE 90.1 when tested in accordance with [DOE 10 CFR] [ANSI Z21.10.1] [ANSI Z21.10.3].

C. Perform Work in accordance with [[State] [Municipality] of <________> [Highways] [Public

Work's] standard.]

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1.6 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with

minimum three years experience.

B. Installer: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum three years
experience.

1.7 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements: Pre-installation meeting.

B. Convene minimum one week prior to commencing work of this section.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements: Products storage and handling requirements.

B. Accept water heaters on site in original labeled cartons. Inspect for damage.

C. Protect tanks with temporary inlet and outlet caps. Maintain caps in place until installation.

1.9 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.

1.10 WARRANTY

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This article extends warranty period beyond one year. Extended warranties increase construction costs and
Owner enforcement responsibilities. Specify warranties cautiously.
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A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Product warranties and product bonds.

B. Furnish five year manufacturer warranty for domestic water heaters packaged water heating
systems.

1.11 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance

products.

B. Furnish two pump seals.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 COMMERCIAL GAS FIRED WATER HEATERS

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A. Manufacturers:
1. <Click here to find, evaluate, and insert list of manufacturers from SpecAgent>.
2. Substitutions: Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

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Edit the following descriptive specifications to identify Project requirements and to eliminate conflicts with
manufacturers specified above.
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B. Type: Automatic, natural gas-fired, vertical storage.

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Include performance here when only one heater is specified. Delete and use schedule at end of Section for
more than one unit.
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C. Capacity:
1. Storage capacity: <________> gal.
2. Input: <________> Btuh [at sea level].
3. Minimum recovery rate: <________> gph with 100 degrees F temperature rise.
4. Maximum working pressure: 150 psig.
5. Certification: [ANSI Z21.10.1] [ANSI Z21.10.3].

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Consider copper lined tanks only when water conditions dictate their use. Nickel coating listed below may be
proprietary. Confirm availability with manufacturers being included in specification. ASME labeling may be
required for heaters larger than 199,000 Btuh input.
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D. Tank: [Glass lined] [Copper lined] [Nickel (nickel/phosphorus) coating] welded steel [ASME
labeled]; multiple flue passages, 4 inch diameter inspection port, thermally insulated with
minimum 2 inches [glass fiber] [polyurethane], encased in corrosion-resistant steel jacket;
baked-on enamel finish; floor shield and legs.

E. Accessories: Brass water connections and dip tube, drain valve, magnesium anode, and ASME
rated temperature and pressure relief valve.

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Most commercial units are approved for applications listed.
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F. Approval: By [AGA] [ETL] as automatic storage water heater and [automatic circulating tank
water heater] [for] [operation at 180 degrees F] [operation on combustible floors] [high
altitude installation].

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Use the following control system for units with less than 400,000 Btuh input.
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G. Controls: Automatic water thermostat with adjustable temperature range from 120 to 180 degrees
F Automatic reset high temperature limiting thermostat factory set at 195 degrees F, gas pressure
regulator, multi-ribbon or tubular burner, 100 percent safety shut-off pilot and thermocouple, flue
baffle and draft hood.

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Use the following control system for units with 400,000 Btuh input or more.
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H. Controls: Automatic direct immersion thermostat with temperature range adjustable minimum 175
degrees F differential. Automatic reset high temperature limiting thermostat factory set at 195
degrees F Gas pressure regulator, multi-ribbon or tubular burner. One-hundred percent safety
shut-off pilot and thermocouple, [intermittent electronic ignition monitoring pilot and main
flame, trial for re-ignition for momentary loss of flame, shut down of pilot and main burner
in 2-4 seconds after loss of flame,] [and automatic flue damper] [and power vent].

2.2 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENTS

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A. Electrical Characteristics: In accordance with Section 26 05 03 and the following:

1. [<________>hp.] [<________> rated load amperes.]
2. <________> volts, [single] [three] phase, 60 Hz.
3. <________> amperes maximum [fuse size] [circuit breaker size] [overcurrent
protection].
4. <________> minimum circuit ampacity.
5. <________> percent minimum power factor at rated load.

B. Motors: In accordance with Section 22 05 13.

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C. Disconnect Switch: Factory mount disconnect switch in [control panel] [on equipment].

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Maintain manufacturer's recommended clearances around and over water heaters.

B. Install water heater on concrete housekeeping pad, minimum 3-1/2 inches high and 6 inches
larger than water heater base on each side. Refer to Section 03 30 00.

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C. Connect natural gas piping in accordance with NFPA 54.

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D. Connect natural gas piping to water heater, full size of water heater gas train inlet. Arrange piping
with clearances for burner removal and service.

E. Connect [domestic hot water] [domestic cold water] piping to supply and return water heater
connections.

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F. Install the following piping accessories. Refer to Section 22 11 00.

1. On supply:
a. Thermometer well and thermometer.
b. Strainer.
c. Pressure gage.
d. Shutoff valve.
2. On return:
a. Thermometer well and thermometer.
b. Pressure gage.
c. Shutoff valve.

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G. Install the following piping accessories on natural gas piping connections. Refer to Section
23 11 23.
1. Strainer.
2. Pressure gage.
3. Shutoff valve.
4. Pressure reducing valve.

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H. Install discharge piping from relief valves and drain valves to nearest floor drain.

I. Install circulator and diaphragm expansion tank on water heater.

J. Install water heater trim and accessories furnished loose for field mounting.

K. Install electrical devices furnished loose for field mounting.

L. Install control wiring between water heater control panel and field mounted control devices.

M. Connect flue to water heater outlet, full size of outlet. Refer to Section 23 51 00.

N. Install Work in accordance with State of West Virginias standards.

3.2 SCHEDULES

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Include schedule when more than one unique size unit is required. Complete schedule in conjunction with
identification method used on Drawings, or provide schedule on Drawings. No units of measurement are
indicated; add to schedule legend or include within each insert.

Consider the following examples when developing Project schedule.

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A. Water Heaters: See drawings for schedule.

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