Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Venting a Bosch Therm 330PN into an Existing Chimney


The Bosch Therm 330PN is a naturally drafting gas tankless water heater and must be vented to the outside using a minimum of a 4" diameter galvanized type B gas vent.  Under no circumstances should the vent pipe be reduced in size.  There must be a minimum of a 12" rise off the top of the heater before any 45's or 90 degree elbows.  If there is to be a horizontal section before going into the chimney then try and keep it as short as possible.  The maximum horizontal run allowed is half of the total vertical vent height.  45's, 90 degree elbows and any horizontal length is not to be considered in the total gas vent height.

The Chimney the Bosch 330 PN tankless water heater is venting into must be the only thing going into the chimney.  The galvanized type B gas vent must run all the way up the chimney to an approved rain cap.  The minimum vertical vent height is 6 ft and any horizontal vent connectors or elbows are not to be considered in the total gas vent height.  All gas vent sections of pipe must be screwed together with sheet metal screws and properly supported.  The Bosch 330 PN may be vented into the chimney alone as long as it is lined with the correct tile or metal ling.  Consult local codes for proper lining of chimney.  You may not vent any other fuel burning appliances into any free space remaining in the chimney.  Please see the illustration below for venting into the chimney and always follow the instructions listed in the installation manual for the heater.

A = Minimum of 6 ft. rise
1.  Listed approved Rain Cap
2.  Horizontal vent connection rising 1/4" per ft.
3.  Establish a 12" rise before any elbows

Venting a Bosch Therm 520PN or 520HN into an Existing Chimney


The Bosch Therm 520PN and Bosch Therm 520HN are both naturally drafting gas tankless water heaters and must be vented to the outside using a minimum of a 5" diameter galvanized type B gas vent.  6" diameter type B gas vent is required for all installations over 2,000 ft above sea level.  Under no circumstances should the vent pipe be reduced in size.  There must be a minimum of a 12" rise off the top of the heater before any 45's or 90 degree elbows.  If there is to be a horizontal section before going into the chimney then try and keep it as short as possible.  The maximum horizontal run allowed is half of the total vertical vent height.  45's, 90 degree elbows and any horizontal length is not to be considered in the total gas vent height.

The Chimney the Bosch tankless water heater is venting into must be the only thing going into the chimney.  The galvanized type B gas vent must run all the way up the chimney to an approved rain cap.  The minimum vertical vent height is 6 ft and any horizontal vent connectors or elbows are not to be considered in the total gas vent height.  All gas vent sections of pipe must be screwed together with sheet metal screws and properly supported.  The masonry chimney may have to be tile or metal lined before the insertion of the gas vent pipe.  Consult local codes for proper lining of chimney.  You may not vent any other fuel burning appliances into any free space remaining in the chimney.  Please see the illustration below for venting into the chimney and always follow the instructions listed in the installation manual for the heater.
A = Minimum of 6 ft. rise
1.  Listed approved Rain Cap
2.  Horizontal vent connection rising 1/4" per ft.
3.  Establish a 12" rise before any elbows


Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Dimensions of Ariston "S" Series Mini-Tank Heaters with T&PRV Installed


This is to provide an estimated dimension for the overall height of the Bosch Ariston "S" series mini-tank water heaters with the Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve (T and PRV Valve) installed.  There are 3 different models of the "S" series mini-tank heaters.  There is the model Ariston GL2.5S and holds 2.7 gallons of hot water, the Ariston GL4S and holds 4 gallons of hot water and then the larger Ariston GL6+S which holds 5.1 gallons of hot water installed vertical and around 7 gallons of hot water if water connections attached to the right side going horizontal.

Below is a list of the 3 Ariston min-tank water heaters dimensions overall and also height dimension with the T and PRV installed.  Please always try and leave room for maintenance and water pipes on the top (Top and Right Side for the GL6+S).

Ariston GL2.5S:
Unit Dimension:  13.75"W x 13.75"H x 10.75"D
Overall Height w/T and PRV installed:  13.75"W x 17"H x 10.75"D

Ariston GL4S:
Unit Dimension:  13.75"W x 13.75"H x 13.5"D
Overall Height w/T and PRV installed:  13.75"W x 17"H x 13.5"D

Ariston GL6+S Installed Vertically:
Unit Dimension:  17.5"W x 17.5"H x 14.5"D
Overall Height w/T and PRV installed:  17.5"W x 20.75"H x 14.5"D

Ariston GL6+S Installed Horizontally:
Unit Dimension:  17.5"W x 17.5"H x 14.5"D
Overall Width w/T and PRV installed:  20.75"W x 17.5"H x 14.5"D

The Ariston GL6+S does not come with a power cord.  The power cord is sold seperately.