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905.670.5888 fax 905.670.5782
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 SINGLE BOILER
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
LOW TEMPERATURE
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613 HEAT PUMP Hydronic Piping H-3
Rev. 3

Boiler Connection Pipe Sizing

and Heat Exchanger Configuration
Pump
Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
Gate Valve Spectrum 100-400 11 / 2 " Two Pass

Globe Valve
8900 420-1900 21/ 2" Two Pass

8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass

Angle Valve
Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2" Two Pass

LCD 225-400 11 / 2" Two Pass

Bufferfly Valve LCD 600-2300 21/ 2 " Two Pass

Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass

Balance Valve
Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2 " Four Pass

Ball Valve

Motorized Valve

Solenoid
Operated Valve

1
Self-Operated
Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve

Pressure
Relief Valve

Flow Switch

NOTES:
Thermometer Adjustment Procedure To Maintain Inlet Temperature
1. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle
Above Dew Point
maximum flow through unit.
T1-Temp-Min=110° For Atmospheric
2. Boiler pump sized to boiler design flow requirements.
T1-Temp-Min=125° Sealed Combustion
Aquastat Union
3. All boilers furnished with factory mounted outlet water
temperature gauge. 1. Turn heater on and open valves A & B.
4. Boiler pump purging required. Use terminals supplied. 2. After steady-state operation, if T1 is less than Temp-Min
slowly close valve B until T1 climbs to desired operating
Pressure Switch temperature above Temp-Min.
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. 3. If T1 is greater than desired operating temperature, slowly
close valve A to adjust to lower desired temperature above
Temp-Min.
Gas Pressure
Regulator 4. Check after system operating temperature has
stabilized. Make final adjustments.
5. Follow same adjustment procedure for sealed combustion.
Automatic Backflow-Prevention
Air Vent Device

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 MULTIPLE BOILERS
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
LOW TEMPERATURE
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613 HEAT PUMP Hydronic Piping H-4
Rev. 3

Boiler Connection Pipe Sizing

and Heat Exchanger Configuration
Pump
Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
Gate Valve Spectrum 100-400 1 1/ 2 " Two Pass

Globe Valve
8900 420-1900 21/ 2 " Two Pass

8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass

Angle Valve
Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2" Two Pass

LCD 225-400 1 1/ 2" Two Pass

Bufferfly Valve LCD 600-2300 21/ 2" Two Pass

Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass

Balance Valve
Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2 " Four Pass

Ball Valve

Motorized Valve

SYSTEM SYSTEM
Solenoid RETURN SUPPLY
Operated Valve

Self-Operated
Valve B B
A A

Pressure
Reducing Valve

T1 T1
Check Valve

Pressure
Relief Valve

Flow Switch

Thermometer NOTES:
Adjustment Procedure To Maintain Inlet Temperature
Above Dew Point
1. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle
T1-Temp-Min=110° For Atmospheric
maximum flow through unit.
T1-Temp-Min=125° Sealed Combustion
Aquastat Union
2. Boiler pump sized to boiler design flow requirements.
3. All boilers furnished with factory mounted outlet water 1. Turn heater on and open valves A & B.
temperature gauge. 2. After steady-state operation, if T1 is less than Temp-Min
4. Boiler pump purging required. Use terminals supplied. slowly close valve B until T1 climbs to desired operating
Pressure Switch temperature above Temp-Min.
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving. 3. If T1 is greater than desired operating temperature, slowly
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. close valve A to adjust to lower desired temperature above
Temp-Min.
Gas Pressure
Regulator 4. Check after system operating temperature has
stabilized. Make final adjustments.
5. Follow same adjustment procedure for sealed combustion.
Automatic Backflow-Prevention
Air Vent Device

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 MULTIPLE BOILERS
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
CONSTANT TEMPERATURE
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613 REVERSE RETURN Hydronic Piping H-15
Rev. 3

Pump

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve
5
Bufferfly Valve

Balance Valve

Ball Valve

1
Motorized Valve

Solenoid
Operated Valve

Self-Operated
Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve

Pressure
Relief Valve

Flow Switch
Boiler Connection Pipe Sizing
NOTES:
and Heat Exchanger Configuration
1. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle
Thermometer Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
maximum flow through unit.
2. Boiler pump sized to boiler design flow requirements. Spectrum 100-400 11 / 2 " Two Pass
3. All boilers furnished with factory mounted outlet water
temperature gauge.
Aquastat Union 8900 420-1900 21/ 2 " Two Pass
4. Boiler pump purging required. Use terminals supplied.
5. Secondary loop pipe diameter must be sized large enough to 8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass
handle maximum flow through all units.
Pressure Switch
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving. Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2 " Two Pass
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
LCD 225-400 11 / 2" Two Pass
Gas Pressure
Regulator LCD 600-2300 21/ 2" Two Pass

Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass

Backflow-Prevention
Automatic Device
Air Vent Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2" Four Pass

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 SINGLE FUTERA FUSION BOILER
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
LOW TEMPERATURE
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613 HEAT PUMP/SWIMMING POOL Hydronic Piping H-16

Pump

Valve

Balance Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve

1
Check Valve

Pressure
Relief Valve

Flow Switch

2
Thermometer

2
Aquastat Union

Automatic
Air Vent

Temperature &
Pressure
Relief Valve

NOTES:
Vacuum
Relief Valve
1. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle
maximum flow through unit.
2. Boiler and pump purging required. Air must be purged from
3-way valve after the boiler is filled. Use purge valves provided.
Purge valve may be located on pump flange. On multiple boiler
Drain Valve
installations the flow switch may fail due to trapped air. Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
(Typ.)
See manual for procedure.
3. All boilers furnished with factory mounted outlet water
temperature gauge. Heater Model Pipe size NPS

Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving. Futera Fusion 500-1000 2"
3-Way Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Mixing Valve Futera Fusion 1250-2000 21/ 2"

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 MULTIPLE FUTERA FUSION BOILERS
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
REVERSE RETURN
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613 LOW TEMPERATURE Hydronic Piping H-17

2
Pump

Valve

Balance Valve

Pressure 1
Reducing Valve

Check Valve

Pressure
Relief Valve

Flow Switch

3
Thermometer

Aquastat Union 3

Automatic
Air Vent

Temperature &
Pressure
Relief Valve Factory Piped
NOTES:

1. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle

maximum flow through unit.
Vacuum 2. Common secondary loop pipe diameter must be sized large
Relief Valve enough to handle maximum flow through all units.
3. Boiler and pump purging required. Air must be purged from
3-way valve after the boiler is filled. Use purge valves provided.
Purge valve may be located on pump flange. On multiple boiler
installations the flow switch may fail due to trapped air.
Drain Valve See manual for procedure.
(Typ.) Heater Connection Pipe Sizing 4. All boilers furnished with factory mounted outlet water
temperature gauge.
Heater Model Pipe size NPS 5. Condensate lines on each unit should be connected to a floor
drain.
Futera Fusion 500-1000 2" Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
3-Way
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Mixing Valve Futera Fusion 1250-2000 21/ 2"

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 BOILER PROTECTION OPTION
FOR VARIABLE LOW
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613 TEMPERATURE
THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE
Hydronic Piping H-18

NOTES:

1. For pump selection consult factory.

2. Boiler pump sized to boiler and thermostatic 3-way valve design
flow requirements.
3. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle
maximum flow through unit.
4. All boilers furnished with factory mounted outlet water
temperature gauge.
5. Boiler pump purging required. Use terminals supplied.
6. Valve is precalibrated for 140°F return temperature.
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Balance Valve

Backflow-Prevention Automatic Pressure Pressure

Device 3-Way Valve Air Vent Aquastat Union Thermometer Relief Valve Check Valve Gate Valve Pump Reducing Valve Expansion Tank

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 BOILER PROTECTION OPTION
FOR MULTIPLE BOILERS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613 LOW VARIABLE TEMPERATURE
THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE
Hydronic Piping H-19

NOTES:

1. For pump selection consult factory.

2. Boiler pump sized to boiler and thermostatic 3-way valve design
flow requirements.
3. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle
maximum flow through unit.
4. All boilers furnished with factory mounted outlet water
temperature gauge.
5. Boiler pump purging required. Use terminals supplied.
6. Valve is precalibrated for 140°F return temperature.
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Balance Valve

Backflow-Prevention Automatic Pressure Pressure

Device 3-Way Valve Air Vent Aquastat Union Thermometer Relief Valve Check Valve Gate Valve Pump Reducing Valve Expansion Tank

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 SINGLE BOILER
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
SWIMMING POOL
THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE
Hydronic Piping H-20

NOTES:

1. For pump selection consult factory.

2. Boiler pump sized to boiler and thermostatic 3-way valve design
flow requirements.
3. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle
maximum flow through unit.
4. All boilers furnished with factory mounted outlet water
temperature gauge.
5. Boiler pump purging required. Use terminals supplied.
6. All piping materials must be rated for service
temperatures greater than or equal to 180°F.

Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.

Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Balance Valve

Backflow-Prevention Automatic Pressure Pressure

Device 3-Way Valve Air Vent Aquastat Union Thermometer Relief Valve Check Valve Gate Valve Pump Reducing Valve Expansion Tank

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 SINGLE BOILER
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
SWIMMING POOL
BALANCING VALVE
Hydronic Piping H-21

NOTES:

1. For pump selection consult factory.

2. Boiler pump sized to boiler and thermostatic 3-way valve design
flow requirements.
3. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle Adjustment Procedure To Maintain Inlet Temperature
maximum flow through unit. Above Dew Point
4. All boilers furnished with factory mounted outlet water T1-Temp-Min=110° For Atmospheric
temperature gauge. T1-Temp-M in=125° Sealed Combustion
5. Boiler pump purging required. Use terminals supplied. 1. Turn heater on and open valves A & B.
6. All piping materials must be rated for service 2. After steady-state operation, if T1 is less than Temp-Min
temperatures greater than or equal to 180 °F. slowly close valve B until T1 climbs to desired operating
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving. temperature above Temp-Min.
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. 3. If T1 is greater than desired operating temperature, slowly
close valve A to adjust to lower desired temperature above
Temp- Min.
4. Check after system operating temperature has
stabilized. Make final adjustments.
5. Follow same adjustment procedure for sealed combustion.

Balance Valve

Backflow-Prevention Automatic Pressure Pressure

Device 3-Way Valve Air Vent Aquastat Union Thermometer Relief Valve Check Valve Gate Valve Pump Reducing Valve Expansion Tank

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 ONE HEATER
TWO PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
ONE VERTICAL TANK Domestic Piping D-1
Rev. 6

Pump

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve

Bufferfly Valve

Balance Valve
3
1

Ball Valve
8
4
Motorized Valve

Solenoid
Operated Valve 2

Self-Operated
Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve Attention:

NOTES: Not all RBI stock storage tanks
incorporate this tapping: See Note 1.
1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.
Pressure 2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
Relief Valve lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90° Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
Flow Switch elbows, full pipe size.
and Heat Exchanger Configuration
5. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer Pumping Performance Table before making selection. Spectrum 100-250 11/ 2" Four Pass
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination temperature & Spectrum 300-400 11/ 2" Two Pass
pressure relief valve.
Aquastat Union 8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal 8900 420-1900 21/ 2 " Two Pass
expansion.
8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Pressure Switch
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2 " Two Pass

LCD 225-400 11/ 2 " Two Pass

Gas Pressure
Regulator LCD 600-2300 21/ 2" Two Pass

Temperature & Vacuum Drain Valve Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2" Four Pass

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 ONE HEATER
TWO PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
TWO VERTICAL TANKS Domestic Piping D-2
Rev. 6

Pump SELF BALANCING REVERSE RETURN MAKE-UP & SUPPLY

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve

Bufferfly Valve

3
Balance Valve
8
6

Ball Valve
4
1
Motorized Valve 7

2
Solenoid
Operated Valve
7

Self-Operated 2
Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve
NOTES: Attention:
Not all RBI stock storage tanks
1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location. incorporate this tapping: See Note 1.
Pressure 2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well
Relief Valve in lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90° Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
Flow Switch elbows, full pipe size. and Heat Exchanger Configuration
5. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer Pumping Performance Table before making selection. Spectrum 100-250 11 / 2 " Four Pass
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination Spectrum 300-400 11 / 2 " Two Pass
temperature & pressure relief valve.
Aquastat Union 8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal 8900 420-1900 21/ 2 " Two Pass
expansion.
8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Pressure Switch Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2" Two Pass

LCD 225-400 11 / 2" Two Pass

Gas Pressure
Regulator LCD 600-2300 21/ 2" Two Pass

Tempera ture & Vacuum Drain Valve Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2 " Four Pass

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 TWO HEATERS
TWO PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
ONE VERTICAL TANK Domestic Piping D-3
Rev.6

Pump SELF BALANCING REVERSE RETURN, CIRCULATION

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve

Bufferfly Valve
1

Balance Valve
4

Ball Valve
6 3
8

Motorized Valve
4

Solenoid
Operated Valve

7
Self-Operated
Valve
2

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve
NOTES: Attention:
Not all RBI stock storage tanks
1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.
2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in incorporate this tapping: See Note 1.
Pressure
Relief Valve lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90° Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
Flow Switch
elbows, full pipe size.
5. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE. and Heat Exchanger Configuration
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer Pumping Performance Table before making selection. Spectrum 100-250 11/ Four Pass
2"
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination Spectrum 300-400 11/ 2 " Two Pass
temperature & pressure relief valve.
8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal 8900 420-1900 21/ 2 " Two Pass
Aquastat Union
expansion.
8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass
Pressure Switch Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2 " Two Pass

LCD 225-400 11/ 2 " Two Pass

Gas Pressure
Regulator LCD 600-2300 21/ 2" Two Pass

Te mperature & Vacuum Drain Valve Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2" Four Pass

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 TWO HEATERS
TWO PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
TWO VERTICAL TANKS Domestic Piping D-4
Rev. 6

SELF BALANCING DOUBLE REVERSE

Pump
RETURN MAKE-UP & SUPPLY, CIRCULATION

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve

4
Bufferfly Valve
3

Balance Valve 8
6
4
Ball Valve
1
7
Motorized Valve

2
Solenoid
Operated Valve 7

2
Self-Operated
Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve Attention:

NOTES: Not all RBI stock storage tanks
incorporate this tapping: See Note 1.
1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.
Pressure
Relief Valve 2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90° Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
Flow Switch elbows, full pipe size. and Heat Exchanger Configuration
5. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer Spectrum 100-250 1 1/ 2 " Four Pass
Pumping Performance Table before making selection.
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
Spectrum 300-400 1 1/ 2 " Two Pass
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination
temperature & pressure relief valve.
Aquastat Union 8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal
8900 420-1900 21/ 2 " Two Pass
expansion.
8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Pressure Switch
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2 " Two Pass

LCD 225-400 1 1/ 2 " Two Pass

Gas Pressure
Regulator LCD 600-2300 21/ 2" Two Pass

Temperature & Vacuum Drain Valve Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2" Four Pass

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 TWO HEATERS
TWO PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
TWO HORIZONTAL TANKS Domestic Piping D-8
Rev.4

Pump SELF BALANCING DOUBLE REVERSE RETURN

MAKE-UP & SUPPLY, CIRCULATE
Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve
1
3 6
Bufferfly Valve
4
Balance Valve 8

Ball Valve 4

Motorized Valve

7 2
Solenoid
Operated Valve

7 2
Self-Operated
Valve
6
Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve
NOTES:
1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.
Pressure 2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
Relief Valve lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90¡ Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
Flow Switch elbows, full pipe size. and Heat Exchanger Configuration
5. CAUTION: MEASURE WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer Pumping Performance Table before making selection. Spectrum 100-250 11 / 2 " Four Pass
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination Spectrum 300-400 11 / 2 " Two Pass
temperature & pressure relief valve.
Aquastat Union 8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal 8900 420-1900 21/ 2 " Two Pass
expansion.
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving. 8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass
Pressure Switch Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2 " Two Pass
LCD 225-400 11 / 2 " Two Pass
Gas Pressure
Regulator LCD 600-2300 21/ 2 " Two Pass
Temperature & Vacuum Drain Valve Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2 " Four Pass

24
 ONE HEATER
SINGLE PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
ONE VERTICAL TANK Domestic Piping D-9
Rev. 6

Pump

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve

Bufferfly Valve

Balance Valve 3
1
4

Ball Valve 8

Motorized Valve

7
Solenoid
Operated Valve 2

Self-Operated
Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve Attention:
Not all RBI stock storage tanks
Check Valve NOTES: incorporate this tapping: See Note 1.

1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.

2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
Pressure lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
Relief Valve 3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90°
elbows, full pipe size.
Flow Switch 5. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Pumping Performance Ta ble before making selection.
Thermometer 6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination
temperature & pressure relief valve.
8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal
Aquastat Union expansion.

Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.

Pressure Switch
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
and Heat Exchanger Configuration
Gas Pressure
Regulator Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations

Te mperature & Vacuum Drain Valve 8800 2000-4000 4" Single Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve 8900 420-1900 21/ 2" Single Pass

25
 TWO HEATERS
SINGLE PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
ONE VERTICAL TANK Domestic Piping D-10
Rev. 6

SELF BALANCING REVERSE RETURN, CIRCULATE

Pump

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve

Bufferfly Valve

Balance Valve
6 4

3
Ball Valve
8 4
Motorized Valve

Solenoid
Operated Valve

2
Self-Operated
Valve

Pressure 1
Reducing Valve

Check Valve
Attention:
NOTES: Not all RBI stock storage tanks
incorporate this tapping: See Note 1.
1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.
Pressure 2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
Relief Valve
lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90°
Flow Switch elbows, full pipe size.
5. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer Pumping Performance Table before making selection.
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination
temperature & pressure relief valve.
Aquastat Union 8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal
expansion.
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Pressure Switch
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
and Heat Exchanger Configuration
Gas Pressure
Regulator Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations

Te mperature & Vacuum Drain Valve 8800 2000-4000 4" Single Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve 8900 420-1900 21/ 2" Single Pass

26
 ONE HEATER
SINGLE PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
TWO VERTICAL TANKS Domestic Piping D-11
Rev.6

Pump SELF BALANCING REVERSE RETURN MAKE-UP & SUPPLY

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve

Bufferfly Valve

Balance Valve 3

8 4
6
Ball Valve

Motorized Valve
1
7

Solenoid
Operated Valve 2

7
Self-Operated
Valve
2

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve
NOTES:
Attention:
1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.
Pressure 2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
Not all RBI stock storage tanks
Relief Valve lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound. incorporate this tapping: See Note 1.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90°
Flow Switch elbows, full pipe size.
5. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer Pumping Performance Table before making selection.
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination
temperature & pressure relief valve.
Aquastat Union 8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal
expansion.

Pressure Switch Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
and Heat Exchanger Configuration
Gas Pressure
Regulator Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations

Temperature & Vacuum Drain Valve 8800 2000-4000 4" Single Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve 8900 420-1900 21/ 2" Single Pass

27
 TWO HEATERS
SINGLE PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
TWO VERTICAL TANKS Domestic Piping D-12
Rev. 6

Pump SELF BALANCING DOUBLE REVERSE RETURN

MAKE-UP & SUPPLY, CIRCULATE

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve

Bufferfly Valve
3 4

Balance Valve 8
6

Ball Valve 4
1
7
Motorized Valve

2
Solenoid
Operated Valve 7

2
Self-Operated
Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve
NOTES:
Attention:
1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location. Not all RBI stock storage tanks
2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
incorporate this tapping: See Note 1.
Pressure
Relief Valve 3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90°
elbows, full pipe size.
5. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
Flow Switch
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat
exchanger
and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer
Pumping Performance Tabl e before making selection.
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination
temperature & pressure relief valve.
8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal
Aquastat Union
expansion.
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Pressure Switch Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
and Heat Exchanger Configuration
Gas Pressure
Regulator Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations

Temperatur e & Vacuum Drain Valve 8800 2000-4000 4" Single Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve 8900 420-1900 21/ 2 " Single Pass

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 TWO HEATERS
SINGLE PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
TWO HORIZONTAL TANKS Domestic Piping D-16
Rev. 4

Pump SELF BALANCING DOUBLE REVERSE RETURN

MAKE-UP & SUPPLY, CIRCULATE
Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve
6
Bufferfly Valve 3
1
Balance Valve
8 4
Ball Valve

Motorized Valve 4

7 2
Solenoid
Operated Valve

7 2
Self-Operated
Valve

6
Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve
NOTES:
1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.
Pressure 2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
Relief Valve lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90¡
Flow Switch elbows, full pipe size.
5. CAUTION: MEASURE WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and Pumping
Thermometer Performance Table before making selection.
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination
temperature & pressure relief valve.
Aquastat Union 8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal
expansion.
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Pressure Switch Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
and Heat Exchanger Configuration
Gas Pressure
Regulator Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
Temperature & Vacuum Drain Valve 8800 2000-4000 4" Single Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve 8900 420-1900 21/ 2 " Single Pass

32
 FUTERA FUSION
WITH BYPASS PIPING
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
ONE VERTICAL TANK Hydronic Piping D-17

Pump
7
Valve 8

Balance Valve

8
Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve 5

Pressure
Relief Valve
1
D-17

Flow Switch

2
Thermometer

6
Aquastat Union

Automatic
Air Vent

NOTES:

1. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
Temperature &
Pressure lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
Relief Valve 2. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes..
3. CAUTION: MEASURE WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
Be sure to specify when ordering the pH and water hardness. This must be
measured before selecting heat exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat
Exchanger Graph before making selection.
Vacuum
4. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
Relief Valve
5. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination temperature &
pressure relief valve.
6. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal
expansion.
7. Use balance valve to set the temperature rise through the boiler. (Delta T)
Drain Valve 8. Boiler and pump purging required. Air must be purged from 3-way valve after
(Typ.) Heater Connection Pipe Sizing the boiler is filled. Use purge valves provided. Purge valve may be located on
pump flange. On multiple boiler installations the flow switch may fail
Heater Model Pipe size NPS due to trapped air. See manual for procedure.

Futera Fusion 500-1000 2" Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
3-Way Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Mixing Valve Futera Fusion 1250-2000 21/ 2"

33
 TWO FUTERA FUSION
WITH BYPASS PIPING
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
TWO VERTICAL TANK Hydronic Piping D-18 Rev. 1

Pump 7
8

Valve

Balance Valve 7
8

4
2
Pressure 8
Reducing Valve 6
1

5
Check Valve

2
Pressure 5
Relief Valve

1
Flow Switch

Thermometer

Aquastat Union

Automatic
Air Vent
NOTES:

1. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
Temperature &
Pressure
2. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes..
Relief Valve 3. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
Be sure to specify when ordering the pH and water hardness. This must be
measured before selecting heat exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat
Exchanger Graph before making selection.
4. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
Vacuum 5. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination temperature &
Relief Valve
pressure relief valve.
6. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal
expansion.
7. Use balance valve to set the temperature rise through the boiler. (Delta T)
8. Boiler and pump purging required. Air must be purged from
Drain Valve 3-way valve after the boiler is filled. Use purge valves provided.
(Typ.) Heater Connection Pipe Sizing Purge valve may be located on pump flange. On multiple boiler
installations the flow switch may fail due to trapped air.
Heater Model Pipe size NPS See manual for procedure.

Futera Fusion 500-1000 2" Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
3-Way Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Mixing Valve Futera Fusion 1250-2000 21/ 2 "

34
 TWO FUTERA FUSION
WITH BYPASS PIPING
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
ONE VERTICAL TANK Hydronic Piping D-19

Pump 7
8

Valve

Balance Valve 7
8

4
2
Pressure 8
Reducing Valve 6
1

Check Valve

Pressure
Relief Valve 1

Flow Switch

Thermometer

Aquastat Union

Automatic
Air Vent
NOTES:

1. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
Tempera ture &
Pressure
2. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes..
Relief Valve 3. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
Be sure to specify when ordering the pH and water hardness. This must be
measured before selecting heat exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat
Exchanger Graph before making selection.
4. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
Vacuum 5. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination temperature &
Relief Valve
pressure relief valve.
6. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal
expansion.
7. Use balance valve to set the temperature rise through the boiler. (Delta T)
8. Boiler and pump purging required. Air must be purged from
Drain Valve 3-way valve after the boiler is filled. Use purge valves provided.
(Typ.) Heater Connection Pipe Sizing Purge valve may be located on pump flange. On multiple boiler
installations the flow switch may fail due to trapped air.
Heater Model Pipe size NPS See manual for procedure.

Futera Fusion 500-1000 2" Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
3-Way Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.
Mixing Valve Futera Fusion 1250-2000 21/ 2 "

35
 ONE HEATER
2-PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
3-VERTICAL TANKS Domestic Piping D-20

Pump SELF BALANCING REVERSE RETURN MAKE-UP & SUPPLY

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve

Bufferfly Valve

3
Balance Valve
8
6
4

Ball Valve
1
7

Motorized Valve
2

Solenoid
Operated Valve 2

Self-Operated 2
Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve
NOTES:

1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.

Pressure 2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well
Relief Valve in lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90° Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
Flow Switch elbows, full pipe size. and Heat Exchanger Configuration
5. CAUTION:TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer Pumping Performance Table before making selection. Spectrum 100-250 1 1/ 2" Four Pass
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination Spectrum 300-400 1 1/ 2" Two Pass
temperature & pressure relief valve.
Aquastat Union 8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal 8900 420-1900 21/ 2" Two Pass
expansion.
8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Pressure Switch Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2 " Two Pass

LCD 225-400 1 1/ 2 " Two Pass

Gas Pressure
Regulator LCD 600-2300 21/ 2 " Two Pass

Te mperature & Vacuum Drain Valve Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2 " Four Pass

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 ONE HEATER
2-PASS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613
4-VERTICAL TANKS Domestic Piping D-21

Pump SELF BALANCING REVERSE RETURN MAKE-UP & SUPPLY

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve 3

8
6
Bufferfly Valve 4

1
Balance Valve 7

Ball Valve 7

2
Motorized Valve
7

2
Solenoid
Operated Valve 7
6

2
Self-Operated
Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve
NOTES:

1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.

Pressure 2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well
Relief Valve in lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90° Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
Flow Switch elbows, full pipe size. and Heat Exchanger Configuration
5. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer Pumping Performance Tab le before making selection. Spectrum 100-250 1 1/ 2 " Four Pass
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination Spectrum 300-400 1 1/ 2 " Two Pass
temperature & pressure relief valve.
Aquastat Union 8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal 8900 420-1900 21/ 2" Two Pass
expansion.
8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Pressure Switch Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2" Two Pass

LCD 225-400 1 1/ 2 " Two Pass

Gas Pressure
Regulator LCD 600-2300 21/ 2 " Two Pass

Temperature & Vacuum Drain Valve Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2 " Four Pass

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 THREE HEATERS
TWO VERTICAL TANKS
260 North Elm Street - Westfield, MA 01089
413.568.9571 fax 413.568.9613

SELF BALANCING DOUBLE REVERSE

Pump
RETURN MAKE-UP & SUPPLY, CIRCULATION

Valve

Globe Valve

Angle Valve

4
Bufferfly Valve
3

Balance Valve 6 8
4

Ball Valve
1
7
4
Motorized Valve
2

Solenoid
Operated Valve 2

Self-Operated
Valve

Pressure
Reducing Valve

Check Valve Attention:

NOTES: Not all RBI stock storage tanks
incorporate this tapping: See Note 1.
1. Optional cold water make up and recirculation line location.
Pressure
Relief Valve 2. When using intermittent pump and pump delay, locate remote aquastat well in
lower 1/3 of tank. Install aquastat with heat sensing compound.
3. Thermal expansion tank may be required, check local codes.
4. When using optional factory mounted pump, max pipe length 30' total, 6-90° Heater Connection Pipe Sizing
Flow Switch elbows, full pipe size. and Heat Exchanger Configuration
5. CAUTION: TEST WATER HARDNESS AND pH AT JOB SITE.
The pH and water hardness must be measured before selecting heat Heater Model Pipe size NPS Configurations
exchanger and pump. Consult the Heat Exchanger Graph and
Thermometer Spectrum 100-250 11/ 2" Four Pass
Pumping Performance Table before making selection.
6. Common piping must be sized for maximum combined heater flow.
Spectrum 300-400 11/ 2" Two Pass
7. Hot water tanks should be equipped with a combination
temperature & pressure relief valve.
Aquastat Union 8. MA Code requires an 1/8" hole in check valve to compensate for thermal
8900 420-1900 21/ 2" Two Pass
expansion.
8800 2000-4000 3" Two Pass
Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving.
Pressure Switch
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements. Dominator 300-2100 21/ 2 " Two Pass

LCD 225-400 11/ 2 " Two Pass

Gas Pressure
Regulator LCD 600-2300 21/ 2 " Two Pass

Temperature & Vacuum Drain Valve Futera 500-1000 2" Four Pass
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve (Typ.)
Air Vent Relief Valve Futera 1250-2000 21/ 2" Four Pass

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