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NTI Boiler: Primary/secondary piping for TRX150 / TRX199 with separate central heating circulator

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Primary/secondary piping for TRX150 / TRX199 with separate central heating circulator on a NTI boiler: Use when the boiler's internal circulator cannot give enough flow to the secondary circuits.

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Applies to: TRX150 / TRX199 with multiple or single central heating circulators

How to fix primary/secondary piping for trx150 / trx199 with separate central heating circulator: step by step

  1. Pipe the heating loop as primary/secondary, with closely spaced tees within 4 pipe diameters centre to centre.
  2. Keep at least 6 pipe diameters of straight pipe upstream and downstream of closely spaced tees.
  3. Keep at least 12 pipe diameters of straight pipe upstream of every circulator.
  4. Use flow/check valves with weighted seats at or near the boiler where there is a single zone, to stop gravity circulation.
  5. Support the circulators separately; the piping does not carry their weight.
  6. Maintain at least 2 gpm through the heat exchanger to limit short cycling.
  7. Use a mixing valve on indirect water heater (IWH) applications if DHW is set above 119°F.
Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

If the unit shows an error code, look it up: NTI Boiler codes

Models

TRX085TRX110CTRX150TRX199TRX199C

Source: NTI TRX150 manual, p. 32. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.

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