State Industries Water Heater SUF100150 User Manual

COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATERS  
SERVICE HANDBOOK  
HIGH EFFICIENCY  
COMMERCIAL GAS SERIES  
FOR MODELS:  
• SUF 60 120  
• SUF 100 150  
• SUF 100 199  
• SUF 100 250  
• SUF 130 300  
• SUF 130 400  
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SUF 120 thru 400 SERVICE HANDBOOK  
INTRODUCTION  
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troubleshooting procedures. Additional quick  
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reference should be made to the installation  
servicing these products.  
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The information contained in this handbook handbook contains supplemental information  
is designed to answer co mmonly face d to the product’s i nstallation and operation  
situations encountered in the operation of manual.  
this product line and is not meant to be all  
QUALIFICATIONS  
ANSI Z223.1 Sec 3.3.83  
"Qualified Agency"  
"Any individual, firm, corporation or company Service of this water heater requires ability  
that ei ther i n person o r through  
a
equivalent to th at of a Qual ified S ervice  
representative i s e ngaged i n an d i s Agent (l icensed t radesman) i n the fi eld  
responsible for (a) the installation, testing or involved. Installation skills such as plumbing,  
replacement of g as p iping or (b) the  
air supp ly, vent ing, gas s upply, e lectrical  
connection, i nstallation, testing, re pair or supply are required in addition to electrical  
servicing of appliances and equipment; that testing ski lls. S ome products may require  
is experienced in such work; that is familiar combustion testi ng  
equipment and  
with all precautions required; and that has certification. If you do not possess these  
complied with al l the requirements of the skills or do not have the proper tools you  
authority having jurisdiction."  
should not attem pt to serv ice thi s w ater  
heater.  
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TOOLS REQUIRED  
ELECTRICAL MULTIMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING CONTINUITY/ OHMS, AC  
& DC VOLTS, AMPERES, MICROAMPERES, MILLIVOLTS, and FREQUENCY(Hz)  
UEi Model DL289 or equivalent  
DIGITAL MANOMETER + 60” W. C. in .01” increments  
Note: A digital manometer is required for testing pressure switches and can replace  
a gas pressure gauge, draft gauge or slack tube manometer for checking gas  
pressure.  
UEi model EM200 or equivalent  
WATER PRESSURE GAUGE w/ LAZY HAND AND HOSE BIBB CONNECTION  
THERMOMETER  
1-1/16 INCH SOCKET WITH EXTENSION FOR ANODE REPLACEMENT  
SET OF NUMBERED DRILL BITS  
WATER PRESSURE  
TEST GAUGE W/ LAZY  
HAND AND HOSE BIBB  
CONNECTION  
DIGITAL MULTIMETER  
DIGITAL MANOMETER  
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GENERAL INFORMATION  
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE  
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS  
equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic,  
the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm  
For al l side w all terminated, hor izontally vented and battery back-up may be installed on the next  
power vent, direct vent, and power direct vent gas adjacent f loor l evel. I n t he e vent t hat the  
fueled w ater heat ers installed i n ev ery dwelling, requirements of this subdivision can not be met at  
building or structure used in whole or in part for the t ime of c ompletion of i nstallation, the ow ner  
residential pur poses, including t hose ow ned or  
shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with  
operated by the Commonwealth and where the side the above requirements provided that during said  
wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon  
feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed  
including but not limited to decks and porches, the APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS  
following requirements shall be satisfied:  
INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE  
DETECTORS  
Each carbon monoxide de tector as r equired in  
accordance with the above provisions shall comply  
with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and  
At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal CSA certified.  
vented gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber SIGNAGE  
or gas fitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon A m etal or p lastic i dentification plate s hall b e  
monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back- permanently mounted to the exterior of the building  
up is installed on the floor level where the gas at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade  
equipment is t o b e i nstalled. In add ition, t he directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the  
installing plumber or gas fitter shall observe that a horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or  
battery operated or hard w ired carbon monoxide equipment. The sign shall read, in print size no less  
detector w ith an al arm i s i nstalled on eac h than one-half (1/2”) inch in size,  
additional level of the dwelling, building or structure  
served by the sidewall horizontal vented gas fueled  
equipment. It s hall b e the re sponsibility o f the  
property owner to secure the services of qualified  
licensed pr ofessionals for the i nstallation of har d  
wired carbon monoxide detectors. In the event that  
the s ide wall hor izontally v ented gas fueled  
“GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR  
OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS.”  
GAS PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS  
Natural  
120-150  
Propane  
120-150  
Natural  
199-250  
Propane  
199-250  
Natural  
300/400/500  
Propane  
300/400/500  
MODELS  
Maximum Gas Supply Pressure  
Nominal Gas Supply Pressure  
10.5” WC  
(2.59kPa)  
14.0“WC  
( 3.45kPa)  
10.5“WC  
(2.59kPa)  
14.0“WC  
( 3.45kPa)  
11.0”WC  
(2.74kPa)  
14.00”WC  
(3.49kPa)  
7.0”WC  
(1.74kPa)  
11.0“WC  
( 2.74kPa)  
7.0“WC  
(1.74kPa)  
11.0“WC  
( 2.74kPa)  
7.0”WC  
(1.74kPa)  
11.0”WC  
(2.74kPa)  
Minimum Gas Supply Pressure  
(Low Gas Press. Switch  
Setting)  
4.8”WC  
(1.20kPa)  
8.5“WC  
( 2.12kPa)  
4.8”WC  
(1.20kPa)  
8.5“WC  
( 2.12kPa)  
5.2”WC  
(1.54kPa)  
11.0“WC  
( 2.74kPa)  
Manifold Pressure  
4.0”WC  
10.0“WC  
0“WC  
0“WC  
4.00“WC  
10.0“WC  
(0.98kPa)  
(2.49 kPa)  
( 0 kPa)  
( 0 kPa)  
( 1.25kPa)  
( 2.49kPa)  
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INSTALLATION QUICK TIPS – SUF 120 and 150 GAS PRESSURE  
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:  
GAS PRESSURE  
a. Attach a pressure gauge (manometer) to the  
manifold pressure tap and refer to page 4 for correct  
pressure.  
SUF120 AND 150 MODELS  
Main line gas pressure to the water heater for natural  
gas should be between a maximum of 10.5"W.C.  
(2.59kPa) for natural gas, 14.0"W.C.(3.45kPa) for  
propane and a minimum of 4.8W.C.(1.18kPa) for  
Natural Gas, and 8.5"W.C. (2.08kPa) for Propane  
Gas.  
b. Use this formula to “clock” the meter. Be sure  
other gas consuming appliances are not operating  
during this interval.  
Btuh = 3600 X H/ T  
T = Time in seconds to burn 1 cubic foot of gas.  
(With a stopwatch read the gas meter and measure  
the amount of time required for the heater to consume  
1 cubic foot of gas.)  
H = Heating value of gas (in Btu’s per cubic foot of  
gas).  
A supply gas pressure regulator  
(service regulator) must be installed on  
the gas supply line within 10' (305 cm)  
of the unit.  
Btuh = Actual heater input rate, in Btuh.  
EXAMPLE: (Using SUF-150 heater)  
T = 25.25 seconds  
H = 1050 Btu/ft.3  
BTUH = ?  
Also see gas pressure specification table on page 4.  
1.Check gas line pressure with a manometer.  
2.Check manifold pressure gauge (manometer)  
connected to the manifold pressure tap on the gas  
control valve,  
If full rate adjustment is required, remove cover screw  
from top of the gas control valve. Using a small  
screwdriver, turn adjusting screw clockwise to  
increase or counterclockwise to decrease gas  
pressure to obtain 4.0" W.C.(1 K pa) for natural gas  
and 10.0" W.C. (2.5 kPa) for L.P. Gas.  
Compare result to the de-rated input required for  
the elevation at the installation location.  
Should it be necessary to adjust the gas pressure to  
the burner, to obtain the full input rate, the steps below  
should be followed:  
c. Remove the pressure regulator cover screw and  
adjust the pressure by turning the adjusting screw with  
a small screwdriver. Do not exceed 4.0" (1 kPa)  
natural gas models and 10.0" w.c. (2.5kPa) on the  
propane models. Clockwise to increase gas pressure  
and input rate. Counterclockwise to decrease gas  
pressure and input rate.  
3. Cycle the burner on and off several times to check  
its operation.  
4. Check the operation of the limit and operating  
controls.  
5. Check the vent system seams and joints and  
ensure that there is no discharge of flue products into  
the room.  
d. “Clock” the meter as in step (b) above.  
e. Repeat steps (c) and (d) until the specified input  
rate is achieved.  
6. Check the input rate.  
f. Turn the manual gas valve to “OFF”. Replace the  
pressure regulator cover screw. Remove the pressure  
gauge or manometer from the manifold pressure tap.  
Replace the set screw in the manifold pressure tap. If  
the gas pressure regulator cannot be adjusted to give  
the full input rating with sufficient gas pressure at the  
valve, check to ensure the unit is equipped with the  
correct orifice.  
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS  
SUF 120 - 150  
For appliance installation locations with elevations  
above 6,500 feet (1982 meters) consult the “High  
Altitude Installation” section of the owners manual.  
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INSTALLATION QUICK TIPS - SUF 199 AND 250 GAS PRESSURE  
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:  
GAS PRESSURE  
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION  
The SUF 199 and 250 models are suitable  
for installation up to 10,100 feet above sea  
level with no adjustments.  
SUF 199 AND 250 MODELS  
IMPORTANT NOTE  
GAS ORIFICE  
The SUF 199 and 250 models do not have a  
natural gas orifice. A .230” orifice is used on  
LP gas models.  
THE SUF 199 AND 250 MODELS  
INCORPORATE A NEW GAS CONTROL,  
WHICH OPERATES AT A MANIFOLD  
PRESSURE OF 0"W.C. (0 kPa) FOR BOTH  
NATURAL AND PROPANE GAS. SEE THE  
GAS PRESSURE CHART ON PAGE 4.  
THESE MODELS ARE CONFIGURED  
PRIOR TO BEING SHIPPED FROM THE  
FACTORY AND NO ADJUSTMENTS ARE  
NECESSARY PRIOR TO STARTUP. THE  
CONTROLLER MONITORS THE AIR FLOW  
AND MAKES ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FAN  
SPEED WHICH IN EFFECT CONTROLS  
THE AMOUNT OF GAS FLOW.  
THEREFORE, THE UNIT WILL SELF  
ADJUST TO ACQUIRE THE CORRECT  
AMOUNT OF INPUT.  
"Supply gas pressure to the water heater  
must not exceed a maximum of 10.5" w.c.  
(295kPa) for natural gas, or 14" w.c. (3.45  
kPa) for propane. The minimum supply gas  
pressure is 4.8" w.c. (1.20 kPa) for natural  
gas and 8.5" w.c. (2.12 kPa) for propane  
gas."  
Venturi  
Gasket  
w/o orifice  
Gas Control Without Orifice  
Natural Gas  
Venturi  
Gasket w/  
LP Gas  
Orifice  
(.230”  
Brass)  
Gas Control with .230” LP Orifice  
Once the unit is installed and filled with water  
and the inlet pressures confirmed, simply  
turn the switch "on" and observe operation.  
Cycle the unit "off" and "on" several times to  
ensure proper operation.  
A supply gas pressure  
regulator  
(service regulator) must be installed on  
the gas supply line within 10' (305 cm)  
of the unit.  
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INSTALLATION QUICK TIPS - SUF 300, 400 GAS PRESSURE  
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:  
GAS PRESSURE  
HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT  
SUF 300,400,  
SUF 300,400,  
For high altitude adjustments, contact the  
help line on the front of the water heater or  
A minimum dynamic gas supply pressure of  
5.2" w.c. (1.29 kPa) for Natural Gas and 11"  
w.c. (2.74 kPa) for LP Gas is required before  
making any adjustment to the gas control  
pressure regulator. Attempts to adjust the  
regulator during periods of low gas supply  
pressure could result in over firing of the water  
heater when the gas supply pressure returns to  
normal.  
1. Check gas line pressure with a manometer,  
adjust the gas supply line pressure Gas Pressure  
table on page 4.  
2. Check manifold pressure using a pressure  
gauge (manometer) connected to the manifold  
pressure tap on the gas control valve, If full rate  
adjustment is required, remove cover screw from  
top of the gas control valve. Using a small  
screwdriver, turn adjusting screw clockwise to  
increase or counter clockwise to decrease gas  
pressure to obtain 4.0" w.c. (0.996 kPa) for  
Natural Gas and 10" w.c. (2.49kPa) for LP gas.  
3. Cycle the burner on and off several times to  
check its operation.  
4. Check the operation of the limit and operating  
controls.  
5. Check the vent system seams and joints and  
ensure that there is no discharge of flue products  
into the room.  
6. Check the input rate as shown on page 5.  
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INSTALLATION TIPS - SUF 300, 400  
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VENTING TABLES SUF 120 – 250  
Maximum equivalent feet of intake and vent pipe using 3” PVC is 50 feet (15.2m). Equivalent feet  
must include any 90° elbows (two 45° elbows equal one 90° elbow). Three inch diameter 90° elbows  
are equivalent to 5' (1.5m) of pipe.  
Maximum equivalent feet of intake and vent pipe using 4” PVC is 120 feet (36.6m).  
Equivalent feet must include any 90° elbows (two 45° elbows equal one 90° elbow). Four inch  
diameter 90° elbows are equivalent to 5' (1.5m) of pipe.  
Vent Length Table Equivalent Feet (Meters) 120 through 250  
Number of 90°  
Elbows  
3" Minimum  
Pipe (Ft./M.)  
3" Maximum  
Pipe (Ft./M.)  
4"Maximum  
Pipe (Ft./M.)  
ONE (1)  
TWO (2)  
THREE (3)  
FOUR (4)  
FIVE (5)  
SIX (6)  
7/2.1  
7/2.1  
7/2.1  
7/2.1  
7/2.1  
7/2.1  
45/13.7  
40/12.2  
35/10.7  
30/9.1  
---  
115/35  
110/33.5  
105/32  
100/30.5  
95/29  
---  
90/27.4  
VENTING TABLES SUF 300,400,  
Vent Length Table Equivalent Feet (Meters) 300,400,  
Number of  
90°Elbows  
4" PVC  
Maximum Feet / meters of Pipe  
ONE (1)  
TWO (2)  
THREE (3)  
FOUR (4)  
FIVE (5)  
SIX (6)  
65' / 19.7 m  
60' / 18.2 m  
55' / 16.7 m  
50' / 15.2 m  
45' / 13.6 m  
40' / 12.1 m  
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VENTING - ALL MODELS – SINGLE PIPE POWER VENT – USING ROOM AIR  
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VENTING – ALL MODELS – TWO PIPE DIRECT VENT – USING OUTSIDE AIR  
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VENT TERMINATION – DIRECT VENT – ALL MODELS  
WHEN LOCATING THE TERMINALS ON A SIDEWALL, THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS  
PERTAINING TO TERMINAL LOCATION MUST BE FOLLOWED.  
1. The intake vent terminal and the exhaust vent terminal must terminate on  
the same exterior wall and must be located at a minimum of 24" (61cm)  
from the vertical centerline of the exhaust vent terminal (see Figure 9).  
In colder climates increasing the 24" (61cm) minimum will reduce  
possibility of frost over from side winds blowing exhaust vapors to the  
air intake of the direct vent.  
2. The horizontal centerline of the intake vent terminal may not be located  
lower than the horizontal centerline of the exhaust vent terminal  
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DIRECT VENTING – ALL MODELS  
The air intake provided on the unit contains a mesh screen to prevent large particles from entering the  
unit. WHEN THE UNIT IS TO BE SET UP AS A DIRECT VENT, THE BALANCE PLATE AND MESH  
SCREEN MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE GLUING PIPE TO THE CONNECTOR. THE INLET VENT  
PIPE MAY THEN BE GLUED TO THE AIR INTAKE PROVIDED ON THE UNIT.  
45° PVC Elbow  
Remove the balance plate and mesh  
screen before gluing intake air pipe  
to the fitting.  
3” 120-250  
4” 300- 400  
Two 3” or 4” 45° PVC elbows with mesh screens are provided with each unit. Both elbows are  
to be used in direct vent applications. The screens are provided to keep vermin and large  
debris from entering the intake air and exhaust vent runs.  
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CONTROL OVERVIEW  
Interaction with the water heater controller is done  
through an LCD display called the Universal  
The table of status icons describes graphically  
operational details of the water heater. Below is a  
Interface Module (UIM).This screen is also referred to legend of all the status icons:  
as the “desktop” or “desktop menu”. Up and down  
Status  
Icon  
Description  
buttons and three operation buttons allow navigation  
through the control menus and to make adjustments to  
the water heater. Operation of the three lower buttons  
is defined immediately above them on the screen.  
The temperature of the water in the tank has  
fallen and the water heater will now initialize a  
new heating cycle.  
While the water heater is operating, the user interface  
will display the desktop screen (if there are no active  
faults or warnings).  
The temperature of the water in the tank has  
reached the Operating Set Point.  
An example of this screen is shown below.  
The first temperature on this screen is the  
temperature of the water inside the tank.  
The second temperature on this screen is the  
Operating Set Point.  
The Operating Set Point is the temperature at  
which the water heater will maintain the water  
inside the tank.  
The third line on the screen is a text  
description of the Operational State of the  
water heater. The operating state of the water  
heater is also indicated graphically by status  
icons.  
The control i s unable t o i nitiate any f urther  
heating cycles. This is usually caused by a fault  
condition detected by the control, but can also  
occur when an external system (like an energy  
management sys tem) has as ked t he w ater  
heater to discontinue any further heat cycles.  
The blower is being energized.  
The blower pressure switch has been made.  
The igniter has been energized.  
The igniter has been energized and sufficient  
current for ignition has been detected.  
The control has requested that the gas valve  
be turned on.  
The control has sensed flame in the burner.  
The control has detected a fault condition. A  
fault condition will cause the water heater to  
discontinue operation.  
The control has detected a warning condition.  
These conditions w ill not cause t he water  
heater to discontinue further heating cycles, but  
does merit attention.  
UP AND  
DOWN  
BUTTONS  
OPERATION  
BUTTONS  
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ADJUSTING TANK TEMPERATURE – OPERATING SET POINT - DIFFERENTIAL  
The Operating Set Point of this water heater  
determines the regulated temperature for the water in  
the tank. This parameter is adjusted in the desktop  
Temperature menu. Items in this menu allow you to  
monitor different temperature readings in the tank  
along with adjusting the Operating Set Point and  
Differential.  
ACTION:  
Press Change then use the UP and DOWN buttons to  
change the temperature Set Point.  
DISPLAY:  
ACTION:  
From the desktop screen, press Menu.  
DISPLAY:  
Note: This procedure can also be used to change the  
Differential. The tank Upper and Lower Temperatures  
are not user changeable. They are determined by the  
temperature probes on the heater.  
ACTION:  
Press Update to accept the change or Cancel to reset  
it.  
DISPLAY:  
ACTION:  
From the Main Menu, press Select to enter the  
"Temperatures" screen.  
DISPLAY:  
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CHANGING THE DISPLAY UNITS  
The desktop menu has the option of selecting  
between degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius for  
temperature displays. This can be found in the  
“Display Settings” menu. Also in this menu, you may  
adjust how the back-light operates and the contrast of  
the LCD screen.  
ACTION:  
Press Update to accept the change or Cancel to  
reject it.  
DISPLAY:  
ACTION:  
From the Main Menu, press the DOWN button to  
highlight "Display Settings" then press Select.  
DISPLAY:  
ACTION:  
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the  
desired setting. Then press Change. Again, use the  
UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the options  
for that setting.  
DISPLAY:  
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FAULT AND WARNING CONDITIONS – ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION  
This water heater control has the ability to monitor Faults: This is a safety related condition that has been  
almost all aspects of the water heater's operation. In detected by the heater.  
the c ase t hat there i s an undes irable or uns afe  
condition t hat occurs, t he water heat er control will NOTE: When these conditions occur, the water heater  
detect this c ondition and determine the appropriate WILL NOT CONTINUE any further heating cycles and  
action. T he w ater heat er c ontrol will di splay t he the water will no longer be heated until the condition is  
information on the desktop in plain text that accurately corrected and, in most cases, power has been cycled.  
describes the condition and diagn ostics i nformation  
that can be used to correct the issue.  
Example of a Fault:  
There are t wo t ypes of c onditions t hat c an oc cur  
during operation. These are Warnings and Faults:  
Warnings: This is a non-safety related condition that  
the control has detected that m ay cause the water  
heater to operate in a less than optimal condition, but  
does not pose a safety concern.  
NOTE: When t hese conditions oc cur, continued  
heating cycles will continue and the heater will attempt  
to regulate the water in the tank to the Operating Set  
Point.  
Example of a Warning:  
Advanced Diagnostic Information  
When a fault or warning has been declared, advanced  
information can be found in the control. By pressing  
the A dvanced but ton, det ailed i nformation can be  
found regarding diagnosing and resolving the problem.  
WARNING: Usage of the Advanced information  
requires ability equivalent to that of a licensed  
tradesmen in the field involved.  
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ACCESS TO THE CURRENT FAULT OR WARNING  
When a fault or warning has been detected by the  
control it will automatically be displayed on the screen  
and the back light will blink. If you choose to leave the  
current fault or warning by pressing the Back key, you  
can always return to the fault through the display  
menu through the menu.  
ACTION:  
Press the DOWN button for more information.  
DISPLAY:  
ACTION:  
To get to the current fault information screen, press  
Menu.  
DISPLAY:  
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VIEWING THE FAULT HISTORY - VIEWING INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEATER  
The controller for this water heater will store a history  
of ten of the last Fault and Warning conditions that  
occurred. This is stored in the Fault History. The  
information about the fault or warning will include  
diagnostic information as well as an estimate of how  
long ago the fault occurred.  
Viewing Information About the Water Heater  
The control for this water heater monitors many  
different aspects of the water to ensure safe and  
optimal operation. Much of the information monitored  
is available to view in two areas of the control. The  
first is the "Heater Status" and; the second is  
"Heater Information."  
ACTION:  
Press the SELECT button for more information.  
These items can be selected through the desktop  
menu. In these menus, detailed information about the  
water heater and the current status of specific  
conditions can be found.  
DISPLAY:  
ACTION:  
Press the DOWN key to scroll through the fault  
history. If you select a specific fault or warning, you  
may press the VIEW button to view details regarding  
this fault.  
DISPLAY:  
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CONTROL SEQUENCE (TYPICAL ALL MODELS)  
TYPICAL SEQUENCE  
10. The combustion blower will run for the duration of  
the post purge cycle to purge the system of all  
combustion gases. When the post purge cycle is  
complete, the blower is de-energized and will coast to  
a stop.  
11. The control will now enter the idle state while  
continuing to monitor the internal tank water  
temperature and the state of other system devices. If  
the temperature drops below the set-point value less  
differential, the control will automatically return to  
step 2 and repeat the entire operating cycle.  
1. When the control is powered it should display  
“waiting for connection” and “UIM v2.06”*. The  
manufacturer and unit model will be next. The next  
display will include water temperature, temperature  
setting and heater status.  
* This number may change as software revisions are  
made.  
2. The control performed selected system diagnostic  
checks immediately upon power up. This includes  
confirming the proper state of the air/gas switches and  
ECO limit device and powered anodes.  
3. If the control determines that the actual water  
temperature inside the tank is below the programmed  
temperature set-point less the differential, a call for  
heat is activated.  
4. If all checks are successfully passed, the  
combustion blower is energized for the pre-purge  
cycle.  
5. When the pre-purge cycle is complete, power is  
applied to the igniter element for the igniter warm-up  
period.  
6. At the conclusion of the igniter warm-up period, the  
gas valve will open, allowing gas to enter the burner  
chamber.  
7. The igniter will remain on for a short predetermined  
time period, then will be turned off.  
Check mark in the box  
indicates the blow er  
proving sw itch contacts  
are made  
Blow er icon  
indicates  
pow er to the  
blow er  
8. The control will monitor the flame sense probe to  
confirm a flame is present. If a flame is not verified  
within predetermined time period, the gas valve will  
immediately be closed, and the blower will continue to  
run for approximately 30 seconds inter-purge. The  
control will try for ignition two more times before  
lockout.  
Flame icon indicates  
burner is ignited and  
that flame has been  
sensed.  
9. If a flame is confirmed, the control will enter the  
heating mode where it will continue heating the tank  
water until the set point temperature plus differential is  
reached. At this point, the gas valve is closed and the  
control enters the post-purge cycle.  
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CONTROL SEQUENCE FLOW CHART  
Power on  
Control displays  
model,  
temperature  
setting and  
status  
The control  
If all checks are  
passed and there is  
a call for heat the  
blower is energized  
for a pre purge  
cycle  
If checks are not  
passed the  
control will  
display an error  
or warning.  
performs internal  
system checks  
and determines  
tank temperature  
is below set point  
When the pre  
purge is complete  
power is applied to  
the igniter for  
The control will  
store an error  
history to show  
what fault occurred  
and the time  
Warm-up.  
elapsed since the  
fault.  
If the control fails  
to see flame the  
At the conclusion  
of the igniter  
warm up the gas  
valve will open for  
4 seconds.  
blower will continue to  
run for a 30 second  
Inter purge. There will  
be 3 trials for ignition  
before a fault is  
declared.  
If the control  
senses flame the  
water heater will  
fire until the set  
point is reached.  
At the conclusion  
of the inter purge  
the igniter will  
warm and the gas  
valve will open.  
At the conclusion  
of the heating  
cycle the blower  
will enter a post  
purge cycle and  
the control will  
enter an idle state.  
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CONTROLS – CENTRAL CONTROL BOARD – CCB  
The Central Control Board or CCB is contained  
in the housing shown below. Access to the  
board and the wiring harness plugs can be  
accomplished by removing two Phillips screws  
holding the cover.  
This view shows the cover removed from the  
CCB.  
Remove these  
screws to release  
cover  
The CCB is controlled by the settings given  
through the desk top menu (UIM). The CCB also  
monitors all pressure switches, the hot surface  
igniter, tank temperatures, the gas valve, the  
anodes, and the flame sensor.  
This is the back of the UIM.  
The CCB directly controls blower speed on the  
SUF199 and 250 models and indirectly controls  
blower speed on the SUF 400 by means of a  
Variable Frequency Drive (see page 33).  
Note: Improper operation may be the result of a  
loose connection. Please check all wiring  
connections and the power supply to the water  
heater.  
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CONTROLS – GAS VALVE SUF 120  
The gas control valve on the SUF 120 has a  
built i n adjustable pressure regulator. T he  
adjustment screw is accessed by removing  
the cap screw m arket regulator i n t he  
illustration.  
Inlet gas pressure may be read at the inlet  
pressure tap only if the manual shut off valve  
(gas cock) is in the “ON” position. Leaving  
the knob in the “OFF” position will not allow  
the burner to fire and will generate a fault  
code on th e UIM ( Universal I nterface  
Module).  
CONTROLS – GAS VALVE SUF 150  
The gas control valve on the SUF 150 is has  
a built in pressure regulator. The regulator  
may be adjusted by removing the cap screw  
marked “regulator” in the illustration.  
Inlet gas pressure may be read at the inlet  
pressure tap only if the manual switch is set  
the “ON” position.  
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CONTROLS – GAS VALVE SUF 199 and 250  
Once the unit is installed and filled with water  
and the in let p ressures c onfirmed, simply  
turn the switch "on" and observe operation.  
Cycle the unit "off" and "on" several times to  
ensure proper operation.  
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:  
GAS PRESSURE  
SUF 199 AND 250 MODELS  
IMPORTANT NOTE  
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION  
The SUF 199 and 250 models are suitable  
for installation up to 10,100 feet above sea  
level with no adjustments.  
THE SUF 199 AND 250 MODELS  
INCORPORATE A NEW GAS CONTROL,  
WHICH OPERATES AT A MANIFOLD  
PRESSURE OF 0"W.C. (0 kPa) FOR BOTH  
NATURAL AND PROPANE GAS. SEE THE  
GAS PRESSURE CHART ON PAGE 4.  
THESE MODELS ARE CONFIGURED  
PRIOR TO BEING SHIPPED FROM THE  
FACTORY AND NO ADJUSTMENTS ARE  
NECESSARY PRIOR TO STARTUP. THE  
CONTROLLER MONITORS THE AIR FLOW  
AND MAKES ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FAN  
SPEED WHICH IN EFFECT CONTROLS  
THE AMOUNT OF GAS FLOW.  
GAS ORIFICE  
The SUF 199 and 250 models do not have a  
natural gas orifice. A .230” orifice is used on  
LP gas models.  
Venturi  
Gasket  
w/o orifice  
THEREFORE, THE UNIT WILL SELF  
ADJUST TO ACQUIRE THE CORRECT  
AMOUNT OF INPUT.  
Gas Control Without Orifice  
Natural Gas  
Supply gas pressure to the water heater for  
natural gas should be between a maximum  
of 10.5" (2.59kPa for natural gas) W.C.  
(14.0"/3.45kPa for propane) and a minimum  
as shown on page 4: that is, for Natural Gas  
4" (.98kPa) W.C. And 9.0" (1.97kPa) for  
Propane Gas. The inlet gas pressure must  
not exceed the maximum value.  
Venturi  
Gasket w/  
LP Gas  
Orifice  
(.230”  
Brass)  
Gas Control with .230” LP Orifice  
A supply gas pressure  
regulator  
(service regulator) must be installed on  
the gas supply line within 10' (305 cm)  
of the unit.  
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CONTROLS – GAS VALVE SUF 199 and 250  
Pressure readings may be taken on the gas  
valve by connecting to the pressure ports on  
the valve. The manifold pressure on this  
valve is 0”w.c. (0kPa) when the water heater  
is running. Refer to the gas pressure chart on  
page 4.  
Note: Tubing shown on pressure connections  
is installed for manometer connections. It is  
not supplied with the water heater.  
WARNING: Do not attempt adjustments on  
this gas valve unless you have a  
combustion analyzer. Contact the “help  
line” listed on the water heater for  
assistance.  
Supply  
gas  
pressure  
Manifold  
gas  
Pressure  
0” WC  
(0kPa)  
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CONTROLS – GAS VALVE , ORIFICE CHART– SUF300,400,  
The gas control valve has a built in field ORIFICE CHART – SUF 300,400,  
adjustable pressure regulator. The regulator  
Model  
Natural .27  
LP  
300  
4”  
.189”  
400  
may be adjusted by removing the cap screw  
marked “regulator”. The adjustment screw is  
underneath. The g as val ve for the SUF  
Natural gas model is shown above. This is  
a 24V. solenoid operated gas valve.  
.314”  
.219”  
Manual Gas  
Control Knob  
Low Gas  
24V  
Pressure  
Solenoid  
Switch  
connection  
Refer to the replacement parts information at  
the back of this manual for part numbers for  
Natural and LP gas valves for all SUF 300,  
400, and models.  
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CONTROLS – PRESSURE SWITCHES – ALL MODELS  
All SUF models are provided with four pressure  
switches. These switches are essential to the  
safe an d pr oper op eration o f the uni t. T he  
switches are wired to the central control board  
BLOCKED OUTLET PROVING SWITCH  
The blocked outlet proving switch electrical contacts  
are normally closed. The blocked outlet proving  
switch electrical contacts will open on a rise in  
pressure. Check t o see i f t he c ondensate i s  
allowed to flow freely from the exhaust elbow and  
for obstructions in the exhaust venting and exhaust  
vent terminal. Also check the that the equivalent  
feet of vent pipe for the specific model has not been  
exceeded. Check the vent length tables on page 9  
(CCB)  
individually an d ea ch i s monitored  
individually. The (CCB) is set up to shut the unit  
down whenever there is a failure of any of the  
switches and declare a fault for each individual  
switch. It is important to understand the purpose  
of each switch.  
Low Gas Pressure  
Sw itch  
BLOCKED INLET PROVING SWITCH  
The Blocked Inlet Proving switch electrical contacts  
are normally closed. The blocked inlet proving  
switch el ectrical c ontacts w ill op en when an  
increase in negative pressure (vacuum) occurs  
in the intake vent pipe. The switch is connected to  
the pressure tap on the PVC flange connected to  
the inlet of the blower. When this switch prevents  
the u nit f rom ig niting, most li kely the in take is  
blocked by some means. Verify that the air intake  
pipe and ai r i ntake v ent t erminal ar e f ree of  
obstructions that may prevent air from entering the  
unit. Also check the that the equivalent feet of vent  
pipe for the specific model has not been exceeded.  
Check the vent length tables on page 9  
Pressure  
Sw itches  
LOW GAS PRESSURE SWITCH  
BLOWER PROVING SWITCH  
The Blower Proving S witch i s pr ovided on t he  
heater to v erify that the f an is operating. It is a  
positive pressure switch whose electrical contacts  
are normally open. The blower p roving switch  
electrical contacts will close on a rise in pressure  
as the blower increases the pressure in the burner.  
This switch is connected to the burner tap by a  
piece of Tygon (soft plastic) tubing. This tubing  
must be connected in order for the switch to close  
the electrical contacts. The controller requires that  
the electrical contacts on this pressure switch be  
open before it will allow the blower to come on. The  
control w ill declare a f ault on the U IM if ei ther  
condition occurs.  
The Low Gas Pressure Switch electrical contacts  
are normally open. The low gas pressure switch  
electrical contacts will close on a rise pressure.  
The c ontacts w ill open w hen t he p ressure falls  
below the fixed set point. If this happens during a  
heating cycle a the burner will be shut down and a  
fault will be declared on the UIM.  
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CONTROLS – PRESSURE SWITCHES – SUF 120 through 250  
BLOCKED OUTLET  
PRESSURE SWITCH  
BLOCKED INLET  
PRESSURE SWITCH  
LOW GAS PRESSURE  
SWITCH  
MODEL  
120N  
150N  
199N  
250N  
120LP  
150LP  
199LP  
250LP  
Normally Closed /  
Open on a Rise in  
Pressure  
SWITCH  
+1.2”WC  
+0.98”WC  
+1.06”WC  
+4.0”WC  
+1.3”WC  
+1.3”WC  
+4.0”WC  
+2.0”WC  
MODEL  
All  
Normally Closed /  
Open on a Rise in  
Pressure  
PRESSURE  
0.85”WC  
MODEL  
Natural  
LP  
Norm ally Open / Close  
on a Rise in Pressure  
Tolerance +/-.05”WC  
PRESSURE  
4.0”WC  
8.0”WC  
BLOWER PROVER  
PRESSURE SWITCH  
MODEL  
All  
PRESSURE  
+.075”WC  
Tolerance +/-.05”WC  
Normally Open / Close  
on a Rise in Pressure  
Tolerance +/-.05”WC  
Tolerance +/-.05”WC  
Top View of Pressure Switches  
Note: Check the website www.statewaterheaters.com for Technical Bulletin S023-06 “Air  
Pressure Switches” under “Literature/Service Handbooks”  
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CONTROLS – PRESSURE SWITCHES – SUF 300,400,  
BLOWER PROVER  
PRESSURE SWITCH  
LOW GAS PRESSURE  
SWITCH  
MODEL  
PRESSURE  
+1.0”WC  
+2.5”WC  
+4.5 'WC  
MODEL  
Natural  
LP  
PRESSURE  
+4.6”WC  
+9.0”WC  
300  
400  
500  
Norm ally Open/  
BLOCKED INLET  
Close on a Rise in  
Pressure  
Tolerance +/-.05”WC  
PRESSURE SWITCH  
Normally Open / Close on  
a rise in Pressure  
MODEL  
PRESSURE  
-.085”WC  
-1.25”WC  
-1.35”WC  
300  
400  
500  
BLOCKED EXHAUST  
PRESSURE SWITCH  
Tolerance +/-.05”WC  
MODEL  
300  
400  
PRESSURE  
+1.15”WC  
+1.39”WC  
+1.77”WC  
Norm ally Closed/  
Open on a Rise in  
Pressure  
500  
Tolerance +/-.05”WC  
Normally Closed /  
Open on a Rise in  
Pressure  
Tolerance +/-.05”WC  
Top View of Pressure Switches  
SUF 300,400,  
Note: Check the website www.statewaterheaters.com for Technical Bulletin S023-06 “Air  
Pressure Switches” under “Literature/Service Handbooks”  
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CONTROLS – CONNECTIONS, IGNITER, FLAME SENSOR, SIGHT GLASS, POWERED  
ANODES  
The connections for the hot surface igniter The new U ltra Force com mercial w ater  
and the flame sense rod are shown below. heater i s eq uipped w ith pow ered an odes.  
Also shown is the burner sight glass. These These anodes never need replacement. The  
features are typical for all models.  
CCB monitors the cur rent th rough t he  
anodes and will declare a fault if there is a  
disconnected wire or if there is no water in  
the tank.  
Flame  
Sensor  
Hot Surface Igniter  
Powered anode connection  
Burner Mounting  
Bolts  
Burner Sight Glass  
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HOT SURFACE IGNITER / FLAME SENSOR / CONTROL TIMING  
HOT SURFACE IGNITER  
CONTROL TIMING  
This water is equipped with an electric hot  
surface i gniter. The i gniter m aterial i s  
silicone carbide and should not be handled  
Pre-purge  
25 seconds  
17 seconds  
Igniter Warm-up  
with bare hands because of possible damage Trial for ignition  
5 seconds  
to the igniter.  
Gas Control Open  
Inter/Post Purge  
30 seconds  
The normal ohm reading at 77°F is listed  
between 40 and 70 ohms. The minimum  
igniter current monitored by the CCB is 2.7  
amps. Once this threshold is met a check  
mark will appear by the igniter icon in the  
UIM (display).  
FLAME SENSOR  
This water hea ter is eq uipped w ith an  
electronic flame sensor. The flame sensor  
senses fl ame by passi ng a s mall electric  
current through the burner flame. This type  
of flame sensing is al so known as fl ame  
rectification. T he CCB is l ooking fo r a  
minimum current of .7 micro amperes for the  
water heater to operate. Once this current is  
established the UIM will display a flame icon.  
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BLOWER SPEED CONTROL SUF 199 AND 250  
The input of the SUF 199 and SUF 250 is Meter black lead is connected to ground (not  
determined by the blower. The input of the shown) and the red lead is connected to an  
water heater may be determined by clocking open te rminal o n bl ower spee d con trol  
the meter as shown on page 5 or by making connection.  
sure the blower is receiving the proper Hz  
signal. The blower rpm is controlled by the  
Central Control Board (CCB). The signal to  
the blower may be measured by attaching a  
MULTIMETER that has a Hertz (Hz) setting  
as shown in the illustration to the right. If the  
Hz signal is within +/  
Model Hz  
199 N 133  
250 N 133  
199 LP 200  
250 LP 266  
Hz  
87  
87  
156  
96  
Meter red probe  
connected to  
open terminal on  
plug  
Note: R emoving the plug show n in the  
illustration will cause the blower to accelerate  
and the input of the water heater to increase  
to a much higher rate.  
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ULTRAFORCE COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATER  
SUF 120 thru 400 SERVICE HANDBOOK  
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE – SUF 400  
The Ultra Force SUF 400 model has a variable frequency drive (VFD) that controls the  
rpm of the blower motor. The VFD receives a signal from the central control board that  
instructs the VFD to transmit the proper frequency to the blower to produce the proper blower  
speed and proper input.  
Three conditions must be met for the frequency drive to start the blower:  
1. 120VAC must be supplied to the VFD 120VAC input.  
2. The ignition control board closes an enable circuit – terminals LI1 and +15V  
3. The ignition control board sends a 1-10VDC instruction – terminals 0V and AI1. See table  
on the next page for voltage and frequency information.  
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE  
GROUND HOT NEUTRAL  
155  
R/L1  
N
G
BLOWER MOTOR WIRES  
BLACK WHITE  
RED  
U/T1  
V/T2  
W/T3  
NOTE: BE SURE TO MATCH WIRE  
COLORS WHEN CONNECTING BLOWER  
WIRES OR BLOWER MAY RUN  
BACKWARD AND CAUSE A FAULT.  
RC  
RA  
0V  
AI1  
+5V  
DO  
LI1  
LI2  
LI3  
LI4  
+15V  
1-10 VDC Speed Instruction  
Enable Disable Circuit  
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198152-002  
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SUF 120 thru 400 SERVICE HANDBOOK  
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE - BLOWER SPEED AND PRESSURE READINGS  
The instructions for the VFD are sent from the CCB to in the form of a DC current. The chart  
below lists the current readings, the frequency signal displayed by the VFD, and the pressure  
switch settings needed for the CCB to let the burner operate. The frequency numbers  
displayed may vary slightly with slight variations in the DC voltage generated by the CCB. If  
the water heater exhibits poor run characteristics check the frequency display. If the  
frequency is more than 5% out of range, check the DC volt signal at the terminals shown on  
page 33.  
Voltage – Frequency – Speed Instructions - VFD  
Model  
SUF  
400  
0 – 10  
VDC  
Instruction Volts DC  
Terminals 0V and AI1  
Volts  
Frequency  
Pressure  
W.C.”  
Ignition (low speed)  
Purge (high speed)  
VFD Part Number  
7.53  
7.77  
150 Hz+/- 2  
155 Hz+/- 2  
5.3”  
5.85”  
197500-000  
155  
Frequency is displayed  
in the red LED. 155Hz  
State Water Heaters – Technical Training Department 34  
Ashland City, Tennessee © 2009  
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198152-002  
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ULTRAFORCE COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATER  
SUF 120 thru 400 SERVICE HANDBOOK  
WIRING DIAGRAM – SUF 120 – 300  
State Water Heaters – Technical Training Department 35  
Ashland City, Tennessee © 2009  
Servicing should only be performed by a Qualified Service Agent  
198152-002  
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ULTRAFORCE COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATER  
SUF 120 thru 400 SERVICE HANDBOOK  
WIRING DIAGRAM – SUF 400,  
State Water Heaters – Technical Training Department 36  
Ashland City, Tennessee © 2009  
Servicing should only be performed by a Qualified Service Agent  
198152-002  
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