Step-By-Step Guidance
Step 1. Select System
Remove the last sentence in the last bullet. The sentence to delete reads "Each unit must be able to control the demand pump that provides hot water when needed."
Step 2. Design System
Remove the following bullets under 'Demand circulation loop design':
Bullet two, which starts with "Confirm that the actual installed..."
Bullet four, which starts with "Provide controls (e.g. switches, motion sensors)..."
Replace the last bullet with the following language:
"Circulating pumps may not operate continuously. Gravity and thermo-syphon circulation systems are prohibited. The controls shall allow the pump to operate if the water temperature at the end of the supply portion of the recirculation loop is less than 105ºF (40 ºC) and shall not allow the pump to operate if the water temperature is greater than 115ºF (46ºC)."
Add in new bullet after bullet four:
"Pumps and controls, including temperature sensors shall be accessible. Sensors shall be accurate within +/- 2ºF (1ºC) and shall be able to respond to changes in water temperature within 15 seconds."
Add in new bullet after bullet five (Multifamily buildings can use multiple...."
"Each circulation loop shall be controlled independently. The minimum diameter in the circulation loop (both supply and return) shall not be less than 3/4 inch nominal diameter."
Further Explanation
Multifamily Midrise Options
Add the following directly below the header:
"Circulating pumps may not operate continuously. Gravity and thermo-syphon circulation systems are prohibited. The controls shall allow the pump to operate if the water temperature at the end of the supply portion of the recirculation loop is less than 105ºF (40 ºC) and shall not allow the pump to operate if the water temperature is greater than 115ºF (46ºC). Pumps and controls, including temperature sensors shall be accessible. Sensors shall be accurate within +/- 2ºF (1ºC) and shall be able to respond to changes in water temperature within 15 seconds. Pumps shall be installed above the drain on the water heater. There shall be full-port flow isolation valves around the pump. There shall be a check valve between the pump and the the water heater. There shall be a method of flushing the circulation loop to remove air and particles."
Delete the following language from bullet one "and controllers at each use point to operate the pump when hot water is needed (Figure 10)."
Delete the following from bullet two "and controllers at each use point to operate the local pump when hot water is needed."
Delete the following from bullet three "and controllers at each use point to operate pumps when hot water is needed."