MODEL BW

ASME Packaged Indirect

Fired Water Heater
Utilizes Boiler Water Or HTHW To Heat Domestic Water, Semi-Instantaneous or
Storage Type

Features
■ Reliable
� Only high grade materials used in
construction to ensure long operating life
� Hydrastone cement lining provides
superior protection and tank longevity
� Heavy duty construction withstands
demanding commercial/industrial use
■ Packaged System
� Factory selected and sized boiler water
control valve simplifies installation and
ensures reliable operation
■ Versatile
� Full range of styles, sizes, and optional
features to meet your exact heating needs

Applications
■ Schools
■ Office Buildings
Sports Venues NO
GLASS
■

Hotels
LINING
■

■ Industrial Facilities
■ Nursing Homes
■ Hospitals Model BW - Storage Tank Type

The Model BW is equipped with all operating controls and ready for ASME
immediate installation
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A Heavy Duty Indirect Fired Water Heater
The Model BW is a fully packaged indirect fired water heater Whether you are heating potable water in a commercial
which utilizes boiler water or high temperature hot water (HTHW) building or process water in an industrial application, you can
as the energy source for heating potable water. The entire select a Hubbell BW model to do the job. When you specify
package is designed to be a reliable and long lasting source for and install a Hubbell water heater, you will be provided with a
hot water. Each component is carefully selected to ensure high quality product that is a long lasting and trouble free source for
performance in even the most demanding application. hot water.

A Packaged Water Heater Ready For Installation

 Cement Lined Tanks Provide
Longer Service Life

Q?
What is the most common reason why a
water heater fails?

A! Failure of a tank's protective lining allows water to come into direct

contact with the steel tank causing it to corrode and leak.
Therefore, the type of protective lining is the single most important
feature when determining the quality of any water heater. The
ability of a lining to protect the steel tank is primarily based upon its
thickness and complete coverage of all steel surfaces.

Linings Available For A Steel Tank

1. Cement Lining
A specially formulated Hydrastone cement applied to a minimum of 5⁄8" thickness on all surfaces.
The cement lining covers 100% of all interior surfaces and is 125 times thicker than glass lining.
Due to the thickness and guaranteed coverage of cement lining there is no need for a sacrificial
anode. An extremely durable and long lasting lining suitable for hot and cold potable water
storage in a variety of commercial and industrial applications.

2. Alternative Cement Formulations 4. Galvanizing

To meet the specific requirements of DI The steel pressure vessel is pickled and hot dipped
Water, RO Water, extended service and/ in molten zinc to create a barrier which internally and
or high temperature applications, alternative externally protects a steel vessel for cold and hot water
formulations of cement are available. Please storage.
consult factory for assistance.
3. Phenolic Lining
An epoxy coating applied in 2 coats to a total
of 10-12 mils DFT. Typically used in process
applications using low conductivity DI distilled
or food grade water.

Unlined TaNks
An Unlined tank does not require a lining because the pressure vessel itself is
constructed from material which is impervious to the corrosive effects of hot water. This
type of tank will provide a significantly longer service life than all lined steel tanks, but is
initially more costly.

1. 90/10 Copper-Nickel 2. Stainless Steel

A 90% Copper 10% Nickel alloy pressure Stainless steel (Specify: Type 304, 316, or 316L) is
vessel provides strength and corrosion well suited for industrial and high purity applications
resistance. Typically used in applications with requiring a corrosion resistant tank with minimal
corrosive environments (salt water) or in critical leaching of impurities into the water. Well suited
commercial and industrial applications requiring for process, RO and DI water systems in the
long tank life. pharmaceutical, food and electronic industries.

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 Model BW Storage Type Standard Equipment
Vessel Construction Boiler Water
Operating Controls
1. All welded carbon steel pressure vessel
designed and built in strict accordance with 1. Operating controls are factory selected, sized,
the ASME Code Section VIII and stamped, piped and tested to ensure reliable operation
certified, and registered with the National 2. All components are factory piped and ready for
Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel boiler water in and out connections
Inspectors
3. Modulating control valve (Specify: 2-way or
2. All internal tank surfaces are lined with a 3-way) to regulate the flow of boiler water
minimum of 5⁄8" thick Hydrastone cement for through the coil. Modulating control valve to
superior protection and tank longevity be (Specify: electric or pneumatic) powered.
3. Designed for 125 psi working pressure and
hydrostatically tested

Heating Coil General

1. Factory sized and installed heating coil with a 1. Heavy duty 3" thick fiberglass insulation for
generously sized heating surface designed to maximum operating efficiency and minimal
ensure reliable operation stand-by heat loss
2. U-Tube heating coil constructed from single wall 2. Heavy gauge painted galvanized steel
copper tubing designed for a maximum working protective outer jacket
pressure of 150 psi 3. Heavy duty integrally welded steel supports for
3. Heavy duty fabricated steel head with threaded floor mounting
NPT inlet and outlet connections 4. Full five (5) year Non Pro-Rated tank warranty
4. All wetted parts are non-ferrous for maximum and a one (1) year component warranty
longevity 5. ASME rated combination T&P relief valve set
5. Non-Ferrous tube sheet at the tank working pressure and 210oF
6. Please reference Hubbell brochure “Heating
Coils” for detailed heating coil construction
features

Model BW Optional Equipment

NOTE: Other optional features are available, please consult factory if required.

Vessel Operating Controls

1. Alternate protective lining: 10. Boiler water control valve can be factory
Phenolic epoxy resin, Flame spray copper, selected and sized, but shipped loose for in the
Hot dip galvanizing, other field installation by others
2. Alternate vessel construction: 11. Single solenoid safety system closes the boiler
Stainless Steel Type 304 or 316L, 90/10 Copper- water supply to the heating coil should the
Nickel, other water temperature in the tank reach the hi-limit
3. Alternate working pressure: set point. Requires 120 volt 5 amp electrical
Please specify service
4. Horizontal Construction 12. A double solenoid safety system dumps over
(Specify model BWH) heated water in the storage tank to drain in
addition to closing the boiler water supply to the
Heating Coil heating coil. Requires 120 volt 5 amp electrical
service. Note: Not recommended for storage
5. Double wall tubing with a leak detection port tank applications greater than 200 gallons
6. Alternate tubing material please specify: 13. Intra-tank circulation pump package
(Stainless Steel, 90/10 Copper-Nickel, continuously circulates water within the tank in
Admiralty) order to reduce stratification.
7. Fabricated head constructed from: 14. Dial water thermometer and pressure gauge
(Stainless Steel, Copper Alloy) factory installed in the tank
15. Anticipator control system forces incoming cold
water over the control valve sensing bulb in
General order to begin heating water immediately
8. Skid mounting on heavy duty all welded 16. Factory wrapped and baffled heating coil with
I Beam integral pump package
9. Type 304 stainless steel protective outer 17. Dual energy package provides operational
jacket, please specify if painted. flexibility by utilizing an electric back-up heating
element. Specify KW, voltage and phase

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 Overall Dimensions, Models BW and BWH
Actual Overall Dimensions (Inches) Storage Nominal Inlet Approx.
Storage Vertical Horizontal Tank Storage Outlet Shipping
Capacity Diameter Height Length Width Height Diameter Capacity Sizing Weight
(Gallons) “A” “B” “C” “D” “E” x Length (Gallons) (NPT) (Lbs.)

80* 26 65 60 26 32 22 x 54 90 1.5 700

120* 28 75 68 28 34 24 x 64 140 1.5 900
150* 30 79 72 30 36 26 x 68 170 1.5 1100
175 36 73 67 36 44 30 x 63 195 1.5 1500
200 36 82 76 36 44 30 x 72 220 1.5 1700
225 36 89 83 36 44 30 x 79 245 1.5 1750
250 42 74 68 42 50 36 x 64 285 1.5 1850
275 42 80 74 42 50 36 x 70 310 1.5 2000
300 42 88 82 42 50 36 x 78 345 1.5 2180
325 42 92 86 42 50 36 x 82 360 1.5 2300
350 42 94 88 42 50 36 x 84 370 1.5 2500
375 48 81 75 48 56 42 x 71 425 1.5 2600
400 48 85 79 48 56 42 x 75 450 1.5 2700
425 48 88 82 48 56 42 x 78 470 1.5 2900
450 48 93 87 48 56 42 x 83 500 1.5 3000
475 54 79 73 54 62 48 x 69 540 2 3100
500 54 82 76 54 62 48 x 72 565 2 3225
525 54 85 79 54 62 48 x 75 590 2 3350
550 54 89 83 54 62 48 x 79 620 2 3400
575 54 93 87 54 62 48 x 83 650 2 3500
600 54 95 89 54 62 48 x 85 665 2 3650
700 54 107 101 54 62 48 x 97 755 2 4000
800 54 119 113 54 62 48 x 109 850 2 4300
900 54 132 126 54 62 48 x 122 940 2 4800
1000 54 145 139 54 62 48 x 135 1060 2 5200
1250 60 149 143 60 68 54 x 139 1380 2 5600
1500 60 174 168 60 68 54 x 164 1625 2 6000
1750 66 168 162 66 74 60 x 158 1935 3 7400
2000 66 185 179 66 74 60 x 175 2145 3 8100
2500 78 169 163 78 86 72 x 159 2800 3 8200
3000 78 197 191 78 86 72 x 187 3300 3 8300
3500 90 174 168 90 98 84 x 164 3935 6 FLG. 8900
4000 90 195 189 90 98 84 x 185 4440 6 FLG. 9800
4500 N/A N/A 168 102 108 96 x 160 5015 6 FLG. 10700
5000 N/A N/A 183 102 108 96 x 175 5485 6 FLG. 11600

Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. Please reference the submittal drawing for actual
dimensions. The tank selections above are shown for convenience. A full selection of storage capacities is available by
entering the desired capacity into the model number.
* 80, 120 and 150 gallon tanks do not come equipped with a manway. Please consult factory if desired on these sizes.

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Outline Dimensions
Model BW (Vertical)
Convection Model Shown

Hot Water Lifting T&P Relief

Outlet Lug Valve

Protective
Jacket

Pressure
Vessel

Insulation

12" x 16" B
Manway

Temperature
Probe

Boiler Water
Control Valve

Withdrawal Boiler Water

Space Exiting

Boiler Water
Entering
Heating
Coil 6"
Combination Cold Water
24" Inlet and Drain A

Side View Front View

Model BWH (Horizontal)

Convection Model Shown

24" C
Temperature T&P Relief Lifting Hot Water
Probe Valve Lug Outlet

Boiler Water Pressure

Control Valve Vessel
Insulation

Withdrawal Protective
Space Jacket

Manway

Drain
Skid Base
(optional)
Heating Cold Water Inlet Side View
Coil

Boiler Water Supports:

Exiting Standard - Saddles
Optional - Skids
Boiler Water
Entering
D
Front View
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 Boiler Water Control Valve Selection
Hubbell Model BW indirect fired water heaters are factory furnished with a boiler water control system
to regulate the flow of boiler water through the heating coil. The following is an overview of the various
Boiler Water Control Systems available.

Modulating 3-Way
Diverting Valve
Style A
This is the most commonly selected method for regulat-
ing the boiler water. A 3-Way control valve allows only
Boiler Water Outlet
the required amount of boiler water into the heating coil
in order to satisfy the demand. Any excess boiler water
is diverted back to the boiler water circulating loop. This
valve type can be selected as either electric or pneu-
By-pass matic powered.

Boiler Water Inlet

Modulating 2-Way Valve
This control system will allow only the required amount
Style B
of boiler water into the coil to satisfy the demand. As the
water temperature in the tank approaches the set point,
the flow of boiler water to the coil is decreased. This
control valve does not divert unused boiler water back to
the circulation loop. This valve can be selected as either
Boiler Water Outlet
electric or pneumatic powered. For proper valve sizing,
the boiler water pressure must be know to ensure that
the valve can properly close off during operation.

Pump On/Off Control

Boiler Water Inlet This control system operates via a thermostat which
opens or closes the control circuit to an independent
Style C boiler water circulation pump. The thermostat is wired
into the control circuit of the circulation pump and will
close the control circuit when heat is required (thereby
Boiler Water Inlet
turning the pump on) and will open the control circuit
when the water temperature in the storage vessel
Boiler Water Outlet
reaches the thermostat set point, thereby turning the
pump off.

Model Number Designation BW and BWH

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■ Step 1 ■ Step 2 ■ Step 3 ■ Step 4 ■ Step 5

Model: Storage Capacity: Vessel Type: Recovery Rating: Coil Type:

BW  = Vertical 80-5000 Gallons SL = In GPH at 100oF ∆T S = Single Wall
BWH  = Horizontal Cement Lined Steel
D = Double Wall
GL =
Phenolic Lined Steel
M =
Hot Dip Galvanized Steel
Example: CN =
BW600SL - 850 90/10 Copper-Nickel
A vertically installed 600 gallon storage capacity SS =
indirect fired water heater with a cement lined Stainless Steel (specify Type 304 or 316L)
steel storage tank with a single wall heating coil
rated to heat 850 GPH at a 100oF temperature rise.

Option Note
Any and all optional equipment for a water heater must be called out in the written specifications. A model number in and of
itself does not reflect any optional equipment selected.

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 Master Specification:  Model BW
Job Name engineer

Representative contractor

GENERAL
Provide a quantity of    packaged type indirect fired storage heater(s) Model No.   as manufactured
by HUBBELL Electric Heater Co., Stratford, CT. The pressure vessel shall be mounted on structural supports and be suitably insulated,
jacketed, painted and provided with lifting lugs. The entire unit is to be packaged ready for service connections.

PRESSURE VESSEL
The pressure vessel shall be all welded construction and ASME Code Section VIII stamped for a working pressure of 125 psi
(   Optional Specification:  psi ) and contain a minimum of    gallons of storage. The storage vessel shall
be carbon steel and lined with seamless Hydrastone cement to a minimum thickness of 5/8" on 100% of all interior tank surfaces
(   Optional Specifications: Phenolic lined steel tank, Hot dipped galvanized steel tank, Type 304 or 316L stainless steel tank, 90/10
Copper-nickel tank ). The pressure vessel is to be insulated with 3" thick energy conservation fiberglass blanket insulation and enclosed
in a heavy gauge galvanized steel metal jacket finished in gray hammertone enamel. The vessel shall be protected by an ASME approved
automatic reseating combination temperature and pressure relief valve set at the tank working pressure and 210oF.

HEATING SECTION
The  heating coil shall be rated to heat    GPH from   oF to    oF when supplied with    GPM of boiler
o o
water (   Optional Specification: HTHW ) from   F to    F. The single wall (   Optional Specification: double wall )
heating coil shall be constructed from copper tubes (   Optional Specifications: 90/10 Copper-nickel, admiralty, stainless steel ) with all
non-ferrous wetted parts and designed for a maximum allowable working pressure of 150 psi at 275oF (   Optional Specification: 400
psi at 450oF ) maximum temperature. The coil head shall be fabricated steel (   Optional Specification: Stainless steel, copper alloy ).

CONTROLS
The water heater shall (shall not) be factory assembled and piped with a boiler water control valve. The boiler water control valve shall be
(Specify: Electric or Pneumatic) powered modulating 3-way diverting valve that will regulate the flow of boiler water to the heating coil
and will divert unused boiler water back to the loop ( Optional Specification: ON/OFF modulating 2-way valve will regulate the flow of
boiler water to the heating coil without diverting back to the boiler, factory wired thermostat to provide ON/OFF control of a (supplied, not
supplied) boiler water pump.

In addition, the water heater may be supplied with the following optional features:
 Option Domestic water dial temperature and pressure gauge shall be factory installed in the tank.
 Option The water heater shall be equipped with a factory packaged intra-tank circulator to continuously circulate water within
the tank to reduce stratification.

 Option The heating coil shall be wrapped and baffled and piped with an integral pump package to force circulate water over
the heating coil in order to reduce the coil size.

 Option Single solenoid safety system to close the boiler water supply to the heating coil should the water temperature in the
tank reach the hi-limit set point. Requires 5 Amp, 120 Volt service.

 Option Double solenoid safety system dumps over heated water in the storage tank to drain in addition to closing the boiler
water supply to the control valve. Requires 5 Amp, 120 Volt service.

WARRANTY
HUBBELL shall warranty all components against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from date of start-up
and the pressure vessel for a full five (5) years Non Pro-Rated ( Optional Specification: full ten (10) years Non Pro-Rated ) from date of
start-up, provided that the unit is started within three (3) months of date of shipment and installed and operated within the scope of the tank
design and operating capability. Each water heater shall be shipped with a complete set of installation and operating instructions including a
spare parts list and approved drawing.

Committed to continuous improvement...

Continuing research results in product improvement; therefore specifications are subject to
change without notice. For the most updated information, consult the factory directly.

The Electric Heater Company ■ P.O. Box 288 ■ Stratford, CT 06615-0288 ■ Phone: 203-378-2659 ■ Fax: 203-378-3593
info@hubbellheaters.com ■ www.hubbellheaters.com
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