Electric

Top Performer Plus
Top Mount Coil

Model TPP
Top Performer Plus
  • 35-70 Gallon
  • Top Mount Removable Heat Exchanger
  • All Copper HX
 

Commercial
Indirect

Model CI
Hotstow
  • 40-119 Gallon
  • Side Mount Removable Heat Exchanger
  • Multiple HX Configurations
 

Indirect Water Heater
Thermoplastic Storage Tanks

Featherweight (PF)
Model PF
  • 30-80 Gallon
  • Top Mount Removable Heat Exchanger
  • Fully Removable HX
 
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Residential

Model ME
Residential
  • 30-55 Gallon
  • 3" High Efficiency Foam Insulation
  • Heavy Duty Elements
 

Hybrid Heat Pump

Model WHPT
Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater
  • 40-119 Gallon
  • Long Lasting Tank
  • Electronic Control
  • High Efficiency Integrated Heat Pump
 

Grid Enabled Storage

V-Grid (ME)
Grid Enabled Electic Water Heater
  • 80-119 Gallon
  • Grid Enabled Electronic Thermostat
  • Long Lasting Tank
 
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Condensing Gas

Model GC
Condensing Gas
  • 40-119 Gallon
  • Removable All Copper HX
  • Optional Electric Elements
  • Multiple HX Options Available
 
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Solar

Model SRW
Solar Water Heater
  • 65-119 Gallon
  • Removable All Copper HX
  • Optional Electric Elements
  • Multiple HX Options Available
 
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Buffer Tanks

Model D4B
Buffer Tanks
  • 10-119 Gallon
  • High Efficiency Foam Insulation
  • Up to 3" Aux Connections
  • Optional Heat Exchanger
 

Aqua Booster

Model CW
Aquabooster
  • 30-119 Gallon
  • Long Lasting Tank
  • High Efficiency Foam Insulation
 

Geothermal

Model D4
Geothermal
  • 50-119 Gallon
  • Up to 3" Aux Connections
  • Optional Electric Elements
  • Optional Heat Exchanger
 

Range Boilers

Model RB
Range Boiler
  • Long Lasting Tank
  • Use With Wood Stoves/Breadbox Solar
  • 5 Year Warranty
  • Copper Tank Fittings
 

Timers / Energy Controllers

Energy Controllers
  • Factory programmed
  • Surge protected
  • Automatic reset
  • Flexible communications
 

Temperature
Controllers

Temperature Controllers
  • Data logging
  • Reprogramming
  • Variable frequencies
  • On-site updates
 

Grid Interactive Controllers

Grid Interactive Controls
  • Factory programmed
  • User friendly
  • Battery operated
 

Custom Controllers

Custom Controllers
  • Engineered To Your Need
  • Easily Customized Designs
  • Wide Selection of Options
 
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High Performance and High Efficiency

The Vaughn Top Performer Plus Indirect Water Heater combines advanced engineering and Hydrastone cement lining to provide the industry's longest lasting and most reliable indirect water heater. The high efficiency design includes a factory installed and field removable all copper heat exchanger coil to provide maximum hot water output while significantly reducing mineral build up. The Vaughn industry leading technologies include an electronic thermostat with adjustable differential to ensure delivery of highly accurate and consistent hot water. The advanced tank design utilizes a Hydrastone cement lining for long life and is insulated with polyurethane foam for high efficiency and the lowest stand by heat loss rating in the industry. Time proven components, advanced engineering, long lasting tank and high efficiency design all make the Vaughn Top Performer Plus Indirect Water Heater the preferred choice for your water heating needs.

Top Performer Plus

cULus Listed

AHRI Certified

Heavy Duty Construction

  • Hydrastone cement lining provides long tank life
  • Plastic jacket will not rust, scratch or dent eliminating damage and is maintenance free

High Efficiency

  • Industry's lowest standby heat loss reduces your operating costs

No Sacrificial Anode Rod

  • Reduces operation expenses by eliminating periodic inspection and replacement costs associated with maintaining an anode rod

Advanced Electronic Controller

  • Electronic thermostat provides accurate & reliable temperature control

Factory installed, field removable all copper heat exchanger

Warranty Information

  • Residential, 2/10 Limited Warranty
    Two year labor, ten year full tank replacement including coil.
    Optional Lifetime Limited Warranty
  • Commerical 5 Year Limited Warranty
    A repair or replacement is provided (excluding labor and freight) if the tank or heat exchanger should leak for as long as the original purchaser owns the home.
How It Works
How It Works

Tank Specifications

Model Storage
Capacity
(Gallons)
 Overall Dimensions
(Inches)
 Shipping
Weight
(Lbs)
 Domestic Water Boiler Water
Supply/Return
(Heating Coil)
 T&P
Relief Valve
Cold Water
Inlet
 Hot Water
Outlet
Height Diameter
S10TPP 10 20.25" 20" 120 3/4" MNPT 3/4" MNPT 3/4" MNPT 3/4" FNPT
S30TPP 27 39" 20" 200 3/4" MNPT 3/4" FNPT 3/4" MNPT 3/4" FNPT
S35TPP 35 39" 22 3/4" 225 3/4" MNPT 3/4" FNPT 3/4" MNPT 3/4" FNPT
S50TPP 50 40" 26" 275 3/4" MNPT 3/4" FNPT 3/4" MNPT 3/4" FNPT
S70TPP 70 46 1/2" 28" 310 3/4" MNPT 3/4" FNPT 3/4" MNPT 3/4" FNPT
S70DTPP 70 46 1/2" 28" 375 1 1/2" MNPT 1 1/2" MNPT 1" MNPT 3/4" FNPT
Note: For 3/4" outlet a brass Tee is supplied for T&P relief valve installation in the domestic hot water outlet connection. For 1 1/2" outlet models the T&P relief valve installs directly in the tank.

Performance Specifications

Model First Hour Rating (GPH) Boiler Output
(6 GPM @ 200°F) 		Boiler Water Continuous Flow Standby Heat Loss
115°F 140°F BTU/HR Flow Rate (GPM) Head Loss
(ft. w.c.) 		°F/HR
S10TPP 270 200 140,000 6 GPM 7 ft. w.c. 0.96
S30TPP 295 225 150,000 6 GPM 7 ft. w.c. 0.78
S35TPP 300 230 150,000 6 GPM 7 ft. w.c. 0.72
S50TPP 320 250 150,000 6 GPM 7 ft. w.c. 0.56
S70TPP 340 270 150,000 6 GPM 7 ft. w.c. 0.45
S70DTPP 475 385 235,000 14 GPM 14 ft. w.c. 0.45
First hour ratings based on:
  • 50°F inlet water temperature
  • 200°F boiler water supply to coil
  • Outputs may vary depending on boiler size, boiler water supply temperature, flow rate through coil and circumstances of installation and use.

Commerical Top Performer Plus Sizing Aid

NOTE: The entire following Top Performer sizing guide is based on dedicated boiler input of 137,000 BTU's per tank, using constant 180°F. boiler water, with a 6 gpm minimum flow rate.
IMPORTANT: None of the sizing examples below take under consideration "whirlpool" type tubs. If these are present, they must be considered separately.

APARTMENTS:

For one and two bath, high rise and garden types to include showers, lavatories, kitchen sinks, dishwashers, and clothes washers. Clothes washers can either be in individual apartments or centrally located.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Up to 12 apartments 1 S70DTPP
13 to 28 apartments 2 S70DTPP
29 to 48 apartments 3 S70DTPP
49 to 72 apartments 4 S70DTPP

NURSING HOMES:

Based on tubs and showers, wash basins, slop sinks, kitchen equipment w/ food service for patients and general cleaning purposes in building. Does not include laundry and hydro-therapy equipment.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Up to 27 beds 1 S70DTPP
28 to 60 beds 2 S70DTPP
61 to 98 beds 3 S70DTPP
99 to 148 beds 4 S70DTPP

MOTELS:

To include tubs/showers, lavatories and general cleaning. Food service and laundry not included.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Up to 20 rooms 1 S70DTPP
21 to 46 rooms 2 S70DTPP
47 to 79 rooms 3 S70DTPP
80 to 116 rooms 4 S70DTPP
117 to 180 rooms 5 S70DTPP

FEMALE COLLEGE DORMS:

Includes showers, lavatories, slop sinks, and washing machines. Does not include hot water use for food service.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Up to 26 students 1 S70DTPP
27 to 60 students 2 S70DTPP
61 to 102 students 3 S70DTPP
103 to 148 students 4 S70DTPP

MALE COLLEGE DORMITORIES:

Includes same as female.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Up to 31 students 1 S70DTPP
32 to 70 students 2 S70DTPP
71 to 116 students 3 S70DTPP
117 to 180 students 4 S70DTPP

HIGH SCHOOLS:

Daytime use for Senior High Schools grade 9 or 10 through 12 for showers, lavatories, dishwashing machines, kitchens, and general cleaning purposes. Daytime use for Junior High Schools grades 7 through 8 or 9 would be the same as for Senior High, except when no showers are included. In that case, Junior High Schools would follow recommendations made for Elementary schools.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Up to 160 students 1 S70DTPP
161 to 374 students 2 S70DTPP
375 to 613 students 3 S70DTPP
614 to 865 students 4 S70DTPP

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:

Hot water for lavatories, cafeteria, kitchen and general cleaning purposes. Does not include showers. Also use this table for Junior High Schools with no shower facilities.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Up to 280 students 1 S70DTPP
281 to 565 students 2 S70DTPP

1st Hour BTU Ratings - 180°F

Model: S35TPP

With 6GPM Flow with 180°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
150000 161 175 194 217 248 292 357
140000 161 175 194 217 248 292 357
130000 161 175 194 217 248 292 357
120000 161 175 194 217 248 292 357
110000 161 175 194 217 248 292 357
100000 153 167 184 206 236 277 339
90000 141 153 169 189 215 252 308
80000 129 140 153 171 195 228 277
70000 116 126 138 153 174 203 246
60000 104 112 123 136 153 178 215

Model: S50TPP

With 6GPM Flow with 180°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
150000 184 199 218 243 276 322 392
140000 184 199 218 243 276 322 392
130000 184 199 218 243 276 322 392
120000 184 199 218 243 276 322 392
110000 175 190 208 231 262 306 371
100000 163 177 193 214 242 282 341
90000 152 163 178 197 223 258 312
80000 140 150 163 180 203 235 282
70000 128 137 149 163 183 211 252
60000 116 124 134 147 163 187 223

Model: S70TPP

With 6GPM Flow with 180°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
160000 241 261 285 317 359 418 507
150000 241 261 285 317 359 418 507
140000 234 253 276 307 347 404 489
130000 222 239 261 289 327 379 458
120000 210 226 246 272 307 355 428
110000 197 212 231 255 286 331 398
100000 185 199 216 237 266 307 367
90000 173 185 200 220 246 282 337
80000 161 172 185 203 226 258 307
70000 149 158 170 185 206 234 276
60000 137 145 155 168 185 210 246

Model: S70DTPP

With 14GPM Flow with 180°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
200000 292 317 349 390 444 520 634
190000 292 317 349 390 444 520 634
180000 282 306 337 376 428 500 610
170000 270 293 322 358 407 476 579
160000 258 280 306 341 387 452 549
150000 246 266 291 324 367 428 519
140000 234 253 276 306 347 403 488
130000 222 239 261 289 327 379 458
120000 209 226 246 272 306 355 428
110000 197 212 231 255 286 331 397
100000 185 199 216 237 266 306 367
90000 173 185 200 220 246 282 337
80000 161 172 185 203 226 258 306

Model: S80HX with 1 inch coil

With 14GPM Flow with 180°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
160000 245 265 290 323 366 426 516
150000 245 265 290 323 366 426 516
140000 234 253 277 307 347 404 489
130000 222 239 261 290 327 380 459
120000 210 226 246 272 307 355 428
110000 198 212 231 255 287 331 398
100000 185 199 216 237 266 307 368
90000 173 185 201 220 246 283 337
80000 161 172 185 203 226 258 307
70000 149 158 170 185 206 234 277
60000 137 145 155 168 185 210 246

Model: S120HX with 1 inch coil

With 14GPM Flow with 180°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
160000 285 305 330 363 406 466 556
150000 285 305 330 363 406 466 556
140000 274 293 317 347 387 444 529
130000 262 279 301 330 387 444 529
120000 250 266 286 312 347 395 468
110000 238 252 271 295 327 371 438
100000 225 239 256 277 306 347 408
90000 213 225 241 260 286 323 377
80000 201 212 225 243 266 298 347
70000 189 198 210 225 246 274 317
60000 177 185 195 208 225 250 286

1st Hour BTU Ratings - 200°F

Model: S35TPP

With 6GPM Flow with 200°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
150000 194 212 235 264 303 357 439
140000 194 212 235 264 303 357 439
130000 191 208 231 259 298 351 431
120000 178 195 215 242 277 326 400
110000 166 181 200 224 256 302 370
100000 153 167 184 206 236 277 339
90000 141 153 169 189 215 252 308
80000 129 140 153 171 195 228 277
70000 116 126 138 153 174 203 246
60000 104 112 123 136 153 178 215

Model: S50TPP

With 6GPM Flow with 200°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
150000 218 238 262 293 334 392 478
140000 211 229 252 282 321 377 460
130000 199 216 238 265 302 353 430
120000 187 203 223 248 282 329 400
110000 175 190 208 231 262 306 371
100000 163 177 193 214 242 282 341
90000 152 163 178 197 223 258 312
80000 140 150 163 180 203 235 282
70000 128 137 149 163 183 211 252
60000 116 124 134 147 163 187 223

Model: S70TPP

With 6GPM Flow with 200°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
183000 285 310 341 380 433 507 617
180000 282 307 337 376 428 501 610
170000 270 293 322 359 408 476 580
160000 258 280 307 341 387 452 549
150000 246 266 291 324 367 428 519
140000 234 253 276 307 347 404 489
130000 222 239 261 289 327 379 458
120000 210 226 246 272 307 355 428
110000 197 212 231 255 286 331 398
100000 185 199 216 237 266 307 367
90000 173 185 200 220 246 282 337
80000 161 172 185 203 226 258 307
70000 149 158 170 185 206 234 276
60000 137 145 155 168 185 210 246

Model: S70DTPP

With 14GPM Flow with 200°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
250000 349 381 420 471 539 634 776
240000 349 381 420 471 539 634 776
230000 343 374 413 462 529 622 761
220000 331 360 397 445 509 597 731
210000 319 347 382 428 488 573 700
200000 306 333 367 410 468 549 670
190000 294 320 352 393 448 525 640
180000 282 306 337 376 428 500 610
170000 270 293 322 358 407 476 579
160000 258 280 306 341 387 452 549
150000 246 266 291 324 367 428 519
140000 234 253 276 306 347 403 488
130000 222 239 261 289 327 379 458
120000 209 226 246 272 306 355 428
110000 197 212 231 255 286 331 397

Model: S80HX with 1 inch coil

With 14GPM Flow with 200°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
200000 290 315 347 387 441 516 629
190000 290 315 347 387 441 516 629
180000 283 307 337 376 428 501 610
170000 270 293 322 359 408 477 580
160000 258 280 307 342 388 453 550
150000 246 266 292 324 368 428 519
140000 234 253 277 307 347 404 489
130000 222 239 261 290 327 380 459
120000 210 226 246 272 307 355 428
110000 198 212 231 255 287 331 398
100000 185 199 216 237 266 307 368
90000 173 185 201 220 246 283 337
80000 161 172 185 203 226 258 307
70000 149 158 170 185 206 234 277
60000 137 145 155 168 185 210 246

Model: S120HX with 1 inch coil

With 14GPM Flow with 200°F Boiler Temperature
Water Temp Rise °F: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40
BTU/Hr. Into Tank First Hour Rating (Gallons)
200000 330 355 387 427 481 556 669
190000 330 355 387 427 481 556 669
180000 323 347 377 416 468 541 650
170000 310 333 362 399 448 517 620
160000 298 320 347 382 428 493 590
150000 286 306 332 364 408 468 559
140000 274 293 317 347 387 444 529
130000 262 279 301 330 387 444 529
120000 250 266 286 312 347 395 468
110000 238 252 271 295 327 371 438
100000 225 239 256 277 306 347 408
90000 213 225 241 260 286 323 377
80000 201 212 225 243 266 298 347
70000 189 198 210 225 246 274 317
60000 177 185 195 208 225 250 286
TPP Coil Curves Chart

Options

  • Alternative jacket color - Blue Blue Option or Red Red Option
  • Double wall heat exchanger
  • Back-up electric heating element for supplemental heating
  • Optional Lifetime Limited Warranty
Build Your Model
STEP 1:

Storage
Capacity

Gallons

STEP 2:
(Optional)

Inlet/Outlet
Size

Inches

STEP 3:
(Optional)

Tank
Color


Model Number:

Top Performer Plus Specific Questions

Is the Vaughn heat exchanger removable?

Yes. The heat exchanger is fully removable in all Vaughn indirect water heaters. The benefit to having a removable heat exchanger is that the coil can be removed for cleaning and de-scaling for improved performance and efficiency when used in hard water applications. It should be noted that the heat exchanger is not removable and the coil cannot be cleaned in many other indirect water heater brands.

Why is dielectric isolation so important?

The unique design of the Vaughn heat exchanger electrically isolates the heat exchanger from the tank by means of a non conductive barrier installed between the two. This provides dielectric isolation between the tank and the heat exchanger thereby eliminating electrolysis between the two due to dissimilar metals. This feature is one reason why the Vaughn indirect water heater far outlasts competitor models.

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General Questions

Are Vaughn heaters made in the USA?

Yes. Vaughn water heaters are all made in the USA and our factories located in Connecticut and Massachusetts and qualify for incentives under The Buy American Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). For more information go to the following link Here.

Where can I purchase a Vaughn water heater?

There are numerous ways to purchase a Vaughn water heater depending upon the model you desire and your geographic location. The easiest way is either to visit our "Where to Buy" option in the red menu bar across the website, or contact Vaughn directly at 978-462-6683 and ask for the sales department where you will be directed to either our local representative or our order entry department for quick and easy ordering.

What code requirements are applicable for my installation?

The installation of water heaters are mostly governed by the Uniform Plumbing Code (or CPC in California), Uniform Mechanical Code, and National Electrical Code. These are standard codes that are used across the United States, and each state can amend them as they wish. To take it further, each city and county jurisdiction has assigned one or more building officials with what is called Administrative Authority. This Authority" allows each jurisdiction the right to interpret the codes as they see fit. Because of this many cities differ on their requirements. Vaughn strongly recommends that you contract with a plumbing engineer who knows and understands the intricacies of the building code requirements for your location.

Is it OK if my plumbing system has plastic pipes (PVC or PEX)?

Yes. All Vaughn water heaters will work with both types of plastic piping.

My question is not found in these FAQ’s, where do I look next?

Check out the Vaughn Product Center at Here for a complete listing of all technical Operation & Maintenance manuals documentation available by model. Get easy access to Installation Sales Brochures Service Bulletins Wiring Schematics Parts Breakdowns and various other technical documents related to the full line of Vaughn water heaters. Or if you prefer please call us at 978-462-6683 and ask to speak with Sales.

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