LAARS Pennant PNCV (Sizes 500-2000) - Install and Operating Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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SECTION 1.
General Information
USING THIS MANUAL – Because the
Pennant Boilers and Pennant Water Heaters are
identical appliances, with the exception of materials
of manufacture, labels and ultimate use application,
this manual provides information for the proper
installation, operation and maintenance of both
products. Where differences exist between the
application of the appliances and their operation,
the sections pertinent to only one appliance or the
other will be so identified.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this
appliance must be installed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter.
WARNING
The Pennant hydronic, boiler or water heater must
be installed in accordance with the procedures
detailed in this manual, or the Laars Heating
Systems warranty may be voided. The installation
must conform to the requirements of the local
jurisdiction having authority, and, in the United
States, to the latest edition of the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54. In Canada, the
installation must conform to the latest edition of
the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CSA B149.1 and/or local codes. Where required by
the authority having jurisdiction, the installation of
Pennant appliances must conform to the Standard
for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically
Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1. Any
modifications to the boiler, its gas controls, or wiring
may void the warranty. If field conditions require
modifications, consult the factory representative
before initiating such modifications.
1.1 Introduction
This manual provides information necessary for
the installation, operation, and maintenance of Laars
Heating Systems Pennant copper tube appliances.
Read it carefully before installation.
All application and installation procedures
should be reviewed completely before proceeding with
the installation. Consult the Laars Heating Systems
factory, or local factory representative, with any issues
or questions regarding this equipment. Experience
has shown that most operating issues are caused by
improper installation.
The Pennant appliance is protected against over
pressurization. A pressure relief valve is fitted to all
appliances. It is installed on the outlet header, at the
water outlet of the appliance.
IMPORTANT: The inlet gas pressure to the appliance
must not exceed 13" w.c. (3.2kPa).
All installations must be made in accordance with:
1) In the U.S., the " National Fuel Gas
Code"ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, Latest Edition and all
applicable local codes as required by the Authorities
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), or
2) In Canada, the "Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code", CSA B149.1, latest edition and all
applicable local codes as required by the AHJ.
All electrical wiring is to be done in accordance with:
1). In the U.S., the "National Electrical Code"
(NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, latest Edition and all
applicable local codes as required by the AHJ, or
2). In Canada, the “Canadian Electrical Code
- Part 1”, CSA STD. C22.1 and all applicable local
codes as required by the AHJ.
This appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with the applicable codes and standards
referenced above.
Model Nomenclature
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
P N C A C 2
SERIES
P N C
USAGE
H - HYDRONIC
V - VOLUME WATER
SIZE
MBTU/h
0 5 0 0
0 7 5 0
1 0 0 0
1 2 5 0
1 5 0 0
1 7 5 0
2 0 0 0
FUEL
N - NATURAL
P - PROPANE
ALTITUDE
A - 0'-10,000'
FIRING MODE
K - 2-STAGE (500 & 750)
N - 3-STAGE (1000)
L - 4-STAGE (1250,1500,
1750 & 2000)
LOCATION
C
INDOOR &
OUTDOOR
REVISION
2
SECOND
REV
HEAT EXCHANGER
B - GLASS-LINED CAST
IRON/COPPER/BRZ
TRIM (std. on PNCV)
C - GLASS-LINED CAST
IRON/COPPER
(std. on PNCH,
not avail. on PNCV)
N - GLASS-LINED CAST
IRON/CU-NICKEL
(not avail. on PNCV)
P - GLASS-LINED CAST
IRON / CU-NICKEL
BRZ TRIM
OPTIONS CODE
X - STANDARD
J - CSD-1, FM,
GAP, IL
PUMP OPTIONS
X - NO PUMP
H - PUMP-MTD, TACO
HARD WATER
PUMP (PNCV)
N - PUMP-MTD, TACO
NORM WATER
PUMP (PNCV, PNCH)
S - PUMP-MTD, TACO
SOFT WATER
PUMP (PNCV)
C - PUMP-MTD, B&G
HARD WATER
PUMP (PNCV)
B - PUMP-MTD, B&G
NORM WATER
PUMP (PNCV, PNCH)
D - PUMP-MTD, B&G
SOFT WATER
PUMP (PNCV)
HLW STAMP (PNCV only)
2 - GLASS-LINED CAST
IRON / COPPER / BRZ
TRIM
5 - GLASS-LINED CAST
IRON / CU-NICKEL,
BRZ TRIM