LAARS NeoTherm NTH (Sizes 285–850 MBTU/h) - Installation Manual - Manual

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• Once you have adjusted the P.I.D. contols, then disconnect power source from boiler.
• Remove front panels from boiler.
• Mount the VARI-PRIME control box in desired location. The side of the boiler is an
acceptable mounting location.
Important: Ensure there is nothing on the back side of the jacket before mounting.
VARI-PRIME TM : A variable pump control that, when used with a variable speed pump, maintains a user-chosen temperature rise
between the inlet and outlet of the boiler.
GENERAL PCB OPERATION:
1. The desired Delta T can be set to any of the following values by moving or adding jumpers to the (JP2) terminal on the control:
See Figure 2.
15 deg F/8 deg C 20 deg F/10 deg C 25 deg F/13 deg C 30 deg F/ 16 deg C
By adding a second jumper, one on “15 deg F” and one on “20 deg F”, it is possible to achieve 35 deg F /19 deg C.
By adding a second jumper, one on “15 deg F” and one on “25 deg F”, it is possible to achieve 40 deg F/22 deg C.
2. As shipped, the VARI-PRIME has a jumper on the (JP4) terminal, to operate a 0-10 VDC output. If a 4-20 mA output is needed,
move the jumper to the (JP5) terminal.
3. VARI-PRIME can operate in °F or °C. A jumper on the (JP1) terminal has set the default to °F. Remove that jumper for °C.
4 If Main Gas valve is “OFF” AND a call for heat is “TRUE” then the PCB overrides the PID control and runs the pump
output at 100% (10 VDC, or 20 mA).
5. Once the Main Gas valve is energized the PCB will maintain pump output at 100% for 60 seconds to allow the system to stabilize.
Once the 60 second timer has expired, the PCB will then run the pump output speed based on the jumper setpoint.
6. When “T-T” is satisfied, the PCB will run pump at 100% output for the duration of the pump overrun time.
7. The VARI-PRIME PCB has a low end cap to prevent nuisance low flow trips. The cap is factory programmed to 2 VDC.
8. Factory settings are: Degrees - Fahrenheit Output Signal - 0 -10VDC
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FOR YOUR SAFETY: This procedure must be performed by a professional service technician, qualified in
hot water boiler installation. Improper connections could create an electrical hazard, which could cause
serious injury, property damage, or death.
Document 7031 Installation Kit
VARI-PRIME TM Installation Kit for
VARI-PRIME TM
Modulating Boilers with EMEA Display
Model NTH.
Sizes 285–850 MBTU/h
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
P.I.D. CONTROL ADJUSTMENT:
With Variable Speed Pumping, the boiler control P.I.D. needs to be adjusted.
• These settings are found in your NeoTherm controls under:
Advanced Setup>CH Config>CH Config
It is recommended to start with:
P = 20 I =15 D = Factory set-point
Depending on pump sizing and application requirements; these P.I.D. settings may
need to be used to fine-tune boiler performance.
• Run the wires from the VARI-PRIME control box, through the chosen ‘knock-out’ hole
and into the boiler. See Figure 1. Power wires must be run through conduit from the
VARI-PRIME box to the boiler. The Black and White wires are for the 120V pump contact.
Figure 1
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