LAARS Pennant PNCP - Install and Operating Manual - Manual (Page 3)

Pennant Pool Heater Page 3
SECTION 1.
General Information
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this
appliance must be installed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter.
WARNING
The Pennant pool 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 CAN/CGA-B149.1,
Natural Gas Installation Code or CAN/CGA-B149.2,
Propane Gas Installation Code, 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 pool heaters.
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 the 1). American National Standard Z223.1/
NFPA54-Latest Edition “National Fuel Gas Code”
or 2). CAN/CGA 1-B149 “Installation Codes for Gas
Burning Appliances and Equipment” and with the
requirement of the local utility or other authorities
having jurisdiction. Such applicable requirements take
precedence over the general instructions contained
herein.
All electrical wiring is to be done in accordance
with the local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with: 1). The National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70-latest Edition, or 2). CSA STD. C22.1
“Canadian Electrical Code - Part 1”. This appliance
must be electrically grounded in accordance with these
codes.
1.2 Model Identification
Consult the rating plate on the unit. The
following information describes the model number
structure.
Model Character Designation
1-3 Model Series Designation
P N C = Pennant
4 Usage
P = Pool Heater
5-8 Size
0 5 0 0 = 500,000 BTU/h input
0 7 5 0 = 750,000 BTU/h input
1 0 0 0 = 999,000 BTU/h input
1 2 5 0 = 1,250,000 BTU/h input
1 5 0 0 = 1,500,000 BTU/h input
1 7 5 0 = 1,750,000 BTU/h input
2 0 0 0 = 1,999,000 BTU/h input
9 Fuel
N = Natural Gas
P = Liquid Propane
10 Altitude
A = 0-10,000 feet
11 Location
C = Indoor and Outdoor
12 Firing Mode
C = On-off
13 Revision
2 = Second version
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
P N C P A C C 2
SERIES
P N C
USAGE
P
SIZE
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
P
ALTITUDE
A
FIRING
MODE
C (ON/OFF)
LOCATION
C
REVISION
2
HEAT
EXCHANGER
B
P
OPTIONS
CODE
X
J
PUMP
OPTIONS
N
B