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This manual covers model numbers:
Canada
PC 100-34 2NV or 2PV
PC 130-34 2NV or 2PV
PC 130-50 2NV or 2PV
PC 150-34 2NV or 2PV
PC 150-50 2NV or 2PV
PC 175-50 3NV or 3PV
PC 199-50 3NV or 3PV
Note:
The manufacturer of this water heater recommends that it
be professionally installed by trained and qualified service
professionals.
®
Polaris
Commercial Gas
Water Heater
Installation
WARNING: If the information in these
Instructions and
instructions is not followed
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Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A data plate identifying your water heater can be found on Consumer Information the front of the heater. When referring to your water heater, OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. always have the information listed on the data plate readily This water heater is design-certified by CSA International available. as a Category IV, direct vented water heater which takes its combustion air from the outside of the structure and Keep combustibles such as boxes, maga
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the termination with a minimal length and number of elbows. Input rates are reduced as vent system length increases. The venting system must comply with the requirements set forth in the venting section of this manual. • Locate the water heater near the existing gas piping. If installing a new gas line, locate the water heater to minimize the pipe length and elbows. Important: Air for combustion and ventilation must not come from a corrosive atmosphere. Any failure due to cor- rosive
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Clearances and Accessibility CONDENSATE LINE Notice: Minimum clearances from combustible materi- Important: Do not run the condensate drain in areas als are stated on the data plate located on the front of the that are likely to freeze. Frozen condensate will block the water heater. drain line and result in property damage or water heater • The water heater is certified for installation on a malfunction. combustible floor. Condensate Trap Assembly Important: If installing over carpeting,
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VENT PIPE SYSTEM Figure 3B: Condensate Drain Carbon Monoxide Hazard Follow all instructions to locate and install the vent pipe system. Instructions can be found in this manual, in state or local codes (or the authority having jurisdiction), or in the absence of such, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, NFPA 54, Current Edition. Canadian installations must be performed in accordance with Condensate Drain Line CAN/CSA-B149.1, Current Edition. All parts of the condensate trap are glue
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Integrated Filter Installation Figure 4A: Remove Plastic Cap When installing the adaptor rubber boot, note the following: • Remove and discard the plastic cap from the outer clamshell housing (see figure 4A). • To connect the heater to the air inlet, use the vent Outer Clamshell adaptor rubber boot provided in the base skirt. The Housing With Filter adaptor rubber boot is designed for 3” venting (see figure 4B). Note: If there is a need for 2” venting, then use plastic pipe and fittings to
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All pipe, fittings, pipe cement, primers and procedures Vent Pipe Material must conform to American National Standard Institute and American Society for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) Combustion Air Inlet Piping; The following plastic standards in the United States. This water heater has been materials may be used for combustion air inlet piping. design certified by the Canadian Standards Association for IMPORTANT: Follow all local codes or, in the absence use with the specified (CSA)
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1. Use only 2 inch pipe or a 2 inch concentric vent Vent Termination Locations on the vent termination for 100,000 - 150,000 BTU/ Hr models. Do not expose any 3” X 2” reducers or The air inlet and exhaust outlet must be installed with the bushings to outdoor ambient temperatures. following minimum clearances (see figure 6): CAN/CSA B149.1 Section 8.14.8: • Twelve inches (30 cm) above grade or maximum antici- 2. When terminating a vent under a veranda, porch or pated snow level. deck,
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(76.2 cm) INLET/OUTLET VENT TERMINATIONS Standard Horizontal Termination Alternative Horizontal Termination When 3 inch pipe is used between the water heater and the The combustion air and exhaust terminations may be outside wall, reduce it to 2 inch pipe before penetrating the raised up to 24 inches (61 cm) above the wall penetrations wall. A maximum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) of 2 inch pipe may if required for anticipated snow levels (see figure 8). The be used between the 3 inch transition an
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VERTICAL TERMINATIONS When 3 inch pipe is used between the water heater and the which terminates at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) above the roof, reduce it to 2 inch pipe before penetrating the roof. inlet air termination. A maximum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) of 2 inch pipe may be The air inlet and exhaust outlet terminations must be at used between the 3 inch transition and the inside of the least 12 inches (30.5 cm) above the roof line or anticipated roof. snow levels. See figure 9 below. The ve
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CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS For new installations, install 2” or 3” ULC S636 certified PVC or Figure 13: Through the Wall Termination CPVC concentric vent terminations may be used. See the vent termination manufacturer’s instructions for complete installation information or contact customer service at 1-888-479-8324 18” or techsupport@hotwater.com. For planning purposes, see See Note 4 (45.7cm) Max. figures 10-13 below for vent terminal specifications. Note: For replacemen
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Gas Input Rate Figure 14: Input Graph The gas input rate of this water heater is affected by several environmental factors such as: • The heating value of the gas • The air and gas densities (which vary widely due to baro- metric pressure and temperature changes) • Venting installations (pipe diameter, length and fittings) • Altitude When measuring the input rate these factors should be incorporated into the calculations. Also measure the gas consumption over a sufficiently long time to obtai
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Figure 15: Typical One-Temperature System Piping Installation Figure 16: Sample Mixing Valve Installation Mixing Valve Mixing Valve (set to 120° F [48.8° C] or lower) Check local codes. 6” (15.2cm) Metal Drain Pan Air Gap Max. Adequate Drain Mixing Valve Installation Closed System/Thermal Expansion A mixing valve has been provided for use with the ® Polaris Gas water heater and must be installed, per the As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a manufacturer’s instructions,
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Figure 17: Air Handler Piping Installation Mixing Valve 6” (15.2cm) Air Gap Max. Adequate Drain Metal Drain Pan • Do not use with piping that has been treated with Storage Tank Installation chromates, boiler seal or other chemicals and do not When installing the Polaris® with a storage tank, see figure add any chemicals to the water heater piping. 18 for piping suggestions. • If the space heating system requires water temperatures in excess of 120°F (48.9°C), a mixing valve (provided) mu
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® Notes on Figure 18: Figure 18: Polaris with Auxillary Storage Tank - One or Two If tank temperature is set above Temperature System (With or Without Building Recirculation) 120°F (48.9°C) and water is sup- plied for domestic use (hand wash- ing, showering, etc.) a mixing valve must be installed in the hot water line to domestic fixtures. Installation must conform to local code requirements. If a check valve is installed in the cold water sup- Mixing ply line, an expansion tank must be Ta
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GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING Figure 19: Gas Piping Installation Explosion Hazard Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line. 3” (7.62 cm) Minimum Install a shut-off valve. Do not connect a natural gas water heater to a L.P. Gas Supply. Gas Pressure Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater Important: The gas supply pressure must not exceed the to a Natural Gas Supply. maximum supply pressure as stated on the water heater’s Failure to follow these instructions can data plate. Minimum supply pre
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Gas Pressure Testing Important: This water heater and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation. • If the code requires the gas lines to be tested at a pressure of 14” W.C. (3.486 kPa) or greater, the water heater and its manual shut-off valve must be discon- nected from the gas supply piping system and the line capped. • If the gas lines are to be tested at a pressure less Explosion Hazard than 14” W.C. (3.486 kPa), the water heater must be Ha
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4. Connect this circuit (directly from the electrical service box) to an electrical disconnect switch. 5. Ground the water heater by connecting the electrical Electrical Shock Hazard service ground wire to the green ground wire (provided). Disconnect power before Note: The power supply to this water heater must be servicing. properly polarized, [120 volts from the hot lead (black) to Replace all parts and panels ground and 0 volts from the neutral lead (white) to g
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WIRING DIAGRAM HEATER SUPPLIED WITH T92 SERIES RELAY Figure 20A NEUTRAL L1 TO 120/60 FUSED BLUE BLOWER BLACK DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY GND RED WHITE N.O. BLOWER GND WHITE BLACK 6 8 GREEN RELAY RED RED GND L2 BROWN 0 1 BLACK/WHITE WHITE RELAY COIL GROUND IND L2 NEUTRAL (WHITE) GREEN HSI TO 120/60 L1 GREEN POWER IGNITION SUPPLY IGNITER RED CONTROL L1 (BLACK) HSIG FUSED RELAY DISCONNECTED THERMOSTAT BLACK 0 1 8 6 SENSOR/ECO BLACK 120 VAC BLACK/RED GAS VALVE WHITE 120 VAC IND (BLACK & WHITE
