Mascot FT Floor Standing Combination Boiler
Page 1
SECTION 1
Product Accessories
1.1 Introduction
This manual provides information necessary for the
installation, operation, and maintenance of the LAARS
Heating Systems
Mascot FT
. All application and installation
procedures must be read and reviewed completely before
proceeding with the installation. Consult the LAARS Heating
Systems factory, or your local factory representative, with any
problems or questions regarding this equipment. Experience
has shown that most operating problems are caused by
improper installation.
All installations must be made in accordance with
1) American National Standard Z223.1/NFPA54-Latest
Edition “National Fuel Gas Code” or
2) CSA B149.1 “Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code” 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 Included with the Appliance
MFTCF140
MFTCF199
Item
Description
Qty
LAARS Floor-Standing,
Combination Boiler
MFTCF140 or MFTCF199
1
LP Conversion Kit.
This kit includes the new LP orifice and
the gas conversion instructions.
1
Installation Instructions and
User’s Manual
1 Each
Spare Parts Kit
(Gaskets and O-Rings)
1
Condensate Hose
1
This boiler was converted on ____/____/____/ to____ gas
organization making this conversion, who accepts the
« Cette chaudière a été convertie le (annéemoisjour) ____ pour
with Kit No._________ by _________ ( name and address of
responsibility for the correctness of this coversion)."
fonctionner au gaz ____ à l’aide de la trousse n° par (nom et
adresse de l’organisme qui a effectué la conversion), qui
a effectué la conversion), qui accepte l’entière
responsabilité de la qualité de la conversion. »
WARNING
This conversion shall be installed by a qualifi ed service
agency in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fi re, an explosion or production
of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life. The qualifi ed service agency is
responsible for the proper and complete installation of this kit.
The installation is not proper and complete until the operation
of the converted appliance is checked as specifi ed in the
manufacturer's instruction supplied with the kit.
AVERTISSEMENT
Ce conversion doit être installé par un organisme de service
conformément aux instructions du fabricant et tous les
codes et les exigences de l’autorité compétente. Si les
informations contenues dans ces instructions n’est pas suivi
à la lettre, un incendie, une explosion ou de la production de
monoxyde de carbone mais résultat causant des dommages
matériels, des blessures ou des pertes de vie. Le service est
responsable pour la bonne et complète l’installation de ce kit.
L’installation n’est pas correcte et complète jusqu’à ce que
le fonctionnement de l’appareil converti est vérifi ée comme
spécifi é dans le manuel d’instruction fourni avec le kit.
Customer Service and Product Support:
800.900.9276 • Fax 800.559.1583
Headquarters:
20 Industrial Way, Rochester, NH 03867 • 603.335.6300 • Fax 603.335.3355
1869 Sismet Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 1W8 • 905.238.0100 • Fax 905.366.0130
www.Laars.com
Litho in U.S.A. © Laars Heating Systems 1607 Document 4290A
800.900.9276
•
Fax 800.559.1583
(Customer Service, Service Advisors)
20 Industrial Way, Rochester, NH 03867
•
603.335.6300
•
Fax 603.335.3355
(Applications Engineering)
1869 Sismet Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 1W8
•
905.238.0100
•
Fax 905.366.0130
www.Laars.com
Document 4290A
Mascot FT Floor-Standing Gas Conversion Kit
pg 1 of 4
The Laars Mascot FT condensing gas boiler is confi gured for
Natural Gas (NG) from the factory. If your gas supply is Propane
Gas (LP), your boiler can be converted to burn propane gas. Also,
if your boiler is already converted to burn propane, it can be modifi ed
back to burning Natural Gas, using these instructions.
NOTICE
The Natural Gas to Propane Conversion Kit (# R20771) included with the Mascot FT, is intended
only for altitudes less than 3000 ft. If your installation altitude is greater than 3000 ft, then please
refer to Section 4.12 of the Installation Manual (Doc 1320)
The Kit is supplied in a bag attached to the combination boiler. If your Mascot FT does not have the
bag containing the conversion kit, a replacement kit can be obtained. Contact the manufacturer at
the address below and request a replacement conversion kit.
WARNING
This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualifi ed service
agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. The information in these instructions must be
followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion or to prevent
property damage, personal injury or death. The qualifi ed service
agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as specifi ed in the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with the kit.
Installation must conform to local codes and the latest edition
of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 and CAN-B149.1.
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or
property damage.
The qualifi ed agency performing this work assumes
responsibility for gas conversion.
CAUTION
This combination boiler has already been set to burn natural
gas, but can be converted to burn LP gas. Before placing the
combination boiler into operation, verify that your fuel source
is natural gas. Or verify that your fuel source is propane if you
are converting this combination unit to propane.
Kit # R20771 H2373900A
Top Access Panel
Front Panel Knob
Front Panel
Figure A
ON / OFF
To convert from Natural Gas to Propane Gas
1.
Turn
OFF
the Mascot FT.
The
ON / OFF
button
is located at the bottom left of the Control Display.
2.
Turn
OFF
the GAS and WATER supply to the
Mascot FT (valves are located on the plumbing pipes.)
Table A
.18
Natural Gas
(NG) Part #
Propane Gas
(LP) Part #
MFTCF140
FT1722
FT1722P
MFTCF199
FT1780
FT1802
Nozzle
Orifi ce
WARNING
This conversion shall be installed by a qualifi ed service
agency in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fi re, an explosion or production
of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life. The qualifi ed service agency is
responsible for the proper and complete installation of this kit.
The installation is not proper and complete until the operation
of the converted appliance is checked as specifi ed in the
manufacturer's instruction supplied with the kit.
AVERTISSEMENT
Ce conversion doit être installé par un organisme de service
conformément aux instructions du fabricant et tous les
codes et les exigences de l’autorité compétente. Si les
informations contenues dans ces instructions n’est pas suivi
à la lettre, un incendie, une explosion ou de la production de
monoxyde de carbone mais résultat causant des dommages
matériels, des blessures ou des pertes de vie. Le service est
responsable pour la bonne et complète l’installation de ce kit.
L’installation n’est pas correcte et complète jusqu’à ce que
le fonctionnement de l’appareil converti est vérifi ée comme
spécifi é dans le manuel d’instruction fourni avec le kit.
Customer Service and Product Support:
800.900.9276 • Fax 800.559.1583
Headquarters:
20 Industrial Way, Rochester, NH 03867 • 603.335.6300 • Fax 603.335.3355
1869 Sismet Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 1W8 • 905.238.0100 • Fax 905.366.0130
www.Laars.com
Litho in U.S.A. © Laars Heating Systems 1607 Document 4290A
800.900.9276
•
Fax 800.559.1583
(Customer Service, Service Advisors)
20 Industrial Way, Rochester, NH 03867
•
603.335.6300
•
Fax 603.335.3355
(Applications Engineering)
1869 Sismet Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 1W8
•
905.238.0100
•
Fax 905.366.0130
www.Laars.com
Document 4290A
Mascot FT Floor-Standing Gas Conversion Kit
pg 1 of 4
The Laars Mascot FT condensing gas boiler is confi gured for
Natural Gas (NG) from the factory. If your gas supply is Propane
Gas (LP), your boiler can be converted to burn propane gas. Also,
if your boiler is already converted to burn propane, it can be modifi ed
back to burning Natural Gas, using these instructions.
NOTICE
The Natural Gas to Propane Conversion Kit (# R20771) included with the Mascot FT, is intended
only for altitudes less than 3000 ft. If your installation altitude is greater than 3000 ft, then please
refer to Section 4.12 of the Installation Manual (Doc 1320)
The Kit is supplied in a bag attached to the combination boiler. If your Mascot FT does not have the
bag containing the conversion kit, a replacement kit can be obtained. Contact the manufacturer at
the address below and request a replacement conversion kit.
WARNING
This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualifi ed service
agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. The information in these instructions must be
followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion or to prevent
property damage, personal injury or death. The qualifi ed service
agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as specifi ed in the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with the kit.
Installation must conform to local codes and the latest edition
of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 and CAN-B149.1.
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or
property damage.
The qualifi ed agency performing this work assumes
responsibility for gas conversion.
CAUTION
This combination boiler has already been set to burn natural
gas, but can be converted to burn LP gas. Before placing the
combination boiler into operation, verify that your fuel source
is natural gas. Or verify that your fuel source is propane if you
are converting this combination unit to propane.
Kit # R20771 H2373900A
Top Access Panel
Front Panel Knob
Front Panel
Figure A
ON / OFF
To convert from Natural Gas to Propane Gas
1.
Turn
OFF
the Mascot FT.
The
ON / OFF
button
is located at the bottom left of the Control Display.
2.
Turn
OFF
the GAS and WATER supply to the
Mascot FT (valves are located on the plumbing pipes.)
Table A
.18
Natural Gas
(NG) Part #
Propane Gas
(LP) Part #
MFTCF140
FT1722
FT1722P
MFTCF199
FT1780
FT1802
Nozzle
Orifi ce
This water heater applied to the ____ gas.
Gas conversion date : ____ / ____ / ____
Converted by the technicians :
_________________________________
(Ce chauffe-eau appliquee au gaz ____.)
(Date de conversion de gaz :)
(Converti par les techniciens:)
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