Laars Pennant PNCP, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Pennant Pool Heater

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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

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

P

N

C

P

A

C

C

2

N

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

C

K

N

P

S

OPTIONS

CODE

X

J

L

PUMP

OPTIONS

N