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Maintenance Instructions for Mighty Therm Hydronic Boilers Model HH-PH Sizes 175-400 FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be installed and serviced by a professional service technician, qualified in hot water boiler installation and maintenance. Improper installation and/or operation could create carbon monoxide gas in flue gases which could cause serious injury, property damage, or death.
LAARS HEATING SYSTEMS Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2F-6. Chilled Water Systems ....... 15 SECTION 1. 2F-7. System to Boiler Piping ......15 General Information 2F-8. Filling the System ........15 Introduction ........... 3 SF-9. Minimum Boiler Temperature ..... 15 Warranty ............
The HH-PH boilers are offered in a basic configuration (see Figure 1). On PH boilers the pump 1C. Technical Assistance is factory installed. On HH boilers the pump is field Consult Laars or your local company installed.
Follow local regulations with respect to installation of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and manufacturer's maintenance schedule of the boiler. Install the HH-PH boilers in accordance with the Figure 2. Top Filler Plate. Figure 3. Adapter Plate. procedures in this manual (or the Laars warranty may be voided), local codes and ordinances.
Mighty Therm HH-PH Hydronic Boilers Page 5 2C. Site Location 2C-1. Installation Information WARNING Improper installation or maintenance can cause nausea or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide in flue gases which could result in severe injury, property damage, or death. Locate the boiler to provide clearances on all sides for maintenance and inspection.
Outdoor installations are not recommended in areas where the danger of snow blockage exists. 2C-3. Flooring - Typical Installation HH-PH boilers can be installed in the “low-profile,” All boilers are equipped with a special base, as a grate top configuration as received from the factory, standard part of the boiler.
Mighty Therm HH-PH Hydronic Boilers Page 7 Required Net Free Opening Area Directly from Outside At Top At Bottom Model Note: For screens or louvers, add 50%. Table 2. Air Openings to Outside. NOTE: Check with louver manufacturers for net Figure 14.
LAARS HEATING SYSTEMS Page 8 NOTE: Do not use sheet metal screws at the fans, including range hoods and bathroom snap lock joints of Type B gas vents. exhausts, so they will operate at maximum Do not weld or bolt the vent pipe to the boiler speed.
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LAARS HEATING SYSTEMS Page 10 Remove the flue collector assembly by lifting it Remove the three grommets. out of the chassis. Remove the drain valve and plugs. There are two Remove the screws that fastens the gap closures hex plugs, one on the left side, and one on the and put them aside.
Mighty Therm boilers. Percentage of and 6 on the terminal strip. Keep all wiring away glycol used in the Mighty Therm boiler must not from surfaces that will get hot during boiler exceed 50%. Typically, this mixture will serve as operation.
2F-4. Variable Water Flow Systems elevated water temperature. There can be reduced water flow through the Do not use the HH-PH boilers to operate on boiler in heating systems using zone valves, zone open, pressurized systems unless the supply water pumps or 3-way valves.
Mighty Therm HH-PH Hydronic Boilers Page 15 If a makeup water pump is used, adjust the PRESSURE pressure switch on the pumping system to FLOW RELIEF SWITCH VALVE maintain at least 12 psi (82.7 kPa) at the highest point in the heating loop.
LAARS HEATING SYSTEMS Page 16 with CAN1-B149.1 or .2 and all local codes Distance from Gas Meter or Last Stage Regulator that apply. 0-100 feet 100-200 feet 200-300 feet Check the rating plate to make sure the boiler is 0-30 m 30-60 m 60-90 m fitted for the type of gas being used.
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Mighty Therm HH-PH Hydronic Boilers Page 17 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM: IGNITION SYSTEM NO. 1 - STANDING PILOT ON/OFF OR MECHANICAL MODULATION Example shown: HH and PH Hydronic Boilers (175-250) Version B Natural or Propane Gas Figure 28. Typical Example of Wiring Schematic, System 1.
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LAARS HEATING SYSTEMS Page 18 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM: IGNITION SYSTEM NO. 12 - ELECTRONIC IGNITION ON/OFF OR MECHANICAL MODULATION Example shown: HH and PH Hydronic Boilers (325-400) Version B Natural or Propane Gas Figure 29. Typical Example of Wiring Schematic, System 12.
Mighty Therm HH-PH Hydronic Boilers Page 19 Consult local codes and fire protection authorities WARNING about specific installation restrictions. For your safety, when starting the boiler, keep your head and face well away from the lower firebox 2H. Electrical Wiring opening to prevent any risk of personal injury.
LAARS HEATING SYSTEMS Page 20 temperature drop in the system. Set the hi-limit switch Temp. 15°F (8°C) above the supply temperature to the Dial No. °F °C system. 3B. Start-Up Procedure Lighting instructions can be found on the inside of the boiler. To start up the boiler: Make sure the system pump is running and there is water flow.
Mighty Therm HH-PH Hydronic Boilers Page 21 Flame is not lifting off the burner ports 3E. Shut-Down Procedure Shut the boiler down following the instructions Inspect the venting system for blockage, leakage, found on the inside of the boiler. and corrosion at least once a year.
Figure 32). 5A. General Information NOTE: Due to sharp edges on the metal burners, To order or purchase parts for the Laars HH-PH wear protective gloves for the next steps. boilers, contact your nearest Laars dealer or 10. Hold the gas burner or pilot burner firmly, and distributor.
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Mighty Therm HH-PH Hydronic Boilers Page 23 Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 44. In/Out Header ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Cast Iron (S0079100), 2-Pass ...... 10593700 12. High Tension Lead ........10449513 Bronze (S0081700), 4-Pass ......10546900 13. Ignition Control (nat. Gas) ......E0094001 13.
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LAARS HEATING SYSTEMS Page 24 (REF) Figure 33. Parts Diagram.
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