Taco Comfort Solutions Plumb n' Plug 00 Series Instruction Sheet

Plumb n' Plug "00" Series
SUPERSEDES: January 3, 2014
Plant I.D. 001-4222

Application:

The Taco Plumb n' Plug (PNP) "00" Series circulators are
designed to increase comfort and conserve water and
energy by decreasing the delivery time of hot water to out-
let fixtures. n average residence can save up to 25 gallons
of water per day, 9,000 gallons a year.
pre-wired on all PNP models providing an easy installation.
Simply plumb-it-in then plug-it-in.

Pump Control Options:

1. The basic PNP with line cord is designed for constant
circulation where the pump runs 24 hours a day.
2. n optional aquastat kit (#563-2) can be added to con-
trol pump operation to maintain water temperature
between 95˚F – 115˚F.
Two automatic timer options are available to control
pump operation and increase total energy savings.
3. 24 hour/15 minute interval analog timer controls
pump operation for the same time settings every day,
usually early morning and early evening.
4. The digital 7 day programmable timer can be set for up
to 8 different on/off and day/time settings to match
homeowners' weekly schedules and maximize energy
savings.

Benefits:

• Water Conservation: The average residence can save
up to 25 gallons of water per day, 9000 gallons per year.
• Comfort and Convenience: Hot water is always avail-
able in seconds.
• Efficiency: 24 hour analog timer can be set to control
daily pump operation and increase energy savings. 7
day digital timer allows for different settings each day to
match homeowner's weekly schedule, for even greater
convenience and savings.
• Reliability: Unique cartridge design runs quietly and is
easy to replace.

Sizing:

• 003-PNP should be used when the total run of pipe
(supply and return) is under 200 feet of
• 006-PNP should be used when the total run of pipe
(supply and return) is from 200 to 400 feet of

Suggested Plumbing Installation Procedure:

WARNING: Do not use in swimming pool or spa areas;
pump has not been investigated for this appli-
cation.
WARNING: In the event the retaining screws have been
pulled out of the housing, DO NOT replace them.
Use of any other screw may short out the stator
windings, creating a risk of electrical shock.
Instruction Sheet
CAUTION: When installing electrical connections, do not
CAUTION: 1. The addition of petroleum based fluids or
6 foot line cord is
1. Install the PNP circulator and plumbing components as
WARNING: Do not run the circulator dry! Premature failure
Isolation
Valve
2. Open cold water supply and fill system completely.
3 ⁄ " pipe.
4
3 ⁄ " pipe.
4
3. When system is filled and purged, close all fixtures and
artridge irculators
apply mechanical loads to the capacitor box;
otherwise, retaining screws may be pulled out
of the housing, making circulator unusable.
certain chemical additives to systems utilizing
TACO equipment voids the warranty.
2. Use supply wires suitable for 90°C – ATTEN-
TION: Employer des fils d alimentation ade-
quats pour 90°C.
indicated in the Installation Diagram. DO NOT PLUG
IN CIRCULATOR UNTIL SYSTEM IS FILLED WITH
WATER AND PURGED.
of circulator may result. Before starting the cir-
culator, be sure to fill the system completely
with water and fully purge all air from the lines.
Installation Diagram
Back ow
Preventer
Isolation
Valve
Thermal
Expansion
Union
Tank
Open fixture at highest system point to purge air from
the lines.
close isolation valve between the water heater and the
circulator.
102-498
EFFECTIVE: June 1, 2014
Fixtures
Flow
Isolation Isolation
Check
Circulator
Valve Valve
Union
Valve
Flow Check Valve can be
eliminated if circulator with
Drain
Integral Flow Check (IFC) is used.
Valve
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