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Laars Rheos RHCH - User Manual

Laars Rheos RHCH
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Installation and Operation Instructions Document 1170F
H2300300F
Installation and Operation
Instructions for
Rheos
TM
Modulating Boiler
Model RHCH
Modulating Water Heater
Model RHCV
U.S. Patent No. 6,644,393
Canada Patent Pending
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a re or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
nearby phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the re department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualied installer, service agency, or gas
supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be installed and serviced by a professional service technician,
qualied in hot water boiler installation and maintenance. Improper installation and/or operation could
create carbon monoxide gas in ue gases which could cause serious injury, property damage, or death.
Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
AVERTISSEMENT
Assurez-vous de bien suivres les instructions
données dans cette notice pour réduire au
minimum le risque d’incendie ou d’explosion
ou pour éviter tout dommage matériel, toute
blessure ou la mort.
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni
d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inammables dans
le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.
Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous
servir des téléphones dansle bâtiment où vous
vous trouvez.
Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions
du fournisseur.
Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de
gaz, appelez le sservice des incendies.
L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par
un installateur ou un service d’entretien qualié ou
par le fournisseur de gaz.

Table of Contents

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Summary

General Information

Introduction

Provides overview of installation, operation, and maintenance for Rheos units.

Model Identification

Explains the model number structure and identifies unit components.

Warranty

Details the limited warranty terms, claim process, and shipping responsibilities.

Dimensions

Lists the overall physical dimensions of the appliance.

Outdoor Installations

Outlines requirements and considerations for outdoor appliance installations.

Locating the Appliance

Specifies placement, clearances, and location guidelines for safe installation.

Locating Pump-Mounted Water Heater with Respect to Storage Tank(s)

Advises on optimal placement of pump-mounted water heaters relative to storage tanks.

Locating Pump-Mounted Boiler with Respect to Return;Supply Header

Advises on optimal placement of pump-mounted boilers relative to system headers.

Locating Appliance for Correct Vent Distance From Outside Wall or Roof Termination

Defines required clearances for vent terminals to ensure safe exhaust.

Venting and Combustion Air

Combustion Air

Details requirements for supplying adequate combustion air to the appliance.

Combustion Air From Room

Specifies methods for obtaining combustion air from the room or enclosure.

Intake Combustion Air

Provides guidance on routing and installing the combustion air intake piping.

Venting

Outlines requirements for installing the vent system, including Category IV appliance specifications.

Locating Vent & Combustion Air Terminals

Specifies placement and clearances for vent and air terminals to prevent hazards.

Side Wall Vent Terminal

Details requirements for side wall vent terminal installation and clearances.

Side Wall Combustion Air Terminal

Outlines requirements for installing the side wall combustion air terminal.

Vertical Vent Terminal

Specifies installation requirements and clearances for vertical vent terminals.

Vertical Combustion Air Terminal

Details installation requirements for vertical combustion air terminals.

Common Vent Test - Boilers

Describes testing common vent systems after appliance removal.

Gas Supply and Piping

Gas Supply and Piping

Instructions for proper gas supply and piping installation.

Water Connections - Rheos Boiler

Heating System Piping: Hot Supply Connections - Boiler

Details the hot supply piping connections for the Rheos boiler.

Cold Water Make-Up - Boiler

Provides instructions for connecting the cold water supply to the boiler.

Water Flow Requirements - Boiler

Specifies the required water flow rates for proper boiler operation.

Freeze Protection - Boiler

Offers recommendations for protecting the boiler from freezing conditions.

Water Connections - Rheos Water Heater

Water System Piping Water Heater

Details water system piping requirements for the Rheos water heater.

Hot Water Supply Piping Water Heater

Provides instructions for connecting the hot water supply piping.

Water Flow Requirements - Water Heater

Specifies the required water flow rates for the water heater.

Combined Water (potable) Heating and Space Heating

Notes on systems combining potable water and space heating.

Freeze Protection - Water Heater

Offers recommendations for protecting the water heater from freezing conditions.

Electrical Connections

Main Power

Instructions for connecting the main electrical power supply to the appliance.

Pump Connections

Details connecting pumps to the unit's time delay relay for operation.

Temperature Control - Boiler

Guidance on connecting and setting the boiler's temperature control system.

Temperature Control - Water Heater

Guidance on connecting and setting the water heater's temperature control.

Remote Water Heater Temperature Control

Instructions for using an external temperature controller for the water heater.

Internal Water Heater Temperature Control

How to set the internal temperature control for water heaters without external controls.

Temperature Control Features

Explains adjustable parameters: setpoint, differential, offset, throttling, and minimum output.

External Control Connections

Details connecting external controllers for advanced system integration.

Wiring Diagrams

Refers to comprehensive diagrams for all field wiring connections.

Operating Instructions

Filling the Boiler System

Step-by-step procedure for filling, purging, and checking the boiler system.

Operating the Burner and Set Up

Procedures for initial setup, burner operation, and gas/air differential testing.

Maintenance

System Maintenance

Routine maintenance tasks for the appliance and its system.

Appliance Maintenance and Component Description

Maintenance procedures and descriptions for individual appliance components.

Burner

Instructions for inspecting, cleaning, and replacing the burner.

Filter

Guidance on inspecting, cleaning, and replacing the air filter.

Modulating Gas Valve

Instructions for servicing and replacing the modulating gas valve.

Safety Gas Valve

Instructions for servicing and replacing the safety gas valve.

Manual Reset High Limit Control

Procedure for replacing the manual reset high limit control switch.

Temperature Control

Instructions for replacing the temperature control module.

Ignition Control

Procedure for replacing the ignition control unit.

Ignitor; Flame Sensor Assembly

Instructions for replacing the ignitor/flame sensor assembly.

Transformers

Information on identifying and replacing the unit's transformers.

Blower

Instructions for removing, replacing, and sealing the combustion air blower.

Flow Switch

Description of the paddle-type flow switch functionality.

Heat Exchanger Coil

Guidance on cleaning soot buildup and inspecting the heat exchanger.

Normally Open Vent Valve

Details the function of the normally open vent valve.

Motorized Safety Valve

Information on the motorized safety valve found in specific control packs.

Gas Pressure Switches

Instructions for servicing and setting gas pressure switches.

Trouble Shooting

Sequence of Operation

Describes the appliance's cold start sequence and operational cycle.

Resolving Lockouts

Identifies common lockout causes and provides steps for resolution.

Delayed Ignition - Possible Causes

Discusses factors like high lockup pressure causing delayed ignition.

High Lockup Pressure (LP Appliances) - Occurs on Start-up

Explains high lockup pressure as a cause for delayed ignition in LP appliances.

Gas Valve Regulation

Addresses gas valve regulation issues contributing to delayed ignition.

Defective Burner - Occurs on Startup or at Burner Shutdown

Explains how a defective burner can lead to delayed ignition.

Short Cycling - Boiler

Discusses causes of short cycling in modulating boilers and control strategies.

Short Cycling - Water Heater

Addresses causes of short cycling in water heaters, especially in combined systems.

High Gas Consumption

Explains how improper air/fuel ratios lead to high gas consumption and inefficiency.

Replacement Parts

General Information

Guidance on how to order replacement parts from dealers or the factory.

Parts List

Comprehensive list of available parts for various models, categorized by component.

Laars Rheos RHCH Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLaars
ModelRheos RHCH
CategoryBoiler
LanguageEnglish

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