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PG PLUS-25/30/35/40 & 45
Gas Fired
Combination Heaters
Category IV Vented Appliance
- Input from 100,000 to 199,000 Btu/hr -
Warranty Registration Card must be filled out by the customer and mailed within thirty (30) days of installa-
NOTICE tion in order to gain warranty coverage.
When receiving the Delta Performance unit, any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed
immediately against the transportation company by the consignee.
Leave all documentation received with appliance
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Table of Contents PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Operating Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Code Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SECTION
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Table of Contents U-Tube Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16 Domestic Drain Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Multiple Units Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Storage Tank Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 TR/Smart Series Application . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents SECTION VII - GAS PIPING Gas Supply Piping Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Natural Gas Pipe Sizing -Natural Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Natural Gas Supply Pressure Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Propane Gas Pipe Sizing - Propane Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Propane Gas Supply Pressure Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents SECTION XI - START-UP PROCEDURES Final Checks Before Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 PERFORMANCE PLUS Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 If PERFORMANCE PLUS Does Not Start Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Check the PERFORMANCE PLUS and System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Start-Up / Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Inspection of Ignition Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Check Ignition Wiring and Ground Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Check Control Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Check Thermostat Limit Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Perform Start-Up and Checkout Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Check Burner Flame. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Product & Safety Information The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards or to important information concerning the product. DANGER NOTICE Indicates the presence of a hazardous Indicates special instructions on instal- situation which, if ignored, will result lation, operation or m a i n t e n a n c e , in death, serious injury or substantial which are important to equipment but property damage. not related to personal injury hazard
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Product & Safety Information WARNING CAUTION . Bacteria can develop in the domestic Protection must be taken against excessive temperature and pressure! w a t e r system if certain minimum water t e m p e r a t u res are not maintained. TO PROTECT AGAINST EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE DANGER • Check if the Temperature and Pressure (T&P) relief valve is in the Water temperature over 125ºF can cause location provided. (Domestic Water) s e v e re burns instantly or death fro m • Check if the
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Product & Safety Information DANGER WARNING Do not use this appliance if any part Should overheating occur or the gas has been under water. Immediately call supply fails to shut off, turn OFF the a qualified service technician to inspect manual gas control valve external to the appliance and to replace any part of the appliance. the control system which has been under water. CAUTION DANGER WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS To prevent damage to inner t a n k , installer must: - Do not try to light any
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Product & Safety Information OPERATING RESTRICTIONS CODE RESTRICTIONS • Maximum working pressure for inner Single wall heat exchanger in the PERFOR- (domestic water) tank is 150 psig. MANCE PLUS complies with National Standard Plumbing Code, provided that: • Maximum working pressure for outer - Outer tank water (including additives) (primary water) tank is 45 psig. is practically non-toxic, having toxici- • Inner tank has factory installed ty rating or Class of 1, as listed in Temperature & Pres
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Pre-Installation Items The PERFORMANCE PLUS should be SECTION I - Pre-Installation Items installed in a location so that any water leaking from the tank or piping connections Code Compliance or relief valves will not cause damage to the area surrounding the unit or any lower This product must be installed in accor- floors in the structure. dance to the following: - When such a location is unavoidable a • All applicable local, state, national and suitable drain pan with adequate provincial codes,
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Pre-Installation Items Installer should provide a solid brick or con- BEST PRACTICES crete foundation pad, at least 2 inches above the floor level if: To provide serviceability to the unit it is recommended that the following clear- - There is a potential for the floor to ances be maintained: become flooded. The height of the foundation should be such to sufficient- Top and vent hood area - 36 inches. ly elevate the unit. Front and burner area - 24 inches. - The floor is dirt, sand, gravel or o
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Combustion Air and Venting Potential contaminating products SECTION II - Combustion Air and Venting - Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocar- bons Combustion Air Contamination - Permanent Wave Solutions WARNING - Chlorinated wax - Chlorine - based swimming pool chem- If the PERFORMANCE PLUS combus- icals / cleaners tion air inlet is located in any area likely to cause or contain contamination, or if - Calcium Chloride used for thawing ice products, which would contaminate the - Sodium Chloride
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Combustion Air and Venting Combustion Air Requirements NOTICE The PERFORMANCE PLUS can use inside The air openings must be sized to handle air if no contaminants are present in the area of the re q u i rements of all appliances and air installation. If contaminants are likely to be movers (exhaust fans, etc.) contained in present in the area of installation, outside air the same space using the same air s u p p l y. must be piped directly to the unit as referenced in Section VI Venting and Comb
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Combustion Air and Venting - Combining spaces on the same story. - Not less than the sum of the areas of all Each opening shall have a minimum vent connectors in the space. See Fig. 2. free area of 1 sq. in./1000 Btu/hr of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the space, but not less than 100 sq. inches. One opening shall com- mence within 12 inches of the top, and one opening shall commence within 12 inches of the bottom of the enclosure. - Combining spaces in different
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Combustion Air and Venting Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion Air Indoor Openings: Where used, openings con- necting the interior spaces shall comply with the Indoor Combustion Air section on page 8. Outdoor Opening(s) Location. Outdoor open- ing(s) shall be located in accordance with the Outdoor Combustion Air section. Outdoor Opening(s) Size. Outdoor opening(s) shall be calculated in accordance with the fol- l o w i n g : - The ratio of the interior spaces shall be the available v
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Combustion Air and Venting Removal of an Existing Boiler f rom a 4. Place in operation the first appliance Common Vent System being inspected that is connected to the common vent system. The remaining appliances should not be in operation. BEST PRACTICES Follow the appliance’s lighting instruc- tions and adjust the thermostat to allow F o r installations in which the PERFOR- the appliance to operate continuously. MANCE PLUS is replacing an existing b o i l e r / hot water h e a t e r system, whi
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Unit Preparation 3. On the outlet flange of the circulator pipe SECTION III - Unit Preparation install a 1” NPT nipple and shut-off valve. Use pipe dope sparingly to allow removal Handling Instructions of the fittings upon completion of the test. The PERFORMANCE PLUS is generally eas- ier to handle and maneuver once removed from the shipping carton and pallet. NOTICE To remove the shipping carton and pallet: To avoid getting water onto the unit a. Remove the shipping straps and open and/or sur
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Unit Preparation Completion of Hydrostatic Test and Draining WARNING 1. Disconnect the fill hose from the fresh water source and direct the hose to a suit- Do not leave the unit unattended while able place of drainage. p ressurized. A cold water fill could expand and cause excessive pre s s u re , 2. Open the primary drain valve and complete- resulting in severe personal injury, death ly drain the unit. To aid in draining open the or substantial property damage. s h u t - o ff valve on the pri
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Domestic Piping SECTION IV - Domestic Piping CAUTION General Piping Requirements The Temperature / Pressure relief valve is not intended for constant duty, such as • All plumbing must meet or exceed all relief of pressure due to normal thermal local, state and national plumbing codes. expansion. • Use pipe dope or tape suitable for potable water. Water Hammer • Use isolation valves to isolate system components. Water hammer is the effect of sudden pres- sure changes occurring in the domestic pip
