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This manual covers model numbers:
United States Canada
PG10* 34-100-2NV or 2PV PR 100-34 2NV or 2PV
PG10* 34-130-2NV or 2PV PR 130-34 2NV or 2PV
PG10* 50-130-2NV or 2PV PR 130-50 2NV or 2PV
PG10* 34-150-2NV or 2PV PR 150-34 2NV or 2PV
PG10* 50-175-3NV or 3PV PR 175-50 3NV or 3PV
PG10* 50-199-3NV or 3PV PR 199-50 3NV or 3PV
PG10* 100-199-3NV or 3PV PR 199-100-3NV or 3PV
* Indicates warranty period
Note:
The manufacturer of this water heater recommends that it
be professionally installed by train
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Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructio
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Information Unpacking the Water Heater OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. This water heater is design-certified by CSA International as a Category IV, direct vented water heater which takes its combustion air from the outside of the structure and Excessive Weight Hazard exhausts all products of combustion to the outside of the Use two or more people to move and structure. install water heater unless proper This water heater must be installed acco
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• Consider the inlet and exhaust vent system piping when selecting the water heater location. The venting system must be able to run from the water heater to the termination with a minimal length and number of elbows. Input rates are reduced as vent system length increases. The venting system must comply with the requirements set forth in the venting section of this manual. • Locate the water heater near the existing gas piping. If installing a new gas line, locate the water heater
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Clearances and Accessibility Figure 3A: 2” Condensation Trap Installation 100,000 - 150,000 BTU/Hr Models Notice: Minimum clearances from combustible materi- als are stated on the data plate located on the front of the water heater. • The water heater is certified for installation on a combustible floor. Important: If installing over carpeting, the carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the water heater. The protective panel must extend beyond the full widt
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VENT PIPE SYSTEM Figure 4: Condensate Drain Carbon Monoxide Hazard Follow all instructions to locate and install the vent pipe system. Instructions can be found in this manual, in state or local codes (or the authority having jurisdiction), or in the absence of such, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, NFPA 54, Latest Edition. Canadian installations must be performed in accordance with Condensate Drain Line CAN/CGA-B149. All parts of the condensate trap are glued except for the Fai
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All pipe, fittings, pipe cement, primers and procedures Vent Pipe Material must conform to American National Standard Institute and The following plastic materials may be used for both the American Society for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) combustion air inlet and exhaust outlet piping subject to standards in the United States. This water heater has been state and local codes: design certified by the Canadian Standards Association for use with the specified (CSA) listed plastic vent pi
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1. Use only 2 inch pipe or a 2 inch concentric vent on Vent Termination Locations the vent termination for 100,000 - 150,000 BTU/Hr The air inlet and exhaust outlet must be installed with the models. For inputs of 175,000 BTU/Hr or more, use following minimum clearances (see figure 6): only 3 inch pipe or a 3 inch concentric vent. Do not expose any 3” X 2” reducers or bushings to out- • Twelve inches above grade or maximum anticipated door ambient temperatures. snow level. 2. The air
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INLET/OUTLET VENT TERMINATIONS (100,000 - 150,000 BTU/HR) Standard Horizontal Termination Alternative Horizontal Termination When 3 inch pipe is used between the water heater and the The combustion air and exhaust terminations may be raised outside wall, reduce it to 2 inch pipe before penetrating the up to 24 inches above the wall penetrations if required for wall. A maximum of 18 inches of 2 inch pipe may be used anticipated snow levels (see figure 8A). The two elbows between the 3 inch tr
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VERTICAL TERMINATIONS (100,000 - 150,000 BTU/HR) When 3 inch pipe is used between the water heater and the The air inlet and exhaust outlet terminations must be at roof, reduce it to 2 inch pipe before penetrating the roof. A least 12 inches above the roof line or anticipated snow maximum of 18 inches of 2 inch pipe may be used between levels. See figure 9A below. the 3 inch transition and the inside of the roof. Note: See “Venting Additional Polaris® Units” below if The vertical inlet air t
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CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS (100,000 - 150,000 BTU/HR) For new installations, install 2” Concentric vent kit model Figure 13A: Through the Wall Termination KGAVT0501CVT, part number 6910542. See Manufacturer’s instructions for complete installation or call customer service at 1-800-456-9805 for assistance. For planning purposes, see figures 10A-13A below for vent terminal specifications. Note: For replacement installations, previously installed American Water Heater Company supplied co
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INLET/OUTLET VENT TERMINATIONS (175,000+ BTU/HR) Alternative Horizontal Termination Standard Horizontal Termination The combustion air and exhaust terminations may be The standard horizontal air inlet termination is a 3 inch raised up to 24 inches above the wall penetrations if pipe which terminates at the exterior wall and utilizes a required for anticipated snow levels (see figure 8B). The coupling to prevent the pipe from being pushed back into two elbows shown in figure 8B are conside
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VERTICAL TERMINATIONS (175,000+ BTU/HR) For inputs of 175,000 BTU/Hr or greater, all termination pip- The air inlet and exhaust outlet terminations must be at ing and fittings are 3”. Do not reduce before penetrating least 12 inches above the roof line or anticipated snow the wall. levels as shown in figure 9B below. ® The vertical inlet air termination requires a return bend or Note: See “Venting Additional Polaris Units” below if ® two short or long sweep radius 90° elbows to keep the inle
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CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINATIONS (175,000 + BTU/HR) For new installations, install 3” Concentric vent kit Figure 13B: Concentric Vent Piping Installation model KGAVT0601CVT, part number 6910543. See Manufacturer’s instructions for complete installation or call customer service at 1-800-456-9805 for assistance. For planning purposes, see figures 10B-13B below for vent terminal specifications. Figure 10B: 3 Inch Concentric Vent Figure 11B: Through the Wall Termination *100 Gallon Model Shown. N
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Gas Input Rate Figure 14: Input Graph The gas input rate of this water heater is affected by several environmental factors such as: • The heating value of the gas • The air and gas densities (which vary widely due to baro- metric pressure and temperature changes) • Venting installations (pipe diameter, length and fittings) • Altitude When measuring the input rate these factors should be incorporated into the calculations. Also measure the gas consumption over a sufficiently long time to obtai
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Figure 15: Typical One-Temperature System Piping Installation *100 Gallon Model Shown. Tempering Valve Installation Closed System/Thermal Expansion A tempering valve has been provided for use with the When a backflow prevention device or check valve is Polaris® Gas water heater and must be installed, per the installed, it can create a “Closed System.” Heating water manufacturer’s instructions, in the domestic hot water line. in a closed system causes normal thermal expansion and See Figu
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Figure 17: Air Handler Piping Installation Massachusetts code does not allow this type of installation. *100 Gallon Model Shown. • If the space heating system requires water temperatures Storage Tank Installation in excess of 120°F, a tempering valve (provided) must When installing the Polaris® with a storage tank, see figure be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions in the 18 for piping suggestions. potable hot water supply to limit the risk of scald injury. • Pumps, valves, piping
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Notes on Figure 18: Figure 18: Polaris with Auxillary Storage Tank - One or Two If tank temperature is set above Temperature System (With or Without Building Recirculation) 120°F and water is supplied for domestic use (hand washing, show- ering, etc.) a tempering valve must be installed in the hot water line to domestic fixtures. Installation must conform to local code requirements. If a check valve is installed in the cold water sup- ply line, an expansion tank must be installed between
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GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING Figure 19: Gas Piping Installation Explosion Hazard Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. Do not connect a natural gas water heater to a L.P. Gas Supply. Gas Pressure Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater Important: The gas supply pressure must not exceed the to a Natural Gas Supply. maximum supply pressure as stated on the water heater’s Failure to follow these instructions can data plate. Minimum supply pressure should also be
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Gas Pressure Testing Important: This water heater and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation. • If the code requires the gas lines to be tested at a pressure of 14” W.C. or greater, the water heater and its manual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system and the line capped. • If the gas lines are to be tested at a pressure less Explosion Hazard than 14” W.C., the water heater must be isolated Have
