Laars Mascot II, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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LAARS Heating Systems
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SECTION 1.
General Information
WARNING
Mascot II units must be installed in accordance with
the procedures detailed in this manual, or the LAARS
Heating Systems warranty will be voided. The
installation must conform to the requirements of the
local jurisdiction having authority, and, in the United
States, to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54. In Canada, the
installation must conform to the latest edition of CSA
B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Gas Installation
Code, and/or local codes. Where required by the
authority having jurisdiction, the installation of Mascot
II boilers must conform to the Standard for Controls
and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers,
ANSI/ASME CSD-1. Any modifications to the boiler,
its gas controls, or wiring may void the warranty. If
field conditions require modifications, consult the
factory representative before initiating such
modifications.
1.1 Introduction
This manual provides information necessary for
the installation, operation, and maintenance of LAARS
Heating Systems Mascot II appliances. Read it carefully
before installation.
All application and installation procedures should
be reviewed completely before proceeding with the
installation. Consult the LAARS Heating Systems
factory, or local factory representative, with any
problems or questions regarding this equipment.
Experience has shown that most operating problems are
caused by improper installation.
Mascot II is protected against over pressurization.
A pressure relief valve is included with each Mascot II.
The PRV should be installed prior to filling the system.
Refer to
Figures 1 and 2 for PRV locations.
IMPORTANT: The inlet gas pressure to the appliance
must not exceed 13" W.C. (3.2kPa).
All installations must be made in accordance with
1) American National Standard Z223.1/NFPA54-Latest
Edition “National Fuel Gas Code” or 2) CSA B149.1
“Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code” and with
the requirement of the local utility or other authorities
having jurisdiction. Such applicable requirements take
precedence over the general instructions contained herein.
All electrical wiring is to be done in accordance
with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with: 1) The National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.
70-latest Edition, or 2) CSA STD. C22.1 “Canadian
Electrical Code - Part 1”. This appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with these codes.
1.2 Model Identification
Consult the rating plate on the unit. The following
information describes the model number structure.
(1-2) Model Series Designation
L M = Mascot II
(3) Usage
H = Modulating Boiler
C = Combination Boiler and Water Heater
(4-6) Size
1 2 5 = 125,000 BTU/hr input
(7) Fuel
N = Natural Gas
P = LP Gas
(8) Altitude
A = 0-10,000 Feet
(9) Revision
1 = First version
(10) Options Code
X = No Options
(11) Pump Options
X = Std Pump
1.3 Appliance Overview
See Figure 2 .
1.4 Warranty
LAARS Heating Systems’ Mascot II appliances
are covered by a limited warranty. The owner should
complete the warranty registration at
www.Laars.com .
All warranty claims must be made to an authorized
LAARS Heating Systems representative. Claims must
Model Nomenclature
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
L M 1 2 5 A 1 X X
SERIES
L M
USAGE
H - HYDRONIC
C - COMBI
UNIT
SIZE
MBTU/h
1 2 5
FUEL
N - NATURAL
P - PROPANE
ALTITUDE
A - 0-10,000 FEET
REVISION
1 - FIRST
OPTIONS
X - NONE
PUMP
X - STANDARD