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Mini-Therm JV

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Vent Damper (JVS only):

1.  Mini-Therm JVS boilers have built-in draft 

diverter for natural draft operation.

2.  Find the vent damper box which is located in the 

boiler package.

3.  Install the vent damper directly to the top of the 

draft diverter outlet with the damper operator 

facing to the front of the boiler, and with the flow 

direction arrow pointing upward. Use the vent 

damper wire harness provided with the boiler 

to connect the vent damper to the boiler. The 

bracket end of the harness should be connected to 

the vent damper actuator.

4.  For Model JVS only: Install the metal plug 

provided with the vent damper onto the damper 

plate hole. 

5.  Do not modify the automatic vent damper device. 

It is very important that no other vents are closed. 

Provide at least six inches clearance between 

the automatic vent damper and combustible 

construction, and be sure to allow access for 

servicing the damper.

Temperature/Pressure Gauge: 

Install the temp/

pressure gauge provided in the parts box.

2B. Boiler Placement

1.     The boiler must be placed to provide clearances 

on all sides for maintenance and inspection. There 

must also be minimum distances maintained from 

combustible surfaces. Avoid locations which can 

be damaged by water or moisture.

2.     A minimum of 15" (381mm) access must be 

available in front of the boiler for burner tray 

removal. Consult local codes for clearances to hot 

water pipes and accessories.

3.     If the boiler is to be installed in a garage, all 

burners and burner ignition devices must have 

a minimum 18" (457mm) clearance  

above the floor.

4.     Boilers can be installed in a closet as long as 

the minimum clearances shown in 

Table 2

 are 

observed. Special attention should be paid to 

clearances between the front of the boiler and the 

closet door when it is closed 

(see Figure 1)

.  

2C. Flooring

JVS model boilers can only be installed on  

noncombustible flooring.  

 

JVH model boilers are designed and certified for 

installation on a combustible floor.

All boilers must be installed on a level floor and 

must NEVER be installed on carpeting. 

NEVER store objects on or around the boiler.  

 

  

Noncombustible flooring

 is defined as flooring 

material and surface finish not capable of being 

ignited and burning and with no combustible materials 

against the underside. Acceptable materials are those 

consisting entirely of a combination of steel, iron, 

brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass or plaster. 

The JVS model boilers can be installed on a 

combustible floor if a noncombustible base 

assembly, available from Laars, is used.

 See the JVS 

Parts List at the back of this manual for the appropriate 

Noncombustible Base Kit part number. 

  

 

Figure 4. Typical Combustible Floor Installation.

As an alternative to the Laars Noncombustible Base 

Kit, in the United States the National Fuel Gas 

Code allows a heater to be placed on a combustible 

surface when there is a platform under the heater 

made of hollow masonry no less than 4 inches (102 

millimeters [mm]) thick, covered with sheet metal at 

least 24 gauge thick and extending beyond the full 

 WARNING

This boiler is intended for indoor installation only.

Do not install this boiler in a location subject to 

negative pressure, or improper operation will occur.

 

 

 

Avertissement

Cette chaudière est destiné pour une installation 

intérieure uniquement. Ne pas installer cette 

chaudière dans un endroit soumis à pression 

négative, ou fonctionnement incorrect se produira

 

 

Caution

Do not force motor operation when operator is 

fastened to the damper by moving the damper 

blade, turning the shaft or by turning the position 

indicator.

 

 

Attention

Ne pas tourner le registre manuellement avec 

ou sans courant électrique ou le moteur sera 

endommagé.

Summary of Contents for Mini-Therm JVH

Page 1: ...your gas supplier from a nearby phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified i...

Page 2: ...ections 4A Gas Supply and Piping 13 4B Special Precautions for LP 15 SECTION 5 Water Connections 5A Water Piping 15 5B By pass Piping 17 5C Adjusting the bypass 17 5D Alternate Auto Bypass Operation 1...

Page 3: ...ay void the warranty If field conditions require modifications consult the factory representative before initiating such modifications ATTENTION L eau chaude chaudi re doit tre install en conformit av...

Page 4: ...or 0 5 000 Propane H 2 001 5 000 Natural I 5 001 8 000 Natural and Propane J 8 001 10 000 Natural and Propane 11th Character Country U USA Canada 12th Character Revision 2 Second Revision 1C Heater I...

Page 5: ...of the boiler and the closet door when it is closed see Figure 1 2C Flooring JVS model boilers can only be installed on noncombustible flooring JVH model boilers are designed and certified for install...

Page 6: ...nnection Gas Connection in mm in mm in mm 50 75 100 125 160 225 13 3 8 13 3 8 16 7 8 16 7 8 20 3 8 25 5 8 340 340 429 429 518 651 3 1 8 2 1 4 5 3 4 5 1 2 7 1 4 10 79 57 146 140 184 254 2 7 8 2 2 7 8 2...

Page 7: ...4 1 2 75 13 3 8 340 27 3 4 710 24 1 8 610 21 3 4 550 27 1 2 700 5 13 1 1 4 1 2 100 16 7 8 430 28 3 4 730 24 1 8 610 22 3 4 580 27 1 2 700 5 13 1 1 4 1 2 125 16 7 8 430 28 3 4 730 23 5 8 600 22 3 4 58...

Page 8: ...long as the minimum clearances are observed See Table 2JVH and Figure 1JVH for clearances required for the Mini Therm JVH See Table 2JVS and Figure 1JVS for clearances required for the Mini Therm JVS...

Page 9: ...f a blower is necessary to provide adequate combustion air to the boiler a suitable switch or equivalent must Figure 2 Chimney Venting Figure 3 Vertical Venting CHIMNEY LINER THIMBLE VENT SYSTEM BOILE...

Page 10: ...ocated to prevent interference with the inducer damper Do not weld the vent pipe to the boiler collar The weight of the stack must not rest on the boiler The boiler top must be easily removable for no...

Page 11: ...to nationally recognized standards see National Building Code or ANSI NFPA 211 4 The boiler must not be connected to a fireplace wood stove or other solid fuel burning equipment 5 When the boiler and...

Page 12: ...oduct High Temperature RTV Dow Corning Trade Mate 2 51mm wide Aluminum foil tape adhesively backed Venture Product 3243 2 51mm wide Aluminum foil tape adhesively backed 3M Product 433 Vent Sealing Mat...

Page 13: ...spect the venting system for proper size and horizontal pitch and determine there is no blockage or restriction leakage corrosion or other deficiencies which could cause an unsafe condition Section 4...

Page 14: ...are not followed Attention Vous endommagerez la soupape de gaz si vous ne respectez pas les proc dures suivantes 3 Use the figures in Table 7 to size the gas inlet piping from the gas meter to the he...

Page 15: ...ng of the boiler 6 Disconnect the boiler and its individual shutoff valve from the gas supply system during pressure testing of the system at pressures higher than 1 2 pounds per square inch psi 3 45...

Page 16: ...System Primary Secondary Multi Zone Valve System Low Temperature Installation JV JV JV JV JV JV Primary Secondary Multi Zone Valve System KEY PUMP CHECK VALVE VALVE ZONE VALVE UNION AUTO AIR BLEEDER...

Page 17: ...nd snow melt systems 5C Adjusting the bypass Refer to Figure 10 Provide a means of measuring temperature on the inlet pipe to the boiler such as using a strap on or infrared thermometer Starting with...

Page 18: ...rculator and or primary secondary piping are required Consult factory 1 Chart is based on 30 F 17 C maximum temperature rise 2 Calculations are based on Type L copper tubing with one zone valve and ei...

Page 19: ...Valve Pump From System To System Tempering Valve with System Loop and Boiler Loop Pump JV Pump Isolation Valve Isolation Valve Tempering Valve Pump From System To System Primary Secondary System Loop...

Page 20: ...ollow the schematic in Figures 10A and 10B Remove the wire nut from the two sets of wires and connect the hot lead from the 115V power supply and the neutral lead to the white wires 4 Attach the leads...

Page 21: ...UNLESS VENT DAMPER IS TO BE INSTALLED LA CHAUDI RE NE FONCTIONNERA PAS SANS LE VOLET MOTORIS AUTOMATIQUE LE F AISCEAU DE C BLES DU VOLET MOTORIS DOIT TRE INS R DANS LA PRISE DU VOLET MOTORIS AU CANADA...

Page 22: ...az Switch Limiteur Gas Valve HW VR8304 Air Puls Voir Manuel Prise De Ventilation See Doc 1077 Power Venter Receptacle High Limit Limite Sup rieure Veilleuse Electrode Sensor with Spark Pilot Burner TH...

Page 23: ...OL FAN PROVING ROLLOUT SW GAS VALVE R 2 4 GND R BL R N JVH BK TEMP CONTROL BOILER PUMP TRANSFORMER 110V 110 VAC FUSE 1 BR INDUCER FAN TEMP CONTROL CONTROL RLY CONTROL RLY 24V 3 1 TEMP CONTROL HI LIMIT...

Page 24: ...LAARS Heating Systems Page 24 COM HEAT Figure 11 Multiple Zone Wiring Wiring with Taco Zone Valves Wiring with Honeywell Zone Valves Wiring with Multiple Zone Pumps COM HEAT COM HEAT...

Page 25: ...re falls below the wall thermostat setting the cycle will repeat Section 7 7A Filling the System It is crucial to the efficient operation of the system that all air be removed from the circuit For thi...

Page 26: ...LAARS Heating Systems Page 26 8C Operating Instructions Mini Therm JVH...

Page 27: ...Mini Therm JV Page 27 8D Operating Instructions Mini Therm JVS...

Page 28: ...ollowing data are used to calculate the target setpoint from the outdoor temperature 1 The heating curve or reset ratio RR is set by the potentiometer with a range of 0 4 to 3 6 2 The room temperature...

Page 29: ...heat exchanger is caused by incomplete combustion and is a sign of venting and or combustion air problems The heat Section 9 9A Maintenance 1 Lubricate the water circulating pump per the instructions...

Page 30: ...e terminal board Turn the wall thermostat high enough to call for heat If the meter fails to register 24 volts the thermostat or its circuit may be defective 5 Place the second lead on the purple wire...

Page 31: ...Boiler pounding or knocking Too low water flow through boiler Check temperature rise between inlet and outlet boiler piping 15 F 8 C to 25 F 14 C temperature rise is recommended If temperature rise is...

Page 32: ...UNPLUG IGNITER MEASURE VOLTAGE AT TWO BOTTOM TERMINAL OF SV9501 SV9601 24 VAC NOMINAL YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO YES NO NO NO Troubleshooting Honeywell SV9501 SV9601 Hot Surface Pilot System JVH on...

Page 33: ...diation Isolation Valve Used to isolate the boiler from the circuit It minimizes the amount of water drained from the system Primary Secondary Piping Two or more interconnecting circulating loops each...

Page 34: ...00 Outdoor Sensor not shown E2347400 E2347400 E2347400 E2347400 E2347400 E2347400 Water System 14 Heat Exchanger R0402007 R0402008 R0402009 R0402010 R0402011 R0402012 15 Gauge Temperature Pressure A20...

Page 35: ...Page 31 ITEMS14 39 AND INSULA TION NOT SHOWN left side right side Figure 14A JVH Parts Identification 25 26 22 25 16 15 27 35 33 38 32 32 17 14 19 20 34 3 28 1 2 6 5 9 23 24 37 36 29 10 31 18A 18B 4 1...

Page 36: ...400 E2347400 E2347400 E2347400 E2347400 Water System 11 Heat Exchanger R0402001 R0402002 R0402003 R0402004 R0402005 R0402006 12 Pressure Relief Valve 30PSI R0061400 R0061400 R0061400 R0061400 R0061400...

Page 37: ...Page 37 Mini Therm JVS on left side Figure 14B JVS Parts Identification 19 17 18 20 7 8 5 22 23 2 24 26 13A 13B 3 1 4 29 14 11 12 25 28 26 21 16 15 9 6 27...

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