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Please retain these instructions after installation.

This device MUST be installed by a qualifi ed agency in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. The defi nition of 
a qualifi ed agency is: any individual, fi rm, corporation or company which either in person or through a representative is engaged 
in, and is responsible for, the installation and operation of HVAC appliances, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all the 
precautions required, and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION.

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POWER VENTER SYSTEM

Model: PVG-100, PVG-300, PVG-600

ITEMS INCLUDED:

1- 

 PVG-100, 300, or 600 POWER VENTER with 

 

pre-wired integral 24 VAC Relay/Timer, factory 

  set Draft Proving Switch, and direct access
 Terminal 

Blocks.

1-  Installation Instruction Sheet

OPTIONAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
(NOT INCLUDED)

 

Side Wall Vent Hood 

 Spill 

Switches

 

Barometric Draft Control

CONTENTS PAGE
System Operation................................................ 

2

Power Venter Sizing............................................ 

3, 4

Installation Safety Instructions............................ 

4, 5

Installation of Power Venter................................ 

5, 6

General Wiring Instructions............................... 7
Airfl ow Adjustments............................................ 

8

Adjusting Thermostat Anticipator....................... 

8

General Installation Inspection.......................... 

8

System Control Check Procedures..................... 

9

Troubleshooting Tips........................................... 

9

Maintenance........................................................ 9
Replacement Parts List......................................... 

10

Multiple Venting Systems.................................... 

10, 11

Venting System Operational Information..........  11

Included is one ETL LISTED power venter to be used for side wall venting of a single 24 VAC controlled 
furnace, boiler, or water heater which burns natural or LP gas. The PVG may also be used to vent a single 
24 VAC controlled gas fi red furnace or boiler and a 30 millivolt residential gas fi red water heater.

P/N 46246300 Rev M 04/20

Summary of Contents for PVG-100

Page 1: ... with pre wired integral 24 VAC Relay Timer factory set Draft Proving Switch and direct access Terminal Blocks 1 Installation Instruction Sheet OPTIONAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS NOT INCLUDED Side Wall Vent Hood Spill Switches Barometric Draft Control CONTENTS PAGE System Operation 2 Power Venter Sizing 3 4 Installation Safety Instructions 4 5 Installation of Power Venter 5 6 General Wiring Instructions 7...

Page 2: ...run the power venter for a period of time after the burner has shut off to purge remaining flue gases UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 UNIT DIMENSIONS INCHES ELECTRICAL RATINGS MODEL H W D I O VAC Hz RPM WATT AMP TP PVG 100 7 5 10 0 7 0 4 4 115 60 3000 145 2 1 YES PVG 300 7 5 11 5 7 0 4 4 115 60 3000 145 2 1 YES PVG 600 8 75 12 0 8 5 5 5 115 60 3000 167 1 5 YES Inlet and outlet diameter Thermally prote...

Page 3: ...H IN FEET 1 Calculate the total equivalent feet for each type of fitting used in the venting system from the following chart 2 Calculate the total amount of feet for the straight lengths of vent pipe 3 Add the equivalent feet for the fittings with the total amount of feet of straight lengths Table 3 Reducer or increaser ratio d D small diameter divided by the larger diameter See Figure 3 Example 4...

Page 4: ...nded by the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 or refer to the General Installation Inspection section of this manual 3 Plan the vent system layout before installation to avoid the possibility of accidental contact with concealed wiring or plumbing inside walls 4 Single wall vent pipe may be used to join an appliance to the venting system but if proper clearances cannot be maintained from combusti...

Page 5: ...stems shall not be less than 7 above grade when located adjacent to public walkways b A venting system shall terminate at least 3 above any forced air inlet located within 10 c The venting system of other than a direct vent appliance shall terminate at least 4 below 4 horizontally from or 1 above any door window or gravity air inlet into the building d The vent termination of a direct vent applian...

Page 6: ...regulate any draft fluctuations during operation 1 Use approved vent connectors to join the heating appliance outlet to the venter inlet securing each joint with sheet metal screws or equivalent means of fastening when required 2 Seal all pipe joints on the outlet side of the venter with a high temperature silicone adhesive or equivalent Test the vent connections for leaks by using a soap solution...

Page 7: ...r circuit breaker rated at 15 amperes Prevent wiring contact with any heat source Wire the venter in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes Refer to Diagram B for proper wiring specifications Diagram B 3 Wire the switch into the low voltage thermostat circuit Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram in this manual 4 After installation check the amperage through the ...

Page 8: ...a heating appliance in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 The following procedure will help in evaluation of the venting system It is intended as a guide to aid in determining that the appliance is properly installed and is in a safe condition for continuous use This is a generalized procedure which cannot anticipate all situations Accordingly in some cases deviation from this ...

Page 9: ...nce a year motor should rotate freely To prolong the life of the PVG 600 motor it must be lubricated with six drops of SWG Superlube Part 46226200 annually The PVG 100 and PVG 300 have sealed ball bearings and therefore do not need to be oiled Blower Wheel Inspect the blower wheel annually to clear any soot ash or coating which inhibits either rotation or air flow Remove all foreign materials befo...

Page 10: ...city of the venter selected b A CK 41 Control Kit must be added to the system to properly control the venter when common venting an additional 24 VAC furnace or boiler Tee the draft tube on the PVG unit to connect to the air pressure switch on the Control Kit Refer to Diagram D for wiring instructions PV SERIES POWER VENTER VERTICAL VENTING OPTION Diagram C illustrates correct and incorrect instal...

Page 11: ...L1 L2 TERMINAL STRIP IN 24VAC CONTROL KIT ON SECOND APPLIANCE APPLIANCE CONNECTIONS L1 L2 GAS PRESSURE SWITCH ON MILLIVOLT APPLIANCE PVG WIRING FOR MULTIPLE 24VAC APPLIANCES PVG WIRING FOR MULTIPLE 24VAC APPLIANCES VENTING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL INFORMATION Date Heating appliance BTU HR input Gas valve operation pressure Vent system draft above draft hood or below barometric draft control CO2 measurem...

Page 12: ...m ventCool Field Controls Technical Support Field Controls Technical Support 1 800 742 8368 1 800 742 8368 fieldtec fieldcontrols com fieldtec fieldcontrols com This manual may be downloaded and printed from the Field Controls website www fieldcontrols com This manual may be downloaded and printed from the Field Controls website www fieldcontrols com WARRANTY WARRANTY For warranty information abou...

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