Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PVU-300 Field Controls
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2630 Airport Road · Kinston, NC 28504 Phone: 252-522-3031· Fax: 252-522 -0214 www.fieldcontrols.com POWER VENTER SYSTEM Mode l: PVU-300 Included is one ETL LISTED po wer venter to be used fo r side wall venting of a single 120/24 VAC controlled furnace, boiler, or water heater which burns natural or LP gas, or oil.
Page 2 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS (See Table 1 and Figure 1 ) Table 1 UNIT DIMENSIONS (INCHES) MODEL “H” “W” “D” I/O* PVU-300 7.5 11.5 7.0 4/4 * Inlet and outlet diameter. ELECTRICAL RATINGS MODEL VAC Hz RPM WATT AM P TP** PVU-300 115 60 3000 145 2.
Page 3 P ROCEDURE F OR C AL CULA TIN G T OTAL E QUIVALENT P IPE L ENGTH I N F EET 1. Calculate the total equivalent feet for each type of fitting used in the v enting system from the following chart. 2. Calculate the total amount of feet fo r the straight lengths of vent pipe.
Page 4 8. Air flow adjustment M U ST be made t o ensure applianc e efficiency. Thi s should be done at the appliance exhaust outlet with a velocity meter, draft gau ge or by the "match test procedure". The match test is in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code A.
Page 5 S IDE W ALL V ENT H OO D I NSTALLATION 1. Use the inside wall plate as a template to mark the hole location. Cut a hole 1 inch larger than the marked hole to facilitate easy insta llation (See Figure 4) 2. Center vent hood through the hole from outsid e.
Page 6 O PTIONAL G SK -3 E XHAUST G AS S PILLAGE D ETECTOR S WITCH I NSTALLATION NOTE: Installation of the GSK-3 secondary safety switch is reco mmended for LP and Natural gas fired appliances with a draft hood. This switch will detect exhaust gas spillage out of the draft hood due to a blocked vent system and/or inadequate draft during operation.
Page 7 GENERAL WIRING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Disconn ect electrical power before wiring p owe r venter! Connect line voltage (110/120 VAC) through j unction box acce ss hole labeled "120 VAC Only". Connect l ow voltage control wiring through ju nction box access hole label ed "24 VAC Control Wiring Only".
Page 8 Diagram E – Wiring with a 30mV Water Heate r NOTE: A CK-20FV or CK-20FG control kit MUST be added to the sy stem to properl y control the venter with the operation of a 30mV water heater.
Page 9 AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENTS 1. To properly adjust the venter air fl ow, loosen the inlet ring screws and open the choke plate approximately 1/2 to 3/4 open. (S ee Figure 9) Start the heating appliance following the manufacturer specified proce dure, and set the thermostat to call for heat.
Page 10 SYSTEM CONTROL CHECK PROCEDURES 1. Adjust the thermostat to cal l for heat and observe th e power ventin g system for proper operation sequence. Repeat as necessary. a. Thermostat calls for heat. b. Venter relay is energized which starts venter motor.
Page 11 Diagram F – Multiple Wiring with 24 VAC Furnace and 30mV Water Hea t e r MULTIPLE VENTING SYSTEMS 1. To vent a 24 VAC controlled boiler or furna c e and a 30 millivolt residential water heater usi ng one PVU power venter refer to the following.
Page 12 Diagram G – Multiple Wiring with two 24 VAC Appliances 2. To vent two 24 VAC appliances using one PVU power venter refer to the following. a.
Page 13 Diagram H – Multiple Wiring with two 120 VAC Appliances 3. To vent two 120 VAC appliances using one PVU power venter refer to the following. c.
Page 14 PV SERIES POWER VENTER: VERTICAL VENTING OPTION Natural gas, lp gas or #2 fuel oil appliance rated at 75% or greater non-co nde nsing type of appliance.
Page 15 VENTING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL INFORMATIO N Date: Heating appliance BTU/Hr input Gas valve operation pressure Vent system draft above draft hood or below barometric draft control CO 2 measurement CO measurement Appliance outlet flue gas temperature INSTALLATION INFORMATION MODEL NO.
Page 16 P/N 46517200 Rev B 11/06.
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