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PowerMax200TM Gas Booster Heater
` Model: PM200N
Temperature Rise
Gallons per Minute
Gallons per Hour
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Single point water, gas and electrical connections
• Factory-provided pressure and temperature relief
valve
• Space saving design installs below dishtables
• Can be installed in a remote location up to 150
feet from the scullery
• All waterways constructed of stainless steel,
copper and brass for corrosion protection and
clean operation
• Simple, easy maintenance through front panel
• All stainless steel cabinet and frame
• Instant 1850F water provided consistently to
dishwasher rinse cycle
• Welded stainless steel accumulator (limited
lifetime warranty) maintains rinse water at 1850F
• Woven Ceramic Fiber Infrared Power Burner
Printed in USA R6/05
400 Rise 500 Rise 600 Rise 700 Rise 1400 Rise
8.7 7.0 5.5 5.0 2.5
520 420 330 300 150
• Radial solid copper fin-tube heat exchanger for
3600 heat transfer
• Burners activated by water flow & temperature
• Advanced microprocessor controls
• Natural Gas or Liquid Propane 199,990 BTUH
• Can provide 100% of hot water requirement for
many restaurants
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
(available at extra cost)
□ EZ-Vent Kit for Venting through dishwasher
ventilation system
□ Factory Authorized StartUp-(highly
recommended)
□ Re-circulating kit
□ ¾;1” for remote installations and/or single tank hot
water coil tank heat (also requires a CT-1 module)
□ 1-¼” for long distance remote installations and/or 2
tank hot water coil tank heat and/or 2 dishwasher
rinse service (also requires CT-2 module)
□ Wall Mount Kit
□ Water Hammer Arrester
□ Water Pressure Gauge
□ Water Pressure/Temperature Gauge
□ Water pressure reducing valve (if water supply
pressure exceeds 80psi)
□ Low Pressure water pressure reducing valve
(for dishwasher rinse)
□ Auxiliary PowerVent required for extended
flue lengths. Call factory
□ EZ Install Kit
□ Seismic Legs
TM
or PM200L
TM
PowerMax200TM – High Output Gas Booster Heater
Model: PM200NTM or PM200L
TM
Model Number
PM200
Natural Gas
Pressure
WC @ Inlet
Min Max Min Max Nat LP Min Max
7” 10.5” 10” 14” 3.5” 7.5”
Gallons Per Minute 8.7 7 5.5 5 2.5
*Contact factory if booster will be supplying dishwasher fill valves or tank heat.
TM
Temperature Rise 40oF 50oF 60oF 70oF 140oF
Gallons Per Hour 520 420 330 300 150
BtuH per burner
Natural or Propane
199,990 3/4" NPT 1" NPT
LP Gas
Pressure
WC @ Inlet
Manifold
Pressure
WC
Gas
Connection
Water
Pressure
(Flow)
40
psi
80
psi
Water
Supply
Dishwasher Rinse
Re-circulating
3/4" or 1" NPT*
Required if outlet is
more than 5 feet from
rinse valve of
dishwasher
Electrical
Connection
120V 1ph 6.2
amps
Loop
Gas Pressure
Regulators
One each
Supplied
Clearance From
Combustible
Surface
Side Top Rear
6” L
1” R
1”
6”**
Shipping
Weight
468 lbs
Vent Per
Local Code
Auxiliary
Power Vent
Required for
extended flue
lengths Call
factory
**1” from back of exhaust vent
Note: May be vented through the dishwasher canopy or pant-leg exhaust system per 1991
Uniform Mechanical Code Sec 916. & 917. Check with local authority
Printed in USA R6/05
2 9 4 9 5 A ir p o rt R o a d , E u ge n e , O R 9 7 4 0 2
T o ll F r e e :
1 -8 0 0 - 6 2 4 - 4 8 0 9
T e l:(5 4 1 ) 4 6 1 - 6 0 2 0 F ax :(5 4 1 ) 4 6 1 - 6 0 23
PowerMax200
TM
Gas Booster Heater specification
Booster heater shall be a PowerMax200TM gas booster water heater, Model
PM200TM as manufactured by Vanguard Technology Inc., Eugene, OR 97402.
Booster to be fired by a 199,990 Btu infrared power burner, using natural gas or
liquid propane fuel, with a woven ceramic fabric burner. Burner to be ignited by
means of a hot surface igniter and a redundant intermittent pilot light. Heat
exchanger to be of heavy duty finned copper tubing and carry a 5 year limited
warranty. Standard equipment to include gas pressure regulating valve, internal
bronze-stainless re-circulation pump, integrated solid state power control,
temperature and pressure relief valve and LED temperature display. Booster
frame, body panels, accumulator tank, and flue collar shall be of all stainless steel
construction. Unit shall stand on 6 inch adjustable stainless or composite NSF
approved legs. The 4.8 gallon accumulator tank shall carry a limited lifetime
warranty. Stainless steel front panel to be removable for access to all
components without disconnecting booster from its installed location. Booster to
be rated at 88% operating efficiency, minimum. The PM200TM can be installed up
to 150 feet from the dishwasher rinse valve when equipped with a Vanguard
circulation kit. The circulation loop shall be 3/4" to 1 1/2" copper (see manual),
insulated to a value of R-4. Loop to be furnished and installed by others.
Printed in USA R5/05
Vanguard’s PowerMax200 versus Hatco’s PowerMite200
Burner Type
Ignition System
Heater Exchanger
Pump
Storage Tank
Weight
Construction
Serviceability
Performance
Warranty
Vanguard PowerMax200
90% efficient, woven ceramic fiber, infrared
pre-mix tubular burner
Solid state with reliable hot surface igniter
Double coiled, solid copper fin-tube, 3600 heat
exchanger for efficient heat removal and
durability. 5 year warranty; 15-25 year life
expectancy
Very reliable, High-efficiency 1/6 HP S.S.
Bronze pump. Temperature controlled
Patented S.S. accumulator tank holds 4.8
gallons of 1900F water for instant delivery.
Limited Lifetime warranty
415#
Heavy-duty welded S.S. frame, body and tank,
6" NSF legs
All service done from the front without
disconnecting plumbing/electrical. All parts
can be replaced without major disassembly.
Can be installed under dish table and vented
thru D/W hood or located up to 150' away
from D/W. Extremely robust design.
Can supply 300+ GPH rinse water for a
standard 44" rack conveyor dish machine @
700 boost. High speed recovery can provide all
1800 D/W rinse water and all 1250 DHW for
door-type dishwasher and kitchen
Lifetime Limited warranty on S.S.
Accumulator tank, 5 yr limited warranty on
heat exchanger. Life expectancy of heat
exchanger is 15-25 years. 1 yr limited
warranty on all other parts
Hatco PowerMite200
(PowerMight200, PowerMaybe200)
75%-80% efficient. Standard in-shot burner
with plastic exhaust fan over heat exchanger
Electric spark to light pilot to light burner.
Inconsistent ignition often caused by erratic
spark
Flat single-row soldered, thin-wall
serpentine copper with short radius 1800
turns at each end. Twelve month warranty.
Small, low cost plastic impeller pump has
low flow and short service life. Operates
continuously
5 gallon tank, Sensitive to supply water
temperature fluctuations, 1 year warranty,
with additional 9 years prorated.
190#
Painted sheet metal body and frame. S.S.
front panel. Extra Cost S.S. for body, base
and legs
Service from front, side, and top,. Many
service procedures require removal of unit
and major disassembly. Remote installations
not recommended by manufacturer. Must be
vented to exterior per building/mechanical
code.
Cannot supply 300 GPH of 1800 rinse water
@ 700 boost. Mfr. recommends TWO of
their boosters for this output. Low recovery
means low performance
1 year parts and labor with additional 9
years, pro-rated at retail on tank only
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