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PowerMax400TM Gas Booster Heater
` Model: PM400N
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
• 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 Burners
• Radial solid copper fin-tube heat exchanger for
3600 heat transfer
Printed in USA R3/12
400 Rise 500 Rise 600 Rise 700 Rise 1400 Rise
17.4 14 11 10 5
1040 840 660 600 300
• Cleanable intake air filters
• Burners activated by water flow & temperature
• Advanced microprocessor controls
• Natural Gas or Liquid Propane (199,990
BTUH per Burner)
• Can provide 100% of hot water requirement for
many restaurants
• Stainless Steel Seismic Legs are standard
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
(available at additional cost)
□ EZ-Vent Kit for Venting through dishwasher
ventilation system
□ Factory Authorized StartUp
□ Re-circulating Kit required if booster is located
more than 5 ft from dishwasher rinse valve
□ 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)
□ Water Hammer Arrester
□ Water Pressure Gauge
□ Water Temperature Gauge
□ Water Pressure/Temperature Gauge
□ High Pressure water pressure reducing valve
(needed if water supply pressure exceeds
80psi)
□ Low Pressure water pressure reducing valve
(for dishwasher rinse; installed after booster &
before D/W rinse)
□ Auxiliary PowerVent required for extended
flue lengths. Call factory
□ EZ Install Kit
□ Expansion Tank
TM
or PM400L
TM
PowerMax400TM – High Output Gas Booster Heater
Model: PM400NTM or PM400L
TM
Model Number
PM400
Natural Gas
Pressure
WC @ Inlet
Min M ax Min Max Nat LP Min Max
7” 10.5” 10” 14” 3.5” 7.5”
Gallons Per Minute 17.4 14 11 10 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 1040 840 660 600 300
BtuH per burner
Natural or Propane
2 @ 199,990
LP Gas
Pressure
WC @ Inlet
Manifold
Pressure
WC
Gas
Connection
2ea-3/4"
NPT
Water
Pressure
(Flow)
40
psi
80
psi
Water
Supply
1 ¼" cu
Dishwasher Rinse
Re-circulating
3/4", 1" or 1 ¼” NPT *
Required if outlet is
more than 5 feet from
rinse valve of
dishwasher
Electrical
Connection
120V 1ph
12.4 amps
Loop
Gas Pressure
Regulators
Two Supplied 875 lbs
Clearance From
Combustible
Surface
Side Top Rear
6” L
1” R
1”
6”**
Shipping
Weight
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 R 4/11
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T o ll F re e:
1 - 8 00 - 62 4 -4 8 0 9
T el:( 5 41 ) 4 6 1 -6 02 0 F ax :(5 4 1) 4 6 1 -6 0 23
PowerMax400
TM
Gas Booster Heater specification
Booster heater shall be a PowerMax400TM gas booster water heater, Model
PM400TM as manufactured by Vanguard Technology Inc., Eugene, OR 97402.
Booster to be fired by two 199,990 Btu infrared power burners, using natural
gas or liquid propane fuel, with woven ceramic fabric burner. Burners to be
ignited by means of a hot surface igniter and a redundant intermittent pilot.
Heat exchangers 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 circulation pumps, integrated solid state
temperature controls, temperature and pressure relief valves, cleanable intake
air filters, and LED temperature display. Booster frame, body panels,
accumulator tank, and flue collars shall be of all stainless steel construction.
Unit shall stand on 6 inch adjustable stainless seismic 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 heater shall produce
1040 gph @ 40oF ∆T; 600 gph @ 70oF ∆T. Booster to be rated at 88%
operating efficiency, minimum. The PM400TM 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 R3/12
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