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GB Installation and user guide for warm air heater modules
PRH (2-stage) and PCH (modulating and condensing)

ErP
2018
Compliant
EU/2016/2281
ErP
2021
Compliant
EU/2016/2281

HG0130.00 A 001b

PRH-PCH 1 code HG0130.03GB ed.C-1804

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VER. 00.00.2017

Dichiarazione di Conformità
Statement of Compliance

APEN GROUP S.p.A.

20060 Pessano con Bornago (MI)
Via Isonzo, 1
Tel +39.02.9596931 r.a.
Fax +39.02.95742758
Internet: http://www.apengroup.com

Il presente documento dichiara che la macchina:

With this document we declare that the unit:

Modello: Generatore d’aria calda: a due stadi PRH e modulante a condensazione PCH
Model: Warm Air Heater: PRH two stages and PCH modulating and condensing

è stata progettata e costruita in conformità con le disposizioni delle Direttive Comunitarie:

has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the prescriptions of the following EC Directives:

 Regolamento Apparecchi a Gas 2016/426/CE

Gas Appliance Regulation 2016/426/CE
 Direttiva compatibilità elettromagnetica 2014/30/UE
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/UE
 Direttiva Bassa Tensione 2014/35/UE
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/UE
 Regolamento ErP 2016/2281/CE
ErP Regulation 2016/2281/CE

è stata progettata e costruita in conformità con le norme:

has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the standards:

 EN1020:2009  EN 60068-2-2 (only PCH)

 EN 1196:2011 (only PCH)  EN55014-1
 EN60335-1  EN55014-2
 EN60335-2-102  EN61000-3-2
 EN60730-1 (only PCH)  EN61000-3-3
 EN 60068-2-1 (only PCH)

Organismo Notificato:
Notified body:

Kiwa Cermet Italia S.p.A

0476
PIN 0476CQ0451

La presente dichiarazione di conformità è rilasciata sotto la responsabilità esclusiva del fabbricante

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer

Pessano con Bornago

05/02/2018
Apen Group S.p.A.
Un Amministratore

CODE SERIAL NUMBER

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INDEX

SECTION 1. GENERAL CAUTIONS.................................................................. 4

SECTION 2. Safety- related w arnings ............................................... 4
2.1 Fuel............................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Gas leaks.................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Power Supply............................................................................................. 4
2.4 Operation ................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Maintenance............................................................................................... 5
2.6 Transport and Handling.............................................................................. 5
2.7 Installation.................................................................................................. 5

SECTION 3. TECHNICAL FEATURES .............................................................. 6
3.1 Technical Data............................................................................................ 7
3.2 Dimensions................................................................................................. 15
3.3 Supply of PRH/PCH modules..................................................................... 18

SECTION 4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................................................. 21
4.1 Installing the Module Inside the Units......................................................... 21
4.2 Assembling the Module.............................................................................. 22
4.3 Bypass Calculation..................................................................................... 23
4.4 Installing Single or Multiple Modules.......................................................... 25
4.5 Connections to the Flue.............................................................................. 27
4.6 PCH Condensate Drain.............................................................................. 33
4.7 Electrical Connections................................................................................ 34
4.8 Interface Panel........................................................................................... 44
4.9 GAS Connection......................................................................................... 45

SECTION 5. PACKAGING.................................................................................. 54

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1. General Cautions 2. Safety- related w arnings

This manual is an integral part of the product and must always This chapter describes the safety instructions to be followed
accompany it. by machine operators
Should the equipment be sold or passed on to someone else,
always make sure that this manual is supplied with the equipment 2.1. Fuel
for future reference by the new owner and/or installer.
The manufacturer shall not be held civilly or criminally responsible Before starting up the heater, make sure that:
for injuries to people or animals or damages to things caused • the gas mains supply data is compatible with the data
by incorrect installation, calibration and maintenance or by stated on the nameplate;
failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual or by • the combustion air intake ducts (when fitted) and the flue
operations carried out by unqualified staff. gas pipes are only those specified by the manufacturer;
This product must be used only for the applications for which • the combustion air is supplied in such a way as to avoid
it was designed or approved. Any other use must be regarded even partial obstructions of the intake grille (caused by
as hazardous. leaves etc.);
During the installation, operation and maintenance of the • the fuel intake internal and external seal is checked during
equipment described in this manual, the user must always the testing stage, as required by applicable standards;
strictly follow the instructions given in all the chapters of this • the heater is supplied with the same type of fuel it has
use and instruction manual. been designed for;
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The condensing warm air heater must be installed fitted with all safety and monitoring devices required by
in compliance with current regulations, according to applicable standards;
the manufacturer's instructions and by qualified staff, • the inside of the gas pipes and air distribution ducts for
technically specialised in the heating field. ducted heaters has been thoroughly cleaned;
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • the fuel flow rate is suitable for the power required by the
Conversion between different types of gas and maintenance heater;
operations must be carried out before being switched on, and only • the fuel supply pressure is between the range specified
by suitably qualified staff. Technical Service Centres certified on the nameplate.
by current and older standards prevailing in the installation
country and in compliance with the issued authorisations. 2.2. Gas Leaks
If you smell gas:
• do not operate electrical switches, telephones or any other
object or device that could produce sparks;
• immediately open doors and windows to create an air flow
to vent the gas out of the room;
• close the gas valves;
• call for qualified staff.

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NOTE: supplying the gas circuit with pressure greater
than 60 mbar is strictly prohibited.
Such pressures could cause the valve to break.
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2.3. Power supply

The heater must be correctly connected to an effective earthing
system, made in compliance with current regulations (IEC 64-8).

Cautions
• Check the efficiency of the earthing system and, if required,
call out a qualified engineer.
• Check that the mains power supply is the same as the
power input stated on the equipment nameplate and in
this manual.
• Do not mistake the neutral for the live wire.
• The heater can be connected to the mains power supply
with a plug-socket only if the latter does not allow live and
neutral to be swapped.
• The electrical system and, more specifically, the cable
section, must be suitable for the equipment maximum
power input, shown on the nameplate and in this manual.

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Do not pull electric cables and keep them away from heat humidity, for the shortest possible time.
sources. Any lifting and transport operations must be carried out by
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- skilled staff, adequately trained and informed on the working
NOTE: It is compulsory to install, upstream of the power procedures and safety regulations.
cable, a fused multi-pole switch with contact opening Once the equipment is moved to the correct position, the
wider than 3mm. unpacking operation can be started.
The switch must be visible, accessible and less than 3m The unpacking operation must be carried out by using suitable
away from the control board. tools or safety devices where required.
All electrical operations (installation and maintenance) Recovered packaging materials must be separated and disposed
must be carried out by qualified staff. of according to applicable regulations in the country of use.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While unpacking the unit, check that the unit and all its parts
have not been damaged during transport and match the order.
2.4. Use If damages have occurred or parts are found to be missing,
immediately contact the supplier.
Do not allow children or inexperienced people to use any The manufacturer is not liable for any damages occurred during
electrically powered equipment. transport, handling or unloading.
The following instructions must be followed:
• do not touch the equipment with wet or damp parts of your
body and/or with bare feet;
2.7. Installation
• do not leave the equipment exposed to the elements (rain,
sun etc...) unless it is adequately protected; The PRH and PCH heat exchanger must be used in the following
• do not use the gas pipes to earth electrical equipment; conditions:
• do not touch the hot parts of the heater, such as the flue The fuel used must have a sulphur content according to the
gas duct; European standard, namely: maximum peak, for short periods,
• do not wet the heater with water or other fluids; 150 mg/m3, annual average lower than 30 mg/m3;
• do not place any object over the equipment; • Combustion air must not contain chlorine, ammonia or alkalis;
• do not touch the moving parts of the heater. installation near swimming pools or laundries exposes the boiler
to the effects of such agents.

2.5. Maintenance
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Maintenance operations and combustion inspections must
be carried out in compliance with current standards.
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Before carrying out any cleaning and maintenance operations,
isolate the unit from the mains power supply using the switch
located on the electrical system and/or on the shut-off devices.
If the heater is faulty and/or incorrectly operating, switch it off
and do not attempt to repair it yourself, but contact our local
Technical Service Centre.
All repairs must be carried out by using genuine spare parts.
Failure to comply with the above instructions could compromise
the safety of the equipment and invalidate the warranty. HG0030 IM 001
If the equipment is not used for long periods, shut the gas
supply off through the gas stopcock and disconnect it from
the power supply.
If the heater is to be put out of service, in addition to the above
operations, potential sources of hazard on the unit must be
disabled.
It is strictly forbidden to obstruct the Venturi pipe inlet, located
on the burner-fan unit, with your hands or with any other objects.
Any obstruction could cause a backfire from the premixed burner.

2.6. Transport and Handling

The heater is delivered fastened to a pallet and covered with
a suitably secured cardboard box.
Unload the heater from the truck and move it to the site of
installation by using means of transport suitable for the shape
of the load and for the weight.
If the unit is stored at the customer’s premises, make sure a
suitable place is selected, sheltered from rain and from excessive

DO NOT COVER IT WITH YOUR HAND OR OTHER OBJECTS!

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3. TECHNICAL FEATURES The innovative design and large surface of the combustion
chamber and heat exchanger pipes ensure optimum efficiency
The PRH two-stage series and the PCH modulating condensing and durability.
series warm air heaters have been designed to be built into air The burner is made entirely of stainless steel with special
handling units and process dryers as heating units. mechanical solutions to ensure optimal reliability and
performance levels, as well as high thermal and mechanical
The premixing and modulating technology allows the heater to resistance.
achieve efficiency of up to 109% of the L.C.V. (lower calorific The control located inside the burner housing allows the service
value). The unit can be used on all machines requiring air to centre to check and view the working phases and identify any
be heated during their operation (such as dryers, ventilation faults that may have occurred.
systems etc.).
The PCH heater has a modulating mode of operation; the thermal
The unit can operate independently. To start up the unit, simply output and, therefore, the heat output (fuel consumption) vary
connect it to the mains power supply and to the gas mains. according to the heat demand. When the heat demand from the
environment reduces, the heater uses less gas and increases
The unit thermal power output ranges from 5 to 97 kW. For its efficiency - up to 109% (a Net caloric value).
greater output levels, multiple PRH/PCH heaters must be
combined. They can be assembled in parallel to reach great Inherent Safety
heat output (up to 400 kW). The efficiency increase at minimum power is achieved by using
a sophisticated air/gas mixing technique and by regulating at
The units can be controlled in three ways: the same time the combustion air flow and the fuel gas flow.
• proportionally, with a 0-10 Vdc external control; This technology increases the heater safety as the gas valve
• with ON-OFF control; supplies the fuel according to the air flow. Unlike atmospheric
• with cascaded operation, when more units are installed. burners, the CO2 content remains constant throughout the heater
operating range, allowing the heater to increase its efficiency
The PRH/PCH module can be installed with the front panel when the heat output reduces.
supplied as an accessory, positioned directly on the outside, If there is no combustion air, the valve will not supply gas; if
with no additional guard. the combustion air flow reduces, the valve will automatically
The air is heated through its passage on combustion chamber reduce the gas flow yet will keep its combustion parameters
and exchanger pipe surfaces. at optimal levels.

The heat exchanger complies with construction requirements Low emissions

set by standard EN1196 for equipment where combustion gases The premixed burner, in combination with the air/gas valve,
produce condensate. ensures "clean" efficient combustion having low emissions.

The combustion chamber and the surfaces in contact with

condensation (such as the pipe bundle and exhaust hood),
are made of AISI 441, in order to provide high resistance to
condensation.
The following table shows the conversion of stainless steels used:
USA-AIS EN-No. COMPOSITION
AISI 430 1.4016 X6 Cr17
AISI 441 1.4509 X2 CrTiNb 18

Example of installation of a PRH/PCH heater with door

HG0
130.0
0A0
02
PCH series display

Electrical control panel

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3.1. Technical Data A - PRH single modules (A System)

They consist of a single heat exchanger; the range includes
There are 3 configurations of PRH/PCH, listed below: six models, i.e.: PRH 015, 024, 034, 042, 052, 072 and 102.
• A Single module (A System); The heat output ranges from 12.1 to 92.3 kW produced.
The modules can be installed both horizontally and vertically,
• B Horizontally combined modules (B System); according to the air flow direction, regardless of the heater
• C Vertically combined modules (C System). positioning.

Model PRH015 PRH024 PRH034 PRH042 PRH052 PRH072 PRH102

Type of equipment B23P - B53P - C13 - C43 - C53 - C63 - C83

CE approval PIN. 0476CQ0451

NOx class [EN1020:2009] Val 5 4

Heater Performance
min max min max min max min max min max min max min max
Burner heat output (Hi) kW 13.0 16.5 21.8 27.0 27.5 34.8 35.5 44.0 42.4 52.2 60 73.5 81.8 100.0
Useful Heat Output [Pmin, Prated]* kW 12.1 15.0 20.4 24.6 25.8 31.9 33.1 40.2 39.6 47.9 56.2 67.5 76.8 92.3
Hi Efficiency (N.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 93.2 90.7 93.7 91.2 93.7 91.8 93.2 91.3 93.2 91.3 93.7 91.8 93.9 92.3
Hs efficiency (G.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 83.8 81.6 84.3 81.2 84.3 82.6 83.8 82.2 84.7 83.0 84.3 82.6 84.5 83.1
Flue losses with burner on (Hi) % 6.8 9.3 6.3 8.8 6.3 8.2 6.8 8.7 6.6 8.2 6.3 8.2 6.1 7.7
Flue losses with burner off (Hi) % <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Envelope loss factor [Fenv]* (1) % 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Seasonal space heating energy efficiency % 73,6 72,9 72,3 72,5 72,2 73,4 72,4
[Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞs,h]*
Emission efficiency [Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞsflow]* % 93,8 91,2 91,3 92,0 90,7 92,6 91,1
Flue gas emissions
Carbon monoxide - CO - (0% of O2) (2) ppm <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* 44 mg/kWh - 30 mg/kWh - 30 mg/kWh - 44 mg/kWh - 44 mg/kWh - 43 mg/kWh - 58 mg/kWh -
(0% of O2) (Hi) (3) 25 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 24 ppm 33 ppm
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* 40 mg/kWh - 27 mg/kWh - 27 mg/kWh - 40 mg/kWh - 42 mg/kWh - 39 mg/kWh - 52 mg/kWh -
(0% of O2) (Hs) (4) 22 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 22 ppm 24 ppm 23 ppm 30 ppm
Pressure available at the flue Pa 80 100 120 120 130 140 140

Flue gas temperature, CO2 content and flue gas mass flow rate: see gas tables on page 50 and on the following pages
Electrical Characteristics
Supply voltage V 230 Vac - 50 Hz single-phase
Rated electricity consumption [elmin - elmax ]* kW 0.037 0.063 0.033 0.058 0.045 0.074 0.037 0.071 0.056 0.101 0.061 0.112 0.080 0.121
Power input in stand-by [elsb]* kW 0.005
Protection Rating IP IP X5D
Operating Temperatures °C from -15°C to +40°C - for lower temperatures, a burner housing heating kit is required
Connections
Ø gas connection UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1-
G 3/4" G 3/4" G 3/4" G 3/4" G 3/4" G 3/4" G 3/4 ''

Intake/exhaust pipes Ø mm 80/80 80/80 80/80 80/80 80/80 80/80 80/80

Air flow rate
Air flow rate (15° C)(5) m3/h 2000 2700 3100 4300 4500 7800 9000
Minimum air flow rate (6) m3/h 1300 2120 2750 3480 4140 5880 7960
Maximum air flow rate m3/h See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Heat exchanger pressure drop Pa See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Max. applicable pressure Pa 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
W eight
Net Weight kg 39 39 48 48 58 72 98

NOTES:
* Symbol of conformity with Reg.EU/2281/2016.
(1) The losses from the enclosure must be regarded as zero as the machine is installed in an air handling/roof top unit.
(2) Value referred to cat. H (G20).
(3) Weighted value to EN1020:2009 ref. to cat. H (G20), referred to net calorific value (Hi, N.C.V).
(4) Weighted value to EN1020:2009 ref. to cat. H (G20), referred to gross calorific value (Hs, G.C.V).
(5) Reference air flow rate for the calculation of yields and season energy efficiencies and emissions listed in the table
(6) The minimum air flow rate has been calculated for a ∆ of 35°C. For process systems or special applications using a ∆t > 40°C, please contact Apen Group.
(7) Max. condensation produced acquired from testing at 30%Qn.
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A - PCH single modules (A System)

They consist of a single heat exchanger; the range includes six
models, i.e.: PCH020, 034, 045, 065, 080 and 105. The heat
output ranges from 5 to 97.2 kW produced.
The modules can be installed both horizontally and vertically,
according to the air flow direction. If the installation requires a
vertical air flow, the customer must ask APEN GROUP to provide
a PCH heater with a code ending with -00V0 (for more information,
see paragraph 4.4 Installing single or multiple modules).

Model PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065 PCH080 PCH105

Type of equipment B23P - B53P - C13 - C43 - C53 - C63 - C83

CE approval PIN. 0476CQ0451

NOx class [EN1020:2009] Val 5

Heater Performance
min max min max min max min max min max min max
Burner heat output (Hi) kW 4.75 19.00 7.60 34.85 8.50 42.00 12.40 65.00 16.40 82.00 21.00 100.00
Useful Heat Output [Pmin, Prated]* kW 4.97 18.18 8.13 33.56 8.97 40.45 13.40 62.93 17.77 80.03 22.77 97.15
Hi Efficiency (N.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 104.63 95.68 106.97 96.30 105.50 96.30 108.06 96.82 108.35 97.60 108.40 97.15
Hs efficiency (G.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 94.26 86.20 96.37 86.76 95.07 86.76 97.36 87.22 97.62 87.93 97.68 87.52
Flue losses with burner on (Hi) % 0.4 4.3 0.6 3.7 0.5 3.7 0.2 3.2 0.3 2.4 0.2 2.8
Flue losses with burner off (Hi) % <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Envelope loss factor [Fenv]* (1) % 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Seasonal space heating energy efficiency % 90.5 92.1 90.8 93.2 93.2 93.1
[Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞs,h]*
Emission efficiency [Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞsflow]* % 97.5 97.3 97.0 97.4 97.1 97.0
Max. condensation (7) l/h 0.4 0.9 1.1 2.1 3.3 2.7
Flue gas emissions
Carbon monoxide - CO - (0% of O2) (2) ppm <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5

Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* 38 mg/kWh - 42 mg/kWh - 33 mg/kWh - 39 mg/kWh - 41 mg/kWh - 39 mg/kWh -
(0% of O2) (Hi) (3) 22 ppm 24 ppm 19 ppm 22 ppm 23 ppm 22 ppm
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* 34 mg/kWh - 38 mg/kWh - 30 mg/kWh - 35 mg/kWh - 37 mg/kWh - 35 mg/kWh -
(0% of O2) (Hs) (4) 20 ppm 22 ppm 17 ppm 20 ppm 21 ppm 20 ppm
Pressure available at the flue Pa 80 90 100 120 120 120

Flue gas temperature, CO2 content and flue gas mass flow rate: see gas tables on page 50 and on the following pages
Electrical Characteristics
Supply voltage V 230 Vac - 50 Hz single-phase
Rated electricity consumption [elmin - elmax ]* kW 0.011 0.045 0.011 0.074 0.024 0.082 0.015 0.097 0.020 0.123 0.020 0.130
Power input in stand-by [elsb]* kW 0.005
Protection Rating IP IP X5D
Operating Temperatures °C from -15°C to +40°C - for lower temperatures, a burner housing heating kit is required
Connections
Ø gas connection UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1-
UNI/ISO 228/1- G 3/4" G 3/4" G 3/4" G 3/4" G 3/4"
G 3/4"

Intake/exhaust pipes Ø mm 80/80 80/80 80/80 80/80 80/80 80/80

Air flow rate
Air flow rate (15° C)(5) m3/h 2700 4300 4500 7800 9000 11100
Minimum air flow rate (6) m3/h 1490 2750 3330 5160 6560 7960
Maximum air flow rate m /h3
See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Heat exchanger pressure drop Pa See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Max. applicable pressure Pa 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
W eight
Net Weight kg 39 48 58 72 98 118

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B - PRH horizontally combined modules (B System)

They consist of two or more heat exchangers; the number of
burners, gas equipment and flues is equal to the number of heat
exchangers.
The gas and electrical connection is the same for all modules.
The range includes the two-module models, PRH144 and 204, the
three-module model, PRH310, and the four-module model PRH410.
The heat output ranges from 56.2 to 369.2 kW produced.
The modules can be installed both horizontally and vertically,
according to the air flow direction, regardless of the heater
positioning.
Model PRH144 PRH204 PRH310 PRH410
Type of equipment B23P - B53P - C13 - C43 - C53 - C63 - C83

CE approval PIN. 0476CQ0451

NOx class [EN1020:2009] Val 5 4

Heater Performance
min max min max min max min max
Burner heat output (Hi) kW 60 147.0 81.8 200.0 81.8 300.0 81.8 400.0
Useful Heat Output [Pmin, Prated]* kW 56.2 135.0 76.8 184.6 76.8 276.9 76.8 369.2
Hi Efficiency (N.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 93.7 91.8 93.9 92.3 93.9 92.3 93.9 92.3
Hs efficiency (G.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 84.3 82.6 84.5 83.1 84.5 83.1 84.5 83.1
Flue losses with burner on (Hi) % 6.3 8.2 6.1 7.7 6.1 7.7 6.1 7.7
Flue losses with burner off (Hi) % <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Envelope loss factor [Fenv]* (1) % 0% 0% 0% 0%
Seasonal space heating energy efficiency [Reg. % 77,9 77,4 78,4 79,0
EU/2281/2016]
[ƞs,h]*
Emission efficiency [Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞsflow]* % 95,7 94,9 96,1 96,7
Flue gas emissions
Carbon monoxide - CO - (0% of O2) (2) ppm <5 <5 <5 <5
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* mg/ 43 mg/kWh - 58 mg/kWh - 58 mg/kWh - 58 mg/kWh -
(0% of O2) (Hi) (3) kWh 24 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* 39 mg/kWh - 23 52 mg/kWh - 30 52 mg/kWh - 30 52 mg/kWh - 30
(0% of O2) (Hs) (4) ppm ppm ppm ppm
Pressure available at the flue Pa 140 140 140 140

Flue gas temperature, CO2 content and flue gas mass flow rate: see gas
tables on page 50 and on the following pages
Electrical Characteristics
Supply voltage V 230 Vac - 50 Hz single-phase
Rated electricity consumption [elmin - elmax ]* kW 0.061 0.224 0.080 0.242 0.080 0.363 0.080 0.484
Power input in stand-by [elsb]* kW 0.005
Protection Rating IP IP X5D
Operating Temperatures °C from 15°C to +40°C - for lower temperatures, a
burner housing heating kit is required
Connections
Ø gas connection UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1-
G 1½" G 1½" 1 x G 1½" and 1x 2 x G 1½"
G 3/4"

Intake/exhaust pipes Ø mm 2 x 80/80 2 x 80/80 3 x 80/80 4 x 80/80

Air flow rate
Air flow rate (15° C)(5) m3/h 15600 18000 27000 36000
Minimum air flow rate (6)
m3/h 11760 15920 23880 31840
Maximum air flow rate m3/h See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Heat exchanger pressure drop Pa See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Max. applicable pressure Pa 1200 1200 1200 1200
W eight
Net Weight kg 154 206 309 412

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B - PCH Horizontally combined modules (B System) Module operation is cascaded by means of 0/10 Vdc signal and/
They consist of two or more heat exchangers; the number of or ON/OFF signal taken to the single module.
burners, gas equipment and flues is equal to the number of The modules can be installed both horizontally and vertically,
heat exchangers. according to the air flow direction, regardless of the heater
The gas and electrical connection is the same for all modules. positioning. If the installation requires a vertical air flow, the
The range includes two module models, PCH130, 160 and customer must ask APEN GROUP to provide a PCH heater with
210, the three module model, PCH320, and four module model a code ending with -00V0 (for more information, see paragraph
PCH420. 4.4 Installing single or multiple modules).
The heat output ranges from 13.4 to 388.8 kW produced.

Model PCH130 PCH160 PCH210 PCH320 PCH420

Type of equipment B23P - B53P - C13 - C43 - C53 - C63 - C83

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Heater Performance
min max min max min max min max min max
Burner heat output (Hi) kW 12.40 130.00 16.40 164.00 21.00 200.00 21.00 300.00 21.00 400.00
Useful Heat Output [Pmin, Prated]* kW 13.40 125.86 17.77 160.06 22.77 194.30 22.77 291.45 22.77 388.60
Hi Efficiency (N.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 108.06 96.82 108.35 97.60 108.40 97.15 108.40 97.15 108.40 97.15
Hs efficiency (G.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 97.36 87.22 97.62 87.93 97.68 87.52 97.68 87.52 97.68 87.52
Flue losses with burner on (Hi) % 0.2 3.2 0.3 2.4 0.2 2.8 0.2 2.8 0.2 2.8
Flue losses with burner off (Hi) % <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Envelope loss factor [Fenv]* (1) % 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Seasonal space heating energy efficiency % 93.9 94.0 94.0 94.2 94.4
[Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞs,h]*
Emission efficiency [Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞsflow]* % 98.1 97.9 97.9 98.1 98.3
(7)
Max. condensation l/h 4.2 6.6 5.4 8.1 10.8
Flue gas emissions
Carbon monoxide - CO - (0% of O2) (2) ppm <5 <5 <5 <5 <5
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* 39 mg/kWh - 41 mg/kWh - 39 mg/kWh - 39 mg/kWh - 39 mg/kWh -
(0% of O2) (Hi) (3) 22 ppm 23 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* 35 mg/kWh - 37 mg/kWh - 35 mg/kWh - 35 mg/kWh - 35 mg/kWh -
(0% of O2) (Hs) (4) 20 ppm 21 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm
Pressure available at the flue Pa 120 120 120 120 120

Flue gas temperature, CO2 content and flue gas mass flow rate: see gas tables on page 50
and on the following pages
Electrical Characteristics
Supply voltage V 230 Vac - 50 Hz single-phase
Rated electricity consumption [elmin - elmax ]* kW 0.015 0.194 0.020 0.246 0.020 0.260 0.020 0.390 0.020 0.520
Power input in stand-by [elsb]* kW 0.005
Protection Rating IP IP X5D
Operating Temperatures °C from 15°C to +40°C - for lower temperatures, a
burner housing heating kit is required
Connections
Ø gas connection UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1-
G 1½" G 1½" G 1½" 1 x G 1½" e 1 x G 3/4" 2 x G 1½"

Intake/exhaust pipes Ø mm 2 x 80/80 2 x 80/80 2 x 80/80 3 x 80/80 4 x 80/80

Air flow rate
Air flow rate (15° C)(5) m3/h 15600 18000 22200 33300 44400
Minimum air flow rate (6)
m3/h 10320 13120 15920 23880 31840
Maximum air flow rate m3/h See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Heat exchanger pressure drop Pa See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Max. applicable pressure Pa 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
W eight
Net Weight kg 154 206 250 375 500

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C- PRH Vertically combined modules (C System) The modules can be installed with horizontal air flow direction
They consist of two heat exchangers; the number of burners, gas only. Heaters with vertical air flow cannot be installed.
equipment and flues is equal to the number of heat exchangers.
The gas and electrical connection is the same for all modules.
These modules have a reduced width and low pressure drops
when air goes through.
The range includes two-module models PRH152 and 202.
The heat output ranges from 56.2 to 184.6 kW produced.

Model PRH152 PRH202

Type of equipment B23P - B53P - C13 - C43 - C53 - C63 - C83

CE approval PIN. 0476CQ0451

NOx class [EN1020:2009] Val 5 4

Heater Performance
min max min max
Burner heat output (Hi) kW 60 147.0 81.8 200.0
Useful Heat Output [Pmin, Prated]* kW 56.2 135.0 76.8 184.6
Hi Efficiency (N.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 93.7 91.8 93.9 92.3
Hs efficiency (G.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 84.3 82.6 84.5 83.1
Flue losses with burner on (Hi) % 6.3 8.2 6.1 7.7
Flue losses with burner off (Hi) % <0.1 <0.1
Envelope loss factor [Fenv]* (1) % 0% 0%
Seasonal space heating energy efficiency % 77,9 77,4
[Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞs,h]*
Emission efficiency [Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞsflow]* % 95,7 94,9
Flue gas -
Polluting emissions
Carbon monoxide - CO - (0% of O2) (2) ppm <5 <5
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* mg/ 43 mg/kWh - 58 mg/kWh -
(0% of O2) (Hi) (3) kWh 24 ppm 33 ppm
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* 39 mg/kWh - 23 ppm 52 mg/kWh - 30 ppm
(0% of O2) (Hs) (4)
Pressure available at the flue Pa 140 140

Flue gas temperature, CO2 content and flue gas

mass flow rate: see gas tables on page 50 and
on the following pages
Electrical Characteristics
Supply voltage V 230 Vac - 50 Hz single-phase
Rated electricity consumption [elmin - elmax ]* kW 0.061 0.224 0.080 0.242
Power input in stand-by [elsb]* kW 0.005
Protection Rating IP IP X5D
Operating Temperatures °C from -15°C to +40°C - for lower temperatures, a
burner housing heating kit is required
Connections
Ø gas connection UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1-
G 1½" G 1½"

Intake/exhaust pipes Ø mm 2 x 80/80 2 x 80/80

Air flow rate
Air flow rate (15° C)(5) m3/h 15600 18000
Minimum air flow rate (6)
m3/h 11760 15920
Maximum air flow rate m3/h See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Heat exchanger pressure drop Pa See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Max. applicable pressure Pa 1200 1200
W eight
Net Weight kg 148 200

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C- PCH Vertically combined modules (C System) The heat output ranges from 13.4 to 194.4 kW produced.
They consist of two heat exchangers; the number of burners, gas Module operation is cascaded by means of 0/10 Vdc signal and/
equipment and flues is equal to the number of heat exchangers. or ON/OFF signal taken to the single module.
The gas and electrical connection is the same for all modules. The modules can be installed with horizontal air flow direction
These modules have a reduced width and low pressure drops only. Heaters with vertical air flow cannot be installed.
when air goes through.
The range includes two-module models, PCH132, 162 and 212.
Model PCH132 PCH162 PCH212
Type of equipment B23P - B53P - C13 - C43 - C53 - C63 - C83

CE approval PIN. 0476CQ0451

NOx class [EN1020:2009] Val 5

Heater Performance
min max min max min max
Burner heat output (Hi) kW 12.40 130.00 16.40 164.00 21.00 200.00
Useful Heat Output [Pmin, Prated]* kW 13.40 125.86 17.77 160.06 22.77 194.30
Hi Efficiency (N.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 108.06 96.82 108.35 97.60 108.40 97.15
Hs efficiency (G.C.V.) [ƞpl, ƞnom]* % 97.36 87.22 97.62 87.93 97.68 87.52
Flue losses with burner on (Hi) % 0.2 3.2 0.3 2.4 0.2 2.8
Flue losses with burner off (Hi) % <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Envelope loss factor [Fenv]* (1) % 0% 0% 0%
Seasonal space heating energy efficiency % 93.9 94.0 94.0
[Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞs,h]*
Emission efficiency [Reg.EU/2281/2016] [ƞsflow]* % 98.1 97.9 97.9
Max. condensation (7) l/h 4.2 6.6 5.4
Flue gas emissions
Carbon monoxide - CO - (0% of O2) (2) ppm <5 <5 <5
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* 39 mg/kWh - 41 mg/kWh - 39 mg/kWh -
(0% of O2) (Hi) (3) 22 ppm 23 ppm 22 ppm
Emissions of nitrogen oxides - NOx* 35 mg/kWh - 37 mg/kWh - 35 mg/kWh -
(0% of O2) (Hs) (4) 20 ppm 21 ppm 20 ppm
Pressure available at the flue Pa 120 120 120

Flue gas temperature, CO2 content and flue gas mass flow
rate: see gas tables on page 50 and on the following pages
Electrical Characteristics
Supply voltage V 230 Vac - 50 Hz single-phase
Rated electricity consumption [elmin - elmax ]* kW 0.015 0.194 0.020 0.246 0.020 0.260
Power input in stand-by [elsb]* kW 0.005
Protection Rating IP IP X5D
Operating Temperatures °C from -15°C to +40°C - for lower temperatures, a burner
housing heating kit is required
Connections
Ø gas connection UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1- UNI/ISO 228/1-
G 1½" G 1½" G 1½"

Intake/exhaust pipes Ø mm 2 x 80/80 2 x 80/80 2 x 80/80

Air flow rate
Air flow rate (15° C)(5) m3/h 15600 18000 22200
Minimum air flow rate (6) m3/h 10320 13120 15920
Maximum air flow rate m /h3
See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Heat exchanger pressure drop Pa See diagram "Air flow rates - pressure drops"
Max. applicable pressure Pa 1200 1200 1200
W eight
Net Weight kg 148 200 240

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Diagram of air flow rates - air speed in the heat exchanger section

A - Single modules
air speed

Air flow rates HG0130.00 A 053

B - Horizontally combined modules

air speed

Air flow rates HG0130.00 A 054

B - Vertically combined modules

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3.2. Dimensions
A - Single modules (A System)

HG0130.00 A 003c

Overall dimensions
Mod.
PRH
B H L H1 H2 H3 L1 L2 L3 E G* A S

PRH015
710 450
PRH024
660 534
PRH034
PRH042 950 690
2X G
PRH052 450 63 - 230 47 Ø 80 Ø 80
730 604 Ø21 3/4''
PRH072 1250 990

PRH102 815 1440 689 1180

Overall dimensions
Mod.
PCH
B H L H1 H2 H3 L1 L2 L3 E G* A S C*

PCH020 710 450

660 534
PCH034
950 690
PCH045 2X G
450 730 604 63 - 230 47 Ø 80 Ø 80 G ½''
PCH065 1250 990 Ø21 3/4''

PCH080 1440 1180

815 689
PCH105 1670 1410

KEY:
E electrical connections;
G gas connection;
A intake;
S flue gas drainage;
C condensate drainage (for PCH models only);
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B - Horizontally combined modules (B System)

HG0130.00 A 004c

Overall dimensions
Mod.
PRH
B H L H1 H2 H3 L1 L2 L3 E G* A S

PRH144 740 1260 1000 G 2X Ø 2X Ø

1050
PRH204 1½'' 80 80

1XG
2X 1½''
3X Ø 3X Ø
PRH310 1575 1450 418 53 108 230 47 +
825 1190 Ø21 80 80
1xG
3/4''
2XG 4X Ø 4X Ø
PRH410 2100
1½'' 80 80

Overall dimensions
Mod.
PCH
B H L H1 H2 H3 L1 L2 L3 E G* A S C* D

PCH130 740 1260 1000

G 2X Ø 2X Ø
PCH160 1050 1450 1190
1½'' 80 80
PCH210
2X 1XG 1X
418 53 108 230 47 1½'' Ø 21
825 Ø21 3X Ø 3X Ø G ½''
PCH320 1575 1680 1420
+
1xG 80 80
3/4''
2XG 4X Ø 4X Ø
PCH420 2100
1½'' 80 80
KEY:
E electrical connections;
G gas connection;
A intake;
S flue gas drainage;
C condensate drainage (for PCH models only);
D condensate vent;
* reference ISO 228/1.
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C- Vertically combined modules (C System)

HG0130.00 A 005a

Overall dimensions
Mod.
PRH
B H L H1 H2 H3 L1 L2 L3 E G* A S

PRH152 1460 1250 604 990

2X G 2X Ø 2X Ø
450 63 126 230 47
PRH202 1630 1440 689 1180 Ø21 1 ½'' 80 80

Overall dimensions
Mod.
PCH
B H L H1 H2 H3 L1 L2 L3 E G* A S C* D

PCH132 1460 1250 604 990

PCH162 2X G 2X Ø 2X Ø 1 X
450 1440 63 126 1180 230 47 Ø 18
1630 689 Ø21 1 ½'' 80 80 G ½''
PCH212 1670 1410

KEY:
E electrical connections;
G gas connection;
A intake;
S flue gas drainage;
C condensate drainage (for PCH models only);
D condensate vent;
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3.3. Supply of PRH/PCH modules Panelling

The standard version of the PRH/PCH heating module is supplied
Flue outlet - Combustion air intake with a galvanised sheet, unsuitable for outdoor use and without
The PRH/PCH heater modules are certified for flue outlet and any door panel; a kit consisting of a front and a door panel can
air intake as follows: be supplied on request.
• type "C": sealed combustion circuit with respect to the In order to allow the Customer to match the module colours and
environment where the heater is installed; materials with those into which the module will be fitted, we do
• type "B": open combustion circuit, where the combustion not supply the front panel.
air is drawn in from the environment where the heater is On request, APEN GROUP will supply the .cad format drawing
installed. in order to create the front and door panel.
Both air inlet ports ("C" and "B") are supplied as standard by APEN GROUP supplies the front door and the door panel as a
APEN GROUP. standard kit in a colour similar to white RAL 9003, to be ordered
The difference between the two types depends on the type of by using the codes listed in the table shown in the next paragraph
port fitted on the air intake system. "Accessories"; for packing and shipment reasons, the kits will
In "C" version the inlet port is a fitting to be connected to the be supplied unassembled.
PRH/PCH heater according to the fitting instructions provided APEN GROUP can supply on request panels of different sizes,
in the next page. colours and materials; the prices will be specified when placing
In "B" versions the terminal is made of steel with openings on the order.
three sides and must be installed by slotting it over the "C" terminal The standard supply includes fast locks and cable clamps. The
port (supplied as standard and required for all models), leaving PRH/PCH heater unit is supplied with a NBR rubber seal with
the side without hole facing upward to make sure water cannot metal core, which is pre-fitted on the burner housing.
get inside the heater (this application ensures the equipment
IPX5 protection).

"C" type intake

HG
013
0.00
A 00
6

HG0
130.0
0A0
08

PRH/PCH heater and front panel with door packaging

HG
"B" type intake 01
30
.00
A0
09
7
00
.00A
30
01
HG

Components belonging to the front panel kit, not

supplied as standard.
This installation requires cladding panels suitable to the
shape of the Air Handling or Roof-Top unit where the
PRH/PCH will be fitted to.

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Accessories To assemble the unit, proceed as follows:

The front panel kit, as an accessory, must be ordered to APEN • apply, along the perimeter of the PRH/PCH housing
GROUP by using the following codes: galvanised panel, a silicone bead to make the PRH/PCH
heater outer panel watertight, as shown in the figure (this
Front panel Front panel
Model Model application is compulsory to ensure IPX5 protection for
kit kit
PRH PCH the equipment);
Code Code • fix the front panel to the unit, using the M6 x 16 front screws;
PRH015 PCH020 • secure the gas pipe to the front panel by using the seal
G28881 and the locknut;
PRH024 PCH034
G28881 • fit the electrical cable clamps to the front or side panel,
PRH034 PCH045
G28882
according to the configuration of the machine;
PRH042 PCH065 • fit the air intake fitting by inserting the black O-ring seal
PRH052 PCH080
between the front panel and the fitting; use the 8 self-tapping
G28882 G28883 M4 x 16 screws;
PRH072 PCH105
• fit the locks on the door panel.
PRH102 G28883 PCH130 G28884
PRH144 G28884 PCH160 "B" type heater with combustion circuit open to the environment
G28885 in which it is installed
PRH204 G28885 PCH210
Fit the accessories for the air intake and flue (see the picture on
PRH310 G28876 PCH320 G28886 the next page) which must reach a suitable external location.
PRH410 G28877 PCH420 G28887
"C" type heater with combustion circuit sealed from the
PRH152 G28888 PCH132 G28888 environment in which it is installed
PRH202 G28889 PCH162 Fit the combustion air inlet and the flue outlet accessories
PCH212
G28889 (see the picture on the next page) which must reach a suitable
external location.
The front panel kit includes the closing panel and the door to
be applied to the closing panel.

For installation in environments where the air temperature drops

below -15°C, we recommend to request the housing heating kit:
• G28560 for PRH models;
• G28510 for PCH models.
Kit installation, connection and adjustment modes inside the
warm air heater module are described in the installation manual.

Standard supply
Each PRH/PCH heater is supplied with some accessories,
essential to ensure correct installation:
• 1 intake terminal;
• 1 intake terminal for "B23" application;
• 1 flue outlet terminal;
• 2 black EPDM seals for flue;
• 8 three-lobe M4 x 16 screws;
• 6 M6 x 16 screws;
• 6 washers;
• 6 red silicone rubber seals;
• 2 PG13.5 cable clamps;
• 1 green klin/sil seal (for gas locknut);
• 1 locknut for gas pipe;
• 4 1/4 slotted head locks.

Fitting the front panel and the door

Seal to be fitted on site with silicone.

Follow the profile shown in the picture

NBR rubber seal, supplied

with PRH/PCH heater

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W ARNING: Correctly position the intake terminal for the W ARNING: Correctly position the intake terminal, with
"B23" type application by fitting the internal cylinder the pipe connection notch facing upward to ensure the
over the "C" type intake terminal, with the side without correct operation of the PRH/PCH heater.
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IPX5).
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"Blind" side ALW AYS facing upwards

011
0A
30.0
01
HG

A 012
30.00
HG01

HG
01
30
.00
A0
13

Accessories supplied as standard to correctly install the

PRH/PCH heater.
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WARNING: The "B" type terminal fitting must be installed
on the intake terminal keeping the air intake side without
holes facing upwards. Special attention must be paid dur-
ing installation to the air flow direction through the PRH/
PCH heater after the latter is fitted inside the Air Handling
or Roof-Top unit.
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4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS "B" type heater with combustion circuit open to the environment
in which it is installed
Instructions for installing and setting the heater are intended for In this case further precautions must be taken in addition
suitably qualified personnel only. We recommend the installer to those required to prevent water from entering the burner
to read safety warnings. housing. For example, the compartment where the heater will
Installation instructions for units including a PRH/PCH module be connected to the gas supply will need to be ventilated by
are the same as those applying to air heater installation because, making some vents on the outer panel equal to 2% of the larger
from the regulatory point of view, PRH/PCH modules are warm internal section. These vents must be equally split between
air generators. the top and the bottom of the panel (EN525) and the gap must
be airtight with respect to the air treatment passage. For this
4.1. Installing the module inside the units type of heater, the combustion air can be drawn directly from
the gap; therefore great care must be taken to completely seal
The PRH/PCH module can be fitted to Air Handling or Roof Top the such gap, in particular in installations where the unit fan is
units in two different ways: located downstream of the PRH/PCH heater.
OUTDOOR installation: the module outer panel is outside the unit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INDOOR installation: the module outer panel is fitted inside the NOTE: Under no circumstances should supply air be
unit, creating a gap between the module and the outer panel extracted from the compartment of the air handling unit or
of the unit. the roof-top unit by the supply-air fan as this would cause,
when the burner is switched off, very hot air from the heat
OUTDOOR Installation exchanger to pass through the burner, causing irreparable
Either “C” type (sealed combustion chamber) and “B” type (open damages to the burner fan.
combustion chamber) can be used for the OUTDOOR installation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the heater is installed outdoor, pay attention to correctly install
the seal on the door; make sure preventive measures are taken
to prevent water from entering the burner casing (see the picture
showing the position of the seals in the previous pages).
In order to install a “C” type module with watertight combustion
chamber, connect an air intake pipe and associated terminal
to the air port.
If a “B” type installation is required (with open combustion
chamber), fit to the air intake the stainless steel terminal supplied
by APEN GROUP as standard.
The OUTDOOR installation must be carried out by using the
front panel kit (see paragraph 3.3 "Supply of PCH modules")
or by fitting a special panel to be made in compliance with the
drawings (in .cad format) that APEN GROUP can supply on
request.

INDOOR Installation
Both “C” type (sealed combustion chamber) and “B” type (open
combustion chamber) can be used for the INDOOR installation.
Outdoor installation example Indoor installation example (with gap vent opening)

HG0
130.0
0A0
15
HG0
130
.00 A
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4.2. Installing the Module Example of a PRH/PCH heater installation inside an air
handling unit: four guides aid the installation of the PRH/
In order to install a PRH/PCH module into an air handling or roof- PCH heater inside the unit.
top unit, we recommend to prepare four support guides similar
to those shown in the adjacent picture, or to make sure that the
heater, located inside the housing, is placed and locked safely in
place to prevent its movement or damage during the transport.
These guides/supports can also be totally or partially closed to
reduce pressure drops, depending on air flow.
With high air flow rates, in order to avoid great pressure drops, the
system designer must provide the system with a bypass section.
This section can be calculated by following the instructions
provided in paragraph 4.3 "Bypass calculation" or by using a
calculation software supplied on request by APEN GROUP.

Precautions to be taken for surrounding areas

An STB safety thermostat is fitted in the PRH/PCH heater,
together with a temperature control probe, installed in the heat
exchanger centreline.
The thermostat may be accessed from the outside through
the burner housing during maintenance and/or replacement
operations.
0 A 017
HG0130.0
All components belonging to the air handling unit or the roof-top
unit where the PRH/PCH heater will be located (fans, filters,
drop separators etc.),
• if made of plastic, they must be installed at a distance of
least 1 m, with an access grille between them
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NOTE: The plastic used must be of V0 UL94 type (flame
retardant)
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Metal fibre filter or fibreglass filter should be used (Tmax 100-
• if made of metal, they must be fitted at a distance of at least
120°C).
500 mm without grille.
The distance is required to protect the filter in the event of a power
If the fan motor and/or an inverter is located very close to the
failure, and therefore ventilation when the heat exchanger is hot.
PRH/PCH heater module (less than 400 mm) a metal guard
must be used to protect and shield the electrical components.
It is prohibited to install any type of flammable material near
the PRH/PCH heater.

Motor protection guard Filter minimum distance

500 mm

Air flow direction Air flow direction

Empty area for

maintenance

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IMPORTANT: APEN GROUP can supply on request a programme able to automatically calculate the flow rate and the
size of the bypass required for the different types of installation.
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The bypass flow rate calculation can be performed by following the instructions below. As an example, the calculation procedure
shown assumes that a PCH heater has been applied. The same procedure can be used for the PRH heater:

A. By using a default pressure drop (for example about 120 Pa) [PPCH] through the PCH section, find out the PCH flow rate [QPCH]
going through the PCH by using the AIR FLOW RATES-PRESSURE DROPS diagram;

180
A -Moduli singoli

PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065 PCH080

160

PCH105
140
PPCH
120
∆P [Pa]

100

80

60

40

20

0 QPCH
1500 3500 5500 7500 9500 11500 13500 15500 17500 19500
Portata Aria a 15°C [m3/h]

B. From the FLOW RATE-SPEED diagram, find out, by entering the current flow rate [QPCH], the air flow through the PCH section
[VPCH];

7
A -Moduli singoli

6 PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065 PCH080 PCH105

5 VPCH
Velocità [m/s]

0 QPCH
0 5.000 10.000 15.000 20.000 25.000
Portata Aria a 15°C [m3/h]

C. Calculate the bypass air flow rate [QBYPASS] by subtracting from the air handling or roof-top unit [QTOT] the total air flow rate
going through the PCH [QPCH]:

QBYPASS [m3/h] = QTOT - QPCH

D. Calculate the speed of the air going through the bypass section [VBYPASS] using the dynamic pressure formula, considering the
air density [ρAIR] as a constant equal to 1.2 kg/m3:

VBYPASS [m/s] = (2*PPCH/ ρARIA)1/2

E. Calculate the bypass section area [ABYPASS] by applying to the bypass section air flow rate the speed of the air going through
the bypass [VBYPASS]:

ABYPASS [m2] = QBYPASS [m3/h] / VBYPASS [m/s] /3600 [s/h]

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F. After calculating the bypass areas, it is possible to obtain the height required for the bypass if a top bypass is provided or the
width of the bypass if it is provided sideways:
L
TOP BYPASS: x = ABYPASS / L

HG0130.00 A 018

SIDE BYPASS: y = ABYPASS / H

H

HG0130.00 A 019

The bypass area, according to installation requirements, can be provided in the top section and/or in the side section.

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NOTE: It is advisable to install some manually adjustable shutters or movable grilles where the bypass section is located
in order to ensure correct calibration of the equipment during installation.
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4.4. Installing single or multiple modules

Multiple PRH/PCH modules can be assembled in a single Air Handling or Roof-Top unit, in order to achieve greater heat output.
The modules can be assembled in parallel; ventilation can be provided on the right or on the left because the PRH/PCH heater
uses a single safety device against air overtemperature, which works both for the right and the left air flow.
When multiple heaters are installed, safety is always ensured by the thermostat provided on each module.

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NOTE: Horizontal or vertical positioning refers to the air PRHXXX
flow direction PCHXXX
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Fitting a single heater (A System) HG0130.00 A020

In standard installations with a single heater, the air flow is
horizontal and can have both a right or left direction. The fan
can be fitted upstream or downstream of the heat exchanger.

HG0130.00 A021

Condensate drain HG0130.00 A022

On request, the air flow can be vertical.

For PRH heaters, the rotation can occur by using the standard
version of the module, whilst for PCH heaters, the module with PCHXXX-00V0
code ending with "-00V0" must be ordered. This specification
determines the correct position and orientation of the condensate
drain.
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WARNING: When the air flow is vertical, it can be made

horizontal in the PRH/PCH by applying to the standard Rotation
anticlockwise
vertical heat exchanger a rotation of -90° (90° anticlockwise
of 90°
rotation), as shown in the picture; it is not possible to apply
a rotation in the opposite direction (90° clockwise rotation).
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Condensate drain

Fitting multiple heaters in parallel (B System and C System)

When high heat outputs are generated, a solution with two or PRHXXX
more heat exchangers must be used. In this type of installation, PCHXX0
it is essential to check that the air flow on the heat exchanger HG0130.00 A023

is balanced.

Horizontally combined modules (B System)

In the standard configuration, the air flow going through the
heat exchanger is horizontal, coming either from the right or
from the left.

Condensate drain

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On request, the air flow can be vertical. PRHXXX

For PRH heaters, the rotation can occur by using the standard PCHXX0-00V0
version of the module, whilst for PCH heaters, the module with
code ending with "-00V0" must be ordered. This specification
determines the correct position and orientation of the condensate HG0130.00 A023
drain.

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WARNING: When the air flow is vertical, the horizontally
assembled PRH/PCH heaters (B System) must be installed
by applying to the standard version a rotation of -90° (90°
clockwise rotation).
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Rotation
clockwise
of 90°
Condensate drain

Vertically combined modules (C System)

In this type of application the air flow can only be horizontal,
coming from either the right or the left direction.

If the installation allows it, in case of higher outputs required,

the vertically combined modules can be positioned next to each
other, keeping the air flow horizontal, at a minimum distance
of 1000 mm.

PRHXX2
PCHXX2

Minimum distance
1000 mm

HG0130.00 A024

Condensate drain

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4.5. Connections to the Flue

The PRH/PCH heater module is fitted with a watertight
combustion circuit and with the burner fan located upstream of
the heat exchanger.
Connection to the flue, according to how the heater is installed,
can be made as "C" type, with combustion air being drawn from
outside, or as "B" type with combustion air being drawn from
the heater installation site.
If the heater is installed outdoor, a "B" type installation is also
a "C" type.
More specifically, the heater is certified for the following exhausts:
B23P-C13-C33-C43-C53-C63; for more information on the flue
types, please refer to current regulations.
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NOTE: A "C" type exhaust is compulsory for PCH heaters
fitted inside an Air Handling or Roof Top unit installed indoor
(see paragraph 3.3 "Supply of PRH/PCH modules"). HG0130.00 A 026b
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For the flue, certified pipes and terminals must be used, taking PRHXXX PRHXXX
into account that for PCH condensate modules the following PCHXXX PCHXXX-00V0
materials must be used:
- aluminium with a thickness of at least 1.5 mm;
- stainless steel with a thickness of at least 0.6 mm; the steel
must have a carbon content equal to or lower than 0.2 %.
Use sealed pipe to prevent condensation leakage from the pipes;
the seal must be adequate to withstand a flue gas temperature
ranging between 140°C and 210°C for the PRH heaters and
between 25°C and 120°C for the PCH heaters.
The flue does not need to be insulated to prevent the formation
of condensation in the pipe, as this will not affect the heater,
which is fitted with a water trap. Insulate the pipe if required to
protect the flue from accidental contact.
For the air intake, use:
- aluminium with a thickness of at least 1.0 mm;
- stainless steel with a thickness of at least 0.4 mm.
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IMPORTANT: The horizontal sections of flue must be HG0130.00 A 027b
installed with a slightly incline (1°- 3°) towards the heater, in
HG0130.00 A 028b
order to prevent the build up of condensation in the exhaust.
PRHXXX PRHXXX
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PCHXX0 PCHXX0-00V0

Common exhausts
Where possible, it is always preferable to use independent
exhausts; PRH/PCH module exhausts are pressurised, therefore
Flue gas data
in this way it is possible to prevent incorrect sizing from causing
The table to be used to calculate the flue gas exhaust system
a system malfunction.
with commercially available pipes can be found in paragraph
When common exhausts are fitted, they must be designed by
4.9 "GAS connection" within the Gas regulation data.
providing some anti-reflux valves (code GXXXXX) at the outlet
of each flue, before the connection with the common flue,
The maximum permitted recirculation percentage is 10%.
preventing a module from discharging it own combustion gases
inside another module.

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Terminal configuration

B23P type
Open combustion circuit: gases produced by the combustion are
discharged outside, on a wall or on the roof, and the combustion
air is directly drawn from the site where the equipment is installed.
In this case, standards UNI-CIG 7129 and UNI-CIG 7131 require
the provision of suitable vents on the walls.
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NOTE: it is compulsory to fit an IP20 safety mesh to prevent
solids entering the combustion air intake with a diameter
higher than 12mm on the combustion air intake. The mesh
size must be greater than 8mm.
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Type C13
Sealed combustion circuit (type "C") connected to a horizontal
terminal on the wall by means of its own ducts.

Type C33
Sealed combustion circuit (type "C") connected to a vertically
installed terminal (on the roof) by means of its own ducts.
HG0130.00 A 029b
Type C53
PRHXX2
PCHXX2 Sealed combustion circuit (type "C") connected by means of
its own separate ducts to two terminals which can end up in
areas with different pressure (such as a duct connected to the
Selection Guide roof and a second one connected to the wall).
The tables below show the pressure drop for Ø 80 and Ø 100
terminals and exhaust ducting. Type C63
If the terminal is not directly connected to the heater and, Sealed combustion circuit (type "C") connected to an approved
therefore, extra routing is required, according to the length of and separately sold combustion air supply and combustion
the ducting, the diameter of the selected terminals, extensions products exhaust system.
and bends must be checked.
After establishing the routing, the pressure drop must be
calculated for each component by referring to the table below
according to the PRH/PCH module used; each component has
a different pressure drop value as the gas flow rate is different.
Then the pressure drops of each component identified must
be added, checking that the result is not higher than the value
available for the PRH/PCH heater module used; if a combustion
air supply pipe is fitted, losses must be added to the flue
pressure drops.
If the sum of pressure drops caused by the fittings is higher
than the pressure available at the exhaust, ducts with greater
diameter must be used, rechecking the calculation; a pressure
drop higher than the pressure available at the flue reduces the
heater module thermal output.
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NOTE: If the module is installed indoor:
- the use of coaxial connections is forbidden for PRH
heaters, while it is allowed for PCH heaters with a maximum
length of 3 metres;
- the flue gas terminal must be installed in compliance with
reference national regulation requirements.
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If the duct routing requires the use of bends, the length of the
bends must be subtracted from the available length:
• Ø 80 wide radius bend at 90° EqL = 1.6m;
• Ø 80 wide radius bend at 45° EqL = 1.1m;
• Ø 100 wide radius bend at 90° EqL = 2.4m;
• Ø 100 wide radius bend at 45° EqL = 0.9m.

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PCH model 020 034 045 065 080 105

Pressure available at the exhaust 80 90 100 120 120 120 [Pa]
Component Pressure drop [Pa] Code
SMOOTH Ø130 PIPE [l=1m] 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.9 1.3 G15820-13-XXX
Ø130 WALL MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE
3.1 4.6 6.3 12.7 20.5 31.1 TC13-13-HC5
TO COAX
Ø130 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE
1.4 4.4 6.9 14.7 23.0 34.0 TC33-13-VC5K
TO COAX
Ø130 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL, WINDPROOF
- 0.3 0.6 2.0 3.7 5.9 TB23-13-VSW
EXHAUST ONLY
Ø100 SMOOTH PIPE [l=1m] 0.2 0.6 0.9 2.0 3.1 4.7 G15820-10-XXX
BEND Ø100 WIDE RADIUS 90° 0.4 1.3 2.1 4.6 7.4 11.1 G15810-10-90
BEND Ø100 WIDE RADIUS 45° 0.2 0.6 0.9 2.0 3.2 4.8 G15810-10-45
Ø100 WALL MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE
4.7 14.1 21.9 46.5 73.1 107.9 TC13-10-HC2
TO COAX
Ø100 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE
3.8 12.2 19.4 42.5 67.7 101.1 TC33-10-VC2
TO COAX
Ø100 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL, WINDPROOF
- 0.3 0.6 2.0 3.7 5.9 TB23-10-VSW
EXHAUST ONLY
Ø80 SMOOTH PIPE [l=1m] 0.6 2.1 3.3 7.3 11.7 17.5 G15820-08-XXX
BEND Ø80 WIDE RADIUS 90° 1.1 3.4 5.4 11.9 19.0 28.4 G15810-08-90
BEND Ø80 WIDE RADIUS 45° 0.6 1.7 2.7 5.9 9.4 14.1 G15810-08-45
Ø80 WALL MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE TO
9.0 25.4 37.0 70.2 103.4 - TC13-08-HC1
COAX
Ø80 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE TO
9.2 29.6 45.9 95.9 - - TC33-08-VC1
COAX
Ø80 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL, WINDPROOF EXHAUST
- 0.1 0.4 1.4 2.7 4.4 TB23-08-VSW
ONLY
ADAPTOR Ø80/100 0.2 0.7 1.2 2.6 4.1 6.2 G15815-08-10
ADAPTOR Ø100/80 0.2 0.7 1.2 2.6 4.1 6.2 G15815-10-08
ADAPTOR Ø100/130 0.2 0.6 0.9 2.0 3.2 4.8 G15815-10-13
ADAPTOR Ø130/100 0.1 0.4 0.6 1.2 2.0 3.0 G15815-13-10
COMBUSTION AIR UPTAKE ONLY
Ø80 HORIZONTAL AIR UPTAKE ONLY 0.6 2.5 4.1 9.2 14.8 22.2 TB23-08-HS0
Ø100 HORIZONTAL AIR UPTAKE ONLY 0.4 1.3 2.0 4.3 6.8 10.0 TB23-10-HS0

NOTE: Values calculated on the flue gas mass flow rate achieved with natural gas
G20.

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PRH models 015 024 034 042 052 072 102

Pressure available at the exhaust 80 100 120 120 130 140 140 [Pa]
Component Pressure drop [Pa] Code
SMOOTH Ø130 PIPE [l=1m] 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.7 1.3 G15820-13-XXX
Ø130 WALL MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE
3.1 3.7 4.7 6.5 8.7 17.0 32.4 TC13-13-HC5
TO COAX
Ø130 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE
1.1 2.8 4.6 7.2 10.0 19.3 35.3 TC33-13-VC5
TO COAX
Ø130 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL, WINDPROOF
- 0.1 0.3 0.7 1.2 2.9 6.2 TB23-13-VSW
EXHAUST ONLY
Ø100 SMOOTH PIPE [l=1m] 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.3 2.6 4.8 G15820-10-XXX
BEND Ø100 WIDE RADIUS 90° 0.3 0.8 1.4 2.2 3.1 6.2 11.5 G15810-10-90
BEND Ø100 WIDE RADIUS 45° 0.2 0.4 0.6 1.0 1.4 2.7 5.0 G15810-10-45
Ø100 WALL MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE
3.8 9.1 14.5 22.7 31.6 61.2 112.1 TC13-10-HC2
TO COAX
Ø100 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE
3.0 7.6 12.6 20.2 28.4 56.5 105.0 TC33-10-VC2
TO COAX
Ø100 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL, WINDPROOF
- 0.1 0.3 0.7 1.2 2.9 6.2 TB23-10-VSW
EXHAUST ONLY
Ø80 SMOOTH PIPE [l=1m] 0.5 1.3 2.1 3.4 4.9 9.7 18.2 G15820-08-XXX
BEND Ø80 WIDE RADIUS 90° 0.9 2.1 3.5 5.6 7.9 15.8 29.5 G15810-08-90
BEND Ø80 WIDE RADIUS 45° 0.5 1.1 1.7 2.8 3.9 7.8 14.6 G15810-08-45
Ø80 WALL MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE TO
7.1 17.1 26.0 38.2 50.5 88.8 - TC13-08-HC1
COAX
Ø80 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL FROM SEPARATE TO
7.2 18.9 30.5 47.5 65.7 125.5 - TC33-08-VC1
COAX
Ø80 ROOF MOUNTED TERMINAL, WINDPROOF EXHAUST
- 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.8 2.1 4.6 TB23-08-VSW
ONLY
ADAPTOR Ø80/100 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.2 1.7 3.4 6.4 G15815-08-10
ADAPTOR Ø100/80 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.2 1.7 3.4 6.4 G15815-10-08
ADAPTOR Ø100/130 0.1 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.3 2.7 5.0 G15815-10-13
ADAPTOR Ø130/100 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.7 3.1 G15815-13-10
ADAPTOR Ø100/130 0.1 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.3 2.7 5.0 G15815-10-13
ADAPTOR Ø130/100 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.7 3.1 G15815-13-10
COMBUSTION AIR UPTAKE ONLY
Ø80 HORIZONTAL AIR UPTAKE ONLY 0.5 1.5 2.6 4.3 6.1 12.3 23.1 TB23-08-HS0
Ø100 HORIZONTAL AIR UPTAKE ONLY 0.3 0.8 1.3 2.1 2.9 5.7 10.4 TB23-10-HS0

NOTE: Values calculated on the flue gas mass flow rate achieved with natural gas
G20.

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Vertical B23 terminal

Open combustion circuit, combustion air intake from the room
and exhaust to the outdoor.

Lmax of the pipe routing made with the Ø shown, excluding the
terminal.
The terminal consists of:
• Adaptor from PCH or PRH outlet to exhaust Ø (where
necessary);
• Wide radius 90° bend;
• Roof-mounted terminal, only windproof exhaust. Lmax
Ø80 pipes and bends: TB23-08-VSW + G15810-08-90

Mod.
020 034 045 065 080 105
PCH
Lmax [m] 30 30 25 14 - -

Mod.
015 024 034 042 052 072 102
PRH
Lmax [m] 30 30 30 30 25 10 -

Ø100 pipes and bends: TB23-10-VSW + G15810-10-90 +

G15815-08-10

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Mod.
020 034 045 065 080 105
PCH
Lmax [m] - - - 30 30 20

Mod.
015 024 034 042 052 072 102
PRH
Lmax [m] - - - - 30 30 25

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C33 type coaxial roof-mounted terminal

Combustion circuit watertight to the environment. The ducts are
connected to the outside with a coaxial terminal.

Lmax of the pipe routing made with the Ø shown, excluding the
terminal.
The terminal consists of:
• Adaptor from PCH or PRH outlet to exhaust Ø (where
necessary);
• Adaptor from PCH/PRH outlet to intake Ø (where necessary);
• Wide radius 90° bend on the exhaust;
• Wide radius 90° bend on the intake;
• Roof mounted terminal from separated to coaxial.
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NOTE: The maximum length available has been split in equal
parts between the exhaust (L1max) and the intake (L2max); the
lengths between intake and exhaust can also be split differently
without exceeding the sum shown.
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L2max L1max
Ø80 pipes and bends: TC33-08-VC1 + 2xG15810-08-90

Mod.
020 034 045 065 080 105
PCH
Lmax [m] 30+30 13+13 6+6 - - -

Mod.
015 024 034 042 052 072 102
PRH
Lmax [m] 30+30 30+30 20+20 8+8 5+5 - -
HG0130.00 A 059

Ø100 pipes and bends: TC33-10-VC2 + 2xG15835-08-10 +

2xG15810-10-90

Mod.
020 034 045 065 080 105
PCH
Lmax [m] - 30+30 30+30 15+15 5+5 -

Mod.
015 024 034 042 052 072 102
PRH
Lmax [m] - - 30+30 30+30 30+30 10+10 -

Ø130 pipes and bends:

TC33-13-VC5K + 2xG15815-10-13 + 2xG15810-10-90 +
2xG15810-13-45

Mod.
020 034 045 065 080 105
PCH
Lmax [m] - - - - 30+30 20+20

TC33-13-VC5 + 2xG15815-10-13 + 2xG15810-10-90 +

2xG15810-13-45
Mod.
015 024 034 042 052 072 102
PRH
Lmax [m] - - - - - - 30+30

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4.6. PCH Condensate Drain Free drainage

If the unit is installed outdoors, unless the temperatures never
Special attention must be paid to the condensate drain; an drops below freezing, the water could be drained directly outside,
incorrectly installed drain, in fact, could jeopardize the correct without any connections to other pipes. It is essential to check
operation of the equipment. that the condensate flows away from the unit.
The factors to be taken into account are: If the drainage needs to be ducted, it is necessary to install an
• risk of condensation build-up inside the heat exchanger; open type connection (socket pipe), similar to the one in picture
• risk of condensation water freezing in the pipes; below, to prevent ice forming in the pipe from blocking condensate
• risk of flue gas discharged from the condensate drain. drainage, resulting in water accumulation in the exchanger.
If the drain pipe is installed in an outdoor site, it may need to
Build up of condensation in the heat exchanger be heated by means of a heating cable.
During normal operation, condensate must not be allowed to
accumulate within the heat exchanger.
A sensor fitted in the PCH heater internal trap checks and
stops the burner operation before the condensate reaches a
potentially dangerous level inside the flue gas collection hood.
Whilst installing the module inside a unit and, later on, when

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positioning the unit on the floor, it is essential to make sure that
the module, and therefore the heat exchanger, are perfectly level
to maintain the typical incline of the tube bundle.

Inclined pipe bundle

Vent pipe

Socket
connection

HG0130.00 A 030

Condensate drain
Connection to the condensate drain Drainage into water courses
The PCH modules are supplied with a condensate drain on the Taking the condensation drain inside the room to be heated is a
module outer panel. good solution in order to avoid the formation of ice; condensation
According to the applications, APEN GROUP can supply a can be drained into water courses or can be collected and treated
condensate neutraliser kit (code G14303). with alkaline solutions (condensate neutraliser kit, code G14303).
The pipe must be routed inside the unit (in warm conditions) up
According to the type of installation, the module can drain the to the point where it enters the site, avoiding external routing.
condensate in the following ways:
• free drainage; Drainage inside the unit
• drainage to water pipes; This solution is also a good protection against any icing on
• drainage inside the unit (water trap). the water trap; the internal connection between PCH module
and water trap can be made using a silicone pipe available at
Multiple PCH heaters are provided with a single condensate APEN GROUP.
drainage that collects the single internal module exhausts and For this method of installation it is essential to check that the
a lower trap air vent pipe, placed on the front panel near the materials of the water trap of the Air Handling or Roof Top unit
lower module. where the PCH heater is installed are suitable for the relevant
use (e.g.: no galvanised metal sheet).
Precautions
Materials to be used for the condensation drainage system: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• aluminium, stainless steel, silicone or Viton pipe or EPDM W ARNING: Not all countries allow the types of condensation
for hot pipes that allow the flue gas to go through; drains described here. Please refer to the requirements
• for cold pipes (water pipes), PVC and any materials suitable specified by local legislation.
for hot pipes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Do not use copper or galvanised iron pipes.

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4.7. Electrical Connections Connection must be made using flexible, flame retardant,
double-insulated cables.
Power supply The size of the cable section must be suitable for the equipment
The heater must be correctly connected to an effective earthing power consumption and the distance between the heater and
system, fitted in compliance with current legislation. the connection point.
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IMPORTANT: Single phase 230 Vac power supply with

Safety trip [A]

Cable section
neutral. Do not mistake the neutral for the live wire.

Inrush cur-
Rated Cur-
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rent Is/In
Model

rent [A]
For safety reasons, if the live and neutral wires are swapped,

[mm2]
the flame control prevents operation by signalling Bloc F10.

[-]
If power is supplied from a 400V three-phase line, an insulating
transformer must be used, connecting a pole to earth and using PRH015 - PRH024 0.2 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 4
this pole as neutral. PCH020
The electrical system and, more specifically, the cable section, PRH034 - PRH042 0.3 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 4
must be suitable for the equipment maximum power consumption PCH034
(see table to the side).
PRH052 0.4 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 4
Keep power cables away from heat sources.
PCH045
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NOTE: it is compulsory to fit a multipolar disconnector with PRH072 0.5 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 4
suitable electrical protection upstream of the PCH module. PCH065
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRH102 0.6 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PCH080
IMPORTANT: Powering off the unit before completing PCH105 0.6 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 4
the cooling cycle and with machine set to ON is strictly PRH144 - PRH152 0.9 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 6
prohibited. F ailure to follow these instructions shall PCH130 - PCH132
invalidate the warranty and cause early deterioration of
PRH204 - PRH202 1.2 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 6
the heat exchanger.
PCH160 - PCH162
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PCH210 - PCH212 1.2 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 6
Electrical cable section PRH310 1.9 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 6
PRH410 2.5 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 6
230 V connection 400 V connection with PCH320 1.9 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 6
400/230 V transformer 2.5 2.2 (2+1)x1.5 6
PCH420

HG106_C2 024

High voltage (230 V) and low voltage cables can be housed in the
same conduit by using double-insulated cables.

HG0103_C2 021
Remote control
connection cable
Power supply
cable
Pipe or conduit

NO! YES

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3 4 5 6 7 8

Burner Bruciatore
Ventilatore fan
BW

PE N F
mod. 148
PRH Electrical Connections BL

230V
PRH102

mod. 118-128
Single PRH wiring diagram:

N PE F
230V
PRH015 - PRH102 PRH015-072

code JG0270.00_A

24V
RD
24V

1 2 3 4 5

-STB1
YL
HALL

VAG
BK
PWM
WH
0V

GR
GR
IONO

7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17
GY
IONO

Apparecchiatura controllo fiamma G28800

ACC BW
F

6
BL
RD N

5
4
PE
4

TRASFORMATORE
ACC
3

BL
2

230 VAC
1

BW
42
41

C1-PE

C1-N
39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18

C1-L

GR
OR

RD
GR
RD

BL
BL

P1
13

23

-T. W.1

1 0 2

BW

BW

BK
BL

BL
X1

X1
13

-E/0/I -LV1
14

24

T.A ON/OFF

X2

X2
14

-RS1
EVP

EV1

EV2
-LR1
-Y1
13

KEY
X1

Reset and remote

P1 connection plug/socket alarm signalling
14

X2

STB1 safety thermostat

EV1 first GAS solenoid valve
EV2 main GAS solenoid valve ResetEach
e segnalazione allarmecan
PRH module remote
be set in two ways:
EVP pilot GAS valve • By using only the ON/OFF terminals (34 and 35) and by
PROGETTO: JG0270.00IT
IONO flame detection electrode making a jumper between Hi-Low terminals (16 and 17).
CLIENTE: APEN
ACC start-up electrode COMMESSA: SCHEMA ELETTRICO PRH015-102
VAG burner fan ON/OFF
TITOLO: Hi/Low %modulation
JG0270.00IT_A
TW1 on-off thermostat inside the equipment
MODIFICA RS1 release button www.apengroup.com Open Cduranti
DIS.: Close 0% DATA: 19/07/2014
LR1 lockout indicator lamp Close Close 100%
LV1 power supply indicator lamp
E/O/I main switch • By using both the ON/OFF terminals (34 and 35) and the
Hi-Low terminals (16 and 17).

Connections
ON/OFF Hi/Low %modulation
• Line: to terminals L, N, PE.
• ON/OFF: to terminals 34-35. Power supply 230V 1~ 50Hz. Open Close 0%
• High/low flame (Hi-Low): to terminals 16-17. Power supply
Close Close 100%
24V 1~ 50Hz. (In the absence of Hi/Low, make a jumper
between terminals 16 and 17). Open Open 0%
• Reset and alarm signalling: to terminals 31-32-33. Power Close Open 80%
supply 230V 1~ 50Hz, 0.5 A max.

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PRH Electrical connections of multiple modules

For double PRH modules, the 230Vac connection plug is only

one: power supply is connected to the two modules by Apen
Group during production.
Double PRH modules can be adjusted as described below:
• ON-OFF contact: 230Vac terminals 34 and 35 switch each
module on and off; with two clean contacts, the double
PRH module operation can be controlled according to a
percentage operation of 0%, 50% or 100%.

Module 1 Module 2 Adjustment

ON/OFF Hi/Low ON/OFF Hi/Low %modulation

Close Close Open Close 50%

Close Close Close Close 100%
Open Close Open Close 0%
Open Close Close Close 50%

• ON/OFF contact (terminals 34 at 35 at 230Vac) and high

low flame contact (terminals 16 and 17 at 24Vac): with 4
clean contacts, the operation of double PRH modules can
be controlled as follows: 0%, 40%, 50%, 80%, 90% or 100%.

Module 1 Module 2 Adjustment

ON/OFF Hi/Low ON/OFF Hi/Low %modulation

Open Open Open Open 0%

Open Open Open Close 0%
Open Open Close Open 40%
Open Open Close Close 50%
Close Close Open Open 50%
Close Close Open Close 50%
Close Close Close Open 90%
Close Close Close Close 100%
Open Close Open Close 0%
Open Close Close Open 40%
Close Open Open Close 40%
Close Open Close Open 80%
Open Close Open Open 0%
Open Close Close Close 50%
Close Open Open Open 40%
Close Open Close Close 90%

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PCH Electrical Connections

If the PCH heater is supplied with a built-in CPU-SMART
modulating PCB.
The electrical connection to the PCH heater, both single and
multiple, is performed via a terminal box located inside the
housing. This terminal box contains the connections to the pre-
wired module(s) and interfaces with the final user by means of
the following connections: Interface terminal box
ModBus
power supply Power to 230 Vac - see table 0/10 Vdc
for power absorptions Alarm
ON/OFF
ON/OFF control Powered at 230 Vac ~ 50Hz 230 Vac
- Connect dry contact
4th PCH
common alarm Dry contact - Power to max.
24V (Ac or Dc) 0.5 A
3rd PCH
0-10 Vdc modulating signal Dry contact - Power with
0-10 Vdc 2nd PCH
ModBus ModBus connection
1st PCH

HG0
130
.00 A
032

HG0130.00 A 033.01
INLET SIDE

PCH 4
PCH 3
PCH 2
PCH 1

PCH SIDE

Interface terminal box wiring diagram

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PCH ON/OFF Control PCH Adjustment

The ON/OFF control (ON/OFF terminals) protects the Air The PCH heater allows three power adjustment modes:
Handling or Roof Top unit operation by stopping the burner(s) • 0-10 Vdc;
when required. • ModBus;
The ON/OFF control provides the OK signal applied to ALL PCH • NTC1 temperature probe.
heater modules to which it is connected.
All the other safety devices must be connected in series to this To correctly set the adjustment parameters, d0 parameter
control (fire dampers, fan control, temperature alarms...) to must be programmed, which identifies the type of adjustment
protect the system operation by stopping the burner. associated with the PCH heater.
Acting as a monitoring device for the heater, this control must
always be closed.
Function Equipment PCH heater
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IMPORTANT: d0=2 NTC1
• Do not use jumpers on the terminals to which the ON/ d0=5 0-10Vdc
Flame modulation
OFF control is connected; connect the safety devices
to the ON/OFF terminals; d0=7 Modbus
• The control has priority over the adjustment signals;
• The ON/OFF control is 230 V supplied. PCH 0-10 Vdc modulating signal
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The PCH heater operation can be adjusted with a 0-10 Vdc
power modulating signal by connecting to 0Vdc and +10Vdc
terminals.
The module is preset for 0-10Vdc operation.

This type of adjustment can be carried out directly from the CPU-
SMART PCB through the interface panel by setting parameter
d0=5 (default value set).

Modulating function and ON/OFF

The default operation type is shown in the diagram below.

H51 = 1

HG0130.00 A 034

Modulation operation and ON/OFF

The burner linearly modulates the output percentage between

VON and 10Vdc, but:
• as input voltage decreases: if it is lower than VON the burner
will run at minimum power until its value is higher than VOFF
and if it drops below VOFF, the burner will be switched off;
• as the input voltage increases: if it is lower than VON the
burner remains off; when it exceeds VON value, it switches
on and starts modulating.

Through parameters H52 and H53, VOFF and VON values can
be changed.

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EXAMPLE: Controlling the cascading operation of multiple modules

VOFF = H52 When multiple modules are installed, the signal 0-10 Vdc can
VON = H52 + H53 = VOFF + H53 be used to switch on and off the single modules in cascade.
The 0-10 Vdc signal will be connected in parallel to the modules,
The default parameters are: whose operation can be cascaded by expanding the PCH
H52 = 0.5 V module modulation field.
H53 = 0.5 V The modules are configured according to the following diagram:
Therefore
VOFF = 0.5 V Par. Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4
VON = 1.0 V
H52 0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5
This means that the burner will stay on when the input voltage H53 0.5 1.0 1.5 1.5
is higher than 1.0 V and will switch off when the input voltage
is lower than 0.5 V. Switches
1.0 V 2.5 V 4.0 V 5.0 V
on at
Other two parameters (H54 and H55) determine how long the Switches
above described conditions will be kept (the default time set 0.5 V 1.5 V 2.5 V 3.5 V
off at
is 10 s.)
The PCH modules total power consumption must be checked
Modulation function only to make sure that it does not exceed the current value available
It is possible to change modulation behaviour by changing from the regulator output.
parameter H51:
• H51=1 - default value that allows to carry out modulation The operation type is shown in the diagram below:
and ON/OFF functions;
• H51=0 - allows modulation only.

By setting H51=0 the burner linearly modulates the power

percentage between VON and 10 Vdc, as shown in the diagram
below.

H51 = 0

HG01063 C2 059

HG0130.00 A 035

Modulation only operation

If the input voltage is lower than VON the burner will run at
minimum power. To switch the burner off, the ON/OFF contact
must be opened.

Cascading operation

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PCH ModBus adjustment and management PCH Setting with NTC1 probe
All PCH heaters are equipped with a modulation PCB, featuring Only for installation with a single PCH heater, the NTC1 probe
a serial Bus (RS485) with RTU-slave ModBus protocol. can be used to modulate.
To control the heater with the ModBus, simply change parameter The probe is installed as standard on all PCH heaters.
d0, default value equal to 5 for 0-10Vdc adjustment, setting it to 7. APEN GROUP uses the probe as a safety device (temperature
The network must be configured by entering the number of limiter). To use the probe as temperature control, simply
machines connected to the remote control (No. of SLAVES) change parameter d0, with default value equal to 5 for 0-10Vdc
and display the network data. adjustment, setting it to 2.
The ST1 (set point) value can be changed by lowering it to the
required value by accessing the PCH heater panel, which cannot
be remotely accessed (maximum distance 0.5 m).
By adjusting the equipment with the NTC1 probe, a "delivery
fixed point" operation can be achieved.
The burner can be switched on and off using ON/OFF control.

EVEN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IMPORTANT: For all types of adjustment
• Do not move the NTC1 probe from its default position.
• Do not override, via software the use of the probe as
HG0130.00 A 036
a safety device (temperature limiter).
• Before increasing ST1 value, contact APEN GROUP
for approval.
By using the dip switches, a unique address can be assigned ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
to each PCH heater module.
See Switch or Smart Web/Easy Manual
MD
RSP

32
16
8
4
2
1

Indirizzo =ON
#1
MD
RSP

32
16
8
4
2
1

Indirizzo
#2
MD
RSP

32
16
8
4
2
1

Indirizzo
#3

.............................
MD
RSP

32
16
8
4
2
1

Indirizzo
#30
MD
RSP

32
16
8
4
2
1

Indirizzo
#31

Address assigned by means of dip switch

The serial connection can be used to control the burner start-up,

the percentage of modulation, alarms and resets.

APEN GROUP will supply on request the logs to be used to

write and read the parameter and the required information.

Remind that, if the ModBus is used to control the modules,

the system safety devices must be connected to the ON/OFF
contact, which has priority over the ModBus.

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PCH Switching the Controls to remote mode (Smart W eb/ When the Smart Web/Easy panel is used as a supervisor/
Easy) display, an electrical resistance must be connected instead of
The PCH heater controls can be operated remotely with the the ambient probe to leave the Smart Control always demanding
Smart Web or Easy chronothermostat (OPTIONAL code G23700 heating and address the modules.
- Web, G23500 - Easy), that uses the ModBus protocol and can
When the Smart Web/Easy panel is used to control the setting,
you must:
• index the PCH heater modules from 1 to 4 by entering the
address of each module through the dip switch;
• connect one to three NTC probes to the Smart Web/Easy;
• set the adjustment parameters both on the PCB and the
Smart Web/Easy.
The NTC probe which can be connected must be of 10 KΩ, β
3435 type.
The probe must be connected to the terminals 5/6, 7/8 or
9/10 and can be placed locally or elsewhere, according to the
settings required.
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NOTE: This probe is not the NTC1 probe, but an optional
control up to 32 heaters. external probe (code G07202).
To use the Smart Web/Easy as a temperature control, simply ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
change the d0 parameter on each PCH heater with a default The Smart Web/Easy is powered through 24 Vdc voltage.
value of 5 set for 0-10Vdc range, setting it to 7 (ModBus control). To enable the demand for heat, close the Smart Web/Easy
The Smart Web/Easy can be used: ID1 input.
• as a supervisor/display;
• as a supervisor/display and controller (active adjustment
part).
Contacts jumper
ID2-IDC2
See Manual or Smart Web/Easy Diagram

Setting switch
Heater address

CPU-SMART CPU-SMART CPU-SMART

#1 #2 #n

+12V GND D+ D- +12V GND D+ D- +12V GND D+ D-

Smart W eb/Easy electric connections

MOD-BUS connection M2
ID1

Power supply connection Remote ON/OFF contact

GND

2
ID2

1 2 3 4 ID2 digital input

M1 (NOT implemented)
GND

M1
4

+VIN GND
NTC1 AGND NTC2 AGND

A+ B-
5

NTC1 external probe - optional

M2

(code G07202)
6
7

NTC2 external probe - optional

(code G07202)
8
NTC3
AN3/ AGND

NTC3 external probe - optional

(code G07202)
10

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The Smart Web/Easy displays the following information: burner

on/off, percentage of modulation, alarms and resets.

The Smart Web or Easy requires you to:

• specify that the probe is external (remote);
• change the number of slaves according to requirements;
• set cascaded adjustment (setting: "cascade") and the
relevant PID values.
• set the heating mode (operation: "heating") and the desired
set point value, locally or remotely.
• set the xd cascade differential value.

For more information on how to remotely operate the controls with

the Smart Web/Easy, please refer to the manual HG0060.00W
"Use, installation and programming Manual of the
CHRONOTHERMOSTAT of the SMART WEB / SMART EASY
series".

Cascading operation
The Smart Web/Easy, through its PID setting, calculates the
modulation percentage and compares the calculated value with
the operation percentage of each module:
PCH on % = 100% / no. of modules
and switches on the required modules accordingly.
The xd cascading differential is applied when the module is
switched on and off to avoid continuous module activations
and deactivations.
The modulation percentage sent to the modules is always the
same.

EXAMPLE:
With two modules:
PCH on % = 100% / 2 = 50%
If xd = 10% the second module is switched on at 60% and off
at 40%.

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 KEY Connections CABLE COLOUR KEY

TS safety thermostat WT white

Line: terminals L1, N, PE Power to 230 Vac - see table for power absorptions
EV1 first GAS solenoid valve OR orange
EV2 main GAS solenoid valve On/Off: terminals 7-8 Powered at 230 Vac ~ 50Hz - Connect dry contact RD red

PRH-PCH
EVP pilot GAS valve PK pink
Alarm: terminals 5-6 Dry contact - Power to max. 24 V (AC or DC) 0.5 A
KOND condensation detection electrode BL blue
IONO flame detection electrode 0-10V: terminals 3-4 Dry contact - Power with 0-10 Vdc GR green
ACC start-up electrode ModBus: terminals 1-2 YG yellow-green
(code JG0385.01_A)

ACF flame monitoring equipment BW brown

PCH W iring diagrams

VAG burner fan GY grey

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
NTC1 temperature probe BK black
YL yellow
J
Connection details are described in

RESET - OPZ
paragraph 4.7 "Electrical connections".

BURNER FAN
BW

13
0V
Single PCH wiring diagram: PCH020 - PCH105

PWM OR I
M1
BL BK

VAG
ON/OFF HALL
-TS

14
BL

1 2 3 4 5
24V
BW
ON/OFF CN03
7 R4 1 R4 3 ACF - G10900
24V

Y2
Y1

CN08
D13

Q2

ID6
ID5
ID4
ID3
ID2
CN05
Q2

N.C.
N.O.

IDC6
IDC5
IDC4

GND
IDC2
GND

+28V
COM

+28V
HALL
PWM
ALARM GR
D8 D9 D5 D6 D7 H

C7
C8
C4
C5
C6
LC1

R 19
R 17
R 20
R 18
R 14
R 11
R 15
R 12
R 16
R 13
R 44
R 42
Q3
6 R40

D14
R39

R 25
CN04

D11
R21
R23
RL1 GR
-JP1 BL F1
YL
F6 STB

R 28
R 26
F4 Q1
ALARM YG LC4
RD1 GR
SB
RE

230V
PCH020-065 +12V U3 STB

F2

C 13
5 BW SW1 R3 3 C42

N PE F
C1 2
mod. 118-128 GND R7 0 R3 4 R3 8
RD

U2

R 64
R 37
10V C1 1 R3 6

TS1
CN14

LC2

R 65
1
4 D+ R3 5

R 67
U8

43
C9
YG

C 10

DZ1
R32
R31

R 69
RR1
D-

R 71
C2 6 R6 3
WT

TS2
0V PCH080-105 BL C41 BL EV1

D18
VG1

230V
3 BW XT1 BK G
mod. 148

PE N F
DAT

R 48
R 47
GY C51 DAT VG1

C 43
C 44
U14

D20
D- BW

C 17
C 22
C 23
R 61
R 62
C 21
R 60
R 52
R 53
F3
C4 0
PC BOARD - G16800.XX CLK
EV2
2 LC3
T2
T1 CLK VG2
F7

R4 9

R103
CN13
R5 0 C1 6
24Vdc 24Vdc VG2 -Y1
PK

R100
U5 BW

C45
PRH and PCH warm Air Heater Module

C 25
R 73
R 66
R 72
D+ R5 1
L1
24Vac 24Vac VGP
LC5

1 R5 4

U4
U9 7Vdc BL

R 58
R 56
R 45
7Vdc VGP

C 27
C1 5
C50 C47

C 49
C 48
GND
EVP
CN12

GND

R 68
R 74
C3 0 U15
R7 9 C2 9
R5 9
C2 8 IONO
R7 6
F

R 81
R 80
C18

C 20
C 14
R 57
R 55
D1 5

U10
NTC1
R7 5 R7 8
R108 L L GY KOND
R7 7

NTC
CN11

SONDA
C3 1
R8 6 C3 4 J1 RL2 N
NTC1 C3 3 N ACC

R109
R110

Q6
D21

R 88
R 87
R8 3
D1 6

U11
NTC2 R8 2 R8 5

Q5
Q4
VR1
C52

R107
R106
R105
R104
R8 4 TP 1

NTC2 C3 2
R3 0 R6 IONO
R9 5 C3 7
NTC1 C3 6
R2 9 R5
R1 02
GY
R2 4 R2

U1
D2

R 98
R 97
R9 1

OP1

D12
D1 7

U12
NTC3 R2 7 R4 C4 6

F9
R9 0 R9 4
D19 F5
R2 2 R1

C1
R9 3
D1 0 D1
NTC3 C3 9 C56 R101
R9 2 R9 9
PE
ACC E

LC6
C3 5 C3 8

F8
CN07

U13
C55
R8 9 R9 6 D3 D4 RED

R7
R9
C2
R8
C3
R3
CN02 CN01

R 10
CN06
C54
N

N
N
L1

B1
B2
B3
NC
ID1

+5V
+5V
CN15

GND
GND
LFN

LBW

GND
IDC1

C53

M2 C
230 VAC
BL
N 1
YG
PE 2
BW B

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4.8. Interface panel

PRH
The heater housing features an interface panel consisting of two
buttons provided to reset the equipment block and for summer/
winter switching and by two lamps provided for block signalling
and voltage presence check.
In the event of a block, the PRH heater can be manually
unblocked directly from the machine by pressing the proper
button for more than 1 second.
Make sure to leave the switch on winter side, otherwise the
heater appears to be switched off.
HG0130.00 A 057

PCH
The PCH heater is fitted as standard with a multifunction
LCD panel located inside the burner housing, and is used to
control, configure and diagnose all operating parameters of
the equipment.
The instrument panel is fitted with a red 3-digit LCD display and
with four function keys: ↑ , ↓ , ESC and ENTER; the display allows
the user to display the heater operating mode and its Faults.
It also allows the service centre to change the main operating
parameters.
Changing parameters requires a password.

The machine status is shown on the display by the following

wordings:
rdy the machine is on without burner flame, it is waiting
for the ON control and/or the heat demand from the thermostat
On the machine is on with burner flame on;
OFF the machine has been switched off through the LCD
control; any heat demands will be ignored. To switch the PCH
heater on, the LCD display must show "operation ON";
Fxx Fault detected.
During normal operation, the display will show the wording On
if the burner is on; rdy when the boiler is being switched off or
the room temperature has been reached.
If the address is different from 0, the writing Axx will appear,
alternated with On and rdy.

In the event of communication problems between CPU-SMART

PCB and LCD panel, the word CPU will flash on the display if
the problem is caused by the CPU; three flashing dots will be
displayed if the problem is caused by the display PCB. If needs
be, check that the display and the PCB are correctly connected
and that the small cable RJ11 is securely held in the connector.

Parameters and faults are described in the manuals:

• HG0131.00IT "PCH condensing warm air heater module
maintenance and service manual".
• HG0161.00IT "PRH warm air heater module maintenance
and service manual".

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4.9. GAS Connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

IMPORTANT: For proper maintenance, connect the PRH/
Use the gas line connections only with CE certified components. PCH module by means of a seal and swivel gasket.
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The PRH/PCH module is supplied complete with: Avoid using threaded connections directly on the gas connection.
• dual gas valve;
• stabiliser and gas filter. Current legislation allows a maximum pressure inside the rooms,
Al components are fitted inside the burner housing. or thermal station, of 40 mbar; higher pressure must be reduced
To complete the installation, as required by the current upstream of the boiler room or the site where the PRH/PCH
regulations, the following components must be fitted: module is installed.
• anti-vibration joint;
• gas valve. KEY
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note: an EN126 certified gas filter with filtration level lower 1 Main burner gas solenoid valve
than or equal to 50 microns must be used, with no pressure 2 Pilot burner gas solenoid valve
stabiliser, with great capacity, since the filter supplied as 3 Pressure stabiliser
standard, upstream of the gas valve, has a limited surface. 4 Safety gas solenoid valve
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Gas filter (small section)
6 Anti-vibration joint
7 Gas filter (large section)
8 Gas valve

Included with the PCH module To be provided by the installer

HG0130.00 A 037

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During the installation, we recommend to tighten the nut It is strictly prohibited to supply gas to the circuit with
fastening the external gas supply pipe without exceeding pressure higher than 60 mbar. Such pressures could
the tightening torques shown below: cause the valve to break.
- Ø 3/4'': 150 Nm; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Ø 1'': 200 Nm.
- Ø 1 1/2'': 300 Nm.
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Gas pipe installation

Special attention must be paid when fitting the gas supply
pipes to allow the burner housing door to open, as shown in
the figures below.

NO YES
HG0130.00 A 038 HG0130.00 A 039

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If pressure is higher than 60mbar, a pressure reducer
must be installed at a distance of at least 10m and no
pressure stabiliser must be fitted between the pressure
reducer and the heater, but leaving the gas filter.
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↑ Max 60 mbar Pressure reducer

HG0130.00 A 040 10m

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Country Table - Gas Category

Country Category Gas Pressure Gas Pressure

AT, CH II2H3B/P G20 20 mbar G30/G31 50 mbar
BE <70kW I2E(S)B, I3P G20/G25 20/25 mbar G31 37 mbar
BE >70kW I2E(R)B, I3P G20/G25 20/25 mbar G31 37 mbar
DE II2ELL3B/P G20/G25 20 mbar G30/G31 50 mbar
DK, FI, GR, SE, NO,
IT, CZ, EE, LT, SI,
II2H3B/P G20 20 mbar G30/G31 30 mbar
AL, MK, BG, RO,
HR, TR
ES, GB, IE, PT, SK II2H3P G20 20 mbar G31 37 mbar
FR II2Esi3P G20/G25 20/25 mbar G31 37 mbar
LU II2E3P G20/G25 20 mbar G31 37/50 mbar
NL (up to 31/12/2017) II2L3B/P G25 25 mbar G30/G31 50 mbar
NL (from 01/01/2018) II2EK3B/P G20/G25.3 20/25 mbar G30/G31 30 mbar
HU II2HS3B/P G20/G25.1 25 mbar G30/G31 30 mbar
CY, MT I3B/P G30/G31 30 mbar
LV I2H G20 20 mbar
IS I3P G31 37 mbar
II2ELwLs-
PL G20/G27/G2.350 20/13 mbar G30/G31 37 mbar
3B/P
RU II2H3B/P G20 20 mbar G30/G31 30 mbar

The following information is clearly printed on the equipment packaging: country of destination, gas category and equipment code.
The code allows finding out the factory settings.

NOTE: In compliance with standards EN1020, EN 437 and ISO3166, GB refers to the United Kingdom.

Codes with no extension:

• PCH020IT if there is no extension, it means that the equipment has been tested and set to run with natural gas
[G20]

Codes with extension:

The fourth letter indicates the type of gas the equipment has been set up for:
• PCH020FR-xxx0 0 indicates that the equipment has been tested and set up for natural gas [G20];
• PCH020MT-xxx1 1 indicates that the equipment has been tested and set up for LPG [G31];
• PCH020NL-xxx2 2 indicates that the equipment has been tested and set up for 'L' natural gas [G25], or ‘K’ [G25.3];
• PCH020HU-xxx3 3 indicates that the equipment has been tested and set up for natural gas [G25.1];
• PCH020PL-xxx4 4 indicates that the equipment has been tested and set up for gas [G2.350].

Another adhesive label, located near the fuel connection of the equipment, specifically indicates the type of gas and the supply
pressure for which the equipment has been set up and tested.

Suitable for the G+ Gas [Only for Holland]

“The appliance was configured for the appliance category K (I2K) and is suitable for the use of G and G+ distribution gases
according to the specifications as included in the NTA 8837:2012 Annex D with a Wobbe index of 43.46 – 45.3 MJ/m3 (dry,
0 °C, upper value) or 41.23 – 42.98 (dry, 15 °C, lower value).
This appliance can moreover be converted and/or be calibrated for the appliance category E (I2E). This therefore implies
that the appliance “is suitable for G+ gas and H gas or is demonstrably suitable for G+ gas and can demonstrably be
made suitable for H gas” within the meaning of the “Dutch Decree of 10 May 2016 regarding amendment of the Dutch Gas
Appliances Decree and the Dutch Commodities (Administrative Fines) Act in connection with the changing composition of
gas in the Netherlands as well as technical amendment of some other decrees”.

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PRH Gas Settings Table

TYPE OF GAS G20 - Cat. E-H

TYPE OF MACHINE PRH015 PRH024 PRH034 PRH042 PRH052 PRH072 PRH102
min max min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 20 [min 15-max 25] *
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.7
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m3/h] 1.38 1.75 2.31 2.86 2.91 3.68 3.76 4.66 4.49 5.52 6.35 7.78 8.66 10.58
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8.7 8.8 8.7 8.8 8.7 8.8 8.7 8.8 8.7 8.8 8.7 8.8 8.7 8.8
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 155 204 145 191 143 182 155 194 152 187 146 184 142 188
FLUE GAS MASS FLOW
[kg/h] 27.7 45.3 58.4 73.9 87.7 123.4 168.0
RATE (MAX.)
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 3.9 5.7 6.4 7.7 9.4 9.6 11.2
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 15.5 required required required required required required
* For Hungary, supply pressure is 25 mbar

TYPE OF GAS G25 - Cat. L-LL

TYPE OF MACHINE PRH015 PRH024 PRH034 PRH042 PRH052 PRH072 PRH102
min max min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 25 [min 18-max 30] *
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.7
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m3/h] 1.60 2.03 2.68 3.32 3.38 4.28 4.37 5.41 5.22 6.42 7.38 9.04 10.06 12.30
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.8 8.9 8.9 9.0 8.7 8.8 8.7 8.8 8.7 8.8
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 155 204 145 191 143 182 155 194 152 187 146 184 142 188
Not Not
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 4.7 6.8 7.7 9.0 8,3 required required
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 15.5 required required required required required required
* For Germany, supply pressure is 20 mbar

TYPE OF GAS G25.3 - Cat. K (Only Netherlands - from 01/01/2018)

TYPE OF MACHINE PRH015 PRH024 PRH034 PRH042 PRH052 PRH072 PRH102
min max min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 25 [min 20-max 30] *
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.7
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m3/h] 1,56 1,99 2,62 3,25 3,31 4,19 4,27 5,29 5,10 6,28 7,22 8,84 9,84 12,03
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8,7 8,9 8,7 8,9 8,8 8,9 8,8 8,9 8,8 8,9 8,8 8,9 8,7 9
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 155 204 145 191 140 170 155 194 158 165 146 184 142 188
Not Not
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 4.7 6.8 7.7 9.0 8,3 required required
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 15.5 required required required required required required
* For Germany, supply pressure is 20 mbar

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TYPE OF GAS G2.350 - Cat. Ls (Only for PL-Poland)

TYPE OF MACHINE PRH015 PRH024 PRH034 PRH042 PRH052 PRH072*
min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 13 [min 10-max 16]
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.75
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m3/h] 1.93 2.44 3.23 4.00 4.07 5.16 5.26 6.52 6.28 7.73 8.89 10.89
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8.5 8.8 8.7 8.8 8.8 8.9 8.7 8.8 8.7 8.8 8.6 8.7
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 155 204 145 191 143 182 155 194 152 187 120 152
Not Not Not Not
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 5.8 11.0 required required required required
Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 15.5 required required required required
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* Maximum nominal power output 63.0 kW / minimum 51.0 kW

TYPE OF GAS G25.1 - Cat. S (Only for HU-Hungary)

TYPE OF MACHINE PRH015 PRH024 PRH034 PRH042* PRH052 PRH072
min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 25 [min 20-max 33]
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.70
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m3/h] 1.60 2.03 2.68 3.32 3.38 4.28 4.36 5.41 5.21 6.41 7.37 9.03
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8.9 9.0 9.1 9.2 8.8 8.9 8.9 9.5 9.5 9.6 9.5 9.6
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 155 204 145 191 143 182 146 194 152 187 146 184
Not Not
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 4.7 6.8 7.7 9.0 required required
Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 15.5 required required required required required
* Maximum nominal heat output 42.0 kW

TYPE OF GAS G27 - Cat. Lw [former GZ41.5] (Only for PL-Poland)

TYPE OF MACHINE PRH015 PRH024 PRH034 PRH042 PRH052 PRH072
min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 20 [min 16-max 23]
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.70
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m3/h] 1.55 1.96 2.60 3.21 3.27 4.14 4.23 5.24 5.05 6.21 7.14 8.75
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8.9 9 8.8 8.9 8.8 8.9 8.8 8.9 8.8 8.9 8.7 8.8
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 155 204 145 191 143 182 146 194 152 187 146 184
Not Not
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 4.9 7.2 8.5 9.8 required required
Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 15.5 required required required required required

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TYPE OF GAS G30 - Cat. 3B-P

TYPE OF MACHINE PRH015 PRH024 PRH034 PRH042 PRH052 PRH072 PRH102
min max min max min max min max min max min max min* max**
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 30 [min 25-max 35] - 50 [min 42.5-max 57.5]
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.51
GAS CONSUMPTION
[kg/h] 1.08 1.37 1.81 2.24 2.28 2.89 2.76 3.65 3.30 4.33 4.98 6.10 6.97 8.63
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 9.9 10.0 9.9 10.0 9.9 10.0 9.7 9.8 9.7 9.9 10.2 10.3 10.3 10.4
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 155 204 145 191 143 182 155 194 152 187 146 184 142 188
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 2.8 4.0 4.5 5.6 6.1 6.9 7.8
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 15.5 required required required required required required
* Minimum rated heat output 84.0 kW
* Maximum rated heat output 104.0 kW

TYPE OF GAS G31 - Cat. 3P

TYPE OF MACHINE PRH015 PRH024 PRH034 PRH042 PRH052 PRH072 PRH102
min max min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 30 [min 25-max 35] - 37 [min 25-max 45] - 50 [min 42.5-max 57.5]
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.51
GAS CONSUMPTION
[kg/h] 1.06 1.35 1.78 2.21 2.25 2.85 2.90 3.60 3.47 4.27 4.91 6.01 6.69 8.18
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 9.7 9.8 9.7 9.8 9.6 9.7 9.6 9.7 9.7 9.8 9.7 9.8 9.7 9.8
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 154 206 150 195 145 185 155 194 149 187 145 186 150 188
FLUE GAS MASS FLOW
[kg/h] 21.2 34.7 45.0 56.9 67.1 94.4 128.5
RATE (MAX.)
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 2.8 4.0 4.5 5.6 6.1 6.9 7.8
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 15.5 required required required required required required

note:
For PRH144 and PRH152 gas consumption and mass flow rate values are twice the PRH072 values.
For PRH202 and PRH204 gas consumption and mass flow rate values are twice the PRH102 values.
For PRH310 gas consumption and mass flow rates are three times higher than the PRH102.
For PRH410 gas consumption and mass flow rates are four times higher than the PRH102.

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PCH Gas settings table

TYPE OF GAS G20 - Cat. E-H

TYPE OF MACHINE PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065 PCH080 PCH105
Output min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 20 [min 17-max 25] *
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.7
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m3/h] 0.51 2.01 0.80 3.69 0.90 4.44 1.31 6.88 1.74 8.68 2.22 10.58
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8.8 9.1 8.7 9.1 8.7 9.1 8.7 9.1 8.7 9.1 8.5 9.1
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 39 113 31 94 30 94 31 86 26 70 28 80
FLUE GAS MASS FLOW
[kg/h] 31 57 72 107 135 165
RATE (MAX.)
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 5.8 7.4 7.5 11 12.2 15.8
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] required required required required required required
* For Hungary, supply pressure is 25 mbar

TYPE OF GAS G25 - Cat. L-LL

TYPE OF MACHINE PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065 PCH080 PCH105
Output min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 25 [min 17-max 30] *
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.7
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m3/h] 0.59 2.34 0.93 4.29 1.05 5.17 1.53 8.00 2.02 10.1 2.21 12.30
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8.8 9 8.6 9 8.8 8.9 8.8 9.2 8.6 9.1 8.8 9
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 39 113 31 94 30 94 31 86 26 70 28 80
Not Not Not
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 7.4 8.9 8.9 required required required
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] required required required required required required
* For Germany, supply pressure is 20 mbar

TYPE OF GAS G25.3 - Cat. K (Only Netherlands - from 01/01/2018)

TYPE OF MACHINE PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065 PCH080 PCH105
Output min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 25 [min 20-max 30] *
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.7
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m /h] 0.57 2.29 0.91 4.19 1.02 5.05 1.49 7.82 1.97 9.87 2.53 12.03
3
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8.7 9.1 8.8 9 8.8 9.1 8.9 9.1 8.7 9.1 8.8 9.4
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 39 113 31 94 30 94 31 86 26 70 28 80
Not Not Not
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 5.4 7.7 8.9 required required required
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] required required required required required required
* For Germany, supply pressure is 20 mbar

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TYPE OF GAS G2.350 - Cat. Ls (Only for PL-Poland)

TYPE OF MACHINE PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065*
Output min max min max min max min max
according to the country of destination - see refer-
CATEGORY
ence table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 13 [min 10-max 16]
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.75
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m /h] 0.71 2.81 1.13 5.17 1.26 6.22 1.84 9.63
3
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8.4 9 8.4 9 8.6 9 7.3 7.9
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 39 113 31 94 30 94 31 86
Not Not Not Not
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] required required required required
Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] required required required
30.5

* Maximum nominal heat output 57.0 kW

NOTE: The minimum and maximum heat outputs of models PCH065, PCH130 and PCH132 are lower with respect to the
operation with G20. Models PCH080, PCH105, PCH160, PCH162, PCH210, PCH212, PCH320, PCH420 are not suitable
for operation with gas G2.350.
The conversion kit for G2.350 is only supplied on request.

TYPE OF GAS G25.1 - Cat. S (Only for HU-Hungary)

TYPE OF MACHINE PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065 PCH080 PCH105*
Output min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 25 [min 20-max 33]
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.70
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m3/h] 0.59 2.33 0.93 4.29 1.04 5.16 1.52 7.99 2.01 10.1 2.21 12.29
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 9.3 9.5 9.1 9.6 9.4 9.6 9.3 9.7 9.8 10.3 9.4 9.6
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 39 113 31 94 30 94 31 86 26 70 28 80
Not Not Not
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 7.4 8.9 8.9 required required required
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] required required required required required required
* Maximum nominal heat output 94.0 kW

TYPE OF GAS G27 - Cat. Lw [former GZ41.5] (Only for PL-Poland)

TYPE OF MACHINE PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065* PCH080** PCH105***
Output min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 20 [min 16-max 23]
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.70
GAS CONSUMPTION
[m3/h] 0.57 2.26 0.90 4.15 1.01 5.00 1.48 7.74 1.95 9.76 2.50 11.90
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 8.7 9.2 8.7 9.1 8.6 9.1 8.6 8.8 8.7 9.1 8.5 8.7
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 38 111 31 94 30 93 31 77 26 67 28 74
Not Not Not
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 8.3 11.4 10.3 required required required
Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] required required required required
30.5
required
* Maximum rated heat output 57 kW
** Maximum rated heat output 75 kW
*** Maximum rated heat output 94 kW
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TYPE OF GAS G30 - Cat. 3B-P

TYPE OF MACHINE PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065 PCH080* PCH105**
Output min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 30 [min 25-max 35] - 50 [min 42.5-max 57.5]
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.51
GAS CONSUMPTION
[kg/h] 0.40 1.58 0.63 2.90 0.71 3.49 1.03 5.39 1.49 6.80 1.70 8.30
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 10.8 11.4 10.8 11.5 10.8 10.9 10.7 11.3 10.1 10.3 10.4 10.6
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 39 113 31 94 30 94 31 86 26.5 70 28 80
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 3.7 5.0 5.2 6.5 7.0 9.3
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] required required required required required required
* Minimum rated heat output 18 kW
** Minimum rated heat output 24 kW

TYPE OF GAS G31 - Cat. 3P

TYPE OF MACHINE PCH020 PCH034 PCH045 PCH065 PCH080 PCH105
Output min max min max min max min max min max min max
CATEGORY according to the country of destination - see reference table
SUPPLY PRESSURE [mbar] 30 [min 25-max 35] - 37 [min 25-max 45] - 50 [min 42.5-max 57.5]
PILOT NOZZLE Ø [mm] 0.51
GAS CONSUMPTION
[kg/h] 0.39 1.55 0.62 2.85 0.70 3.43 1.01 5.31 1.34 6.70 1.47 8.18
(15°C-1013mbar)
CARBON DIOXIDE -CO2
[%] 9.3 9.8 9.2 9.7 9.3 9.4 9.4 9.6 9.3 9.6 9.5 9.8
CONTENT
FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE [°C] 39 113 31 94 30 94 31 86 26.5 70 28 80
FLUE GAS MASS FLOW
[kg/h] 24 45 58 84 107 130
RATE (MAX.)
GAS ORIFICE PLATE [mm] 3.7 5.0 5.2 6.5 7.0 9.3
Not Not Not Not Not Not
AIR ORIFICE PLATE [mm] required required required required required required

note:
For PCH130 and PCH132 gas consumption and mass flow rate values are twice the PCH065 values.
For PCH 160 and PCH162 gas consumption and mass flow rate values are twice the PCH080 values.
For PCH 210 and PCH212 gas consumption and mass flow rate values are twice the PCH105 values.
For PCH320 gas consumption and mass flow rates are three times higher than the PRH105.
For PCH420 gas consumption and mass flow rates are three times higher than the PCH105.

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5. Packaging
PCH heaters will be transported on wooden pallets and packaged with cardboard or polystyrene and bubble wrap.

Model Packaging size

Base height-
Base - B Depth - D Height - H Gross weight
Bh
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
[mm]
PRH015 PRH024
PCH020 470 800 800 123 64

PRH034 PRH042
470 1040 800 123 74
PCH034
PRH052
470 1040 870 123 74
PCH045
PRH072
470 1340 870 123 84
PCH065
PRH102
470 1530 955 123 106
PCH080
PCH105 470 1760 955 123 116
PRH144
760 1350 1190 123 195
PCH130
PRH204
845 1540 1190 123 254
PCH160
PRH310 845 1540 1190 123 364
PRH410 845 1540 1190 123 508
PCH210 845 1770 1190 123 274
PCH320 845 1770 1715 123 400
PCH420 845 1770 2240 123 520
PRH152 760 1350 1600 123 154
PCH132
PRH202 845 1540 1770 123 205
PCH162
PCH212 845 1770 1770 123 244

Hb

HG013
0.00 A
041
L
B

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PRH-PCH 55 code HG0130.03GB ed.B-1709

APEN GROUP SPA reserves the right to make changes deemed to be required to its products or documentation
 PRH and PCH warm Air Heater Module

code HG0130.03GB ed.B-1709 56 PRH-PCH

APEN GROUP SPA reserves the right to make changes deemed to be required to its products or documentation