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Paloma Tankless Water Heater

Long before the energy crisis, Paloma was pioneering a more efficient tankless hot water system. Even though the energy crisis has been somewhat quieted down, homeowners and businesses alike are still interested in saving money and energy.

Haven't you ever experienced the inconvenience of a tanktype water heater running out of hot water when you needed more? Paloma can provide the luxury of continuous and instantaneous hot water while saving on your gas bill. Wall mounted Paloma tankless water heaters will save you twice the installation space and a lot of time waiting for another tankful of water to heat up while burning up energy and your hard earned money. You'll enjoy a lifetime of hot water --- shower after shower after shower.

Paloma offers the following models:

Model No.

 

PH-6DP

PH-6DN

 

PH-12M-DP

PH-12M-DN

PH-24M-DP

PH-24M-DN

Type of gas

 

L.P.

NAT.

 

L.P.

NAT.

L.P.

NAT.

Rated input
(BTU/Hr.)

Full

43,800

43,800

Full

89,300

89,300

178,500

178,500

Half

 

Min.

30,000

30,000

37,700

37,700

Hot water output
degree rise
(U.S. gal/min.)

Burner

1 stage

Burner

PH-12M-D

PH-24M-D

Stage
Selection

Full

Min.

Full

Min.

Full

50ºF rise

1.40

60ºF rise

0.79

 

0.87

 

70ºF rise

1.00

70ºF rise

0.68

 

0.75

 

100ºF rise

0.70

80ºF rise

0.59

 

0.65

 

90ºF rise

0.53

1.59

0.58

3.17

100ºF rise

0.48

1.43

0.52

2.85

Minimum working
water supply pressure

P.S.I.

4.3

P.S.I

Min.

2.1

2.4

Full

10.0

12.9

Height x width x depth

Inch

29-5/8 x 10-1/4
x 9-7/8

Inch

35-3/4 x 13-3/4
x 11-3/4

40-3/4 x 18-3/4
x 14-7/8

Net weight

LBS

20

LBS

36

76

Connection

Gas

1/2 NPT female

Gas

1/2 NPT female

3/4 NPT female

Water hot (cold)

1/2 NPT male

Water hot (cold)

3/4 NPT male

3/4 NPT male

Flue size

Inch

4 dia.

Inch

5 dia.

7 dia.

First hour rating

Gallons

46

Gallons

105

215

Thermal efficiency

%

80

%

81

80

Energy factor

 

0.71

 

0.65

0.63

Pilot gas consumption

BTU/Hr.

380

BTU/Hr.

380

380

Max. water pressure

P.S.I.

150

P.S.I.

150

150

Min. gas pressure

Inch W.C.

10.0

3.9

Inch W.C.

11.1

4.7

11.0

4.7

Max. gas pressure

Inch W.C.

14.0

7.0

Inch W.C.

14.0

7.0

14.0

7.0

Water pressure required: Optimum pressure, 40-60 psi. Well water system, recommended 40-60 psi with pressure tank.

Clearance: The water heater shall be installed with the minimum clearances to combustible material of 6 inches at the sides, 2 inches at the rear and 16 inches above the top of draft hood outlet. For alcove installation, the water heater shall be installed above non-combustible flooring. A minimum of 24 inches clearance from front should be available for adequate inspection and servicing.