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Jandy
®
Pro Series, JXi
™
Gas-Fired Pool & Spa Heater
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Installation & Operation Manual
Section 1. General Information
1.1 Introduction
This manual provides installation and operation
instructions for the Jandy Pro Series JXi pool and spa gas
heater product line.
Read the installation and operation instructions
completely before proceeding with the installation.
1.2 Technical Assistance
For technical support or questions, contact your local
Zodiac
®
distributor or Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. at
800.822.7933 (in Canada: 888.647.4004).
1.3 Consumer Information and Safety
WARNING
Improper installation or maintenance can cause nausea
or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide in flue gases
which could result in severe injury, or death. For indoor
installations, as an additional measure of safety, Zodiac
Pool Systems, Inc. strongly recommends installation
of suitable Carbon Monoxide detectors in the vicinity of
this appliance and in any adjacent occupied spaces.
The heater is designed and manufactured to provide
many years of safe and reliable service when installed,
operated, and maintained according to the information
in this manual and the installation codes referred to
throughout. Be sure to read and comply with all warnings
and cautions.
1.3.1 Spa/Hot Tub Safety Rules
WARNING
The following “Safety Rules for Hot Tubs,”
recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, should be observed when using
the spa.
WARNING
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
warns that elevated water temperature can be
hazardous. Consult heater operation and installation
instructions for water temperature guidelines before
setting temperature.
1.
Spa or hot tub water temperature should never
exceed 104°F (40°C). One hundred degrees
Fahrenheit (100°F [38°C]) is considered safe for a
healthy adult. Special caution is recommended for
young children.
2.
The drinking of alcoholic beverages before or
during spa or hot tub use can cause drowsiness
which could lead to unconsciousness, and
subsequently result in drowning.
3.
Pregnant women take note!
Soaking in water
above 102°F (38.5°C) can cause fetal damage
during the first three (3) months of pregnancy
(which could result in the birth of a brain-
damaged or deformed child). If pregnant women
are going to use a spa or hot tub, they should make
sure the water temperature is below 100°F (38°C)
maximum.
4.
The water temperature should always be checked
with an accurate thermometer before entering a
spa or hot tub. Temperature controls may vary by
as much as 1F° (1C°).
5.
Persons with a medical history of heart disease,
diabetes, circulatory or blood pressure problems
should consult their physician before using a hot
tub or spa.
6.
Persons taking any medication which induces
drowsiness (e.g., tranquilizers, antihistamines, or
anticoagulants) should not use spas or hot tubs.
7.
Prolonged immersion in hot water can induce
hyperthermia.
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal body temperature
reaches a level several degrees above the normal body
temperature of 98.6°F (37°C). Symptoms include
dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and an
increase in the internal body temperature. The effects of
hyperthermia include:
• Lack of awareness of impending hazard
• Failure to perceive heat
• Failure to recognize need to leave spa
• Physical inability to leave spa
• Fetal damage in pregnant women
• Unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning
1.3.2 Swimming Pool Energy Saving Tips
Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc., offers the following
recommendations to help conserve fuel and minimize
the cost of operating your pool heater without sacrificing
comfort.
1.
The American Red Cross
®
recommends a
maximum water temperature of 78°F (26°C). Use
an accurate pool thermometer. A difference of 4F°
(2°C), between 78°F and 82°F (26°C and 28°C),
will use as much as 40% more gas.
