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POOL PRODUCTS
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
Water Pik Technologies 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 maxi-
mum water temperature of 78°F (25°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 fuel.
2.
Carefully monitor the water temperature of your
pool in the summertime. You can reduce heater
usage due to warmer air temperatures.
3.
Set the pump time clock to start the pump no
earlier than 6:00 AM during the pool heating
season. This is the time when nightly heat loss
balances.
4.
If the pool is only going to be used on weekends,
reduce the heater temperature control setting by
8 or 10 degrees during the week. Reset it to the
78°F (25°C) level a day or so before you plan to
use the pool.
5.
During the winter or when on vacation for longer
than a week, shut down the heater by following
the shutdown instructions found on the inside of
the heater.
6.
Where possible, shelter the pool from prevailing
winds with well-trimmed hedges or other land-
scaping, cabanas, or fencing.
7.
Always use a pool cover when practical. Besides
providing a valuable safety feature, a pool cover
will reduce heat loss, conserve chemicals, and
reduce the load on filter systems.
1.4 Warranty
The Laars XL-3 heater is sold with a limited
factory warranty. Details are specified on the back
cover of this manual and the home owner's guidelines.
Make all warranty claims to an authorized Jandy
representative or directly to the factory. Claims must
include the heater serial number and model (this
information can be found on the rating plate),
installation date, and name of the installer. Shipping
costs are not included in the warranty coverage.
The warranty does NOT cover damage caused
by improper assembly, installation, operation or field
modification. Also, damage to the heat exchanger by
corrosive water is NOT covered by the warranty. See
Section 8.1 for maintaining proper pool water
chemistry.
NOTE:
Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference when inspecting or servicing the heater.
1.5 Codes and Standards
The Laars XL-3 pool and spa heater is certified
by UL (Underwriters Laboratory) as complying with
the latest standard of UL726 "Oil-Fired Boiler
Assemblies, Oil-Fired Service Water Heaters and
Swimming Pool Heaters", CAN/CSA-B140.12
All Jandy heaters must be installed in accordance
with the local building and installation codes as per the
utility or authorities having jurisdiction. All local codes
take precedence over national codes.
In the absence of local codes, refer to the latest
edition of the following national codes for installation:
1.
In the United States, "The National Fuel and Gas
Code", ANSI Z223.1. Specifically, refer to Part
7, "Venting of Equipment".
2.
In Canada, "The Installation Codes for Gas
Burning appliances and Equipment", CAN/CGA
B149.
Any changes to the heater, gas controls, gas
orifices, wiring, draft diverter, or improper installation
may void the warranty. If change is required to any of
the above, consult the factory.
1.6 Technical Assistance
Consult Water Pik Technologies or your local
Jandy distributor with any questions or problems
involving the specifications, installation, and operation
of your Jandy equipment. An experienced technical
support staff is ready to assist you in assuring the
proper performance and application of Jandy products.
For technical support call the Water Pik Technologies,
Technical Service Department at (707) 776-8200
extension 260.
1.7 Materials Installer Must Provide
1.7.1 Materials for All Applications
The following items are needed and are to be
supplied by the installer for
all
XL-3 heater
installations:
1.
The correct size and length of fuel line to supply
fuel from the storage tank to the heater (see
Section 4.1 for correct fuel pipe size).