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Please read before proceeding
A gas appliance that draws combustion air from the equipment
room where it is installed must have a supply of fresh air
circulating around it during burner operation for proper gas
combustion and proper venting.
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WARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas supply
fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect
the electrical supply to the pump. Instead,
shut off the gas supply at a location external
to the appliance.
Prevention of freezing –
Heat exchangers and headers damaged by freezing are not
covered by warranty.
See Section 7, Operating Information - Freeze Protection for
more information.
Safety information (cont'd)
⚠
WARNING
To minimize the possibility of serious
personal injury, fire or damage to your
unit, never violate the following safety
rules.
Installation & Operation Manual
1. Pool heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid
damage or injury, do not store materials against the pool
heater or the vent-air intake system. Use proper care to
avoid unnecessary contact (especially children) with the
pool heater and vent-air intake components.
2. Never cover your pool heater, lean anything against it, store
trash or debris near it, stand on it, or in any way block the
flow of fresh air to your pool heater.
3. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES must flammable materials
such as gasoline or paint thinner be used or stored in the
vicinity of this pool heater, vent-air intake system or any
location from which fumes could reach the pool heater or
vent-air intake system.
4. This pool heater is only for use with the type of gas indicated
on the rating plate.
5. If you smell gas, shut off the gas supply:
• Do not try to light any appliance;
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
telephone in your building;
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
telephone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions;
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
6. This appliance is a high efficiency pool heater which has
been designed to operate scale-free and trouble free for
many years. Particular attention should be directed to the
following items:
• Correct piping to the pool filter system with specified pipe
materials and size;
• Electrical interconnection of the pool heater controls,
bypass pump and filter pump to ensure continuous
circulation;
•
Proper
venting;
•
Water
chemistry.
7. Follow all clearances from combustibles contained in this
manual.
8. Appliance surfaces become hot during operation. Be careful
not to touch hot surfaces. Keep all adults, children, and
animals away from an operating pool heater. Severe burns
can occur.
9. This pool heater must have an adequate supply of fresh air
during operation for proper gas combustion and venting.
10. Make sure all exhaust venting is properly installed and
maintained. Improper venting of this pool heater could lead
to increased levels of carbon monoxide.
11. Do not use this pool heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to replace the
pool heater. The possible damage to a flooded pool heater
can be extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any
appliance that has been under water must be replaced.
12. Do not alter this pool heater in any way. Any change to this
pool heater or its controls can be dangerous.
Codes
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those
installation regulations in force in the local area where the
installation is to be made. These shall be carefully followed in all
cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted before
installations are made. In the absence of such requirements, the
installation shall conform to the latest edition of the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. All pool heater heat
exchanger construction conforms to the latest edition of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV.
Spa and hot tub safety –
The following safety rules must be observed while operating spa
or hot tub.
1. Spa or hot tub water temperatures should never exceed
104°F (40°C). A temperature of 100°F (38°C) is considered
safe for a healthy adult. Special caution is suggested for
young
children.
2. 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 beware! Soaking in water above 102°F
(39°C) can cause fetal damage during the first three
months of pregnancy (resulting in birth of a brain-damaged
or deformed child). Pregnant women should observe the
100°F (38°C) maximum rule.
4. Before entering the spa or hot tub, users should check the
water temperature with an accurate thermometer; spa or
hot tub thermostats may err in regulating water
temperatures by as much as 4°F (2°C).
5. Persons with a medical history of heart disease, circulatory
problems, diabetes or blood pressure problems should
obtain their physician’s advice before using spas or hot
tubs.
6. Persons taking medications which induce drowsiness, such
as tranquilizers, antihistamine or anticoagulants, should
not use spas or hot tubs.
