Rev. D 27-06-11
P/N 474131
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Section 2. Introduction
The MasterTemp pool heaters are designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe and reliable service when
installed, operated and maintained according to the information in this manual. Throughout the manual, safety warnings and
cautions are identified by the “ “ symbol. Be sure to read and comply with all of the warnings and cautions.
DANGER
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CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS DEADLY
• • READ OWNERS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING. • •
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
TECHNICIAN, QUALIFIED IN POOL HEATER INSTALLATION. Some jurisdictions require that
installers be licensed. Check with your local building authority about contractor licensing requirements.
Improper installation and/or operation could create carbon monoxide gas and flue gases which could
cause serious injury or death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
Exhaust from this pool heater contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous, poisonous gas you cannot
see or smell. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure or poisoning include dizziness, headache,
nausea, weakness, sleepiness, muscular twitching, vomiting and inability to think clearly. IF YOU
EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS, IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE POOL
HEATER, LEAVE THE VICINITY OF THE POOL OR SPA AND GET INTO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY.
THE POOL HEATER MUST BE THOROUGHLY TESTED BY A GAS PROFESSIONAL BEFORE
RESUMING OPERATION.
EXCESSIVE CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH.
Install this pool heater far from open windows, doors, vents and other openings, see
page 16
for
minimum distances.
Pentair strongly recommends that all vents, pipes and exhaust systems be initially and periodically
tested for proper operation. This testing can be accomplished by using a hand-held carbon monoxide
meter and/or by consulting with a gas professional.
Pool heaters must be used in conjunction with carbon monoxide detectors installed near the pool
heater. The carbon monoxide detectors must be periodically inspected for proper operation so as to
insure continued safety. Broken or malfunctioning carbon monoxide detectors must be replaced
immediately.
WARNING
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This heater is equipped with an unconventional gas control valve that is factory set with a
manifold pressure of
11 ± 5 Pa
.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Installation or service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. If this control is replaced, it must be
replaced with an identical control.
Do not attempt to adjust the gas flow by adjusting the regulator setting.
WARNING
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Risk of fire or explosion from incorrect fuel use or faulty fuel conversion.
Do not try to run a
heater set up for natural gas on propane gas or vice versa. Only qualified service technicians should
attempt to convert heater from one fuel to the other. Do not attempt to alter the rated input or type of
gas by changing the orifice. If it is necessary to convert to a different type of gas, consult your Pentair
dealer. Serious malfunction of the burner can occur which may result in loss of life. Any additions,
changes, or conversions required in order for the appliance to satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by a Pentair dealer or other qualified agency using factory specified and
approved parts. The heater is available for use with natural gas or LP (propane) gas only. It is not
designed to operate with any other fuels. Refer to the nameplate for the type of gas the heater is
equipped to use.
• Use heater only with the fuel for which it is designed.
• If a fuel conversion is necessary, refer this work to a qualified service technician or gas supplier
before putting the heater into operation.
