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SR POOL AND SPA HEATER
NATURAL GAS / LP GAS

O   W   N   E   R ’ S

M   A N   U   A L

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS

MODELS

200K BTU/HR 

SR200NA

SR200LP

333K BTU/HR 

SR333NA

SR333LP

400K BTU/HR 

SR400NA

SR400LP

Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group

293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115

North America:

800-752-0183, FAX 800-582-2217 

International:

262-728-5551, FAX: 262-728-4461, TELEX: ITT 4970245

www.sta-ritepool.com

Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont. • Murrieta, CA

© 2003, Sta-Rite Industries, Inc.  Printed in U.S.A.

S396 

(Rev. 1/17/03)

If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire 

or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the 

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a  neighbor’s phone. Follow the

gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service

agency or the gas supplier.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNER

Retain this manual for future reference.
This manual supplies information for the installation, operation,
and servicing of the appliance. It is strongly recommended that
this manual be reviewed completely before proceeding with an
installation. Its use will reduce service calls and chance of injury
and will lengthen product life.

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Summary of Contents for 200K BTU/HR

Page 1: ...and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by...

Page 2: ...talled 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 w...

Page 3: ...ter is supplied with an integral venting system for outdoor installation A vent conversion kit See Page 14 for Part Numbers for Conversion Kits is available for indoor installations Use the specified venting and only the speci fied venting when heater is installed indoors Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Connect...

Page 4: ... opens if the heat exchanger outlet temperature goes above 140 F the stack flue sensor SFS which shuts down the heater if the flue gas temperature reaches 500 F The air flow switch AFS senses the pressure drop across the air metering orifice As soon as there is sufficient air flow the AFS closes closing the circuit to the hot surface ignition HSI which ignites the fuel mixture On a call for heat t...

Page 5: ...t time or after an extend ed shut down run filter pump for several minutes to clear all air from the system SPA TEMPERATURE CAUTION All safety rules recommended by the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission should be observed when using a spa or hot tub including 1 Spa or hot tub water temperatures should never exceed 104 F 40 C A temperature of 100 F 38 C is consid ered safe for a healthy adult S...

Page 6: ...gas line 15 The burner should fire until the pool spa temperature reaches the desired temperature set on the thermostat The blower will continue to run for about 45 seconds after the burner shuts off If any of the safety interlocks should open during burner operation the burner shuts off immediately but the blower continues to run for about 45 seconds Should overheating occur or the gas supply fai...

Page 7: ...tions under To Turn Off Gas to the Appliance Page 6 and call a qualified service technician to repair unit After start up the outlet water pipe should feel slightly warmer than the inlet pipe If it feels hot or if you hear the water in the heater boiling there may not be enough water flow to the appliance Make sure that the filter is not plugged If water temperature remains high but the unit conti...

Page 8: ...eater 3 Open drain cock located on the bottom of the mani fold adapter and drain the heat exchanger and mani fold adapter completely If heater is below pool water level be sure to close isolation valves to prevent drain ing the pool isolation valves are not required and should not be used on heaters installed above pool water level Assist the draining by blowing out the heat exchanger through the ...

Page 9: ...r relative to LP gas storage tanks and filling equipment Installation must meet the requirements of the Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquid Petroleum Gases ANSI NFPA 58 latest edition Consult local codes and fire pro tection authorities about specific installation restrictions Locate the heater on a level surface in an open area that is protected from drainage or run off Install the he...

Page 10: ...PA 58 latest edition Consult local codes and fire protection authorities about specific installation restrictions The heater is design certified by CSA International for installation on combustible flooring in alcoves in base ments in closets or utility rooms INSTALLATION IN A GARAGE OR UTILITY ROOM Risk of fire and explosion if installed at floor level in an automotive garage or near gasoline or ...

Page 11: ...ipe Locate the heater so as to minimize the length of horizon tal venting and the number of vent elbows required Horizontal vent runs must slope up 1 4 per foot from the heater to allow exhaust condensate to drain and must have a condensate drain as described in the venting installation instructions OUTSIDE VENT COVER REMOVAL The heater is supplied from the factory with a built in stackless outsid...

Page 12: ...more than one manufacturer may cause leaks or damage to vent When assembling a vent pick one manufacturer and be sure that all vent parts come from that manufacturer and are specified by the manufac turer for your system Follow manufacturer s instructions and local and National Fuel Gas Code requirements care fully during assembly and installation 4 Install vent pipe so that it can expand and cont...

Page 13: ... cloth or paper towel with isopropyl alco hol rubbing alcohol and vigorously wipe the socket of the Vent Body Immediately wipe the cleaned sur faces dry with a clean cloth or paper towel Repeat for the exterior of the heater end of the Appliance Adapter Attach the Appliance Adapter to the vent body using the adhesive specified by the vent manufacturer fol lowing the vent manufacturer s instruction...

Page 14: ...ns Use a Listed vent ter minal specified by local and national codes and your manufacturer s instructions A roof termination must be vertical 7 Vent Termination Horizontal See Table 7 Use a list ed wall thimble and vent terminal from Table 7 The terminal must be located see Figure 13 at least 3 and at most 12 out from the wall see Figure 14 following the vent manufacturer s instructions at least 1...

Page 15: ...nts Check that vent supports and wall and ceiling penetrations allow free movements up down and sideways without putting any strains on the heater or vent body Check for at least six 6 inch free air clearance between the heater vent pipe and combustible materials Check that all joints are completely together and sealed WATER CONNECTIONS The heater requires proper water flow and pressure for its op...

Page 16: ...with an anti siphon device to prevent chemicals from siphoning into the heater if the pump shuts off or install the chemical feeder down stream of the heater see Water Chemistry Page 17 NOTICE If the heater is plumbed in backwards it will cycle continuously Make sure piping from filter is not reversed when installing heater WATER PIPING Connect the heater directly to 2 PVC pipe using the inte gral...

Page 17: ...r and at a lower level than the heater outlet Install a corrosion resistant positive seal check valve see Figure 15 between the heater and the chlorinator to prevent concen trated chemicals from back siphoning into the heater Back siphoning is most likely to occur when the pump stops creating a pressure suction differential FIGURE 17 Manual bypass valve Model Minimum Flow Maximum Flow 200 20 120 3...

Page 18: ...s after the burner is off and then turn off the filter pump 3 Turn up the thermostat as though to fire the burner 4 Wait one minute The Service System light should go on but the burner should not fire and the blower should not start If the blower or burner do start or if the Service System light does not go on there is a pres sure switch malfunction Immediately press the OFF but ton on the operati...

Page 19: ...tered To check that the gas pressure setting is correct use the following procedure 1 Turn off the heater and remove the top covers for access to the Combination Gas Control Valve 2 Use a 3 16 hex key to remove the plug from the PRESSURE TAP port on the outlet side of the Combination Gas Control Valve 3 Install a 1 8 NPT barbed fitting into the PRESSURE TAP port Use a flexible tube to connect it t...

Page 20: ...ted directly to the junction box on the inside of the heater jacket Line voltage field wiring should be 14 gauge with a circuit capacity of 15 amps ELECTRICAL WIRING 1 All wiring must be in accordance with all applicable codes 2 The heater when installed must be electrically grounded and bonded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI N...

Page 21: ...etween the Fireman s Switch termi nals on the heater and those on the time clock using 18 gauge wire with a minimum 3 64 thick insulation rated for a temperature rise of at least 105 C Route the wires out through the knockout on the bottom of the Control Box Use a 90 conduit el and conduit run out through the cutout on the Lower Enclosure next to the Junction Box see Figure 23 21 Wire into bottom ...

Page 22: ...gure 26 The following sequence should happen A The unit will come on and the POOL ON light will come on B Press the Temp or Temp pad on TOP of the panel to set maximum pool temperature C Wait 30 seconds the POOL ON light will go off and the SPA ON light will come on D Press the Temp or Temp pad on TOP of the panel to set maximum spa temperature set temper ature to 104 F or less E Wait 30 seconds t...

Page 23: ...to chart HEATER WILL NOT FIRE B Page 25 Go to specific safety switch troubleshooting chart Pages 28 and 29 Go to chart HEATER WILL NOT FIRE C Page 26 Are any red diagnos tic LED s on back of board AGS AFS SFS HLS PS or THERMISTOR on NO NO NO NO NO YES YES YES NO YES YES Does red SERVICE HEATER LED come on Verify that water temperature setting is above water temperature reading If it is and heater ...

Page 24: ...mary and restore continuity Is green SPA or POOL LED on YES NO YES YES YES NO NO Depress POOL or SPA ON button on Membrane Pad Does POOL or SPA LED come on Check for 120 VAC power to heater Check for 24 VAC at sec ondary of Transformer Check for 120 VAC at primary to Transformer Jumper Fireman s Switch at Terminal Board and depress POOL or SPA ON button on membrane pad Does SPA or POOL LED come on...

Page 25: ...equirement Minimum Flow Requirements Model Flow 200 20 GPM 333 30 GPM 400 40 GPM Is red SERVICE HEATER LED on YES YES NO YES NO NO Is red SERVICE SYSTEM LED on Verify that pump is on filter is not blocked and the water flow is above the minimum requirement Check that water pressure is within the adjustment range of the Pressure Switch 0 5 psig Verify that switch wiring is OK and sensing tube is no...

Page 26: ...r heat SEE NOTE 1 Turn off 120 VAC power to heater for 5 seconds and turn back on Make sure tempera ture setting is above water temperature Wait one minute Does heater fire and stay on Did Blower come on Verify that gas is flow ing to burner during ignition try Observe gas meter for move ment during ignition try wait for about 30 seconds after calling for heat Check for 24 VAC between TH and GND t...

Page 27: ...or 120 VAC between L1 and L2 terminals on Ignition Control Module Replace Ignition Control Module YES YES NO NO NO NO NO YES YES YES Go back to chart HEATER WILL NOT FIRE C Page 26 Check gas pressure OK Replace HSI Igniter Replace gas line with larger line or replace regulator Fix wiring between S1 and S2 terminals on Ignition Control Module and HSI Igniter Fix wiring between L1 and L2 terminals o...

Page 28: ...or punctured Replace Air Flow Switch AFS If problem persists replace Blower Replace Blower Verify correct connection of wiring between 24 VAC and IND terminals on Ignition Control Module and Control Board and replace Control Board YES YES NO NO NO YES YES YES NO AFS on Does Blower operate THERMISTOR on Verify Thermistor wiring If OK replace Thermistor Check for 120 VAC at Blower connector on ignit...

Page 29: ...ould fire Does the Digital Temerature Display show Error Code E05 or E06 Change Low Level Board Programming to SF0 See Page 4 11 in S5066 Sta Rite Pool Spa Heater Training and Service Manual Were you able to change the device code SF1 to SF0 Check Heat Exchanger Coil for liming or low flow A Is the Stack Flue Switch or Sensor correctly connected to the wiring harness B Is the Membrane Pad connecte...

Page 30: ...t is too long Reduce length of exhaust vent and or surges especially on number of elbows ignition Combustion appears Flame current is not Check for wet or damaged igniter with normal but flame does being sensed low resistance to ground Replace with not stay lit new igniter Verify burner flameholder is properly grounded Replace Ignition Control Module Heat Exchanger Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE RE...

Page 31: ...For complete Water System parts breakdown Key Nos 10 through 12 See Page 33 Repair Parts are available from your Sta Rite dealer If your dealer cannot supply you call Sta Rite Customer Service at 1 800 752 0183 For complete Electrical System parts breakdown Key Nos 1 through 4 See Page 35 For compete Burner System parts breakdown Key Nos 5 through 9 See Pages 32 and 33 For complete Water System pa...

Page 32: ...16 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 2 5 6 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 11 18 17 25 26 2692 1196 PRE SS TAB VEN T PIL OT OFF O N For Heater mounting bolts and clamps purchase separately Bolt Down Bracket Kit Part No 42001 0085S ...

Page 33: ... 1 42001 0090 42001 0090 42001 0090 Flameholder Kit Includes Key Nos 11 12 13 14 and Flameholder Insert 77707 0202 77707 0203 77707 0204 11 Flameholder Adapter Plate Gasket 1 42001 0084 42001 0084 42001 0084 12 Flameholder Assembly 1 42001 0202 42001 0203 42001 0204 13 Flameholder Combustion Chamber Gasket 1 42001 0065 42001 0065 42001 0065 14 Flameholder Insulation Cap 1 42001 0075 42001 0075 420...

Page 34: ...S 42001 0060S 42001 0060S 9 Manifold Body with Safeties Incl Key Nos 10 11 1 77707 0205 77707 0205 77707 0205 9 Manifold Body Only Incl O Ring Kit 1 77707 0206 77707 0206 77707 0206 10 5 16 Flat Washer 10 U43 41SS U43 41SS U43 41SS 11 5 16 18x2 3 4 Hex Capscrew 10 37007 0214 37007 0214 37007 0214 12 Connector Tube O Ring 2 U9 226 U9 226 U9 226 13 Connector Tube Kit Includes O Ring 2 77707 0017 777...

Page 35: ... 0063S 42001 0063S 10 Thermistor 1 42001 0053S 42001 0053S 42001 0053S 11 Terminal Board 1 42001 0056S 42001 0056S 42001 0056S 12 Fireman s Switch Fuse 1 25A 1 1 4 1 32850 0099 32850 0099 32850 0099 13 Ignition Control Module 1 42001 0052S 42001 0052S 42001 0052S 14 Transformer 1 42001 0057S 42001 0057S 42001 0057S 15 Air Flow Switch 1 42001 0059S 42001 0059S 42001 0059S 16 Control Board Kit 1 420...

Page 36: ... FC1 FC2 S1 120 L1 L1 L2 BM FL F1 L2 S2 TH IND VAL GND GND GND GND BLOWER 120VAC 120VAC HOT 120VAC IGNITER MOT TRANS TRANS GROUND GND NEUTRAL NEU JUNCTION BOX F I R E M A N S S W I T C H Replace jumper with leads to Fireman s Switch field installed 24VAC SEC PRIM 120VAC Y W Y W Y R Y O Y BL BK GY GY BK BK W W BK W W W W G G Y Y Y Y BK BK Y W W W R R BL BL O O O O PR PR Y R Y BL Y O Y W Y Y Y Y Y Y...

Page 37: ...H IND AIR FLOW SWITCH HI LIMIT SWITCH WATER PRESSURE SWITCH COM NO AGS SWITCH VAL GAS VALVE THERMISTOR SENSOR STACK FLUE SENSOR NOTES 1 AND TH L1 L2 F1 F2 S1 24 VAC S2 GND IND VAL ARE CONNECTED ON THE IGNITION MODULE 2 3 PIN AND SOCKET CONNECTOR IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRES AS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED THEY MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE 105 C OR ITS EQUIVALENT LADDER DIAGRAM ...

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Page 40: ...mer purchaser Purchaser only Sta Rite shall have the option to repair or replace the defective product at its sole discre tion Purchasers must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace the product covered by this warranty Requests for warranty service must be made through the installing dealer This warranty shall not apply to any prod uct that has been subject to negligence misapplic...

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