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Turbotemp 125 Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide
CONSUMER INFORMATION AND SAFETY
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that elevated water temperature can
be hazardous. See below for water temperature guidelines before setting temperature.
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WARNING
1. Spa or hot tub water temperatures should never exceed 40° C (104° F). A temperature of
38° C (100° F) 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 39° C (102° F) can cause fetal damage
during the first three months of pregnancy (resulting in the birth of a brain-damaged or
deformed child). Pregnant women should stick to the 38° C (100° F) maximum rule.
4. Before entering the spa or hot tub, the user should check the water temperature with an
accurate thermometer. Spa or hot tub thermostats may err in regulating water temperatures
by as much as 2.2° C (4° F).
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 medication which induce drowsiness, such as tranquilizers, antihistamines or
anticoagulants should not use spas or hot tubs.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that carbon monoxide is an “invisible
killer”. Carbon monoxide is a colourless and odorless gas.
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WARNING
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DANGER
1. Carbon monoxide is produced by burning fuel, including natural gas and propane.
2. Proper installation, operation and maintenance of fuel-burning appliances in the home is the
most important factor in reducing carbon monoxide poisoning.
3. Be sure that fuel burning appliances such as heaters are installed by professionals according
to manufacturer’s instructions and codes.
4. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe operation.
5. Have the heating system (including vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained
service technician.
6. Examine vents regularly for improper connections, visible cracks, rust or stains.
7. Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms. The alarms should be certified to the
requirements of the most recent UL, IAS, CSA and IAPMO standard for carbon monoxide
alarms. Test carbon monoxide alarms regularly and replace dead batteries.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTICE:
• Combustion air contaminated by corrosive chemical fumes can damage the heater and
will void the warranty.
• The Combination Gas Control Valve on this heater differs from most appliance gas
controls. If it must be replaced, for safety reasons replace it only with an identical gas
control.
• The access door panels must be in place to provide proper ventilation. Do not operate the
heater for more than five (5) minutes with the access door panels removed.
• This heater is design certified by IAPMO as complying with the Standard for Gas Fired
Pool Heaters, and is intended for use in heating fresh water swimming pools or spas.
• The heater is designed for the heating of chlorine, bromine or salt system swimming pools
and spas. It should
NOT
be used as a space heating boiler, or general purpose water
heater. The heater requires an external
240 VAC single-phase
electric power source.
• The heater should be located in an area where leakage of the heater or connections will
not result in damage to the area adjacent to the heater or to the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable drain pan, adequately
drained, be installed under the heater. The pan must not restrict air flow.
• The heater may not be installed within 1.5 M (5 ft.) of the inside surface of a pool or spa
unless it is separated by a solid fence, wall or other permanent barrier.
WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Turbotemp 125 Heater is designed and manufactured to provide safe and reliable service
when installed, operated and maintained according to the information in this manual. Throughout
this manual, safety warnings and cautions are identified by the “
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” symbol. Be sure to read
and comply with all of the warnings and cautions.
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 toxic levels of 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.
