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Section 2. Introduction
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DANGER
SAFETY INFORMATION
The Turbotemp 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.
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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.
Waterco 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.
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.
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WARNING
