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Gas-Fired Pool 

and Spa Heater

Effective: 11-10-21

Replaces: 08-27-21

P/N 241236 Rev. 41

AS

ME

HLW

INSTALLATION AND  

OPERATION MANUAL

Bronze ASME and Polymer 

Atmospheric Heat Exchanger Models 

206A, 266, 266A, 336A, 399, and 406A

This manual should be maintained in legible condition and kept adjacent to the heater or in a safe place for future 

reference.

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WARNING:

 If the information in the 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 or other combustible materials in 

the vicinity of this or any other appliance. To do so may result in an explosion or fire.

- 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.

BR models only

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Summary of Contents for 406A

Page 1: ...personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance To do so may result in an exp...

Page 2: ...or acceptable input voltages VENTING Materials See pages 11 and 14 D 2 Power Vent Kit See page 14 Indoor Stack See page 11 CONTROLS INTERFACE Wiring diagrams See pages 24 and 25 User interface See pag...

Page 3: ...Installation 20 Heat Exchanger Reversal 20 Plumbing Diagrams 21 5 ELECTRICAL WIRING 22 Millivolt Models M suffix 22 Digital Models E suffix 22 Electrical Power Draw 23 Transformer Wiring 23 6 WIRING...

Page 4: ...personal injury death or substantial property damage if ignored ACAUTION Indicates the presence of hazards or unsafe practices which could cause minor personal injury or product or property damage if...

Page 5: ...amage to your heater and associated equipment Maintain your water chemistry according to Table A If the mineral content and dissolved solids in the water become too high scale forms inside the heat ex...

Page 6: ...ons These heaters are design certified and tested under the latest requirements of the ANSI Z21 56 CSA 4 7 Standard for Gas Fired Pool Heaters All heaters can be used either indoor or outdoors when ap...

Page 7: ...ttempt repairs according to these instructions AWARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance may damage the equipment creating a hazard resulting in asphyxiation explosio...

Page 8: ...with ventilated air space over 0 024 sheet metal with ventilated air space Back 4 102 Right 4 102 Left 4 102 Vent 3 76 Indoor Top 24 610 Outdoor Top Unobstructed h 1 25 mm glass fiber or mineral wool...

Page 9: ...wall for proper outdoor venting Pagoda Top Installation 1 Insert tabs into keyhole 4 places See Figure 4 detail A 2 Snap tabs into keyholes so as not to pull out See Figure 4 detail B OUTDOOR TOP SHIP...

Page 10: ...apcon Bolt Washer Field Supplied Ea Pallet Anchor Bracket Use hole closest to unit 4 total 2 x 6 x 1 8 Pallet Anchor Bracket 4 Total Kit 011636 1 4 x 2 1 4 S S Tapcon Bolt and Washer Field Supplied NO...

Page 11: ...in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code U S ANSI Z223 1 or Canada CAN CSA B149 and any local codes that may have jurisdiction The most common approach is the 2 opening method with combusti...

Page 12: ...Exchanger Shipping Weights lbs kg Heater Mode BTUH Input kwh A Cabinet Width in mm B Flue Dia in mm C Indoor Drafthood in mm D in mm J in mm Standard Heater w Stackless Top Indoor Draft Hood 206A 199...

Page 13: ...lbs kg Heater Mode BTUH Input kwh A Cabinet Width in mm B Flue Dia in mm C Indoor Drafthood in mm D in mm J in mm Standard Heater w Stackless Top Indoor Draft Hood P _206A EN X 180 0 52 7 20 508 6 152...

Page 14: ...st 5 1 5 m in vertical height above the drafthood outlet The vent cap location shall have a minimum clearance of 4 1 2 m horizontally from and in no case below unless a 4 1 2 m horizontal distance is...

Page 15: ...sure ACAUTION Do not use Teflon tape on gas line pipe thread Only sealant tape or a pipe compound rated for use with natural and propane gases is recommended Apply sparingly only on male pipe ends lea...

Page 16: ...ENT Figure 15 Honeywell VR8340 Heater Models 206A 406A GAS PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT Figure 16 Robertshaw 7200 Heater Model 206A GAS PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT Figure 17 Robertshaw 7000 BDER Heater Models 266A 336...

Page 17: ...M lpm Max GPM lpm 206A 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 20 75 100 378 266 266A 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 25 95 100 378 336A 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 35 132 100 378 399 406A 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 40 151 100 378 When flow rates exceed maximum GPM an ex...

Page 18: ...the inlet outlet header make sure the O rings are properly seated in the grooves Use Aqualube or equivalent non petroleum based lubricant on the O ring Hand tighten the unions Glue PVC piping directly...

Page 19: ...rm Governor a built in automatic bypass valve is provided in the In Out header While the Unitherm Governor responds to the changes in water temperature in the heater the internal bypass valve automati...

Page 20: ...ectly to the discharge side of the filter pump 2 The outlet side of the filter is then plumbed to the inlet of the heater and 3 The outlet of the heater is plumbed to the return line to the pool or sp...

Page 21: ...PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER Figure 31 Single Heater Installation THIS DIAGRAM IS A RECOMMENDATION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO REPACE AN ENGINEERED PIPING SYSTEM BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER Figure 32 Multiple Hea...

Page 22: ...sensor well 7 Allow for water flow through the heater and check for leaks 8 Re attach access panels to the opposite sides For instructions on reversing the heat exchanger connections on ASME models c...

Page 23: ...et or neutral leg of the power supply There should be no connection to the red wire for 120 VAC operation Attach a wire nut to the red wire SUPPLY SIDE RETURN or NEUTRAL HEATER 4 WIRES GROUND L1 RED B...

Page 24: ...24 6 WIRING DIAGRAM MILLIVOLT PRELIMINARY UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT IF PRINTED...

Page 25: ...25 7 WIRING DIAGRAM DIGITAL PRELIMINARY UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT IF PRINTED...

Page 26: ...ED SCREW Figure 41 Knurled Screw Location Control Adjustments Millivolt Models Thewatertemperatureiscontrolledbytheheaterthermostat on the upper front panel of the heater The control center contains a...

Page 27: ...nt temperature make sure the control is in the appropriate mode POOL or SPA and push the UP or DOWN buttons By default the setpoint range is 50 104 F 10 40 C See MAX Settings on page 28 to increase th...

Page 28: ...h UP and DOWN buttons for 5 7 seconds until FAULTS CLEARED appears This operation resets the Fault History file to 0 and clears all the stored faults Fahrenheit or Celsius Refer to step one above to a...

Page 29: ...b is intact Internal Fault Board fault replace board EEPROM Fault Memory fault reset setpoints replace board if fault does not clear Clock Fireman Sw Time clock fireman switch circuit is open Low Temp...

Page 30: ...in the POOL Mode Heating in the SPA Mode Remote Mode Figure 52 Remote Control Menu Remote Operation Millivolt models are not designed for operation with remote control system Activating the Remote To...

Page 31: ...to the heater See Figure 55 For activation of the remote control see section on page 30 3 Wire Remote Control Using Three Position Switch Pool Off Spa or Low Off High This application assumes that bo...

Page 32: ...itch 2 Set the heater control to the OFF mode 3 Turn the filter pump ON and confirm that the pressure switch is closed use a multimeter to check If the pressure switch fails to close either the switch...

Page 33: ...ce access panel Pilot Safety Millivolt Models Heaters equipped with the standing pilot millivolt system employs a pilot which act as a safety device to shut down the flow of gas to the main burners an...

Page 34: ...Remove the four 4 screws holding down the flue collector Remove the flue collector 6 If ProTek Shield Assy is attached to the heater disconnect flange nuts on Inlet Outlet header remove ProTek Shield...

Page 35: ...espiratory protection to avoid inhalation of airborne dust and airborne fiber particles Immersion Well Replacement Millivolt 1 Shut off water to heater and drain heat exchanger 2 Remove access panel o...

Page 36: ...ection After Start Up Feel the inlet and outlet pipes Outlet pipe should be only slightly warmer than the inlet It should not be hot AWARNING Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut of...

Page 37: ...F position 4 Remove heater door panel 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 6 Wait 5...

Page 38: ...ctrical power to the appliance 4 This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot Do not try to light the pilot by hand 5 Remove heater door panel 6 For Honeywel...

Page 39: ...if the filter pressure is higher than usual 4 The pump may have lost its prime and be running dry Check the pressure on the filter If there is no pressure then you are not moving water or your gauge...

Page 40: ...or replace filter Low water level in pool Raise water level External bypass setting out of adjustment Adjust bypass Pressure switch out of adjustment Adjust pressure switch Liming or scale forming in...

Page 41: ...y filter Clean filter Gas line or meter undersized Refer to installation instructions Leaking at well Overacid Replace well and maintain proper water chemistry Leaking at heat exchanger Overacid Repla...

Page 42: ...ow 500mV check gas pressure Also check for insects or debris in the pilot burner If main burner fires remove jumper Replace gas valve If main burner does not fire remove jumper Remove both TH wires fr...

Page 43: ...r on gas control Check for 24 VAC across PV MV PV terminals on PC board If voltage is okay replace gas control if not replace PC board NOTE If PC board goes into lockout reset system Lockout is used o...

Page 44: ...Resistance k 261 1 199 0 153 1 118 8 93 0 73 3 58 3 51 0 If okay replace Circuit Board Sensor Failure Inspect thermistor wires and connector at Terminal P1 Check resistance value of the thermistor Ref...

Page 45: ...any warranties must be properly tagged with a return parts tag completely filled in with the heater serial number model number etc and shipped to the Company freight prepaid If determined defective by...

Page 46: ...HP 2 HP 10 S 3 V 1 V 2 V 14 M I S I3 S 2 S 5 HP 4 HP 7 HP 6 HP I2 S 6 HP 15 HP 3 HP 7 S 3 R 4 S 17 HM 11 S 4 C 9 M 8 S 13 M 12 M 3 S 4 B 2 B 5 M 5 B 1 B 1 G 1 J 4 S 5 S 6 S 14 M 1 R 2 R 2 J 7 HP 3 B 1...

Page 47: ...M OUTLET INLET 27 HM 6 C 8 HP 6 C 8 HP 4 S 2 S 6 HM 3 HM 7 HM 5 HM 1 M 21 M 2 HM 1 M UNITS WITH ASME CAST IRON HEADERS DISCONTINUED 12 2019 OPTIONAL 16 HM 15 HM 12 HM 9 HM 10 HM 2 C 6 M 11 HM 8 HM 1 M...

Page 48: ...VOLT PILOT OUTLET INLET PROTEK ADPTER AND POLYMER UNITS PRIOR TO 10 2019 6 M 17 HP 14 HP 13 HP 2 HP 10 HP 12 HP 11 HP 16 HP 1 C 1 M 6 C 19 HP 19 HP 8 HP 15 HP 18 HP OPTIONAL 18 HP 23 M 24 M 29 HM 27 H...

Page 49: ...F Combination Valve Pro IID 004306F 004306F 004306F 004306F HP 1 HP Heat Exchanger Assy Copper Units manufactured from 10 2019 017994F 017995F 017996F 017997F Units manufactured prior to 10 2019 01004...

Page 50: ...Tek Shield Adapter 2 Pc from end of Q3 2020 018007F 018007F 018007F 018007F 28 HM U G Bypass Assembly Units manufactured from 12 2019 017958F 017958F 017962F 017962F 29 HM ProTek Shield Assembly from...

Page 51: ...F 010383F 010384F 010385F Jacuzzi N A 016698F N A 016699F 14 S Screw Retainer 006744F 006744F 006744F 006744F 4 S Access Panel Set 3 Pcs Units with Polymer Header 010311F 010311F 010311F 010311F Acces...

Page 52: ...52 NOTES Raypak Inc 2151 Eastman Avenue Oxnard CA 93030 805 278 5300 www raypak com PRELIMINARY UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT IF PRINTED...

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