11
ixi gas pool and spa heater
Installation Manual
10
ixi gas pool and spa heater
Installation Manual
3.2.2
Materials Supplied by Installer
Please ensure that all materials used during the
installation are in accordance with local codes or the
authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. If
you have any questions regarding the materials that
need to be used during this installation please call the
AstralPool customer service center at 1300 186 875.
Indoor installations will require additional venting and
exhaust conversion materials which are outlined in
detail in Section 4.
NOTE:
Required materials may differ from the materials
listed. Be sure to confirm with all local and national
codes before beginning the installation.
Gas Supplies
Electrical
Supplies
Plumbing
Supplies
Appropriately sized
Gas Piping
230-240 VAC, 50 Hz
PVC Piping
Manual Gas Shut Off
Valve
PVC Cement
Gas Union
Teflon Tape
Cap
Red RTV 300° C (600°F)
rated silicone adhesive
Leak Solution
1.6 mm (1/16")
Hose “T”
3.18 mm (1/8") -
1.6 mm (1/16")
Barbed Adapter
1.6 mm (1/16")
Flexible Hose
Section 4. Location Requirements
WARNING
Improper installation or maintenance can cause nausea
or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide in flue gases
which could result in severe injury or death. For indoor
installations, as an added measure of safety, AstralPool
strongly recommends installation of suitable carbon
monoxide detectors in the vicinity of this appliance and
in any adjacent occupied spaces.
Incorrect design and installation of heater vents and
ducts can result in personal injury, damage to property,
or death. To avoid such hazards, the heater must
be installed only by a qualified professional service
technician.
The IXI heater is shipped from the factory with an
exhaust vent configured for outdoor installation. The
heater is designed and certified, per AS/NZS 5263 for
both outdoor and indoor installation in Australia and
for indoor and outdoor installation of natural gas only
heaters in New Zealand. It is shipped from the factory
configured for outdoor use only, and is intended for
use with permanently installed, swimming pools only.
It should be installed on a level, stationary, non-mobile
location and should not be subjected to intentional
movement, vibration, etc. which could negatively
affect the plumbing, wiring, and venting of the heater.
For installation indoors, be sure to follow all the
instructions provided in this instruction manual. See
Section 4.3
for details.
Location of the heater below or above the pool water
level affects operation of its water pressure switch. See
Section
6.3
for more information.
NOTE:
If the heater is to be operated in below
freezing conditions it should be installed in a
protected outdoor shelter.
CAUTION
When pool equipment is located below the pool surface,
a leak from any component can cause large scale water
loss or flooding. AstralPool cannot be responsible for
such water loss or flooding or resulting damage.
4.1
Clearances
The heater must be installed in a location that allows
clearances for maintenance and inspection. Minimum
distances from combustible surfaces must also be
maintained. All criteria given in the following sections
reflect minimum clearances as stated in the national
standards. However, each installation must also be
evaluated, taking into account prevailing local
conditions such as wind speed and direction,
proximity and height of obstructions that may block
ventilation, and proximity to public access areas.
