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Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Takes too long to heat pool or
spa
Under-sized heater .................................
Calculate heating capacity of heater
Htr. output (BTUH)
Pool gallonage x 8.33
or refer to heater sizing chart
This does not take into account heat loss due to weather
Filter not running long enough ................
Reset time clock
Dirty 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 .................................................
Replace heat exchanger and maintain proper water chemistry
Gasket brittle and leaking -
(overheated)
Heater running after pump shuts off .......
See Pressure switch adjustment
Refractory damage .................................
Replace refractory
Sooted heater .........................................
Determine cause of sooting and correct
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