COMPONENTS
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ProTek Shield Assembly
This heater is equipped with a ProTek Shield
Assembly (located on the inlet connection).
This component provides protection to the
heat exchanger against galvanic corrosion,
when properly bonded to the heat exchanger.
It should be replaced when the size of the
ProTek Shield annode is reduced to about 40%
of the original size.
*NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is properly seated in the
O-ring groove before installation.
CAUTION: STOP the pool pump before attempting to
remove ProTek Shield Assy. Failure to do so may result
in damage to ProTek Shield Assy, loss of pool water, or
personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not use tools to remove (twist) the ProTek
Shield Assy or the wing nut on the stud of the ProTek
Shield Assy. Non-warrantable damage may occur.
Follow the steps below to replace the
ProTek Shield Assembly:
1. Shut off the pool pump and bleed pressure from the system.
2. Close isolation valves to minimize pool/spa water loss.
3. Remove wing nut from bottom stud on ProTek Shield Assy.
4. Remove bonding wire ring terminal from stud.
5. Rotate ProTek Shield assembly counter-clockwise (by hand)
to unscrew it from the assembly.
6. Inspect/replace as necessary and reverse above procedure to
reinstall. Hand tighten only! Do not use tools.
