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Installation and Operation Manual
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Jandy
®
LXi
™
Model Pool and Spa Heater by Zodiac
®
WARNING
Follow all filter manufacturer's
instructions.
NEVER
attempt to
assemble, disassemble or adjust the
filter when there is pressurized air in the
system. Starting the pump while there
is any pressurized air in the system can
cause the filter lid to be blown off, which
can cause death, serious personal injury
or property damage.
1. Turn off the electrical power to the heater. Turn
off the main gas supply to the heater at the meter
or the manual gas cock outside the heater.
2
Be sure that the filter pump is OFF and that it
will remain off during the entire procedure.
3. Open the relief valve on top of the filter and
leave it open during the procedure.
HEAT RISE
WARNING
TO BE ADJUSTED BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY
Drain
Plugs
LXi Heater
CV Filter
SHP
Pump
Sweep Elbow
P/N SEAQL1001
Sweep Elbow
P/N SEFL1002
7½” (19 cm)
Minimum
4. If the heater is below the surface level of the wa-
ter in the pool or spa, be sure to close all shut-off
valves between the heater and the pool.
5. Remove the drain plugs and drain the heater. See
Figure 15.
NOTE
Be sure to use 2 inch or 2½ inch schedule 40
PVC pipe.
6. Clean the cut ends of the pipe and both ends of
the sweep elbow(s) with an appropriate NSF
®
approved All Purpose cleaner/primer. Glue the
sweep elbow(s) onto the cut pipe ends using an
appropriate All Purpose NSF approved adhesive/
glue. See Figure 16.
NOTE
Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. recommends
Weld-On 724 PVC to CPVC Cement to glue
Schedule 40 PVC.
7. After the glue is cured, close the pressure relief
valve on top of the filter, start the system and
check for proper water flow.
8. Replace the drain plugs.
9. Return all valves to their operating positions.
10. Restore power to the heater.
11. Turn on the pump to check for water leaks.
12. Restore the gas supply to the heater.
To connect a section of 2 inch PVC or CPVC
pipe to the heater, first slip a coupling nut onto the
pipe. Then prepare the end of the pipe with the proper
PVC/CPVC primer and glue. Follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions provided with the primer and glue
for preparation procedures and curing times. Apply the
Figure 15. Header Drain Plug Location
Figure 16. LXi Heater Sweep Elbow Installation
