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Pool/Spa Heater Installation and Operation Manual Page 3
Section 1. General Information .............. 5
1.1 Introduction ..............................................5
1.2 Consumer Information and Safety ...........5
1.2.1 Spa/Hot Tub Safety Rules ..........5
1.2.2 Swimming Pool Energy
Saving Tips ................................6
1.3 Warranty ..................................................6
1.4 Codes and Standards ..............................6
1.5 Technical Assistance ...............................7
1.6 Materials Installer Must Provide ..............7
1.6.1 Materials for All Applications ......7
1.6.2 Materials for Special
Applications ................................7
1.7 Specifi cations ..........................................7
1.7.1 General Specifi cations ...............7
1.7.2 Dimensions ................................8
Section 2. Installation Instructions ........ 9
2.1 Introduction ..............................................9
2.2 Field Assembly .......................................9
2.3 Location Requirements ...........................9
2.3.1 Introduction ................................9
2.3.2 Clearances .................................9
2.3.3 Flooring ......................................10
2.3.4 Outdoor Installation ....................10
2.3.5 Indoor and Outdoor Shelter
Installations ................................11
2.3.5.1 Converting the Grill to a
Vent Collar ...........................12
Section 3. Venting.................................... 12
3.1 Combustion Air Supply ............................12
3.2 Exhaust Venting ......................................13
3.3 Vent Pipe Sizing and General
Installation ..............................................14
3.3.1 Outdoor Installations ..................14
3.3.2 Indoor and Outdoor Shelter
Installations ................................14
3.3.3 Inspection and Replacement of
Existing Vent System with New
Components ..............................15
Section 4. Gas Connections ................... 16
4.1 Gas Supply and Piping ............................16
4.2 Manifold Pressure ...................................17
4.3 Special Precautions for LP Gas ..............17
Section 5. Water Connections ................ 18
5.1 Water Piping ............................................18
5.2 Check Valve Installation ..........................18
5.3 Automatic Flow Control Valve .................18
5.4 Reversible Water Connections ................18
5.5 Connections at Heater .............................20
5.6 Pressure Relief Valve ..............................22
5.7 Auxiliary Components, Chlorinators,
Ozone Generators, and Sanitizing
Chemicals ................................................23
Section 6. Electrical................................. 23
6.1 General Information .................................23
6.2 Main Power .............................................23
6.2.1 Converting the Heater for a
120V Power Source ...................25
6.3 Bonding ...................................................25
6.4 Optional Pump Connection
(Maintain Temp Feature) .........................26
6.5 Optional Remote Controls .......................26
6.5.1 Connection to a Remote
Pool-Off-Spa Selector
(3-Wire Connection) ...................27
6.5.1.1 Install the Remote Pool-Off-
Spa Selector ........................27
6.5.1.2 Confi gure the Control
Panel ...................................27
6.5.2 Connection to an AquaLink
®
RS
Control System or Remote
TSTAT (2-Wire Connection) .......27
6.5.2.1 Install the Remote TSTAT ....27
6.5.2.2 Confi gure the Control
Panel ...................................28
6.5.2.3 Remote Operation ..............28
6.5.3 Connection to a Secondary
Use Interface ..............................30
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