Pentair 175K BTU/HR - User Manual

Rev. M 1-8-15 MASTERTEMP
®
Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide
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INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE
®
MASTERTEMP POOL AND SPA HEATER
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or other appliances.
FOR
YOUR
SAFETY
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
propertydamage, personal injury or death. Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (800) 831-7133 or (919) 566-8000
10951 W. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021
• (800) 831-7133 or (805) 553-5000
Models Natural Propane
175K BTU/HR 460792 460793
200K BTU/HR (ASME) 461000 461001
200K BTU/HR 460730 460731
200K BTU/HR (HD ASME) 461032 –
250K BTU/HR 460732 460733
250K BTU/HR (HD) 460806 –
250K BTU/HR
(ASME) 460771 460772
250K BTU/HR (HD ASME) 461020 –
300K BTU/HR 460734 460735
400K BTU/HR 460736 460737
400K BTU/HR (HD) 460805 –
400K BTU/HR (ASME) 460775 460776
400K BTU/HR (HD ASME) 461021 –
FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by authorized personnel, qualified inpool/spa
heater installation. Improper installation and/or operation can create carbon monoxide gas and flue gases which can
cause serious injury, property damage, or death. For indoor installations, as an additional measure of safety, Pentair
Aquatic Systems strongly recommends installation of suitable Carbon Monoxide detectors in the vicinity of this
appliance and in any adjacent occupied spaces. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE OPERATING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life. For additional free copies of this
manual; call (800) 831-7133.
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Summary

Warning and Safety Information

Critical Safety Instructions & Warnings

Covers general safety, notices, warranty, and condensation warnings.

Carbon Monoxide Danger

Highlights the danger of CO gas from exhaust and the need for proper ventilation.

Carbon Monoxide Exposure Symptoms

Details CO exposure symptoms and emergency actions.

Professional Installation & Servicing

Emphasizes that installation and service must be by qualified technicians.

Gas Control Valve Safety

Fuel Type and Flammable Vapors Safety

Covers correct fuel use and storing flammable liquids away from the heater.

Venting and Exhaust Safety

Addresses risks from exhaust leaks and asphyxiation due to improper venting.

Installation Instructions

Gas Pressure Testing and Requirements

Procedures for testing gas pressure, leak detection, and required pressure settings.

Venting Guidelines

Provides diagrams and rules for vent termination clearances for outdoor installations.

Vent Pipe Installation and Termination

Covers Category I venting, vertical negative pressure, and termination rules.

Electrical Connections and Wiring

Details electrical rating, wiring gauge, circuit capacity, and voltage selection.

Wiring Diagrams

Schematic showing the electrical connections for the heater's 3-wire system.

Operation Instructions

Basic System Operation and Start-Up

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting

Initial Troubleshooting and Safety Warnings

Heater Will Not Fire - Troubleshooting Charts

Diagnostic LED Interpretation

Burner and Heat Exchanger Issues

Pentair 175K BTU/HR Specifications

General

Brand	Pentair
Model	175K BTU/HR
Category	Water Heater
Language	English