Pentair MASTERTEMP 125 Installation And User Manual

MASTERTEMP
®
125 Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide Rev. B 8/14
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AFTER START-UP
CHECKING WATER FLOW
WARNING
Fire or flooding hazard. If the unit overheats and the burner fails to shut off, follow instructions under “To Turn Off Gas to the
Appliance”,
page 33, and call a qualified service technician to repair unit.
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damage the heater and void the warranty.
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heater’s minimum setting of 68° F (20° C). During cold weather, if there is no danger of freezing, operate the filter pump
continuously even if the heater is not operating. If air temperatures are expected to drop below freezing (32° F/0° C), shut
down the heater and winterize it.
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WARNING
Explosion hazard. Purging the system with compressed air can cause components to explode, with risk of severe injury or death
to anyone nearby. Use only a low pressure (below 5 PSI or 35 kPa), high volume blower when air purging the heater, pump,
filter, or piping.
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Section 6. Maintenance

Pentair MASTERTEMP 125 Specifications

General

BTU Output	125, 000 BTU/hr
Fuel Type	Natural Gas or Propane
Ignition System	Electronic
Minimum Flow Rate	20 GPM
Maximum Working Pressure	50 PSI
Efficiency	82%
Water Connections	1.5 inch
Certifications	ANSI Z21.56
Voltage	120V