Purex Pool Equipment Tropic Isle C120 User Manual

TROPIC ISLE
POOL
and
SPA
HEATER
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
MANUAL
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
-
READ
BEFORE
OPERATING
Warning:
lf
you
do not tollow these
instructions exactly,
a fire or exploqion
may
result, causing
property
damage,
personal
injury or
loss of life.
WARNING:
lmproper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or
property
damage.
Refer
to this manual. For assistanc€ or additional
information,-consult
a
qualified
installer, service agency or
the
gas
supplier.
FOR
YOUR
SAFETY
WHAT TO DO IF
YOU SMELL GAS
.
Do not try to light any appliance.
.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do
nol us€ any
phone
in
your
building.
.
lmmediately call
your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone.
Follow the
gaS
supplier's
instructions.
.
lf
you
cannol reach
your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
Do not store or use
gasoline
or other llammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
Hydroloch Chemical Corporation, City of Industry

Purex Pool Equipment Tropic Isle C120 Specifications

General

Category	Swimming Pool Heater
Brand	Purex Pool Equipment
Model	Tropic Isle C120
Heating Capacity	120, 000 BTU/hr
Fuel Type	Natural Gas or Propane

Summary

FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE OPERATING

What to Do If You Smell Gas

Critical safety procedure for gas leaks.

Notice of Importance

General Safety Warnings

Crucial safety advice for installation and operation.

IID Heater Lighting and Operation

Operating Instructions

Step-by-step guide for operating the IID heater.

Turning Off Gas

Procedure to safely turn off gas to the appliance.

Millivolt Heater Lighting and Operation

Millivolt Lighting Instructions

Step-by-step guide for lighting the Millivolt heater.

Turning Off Gas to Appliance

Procedure to safely turn off gas to the appliance.

Temperature Control Systems

Single Temperature Control

Details on the single thermostat system.

Dual Temperature Control

Details on the dual thermostat system.

Selector Dials and Stopper Knob

Explanation of selector dials and temperature limit adjustments.

Safety Rules for Spa and Hot Tub

Important safety guidelines for using spas and hot tubs.

Function Indicator Lights

Power Light

Description of the power indicator light.

Pressure Light

Description of the pressure indicator light.

Heat & Hi-Limit Lights

Explains the heat and high-limit indicator lights.

Chemical Balance for Pool and Spa Water

Chlorine Management

Guidance on chlorine levels and residual.

pH Control and Alkalinity

Importance of pH balance and alkalinity for heater performance.

Water Connections and Plumbing

Plumbing Considerations

Advice on plumbing materials and preventing back siphoning.

Flange Couplings

Details on connecting water pipes using flange couplings.

Manual By-Pass Installation

Instructions for installing a manual by-pass for flow rate.

Circulating Pump and Installation Notes

Circulating Pump Requirements

Minimum flow rate requirements for the circulating pump.

Below Pool Installation

Specific considerations for installing the heater below water level.

Gas Connections and Testing

Gas Line Sizing and Installation

Guidelines for sizing and installing the gas line.

Manifold Pressure Testing

Procedure for testing and adjusting gas manifold pressure.

Ventilation Requirements

Outdoor Installation Ventilation

Clearances and requirements for outdoor installation.

Stackless and Stack Type Venting

Information on vent kits for stackless and stack models.

Indoor Installation Ventilation

Clearances and requirements for indoor installation.

Electrical Wiring for IID Models

IID Single Therm Wiring Diagram

Wiring diagram for IID single thermostat models.

Time Delay Clock Wiring

Wiring diagram for time delay clock (fireman switch).

Electrical Wiring for Dual Therm IID Models

Remote Switch Dual Therm Installation

Installation instructions for remote switch dual therm IID.

2 Wire Remote Wiring

Wiring method for 2 wire remote thermostats.

Electrical Wiring for Millivolt Models

Millivolt Single Therm Wiring Diagram

Wiring diagram for Millivolt single thermostat models.

Millivolt Dual Therm Wiring Diagram

Wiring diagram for Millivolt dual thermostat models.

Millivolt Time Delay Clock Wiring

Wiring diagram for Millivolt time delay clock.

Maintenance Procedures

Routine Maintenance and Seasonal Operation

Recommended checks for routine maintenance and seasonal use.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Heater Not Coming On

Common causes and remedies for heater failure.

Heater Short Cycling

Causes and remedies for rapid on/off operation.

Heater Knocking Noises

Causes and remedies for knocking noises.