Section III. Consumer Operation & Maintenance
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General:
Do not operate the heater without water flowing through it.
Do not use the heater if any part has been under water.
Contact a qualified service technician to inspect the entire
heater and replace any part of the control system or gas
valve that was under water. If heater has been totally sub-
merged in water, replace the entire heater.
Heater operation:
Full lighting and shutdown instructions are included on the light-
ing instructions label installed on the front access door inside the
heater cabinet. This heater cannot be operated with the front door
removed.
WARNING: If you smell gas in the appliance area or near
the floor, stop and follow instructions on the front cover of
this manual.
NOTE: Do not use the unit below 40°F temperature. Do not
operate heater while an automatic pool cleaner is in use.
NOTE: This unit will not operate if water flow is insufficient.
Make sure filter is clean.
Warning:
Do not ingest alcohol or drugs during use or prior to using pool.
Ingestion of such intoxicants can cause drowsiness which can lead
to unconsciousness, and subsequently result in drowning.
Do not heat pool water in excess of 102°F. A temperature of
100°F is considered safe for a healthy adult. Hotter water increases
the risk of hyperthermia. Special caution is suggested for younger
children.
Pregnant women beware! Soaking in water above 102°F can
cause fetal damage during the first three months of pregnancy
(resulting in the birth of a brain-damaged or deformed child).
Pregnant women should adhere to the 100°F maximum rule.
Before entering the water, users should check the water tem-
perature with an accurate thermometer; operating thermostats may
err in regulating water temperatures by as much as four degrees
Fahrenheit.
Persons with a medical history of heart disease, circulatory
problems, diabetes, or blood pressure problems should obtain their
physician’s advice before using spas or hot tubs.
Persons taking medications which induce drowsiness, such
as tranquilizers, antihistamines, or anticoagulants, should not use
spas or hot tubs.
If the pool/spa is used for therapy, it should be done with the
advice of a physician. Always stir the water before entering to mix
in any hot surface water that might exceed healthful temperature
limits and cause injury.
Do not tamper with controls, because scalding can result if
safety controls are not in proper order.
Temperature controls:
The heater is turned “ON” and “OFF” using the power switch, locat-
ed to the right of the thermostat. The water temperature is adjusted
with the thermostat. Turning the thermostat all the way counterclock-
wise will also turn the heater “OFF.” Turning the thermostat clockwise
will turn the heater “ON” and adjust the temperature higher.
The memory stop provides a manual means of locking the
desired maximum temperature setting of the water. Once the max-
imum setting has been determined, loosen the screw and rotate
the stop to the desired location and retighten the screw.
Periodic inspection:
1. Periodically check the venting system on the heater. The
venting areas must never be obstructed in any way and mini-
mum clearances must be observed to prevent restriction of
combustion and ventilation air.
2. Keep the entire pool area clean and free of all debris, com-
bustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids. Remove any leaves or paper from around the heater.
3. Do not store chlorine, other pool chemicals or other corro-
sives in the vicinity of the heater.
Winterization:
Do not operate heater if the temperature falls below
40°F. Drain all water out of heater to prevent damage to heat
exchanger during freezing weather.
FOR YOUR SAFETY – READ BEFORE OPERATING
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