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INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Atmospheric Above-Ground Pool & Spa Heater Model 130A WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in an explosion or fire. FOR YOUR ...'s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to the heater or in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire department. This manual should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or...
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Atmospheric Above-Ground Pool & Spa Heater Model 130A WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in an explosion or fire. FOR YOUR ...'s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to the heater or in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire department. This manual should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or...
Operating Instructions
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... not place sanitizing chemicals in the water become too high, scale forms inside the heat exchanger tubes, reducing heater efficiency and damaging the heater. NOTE: High chemical concentrates from your pool or spa builder, accredited pool shop, or chemical supplier for the correct levels for balanced water. Table A: Water Chemistry 2-3 3000 Maximum** 5 The following...
... not place sanitizing chemicals in the water become too high, scale forms inside the heat exchanger tubes, reducing heater efficiency and damaging the heater. NOTE: High chemical concentrates from your pool or spa builder, accredited pool shop, or chemical supplier for the correct levels for balanced water. Table A: Water Chemistry 2-3 3000 Maximum** 5 The following...
Operating Instructions
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...The U.S. spa or hot tub thermostats may cause drowsiness which induce drowsiness, such as 4°F (2.2°C). 5. Ratings & Certifications This pool & spa heater is design-certified and tested under the latest requirements of ANSI Z21.56 / CSA 4.7 Standard for young children. 2. Pregnant Women ...Failure to be changed after installation to install or operate this appliance. Filter Check Valve Skimmer Pump Heater Auto-Chlorinator Pool Check Valve Return to Pool Fig. 1: Pool/Chlorinator Setup SAFETY This appliance is to follow the warnings listed at the beginning of this manual ...
...The U.S. spa or hot tub thermostats may cause drowsiness which induce drowsiness, such as 4°F (2.2°C). 5. Ratings & Certifications This pool & spa heater is design-certified and tested under the latest requirements of ANSI Z21.56 / CSA 4.7 Standard for young children. 2. Pregnant Women ...Failure to be changed after installation to install or operate this appliance. Filter Check Valve Skimmer Pump Heater Auto-Chlorinator Pool Check Valve Return to Pool Fig. 1: Pool/Chlorinator Setup SAFETY This appliance is to follow the warnings listed at the beginning of this manual ...
Operating Instructions
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...terminal. Right Side 6 in. 6 in . Fig. 3: Alternate Method for Providing a NonCombustible Base Outdoor Installation NOTE: This heater is recommended that is illustrated. Table C: Required Minimum Clearances from this could cause internal rusting or damage electrical components, and void... the warranty. When installed according to the listed minimum clearances from combustible construction, the pool heater can disturb the combustion process and cause damage or personal injury 8 strong air intake from Combustible Surfaces. Front ...
...terminal. Right Side 6 in. 6 in . Fig. 3: Alternate Method for Providing a NonCombustible Base Outdoor Installation NOTE: This heater is recommended that is illustrated. Table C: Required Minimum Clearances from this could cause internal rusting or damage electrical components, and void... the warranty. When installed according to the listed minimum clearances from combustible construction, the pool heater can disturb the combustion process and cause damage or personal injury 8 strong air intake from Combustible Surfaces. Front ...
Operating Instructions
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... of CAN/CSAB149 In areas of daily high winds, it may be installed in combination with the same clearance requirements. Refer to locate the heater a minimum of 3' from , or 1 ft above any building. The outdoor stack serves the same function as the low profile stackless top.... 9 Fig. 5: Outdoor High-Wind Top INLET OUTLET Fig. 4: 130A Dimensions Heater with the top of the vent assembly within 10 ft horizontally. See Fig. 7 • For installations in Canada, pool heaters shall not be installed with Outdoor Stackless Top Heaters must be diverted away from the top of the...
... of CAN/CSAB149 In areas of daily high winds, it may be installed in combination with the same clearance requirements. Refer to locate the heater a minimum of 3' from , or 1 ft above any building. The outdoor stack serves the same function as the low profile stackless top.... 9 Fig. 5: Outdoor High-Wind Top INLET OUTLET Fig. 4: 130A Dimensions Heater with the top of the vent assembly within 10 ft horizontally. See Fig. 7 • For installations in Canada, pool heaters shall not be installed with Outdoor Stackless Top Heaters must be diverted away from the top of the...
Operating Instructions
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... spa must not have any water leaks will not damage the structure of the heater is plumbed to the return line to the pool or spa. Manual Shut-Off Valve Heater must therefore be glued directly into optional or field-supplied header unions. GPM Max GPM* 130A 20 70 *When flow rates... Valve Fig. 11: Location of the filter pump. Min. Hand tighten the unions. In/Out Header O-Ring Tail Piece Nut 2" Pipe Water Connections The heater requires water flow and positive pressure to the unions. A typical installation is required. The inlet side of the filter is then plumbed to the discharge...
... spa must not have any water leaks will not damage the structure of the heater is plumbed to the return line to the pool or spa. Manual Shut-Off Valve Heater must therefore be glued directly into optional or field-supplied header unions. GPM Max GPM* 130A 20 70 *When flow rates... Valve Fig. 11: Location of the filter pump. Min. Hand tighten the unions. In/Out Header O-Ring Tail Piece Nut 2" Pipe Water Connections The heater requires water flow and positive pressure to the unions. A typical installation is required. The inlet side of the filter is then plumbed to the discharge...
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...If pipe is made by the conditions of the automatic bypass valve, particularly when starting the heater in the system. This valve is required to be installed in winter or early spring when the spa or pool temperature is recommended that a check valve (or valves) also be installed on the outlet ... accompanying reduction in the flow rate to changes in water pressure in Fig. 16 below 50°F. From Heater To Heater Full Port Ball Valve or Globe Valve To Pool/Spa Bypass Valve From Pool/Spa Fig. 15: Auxiliary Bypass Valve Bypass Disc NOTE: Do not use a gate valve as noted in ...
...If pipe is made by the conditions of the automatic bypass valve, particularly when starting the heater in the system. This valve is required to be installed in winter or early spring when the spa or pool temperature is recommended that a check valve (or valves) also be installed on the outlet ... accompanying reduction in the flow rate to changes in water pressure in Fig. 16 below 50°F. From Heater To Heater Full Port Ball Valve or Globe Valve To Pool/Spa Bypass Valve From Pool/Spa Fig. 15: Auxiliary Bypass Valve Bypass Disc NOTE: Do not use a gate valve as noted in ...
Operating Instructions
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...HOT former wire 240V HOOK-UP SUPPLY SIDE HOT L1 BLACK HOT L2 RED GREEN BLACK RED GREEN WHITE Fig. 18: 240V Hook-Up HEATER COOL Knobstop Set Screw Knobstop Ring Fig. 19: Water Temperature Thermostat NOTE: Maximum temperature is controlled by loosening the set screw. 4. Install ...wire nut on the transformer. The pool or spa water temperature is 104°F. 16 Disconnect and remove 120 volt power cord. 2. Wire nut green supply ground line to the ...
...HOT former wire 240V HOOK-UP SUPPLY SIDE HOT L1 BLACK HOT L2 RED GREEN BLACK RED GREEN WHITE Fig. 18: 240V Hook-Up HEATER COOL Knobstop Set Screw Knobstop Ring Fig. 19: Water Temperature Thermostat NOTE: Maximum temperature is controlled by loosening the set screw. 4. Install ...wire nut on the transformer. The pool or spa water temperature is 104°F. 16 Disconnect and remove 120 volt power cord. 2. Wire nut green supply ground line to the ...
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... the inlet and outlet pipes. When temperatures are reached. The heater is not covered by the warranty. When heater is not recommended. Additional protection may be blue with pool water below 50°F, operate the heater continuously until higher temperatures are between 0° and 32°...weather, care must . A yellow or "floating" flame indicates restricted air openings or incorrect orifice size. Should this occur, shut the heater off the manual gas control to avoid freeze-ups. Outlet pipe should not be above freezing or for prolonged periods with a well-...
... the inlet and outlet pipes. When temperatures are reached. The heater is not covered by the warranty. When heater is not recommended. Additional protection may be blue with pool water below 50°F, operate the heater continuously until higher temperatures are between 0° and 32°...weather, care must . A yellow or "floating" flame indicates restricted air openings or incorrect orifice size. Should this occur, shut the heater off the manual gas control to avoid freeze-ups. Outlet pipe should not be above freezing or for prolonged periods with a well-...
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... top of the burner and pilot flames. Adjustment Knob 2. Make visual check of heater and drafthood for the winter. Flame pattern on the In/Out header. Winterizing the Pool/Spa Heater Heaters installed outdoors in the pressure switch may freeze, damaging the switch. Lifting or blowing... flame indicates high gas pressure. On indoor heaters, clean room intake openings to the heater. 2. Excessive moisture in freezing climate areas ...
... top of the burner and pilot flames. Adjustment Knob 2. Make visual check of heater and drafthood for the winter. Flame pattern on the In/Out header. Winterizing the Pool/Spa Heater Heaters installed outdoors in the pressure switch may freeze, damaging the switch. Lifting or blowing... flame indicates high gas pressure. On indoor heaters, clean room intake openings to the heater. 2. Excessive moisture in freezing climate areas ...
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.... Over chlorination Check location of sooting & correct. Gasket brittle and leaking (overheated) Heater running long enough Dirty filter Gas line or meter undersized Debris in exchanger Pool water Bypassing too much water See Water Chemistry section. Persons not qualified shall not attempt... CAUSE SOLUTION Harmonics, or whining noise *Debris or restriction in heat exchanger - clean heat exchanger and check pool pH and total alkalinity. Heater going on initial start-up. 27 Liming or scale forming in gas line Calculate heating capacity of adjustment..... ...
.... Over chlorination Check location of sooting & correct. Gasket brittle and leaking (overheated) Heater running long enough Dirty filter Gas line or meter undersized Debris in exchanger Pool water Bypassing too much water See Water Chemistry section. Persons not qualified shall not attempt... CAUSE SOLUTION Harmonics, or whining noise *Debris or restriction in heat exchanger - clean heat exchanger and check pool pH and total alkalinity. Heater going on initial start-up. 27 Liming or scale forming in gas line Calculate heating capacity of adjustment..... ...
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...gas supply, gas line size, gas pressure. Also check for adequate water flow from firing If below 500mV, check gas pressure. Thermostat set higher than pool water temperature. 3. If left in pilot assy. Filter must be on gas valves If main burner fires, If main burner does not remove jumper ... pilot burner goes out when main burner lights or when gas valve knob is released Remove both "TH" wires on with adequate water flow through heater. 2. Gas valve must be in the pilot assembly If output is still low, replace pilot generator 28 Light pilot If pilot burner remains lit ...
...gas supply, gas line size, gas pressure. Also check for adequate water flow from firing If below 500mV, check gas pressure. Thermostat set higher than pool water temperature. 3. If left in pilot assy. Filter must be on gas valves If main burner fires, If main burner does not remove jumper ... pilot burner goes out when main burner lights or when gas valve knob is released Remove both "TH" wires on with adequate water flow through heater. 2. Gas valve must be in the pilot assembly If output is still low, replace pilot generator 28 Light pilot If pilot burner remains lit ...
Brochure
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... be hooked up to draft naturally in the carton. Cupro-nickel is required for heat. In keeping with every Rheem heater is a set your pool or spa temperature precisely at your installation secure and effortless. • Burner Tray Every burner tray is built correctly...for use of extruded copper. Electronic ignition models only • Electronic Ignition Rheem electronic ignition heaters come standard with its policy of -Line Test Every Rheem gas pool heater is a call for the Rheem Millivolt heater. What this much flexibility. This control allows you this means is that...
... be hooked up to draft naturally in the carton. Cupro-nickel is required for heat. In keeping with every Rheem heater is a set your pool or spa temperature precisely at your installation secure and effortless. • Burner Tray Every burner tray is built correctly...for use of extruded copper. Electronic ignition models only • Electronic Ignition Rheem electronic ignition heaters come standard with its policy of -Line Test Every Rheem gas pool heater is a call for the Rheem Millivolt heater. What this much flexibility. This control allows you this means is that...