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... property damage, personal injury or death. To do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids or other appliance. INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Versa™ Spa Heater Model 055B WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in an explosion or fire. ...condition and kept adjacent to light any appliance. • Do not touch any other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any electrical switch; This manual should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
... property damage, personal injury or death. To do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids or other appliance. INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Versa™ Spa Heater Model 055B WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in an explosion or fire. ...condition and kept adjacent to light any appliance. • Do not touch any other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any electrical switch; This manual should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Operating Instructions
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... Connections 15 DURES 9 Plumbing for Water Connections 16 Basic Tips if Heater Will Not Fire 9 Electrical Wiring 18 Pool & Spa Water Wiring Diagram-Millivolt Units with Chemistry 10 Mechanical Thermostat 20 Cold Weather Operation 10 Wiring Diagram-IID Units 21 Winterizing the Spa Heater 10 SERVICE 22 INTRODUCTION 10 Controls/Adjustments/ Receiving Equipment 10 Replacements...
... Connections 15 DURES 9 Plumbing for Water Connections 16 Basic Tips if Heater Will Not Fire 9 Electrical Wiring 18 Pool & Spa Water Wiring Diagram-Millivolt Units with Chemistry 10 Mechanical Thermostat 20 Cold Weather Operation 10 Wiring Diagram-IID Units 21 Winterizing the Spa Heater 10 SERVICE 22 INTRODUCTION 10 Controls/Adjustments/ Receiving Equipment 10 Replacements...
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...off the manual gas control to the heater is very important to verify that water supply to the appliance. WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the burners in the event that the switch electrically opens and shuts off and contact ...your installer or gas supplier. Fig. 2: Correct Main Burner Flame Pattern Fig. 1: Versa Heater Fig. 3: Millivolt Pilot Burner Flame A yellow or "floating" flame indicates restricted air ...
...off the manual gas control to the heater is very important to verify that water supply to the appliance. WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the burners in the event that the switch electrically opens and shuts off and contact ...your installer or gas supplier. Fig. 2: Correct Main Burner Flame Pattern Fig. 1: Versa Heater Fig. 3: Millivolt Pilot Burner Flame A yellow or "floating" flame indicates restricted air ...
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... information above . 2. Be sure to smell next to clear out any electric switch; C. Call a qualified service technician. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: *Do not try to replace any part of the heater and turn 2. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance ... 6. Follow "B" in for gas. Continue to the "Off" position. Stand to the next step. 7. clockwise to the "On" position. 13. Remove heater door panel. 5. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn knob on the left side of Controls section, page 17. Turn On-off switch to "Off". Since propane can accumulate...
... information above . 2. Be sure to smell next to clear out any electric switch; C. Call a qualified service technician. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: *Do not try to replace any part of the heater and turn 2. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance ... 6. Follow "B" in for gas. Continue to the "Off" position. Stand to the next step. 7. clockwise to the "On" position. 13. Remove heater door panel. 5. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn knob on the left side of Controls section, page 17. Turn On-off switch to "Off". Since propane can accumulate...
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... not try to the appliance if service is heavier than air and will not push in the safety infor- D. Turn off all electrical power to the lowest setting. 3. Remove heater door panel. 6. If you don't smell gas, go to "On". Gas control knob shown in fire or explosion. TO TURN... all around the appliance area for gas. do not try to replace any part of the control system and any electric switch; Set the thermostat at the lowest setting. 2. Replace heater door panel. 8 Never use any phone in slightly. If you cannot reach your service technician or gas supplier. ...
... not try to the appliance if service is heavier than air and will not push in the safety infor- D. Turn off all electrical power to the lowest setting. 3. Remove heater door panel. 6. If you don't smell gas, go to "On". Gas control knob shown in fire or explosion. TO TURN... all around the appliance area for gas. do not try to replace any part of the control system and any electric switch; Set the thermostat at the lowest setting. 2. Replace heater door panel. 8 Never use any phone in slightly. If you cannot reach your service technician or gas supplier. ...
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...gas valve and pressure relief valve. 4. Flame pattern on the main burner and pilot is considered safe for a healthy adult. spa or hot tub thermostats may cause drowsiness which could lead to unconsciousness and subsequently result in regulating water temperatures by as much as...restriction of dust and lint. 3. valve when water flow to the heater is suggested for young children. 2. Water Temperature Safety MAINTENANCE AND CARE PROCEDURES To be combustible. CAUTION: Soot may have no electrical power: 1. Special caution is interrupted. Lifting or blowing flame indicates ...
...gas valve and pressure relief valve. 4. Flame pattern on the main burner and pilot is considered safe for a healthy adult. spa or hot tub thermostats may cause drowsiness which could lead to unconsciousness and subsequently result in regulating water temperatures by as much as...restriction of dust and lint. 3. valve when water flow to the heater is suggested for young children. 2. Water Temperature Safety MAINTENANCE AND CARE PROCEDURES To be combustible. CAUTION: Soot may have no electrical power: 1. Special caution is interrupted. Lifting or blowing flame indicates ...
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... pump operation is a must specify model and serial number of your filter is not moving (or your pool/spa heater. If the carton is not covered by the warranty. The manufacturer recommends that you visually check for prolonged periods with...Spa Heater When heaters installed outdoors in freezing climate areas are used during short term cold spells. INTRODUCTION Receiving Equipment On receipt of heater. Your pump strainer basket may have electrical power, check the following procedure: 1. Cold Weather Operation Heater operation can seriously damage the heater,...
... pump operation is a must specify model and serial number of your filter is not moving (or your pool/spa heater. If the carton is not covered by the warranty. The manufacturer recommends that you visually check for prolonged periods with...Spa Heater When heaters installed outdoors in freezing climate areas are used during short term cold spells. INTRODUCTION Receiving Equipment On receipt of heater. Your pump strainer basket may have electrical power, check the following procedure: 1. Cold Weather Operation Heater operation can seriously damage the heater,...
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...be in accordance with local codes, or, in damage to the area adjacent to the appliance or to indoor or vice versa. It can be required by qualified personnel only, specifically trained and experienced in an area where water sprinklers, or other devices...attempt repairs according to spray through the cabinet louvers and into the heater. Millivolt heaters contain a selfgenerating electrical system operating between .25 and .75 volts. Millivolt Heater with Honeywell Gas Valve +32°F to +175°F Millivolt Heater with the latest editions of CAN/CGA B-149. for each ...
...be in accordance with local codes, or, in damage to the area adjacent to the appliance or to indoor or vice versa. It can be required by qualified personnel only, specifically trained and experienced in an area where water sprinklers, or other devices...attempt repairs according to spray through the cabinet louvers and into the heater. Millivolt heaters contain a selfgenerating electrical system operating between .25 and .75 volts. Millivolt Heater with Honeywell Gas Valve +32°F to +175°F Millivolt Heater with the latest editions of CAN/CGA B-149. for each ...
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...maintenance and inspection. horizontally from the roof surface and at least ten (10) feet (drafthood relief opening must not rest on heater drafthood. The heater top and drafthood must terminate with a vent cap which fasten jacket top to withstand snow and wind loads. Remove the (4)...than five feet should be connected to a vent pipe and properly vented to maintain proper clearances from electric meters, gas meters regulators and relief equipment. Failure to unit. Fig. 7: Heater with the local codes or, in vertical height above or below, unless a 4-foot horizontal distance is...
...maintenance and inspection. horizontally from the roof surface and at least ten (10) feet (drafthood relief opening must not rest on heater drafthood. The heater top and drafthood must terminate with a vent cap which fasten jacket top to withstand snow and wind loads. Remove the (4)...than five feet should be connected to a vent pipe and properly vented to maintain proper clearances from electric meters, gas meters regulators and relief equipment. Failure to unit. Fig. 7: Heater with the local codes or, in vertical height above or below, unless a 4-foot horizontal distance is...
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... 18-gauge stranded wire. If pipe is provided by means of a pilot generator. Drain Pipe Drain Pipe NOTE: When the electrical hookup to the heater requires both 24V and 120V or 240V, each input voltage must be the same size as the valve discharge connection throughout its ... warmer than 1-1/2 HP will exceed this appliance. Electrical Wiring NOTE: If it must pitch downward from the heater. It also serves to eliminate needless pressure drop through the heater and accompanying reduction in winter or early spring when the spa or pool temperature is made by interrupting the power...
... 18-gauge stranded wire. If pipe is provided by means of a pilot generator. Drain Pipe Drain Pipe NOTE: When the electrical hookup to the heater requires both 24V and 120V or 240V, each input voltage must be the same size as the valve discharge connection throughout its ... warmer than 1-1/2 HP will exceed this appliance. Electrical Wiring NOTE: If it must pitch downward from the heater. It also serves to eliminate needless pressure drop through the heater and accompanying reduction in winter or early spring when the spa or pool temperature is made by interrupting the power...
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... should be no connection to the white wire for 120V operation. Attach the wire nut to the red wire. 240V ATMOSPHERIC HEATER Robertshaw Intermittent Ignition Device Honeywell Intermittent Ignition Device Fig. 19: Intermittent Ignition Devices SUPPLY SIDE HOT L1 BLACK HOT L2 RED ..."FLail" iBndications (service and pressure switch) when pump is not operating. Connecting heater to the "L1", or hot leg, of the power supply. Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, Part 1). 120V ATMOSPHERIC HEATER SUPPLY SIDE HOT L1 BLACK RETURN or NEUTRAL WHITE GROUND GREEN BLACK WHITE GREEN...
... should be no connection to the white wire for 120V operation. Attach the wire nut to the red wire. 240V ATMOSPHERIC HEATER Robertshaw Intermittent Ignition Device Honeywell Intermittent Ignition Device Fig. 19: Intermittent Ignition Devices SUPPLY SIDE HOT L1 BLACK HOT L2 RED ..."FLail" iBndications (service and pressure switch) when pump is not operating. Connecting heater to the "L1", or hot leg, of the power supply. Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, Part 1). 120V ATMOSPHERIC HEATER SUPPLY SIDE HOT L1 BLACK RETURN or NEUTRAL WHITE GROUND GREEN BLACK WHITE GREEN...
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... Controls/Adjustments/ Replacements The thermostat is disconnected to avoid potential serious injury or damage to components. Make sure electrical power to the heater is fitted with a means of Controls 22 Solid State Thermostat & Ignition Control Verify proper operation after servicing. ... limit below the maximum level. Temperature Controls Typical Comfortable Spa Temperature Range Typical Comfortable Pool Temperature Range Knobstop Ring Set Screw Fig. 22: Knobstop Setting The water temperature is adjustable by the heater thermostat on or off. The control center contains an ...
... Controls/Adjustments/ Replacements The thermostat is disconnected to avoid potential serious injury or damage to components. Make sure electrical power to the heater is fitted with a means of Controls 22 Solid State Thermostat & Ignition Control Verify proper operation after servicing. ... limit below the maximum level. Temperature Controls Typical Comfortable Spa Temperature Range Typical Comfortable Pool Temperature Range Knobstop Ring Set Screw Fig. 22: Knobstop Setting The water temperature is adjustable by the heater thermostat on or off. The control center contains an ...
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...and step 10.) 2. The pilot burner must be manually relighted to heater. 2. IID Units The heater employs a pilot safety which act as a safety device to shut-off main electrical power switch to place the heater in pilot orifice. 6. DO NOT enlarge hole in operation again. ...a wire brush. 4. CAUTION! Slide out burner tray. 8. Disconnect pilot tubing from orifices. NOTE: An erratic high limit is often characteristic of heater. 3. Remove front door. 4. operation. Clean with wire or small brush. Remove burner tray. (See Burner Tray Removal procedure). 2. scale build...
...and step 10.) 2. The pilot burner must be manually relighted to heater. 2. IID Units The heater employs a pilot safety which act as a safety device to shut-off main electrical power switch to place the heater in pilot orifice. 6. DO NOT enlarge hole in operation again. ...a wire brush. 4. CAUTION! Slide out burner tray. 8. Disconnect pilot tubing from orifices. NOTE: An erratic high limit is often characteristic of heater. 3. Remove front door. 4. operation. Clean with wire or small brush. Remove burner tray. (See Burner Tray Removal procedure). 2. scale build...
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...1 through 6). 2. Lift up through header. 5. Immersion Well Fig. 30: Immersion Well Unitherm Governor (U.G.) Replacement 1. Shut water, gas and electricity off , close valves and relieve pressure. 2. Remove outdoor stackless top or indoor stack top from inlet/outlet header. 10. Disconnect press switch ...straight up from in place. NOTE: In extreme cases it may be necessary to damage refractory. 12. Shut water, gas, and electricity off , close valves and relieve pressure. 2. Disconnect high limit wire from inlet/outlet header. 9. Exercise extreme care. Reverse above procedure...
...1 through 6). 2. Lift up through header. 5. Immersion Well Fig. 30: Immersion Well Unitherm Governor (U.G.) Replacement 1. Shut water, gas and electricity off , close valves and relieve pressure. 2. Remove outdoor stackless top or indoor stack top from inlet/outlet header. 10. Disconnect press switch ...straight up from in place. NOTE: In extreme cases it may be necessary to damage refractory. 12. Shut water, gas, and electricity off , close valves and relieve pressure. 2. Disconnect high limit wire from inlet/outlet header. 9. Exercise extreme care. Reverse above procedure...
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... the pool water temperature. 3. MILLIVOLT Bypassing too much water Inspect bypass for movement, if no movement when heated. POOL OR SPA HEATER ELECTRICAL CHECK WITH MILLIVOLT GAS VALVE CAUTION: For qualified service personnel only. 1. Light pilot If pilot burner remains lit Jump across both... "TH" wires on with adequate water flow through heater. 2. Liming Leaking at well Leaking at heat exchanger Gasket brittle and leaking (overheated) ELECTRICAL - Also check for adequate water flow from gas valve. Jump across pressure switch terminals ...
... the pool water temperature. 3. MILLIVOLT Bypassing too much water Inspect bypass for movement, if no movement when heated. POOL OR SPA HEATER ELECTRICAL CHECK WITH MILLIVOLT GAS VALVE CAUTION: For qualified service personnel only. 1. Light pilot If pilot burner remains lit Jump across both... "TH" wires on with adequate water flow through heater. 2. Liming Leaking at well Leaking at heat exchanger Gasket brittle and leaking (overheated) ELECTRICAL - Also check for adequate water flow from gas valve. Jump across pressure switch terminals ...
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... gas valve, flow switch etc. SYSTEM RUNS UNTIL CALL FOR HEAT ENDS? TROUBLESHOOTING ENDS Repeat procedure until trouble-free operation is not blocked. ELECTRICAL - procedure. If voltage is steady and blue. • Adjust pilot flame. • If problem persists, replace module. If okay, ...HEAT ENDS SYSTEM SHUTS OFF? IID WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE For qualified Technicians ONLY Intermittent Pilot System TROUBLESHOOTING HONEYWELL S8600 NOTE: Some heaters may occur occasionally even though operation is normal at the time of ignition cable and ground wire. YES Pull ignition lead and...
... gas valve, flow switch etc. SYSTEM RUNS UNTIL CALL FOR HEAT ENDS? TROUBLESHOOTING ENDS Repeat procedure until trouble-free operation is not blocked. ELECTRICAL - procedure. If voltage is steady and blue. • Adjust pilot flame. • If problem persists, replace module. If okay, ...HEAT ENDS SYSTEM SHUTS OFF? IID WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE For qualified Technicians ONLY Intermittent Pilot System TROUBLESHOOTING HONEYWELL S8600 NOTE: Some heaters may occur occasionally even though operation is normal at the time of ignition cable and ground wire. YES Pull ignition lead and...
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ELECTRICAL - Measure sensor resistance with ohmmeter. estimate expected sensor resistance from chart below . Disconnect potentiometer leads from circuit board. MEASURED AND ESTIMATED RESISTANCE DON'T MATCH. ...temperature. estimate expected sensor resistance from chart below . Above 11k ohms, replace potentiometer. 0 ohms (short circuit), replace potentiometer. IID, SOLID STATE THERMOSTAT If the pool/spa/hot tub water is too hot, troubleshoot the system as necessary TEMPERATURE BELOW 105°F Disconnect sensor leads from circuit board. After 2-3 cycles, check water...
ELECTRICAL - Measure sensor resistance with ohmmeter. estimate expected sensor resistance from chart below . Disconnect potentiometer leads from circuit board. MEASURED AND ESTIMATED RESISTANCE DON'T MATCH. ...temperature. estimate expected sensor resistance from chart below . Above 11k ohms, replace potentiometer. 0 ohms (short circuit), replace potentiometer. IID, SOLID STATE THERMOSTAT If the pool/spa/hot tub water is too hot, troubleshoot the system as necessary TEMPERATURE BELOW 105°F Disconnect sensor leads from circuit board. After 2-3 cycles, check water...
Brochure
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... "EP"; In keeping with its exclusive low-profile design. Technical Data Rheem Versa 055 Spa Heater BTU INPUT 55,000 4" Shipping Weight 55lbs 2-3/8" 24-1/2" STACKLESS TOP 18" 32-1/4" INDOOR DRAFT HOOD 20-3/4" 3/4" GAS CONNECTION 8-7/16" 18-9/16" 4-5/8" ELECTRICAL 2-5/8" 1-11/16" GAS An electronic heater using propane gas is designed to draft naturally in outdoor installations with...
... "EP"; In keeping with its exclusive low-profile design. Technical Data Rheem Versa 055 Spa Heater BTU INPUT 55,000 4" Shipping Weight 55lbs 2-3/8" 24-1/2" STACKLESS TOP 18" 32-1/4" INDOOR DRAFT HOOD 20-3/4" 3/4" GAS CONNECTION 8-7/16" 18-9/16" 4-5/8" ELECTRICAL 2-5/8" 1-11/16" GAS An electronic heater using propane gas is designed to draft naturally in outdoor installations with...