Pentair MT Sizes 500 important safety instructions Safety Shutoff Component Checkout

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On a newly constructed pool, be sure to run the filter pump long enough for a complete “turn-over” of the pool water before starting heater so that dirt and residue from construction will have been removed. The filter may clog rapidly during this period, causing severe cycling of the heater.

1.Before placing the heater in operation, be certain that the heater is filled with water and that all air is purged from the system. Open all the valves in the secondary piping.

2.With the filter pump running, run the heater pump in manual “CONSTANT PUMP” for minimum of 10 minutes and listen for the flow switch to make as the pump is started. Loosen the pipe plug on the top of the pump scroll casting to bleed off any air. NOTE: If the system will be operated in a manner that causes air to be drawn into the heater and the secondary piping, an automatic float type air vent should be permanently installed on top of the pump scroll.

3.To check the heater firing, proceed as follows:

a.Turn off the power switch.

b.Turn off all manual gas valves and wait five minutes (Figure 13).

c.Set operating control to the lowest setting.

d.After placing the manual pilot gas valve in the open position and resetting all safety devices (high limit, low water cutoff, etc.), the pilot(s) can be lit following the procedure on the heater rating plate.

e.For standing pilot system, press on pilot relay knob (see Figure 15), light pilot and keep relay knob depressed for one minute then release. Once the pilot is lit, turn power switch to “AUTO PUMP.”

f.Wait 5 minutes and turn up operating control until heater fires (for intermittent ignition system, the pilot will be ignited automatically). The main burners should ignite smoothly. Turn the operating control back to the lowest setting.

NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE HEATER UNTIL THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CHECKS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.

3.3 Safety Shutoff Component Checkout

1.Once the pilot(s) is lit and has been established for five minutes, the flame failure response time should be checked as follows:

Systems 4 and 9 - (intermittent ignition). With this system pilots are automatically lit when the operating controls call for heat. If the pilot flame fails for any reason, the main valve is shut off within one second

and the pilot spark ignition is initiated until the pilot flame has been reestablished. This sequence should be checked by turning off the manual pilot gas valve (see Figure 14), and, at the same time, monitoring the audible sparking at the pilot burner and signal interruption to the main valve.

Caution

Propane gas is heavier than air and sinks to the ground. Exercise extreme care in lighting the heater when so equipped.

System 16 - (electronically supervised standing pilot system). Extinguish the pilot flame by placing the manual pilot valve in the closed positions (see Figure 14), and at the same time, begin recording the time it takes for the output signal from the electronic ignition control to be interrupted. The signal interruption can be detected either with a test light or a voltmeter. The response time should never exceed one second.

2.Hi-Limit Checkout. For spas see Section 3.9. The manual reset high limit is factory preset to 150°F (66°C). Confirm this set point on the unit and adjust if necessary. After running the heater in a firing mode for 10 minutes, slowly close the outlet valve “A” to raise the outlet temperature as indicated on the outlet thermometer. The high limit should trip within 2°F (1°C) or 3°F (2°C) of the 150°F (66°C) setpoint and shut off the burners. If this does not occur, adjust the set point on the unit to shut off the burners when the outlet thermometer reads 150°F (66°C). Open the outlet valve “A” and push the reset button. The main burners should reignite.

3.Flow Switch: See attached vendor literature.

4.Low Water Cutoff (optional): See attached vendor literature.

3.4Inlet Temperature and Temperature Rise Adjustment

For proper operation the bypass and outlet valves must be adjusted to obtain the correct heater temperature rise. Use the following method to set the bypass assembly at start up:

1.With all bypass valves open, fire the heater for at least 10 minutes. The operating control should be set at least 5° to 10° F above the pool temperature to ensure continued operation throughout this set up procedure.

2.Observe the thermometer on the inlet header. To prevent condensation and damage to the boiler, the inlet water temperature has to be 100°F.

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Contents MegaThermTM Table of Contents General Information Installation Boiler PlacementInstallation of Indoor Boilers Minimum boiler clearances from adjacent surfacesVenting Common Venting System Test Procedure Installation of Outdoor Boilers Gas Supply and PipingMinimum Recommended Air Supply to Boiler Electrical Wiring Gas Piping SizesGeneral Piping Instructions Boiler By-Pass PipingBoiler Model Minimum Filter Pump Flow Rate Minimum Flow to Supply Heater LoopTemperature Sensor Placement and Installation Automatic ChlorinatorsOperation Controls General see Figures 12Initial Start-Up Safety Shutoff Component Checkout Inlet Temperature and Temperature Rise AdjustmentSpring and Fall Operation Stand-by Service Heater Shut DownWinter Operation Complete Shutdown Time Clock OperationTherapeutic Pools Spas Maintenance Manual Gas ValvesTroubleshooting Main Burner Flame PatternSymptom heater will not fire Symptom water dripping in fireboxPossible Cause What to Do Parts Description and Order Numbers Key Description SizeJacket and Combustion Chamber Components Parts Identification Water System Inlet/Outlet Header, Machined Gas System Electrical Components Electrical Components OptionalTile Assemblies Outdoor Parts Control Box Cover Outdoor Pump Parts Pentair Water Commercial Pool and Spa MegaTherm Commercial Pool Heating Boiler Pentair Water Commercial Pool and Spa MegaTherm Commercial Pool Heating Boiler Trademarks and disclaimers 472643 Rev a 05/22/06