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To adjust the pressure switch, proceed as follows (see Figure 23).
The pool filter must be clean before making this adjustment. The heater does not have to be firing.
1.Turn the Flex Temp switch to OFF, and make sure the pressure switch is at its lowest setting. This is done by rotating the adjuster counterclockwise as far as it will go.
2.Start the filter pump and confirm by means of an ohmmeter that the pressure switch closes (if the switch fails to close, replace it with a switch which has a lower minimum setting).
3.Turn Flex Temp switch to ON. Heater should start.
4.Pry out the top rubber dirt plug.
5.Use a 7/32 inch Allen wrench to turn the adjustment screw very slowly clockwise until the heater goes off.
6.Slowly turn the pressure switch adjustment screw
7.Check the adjustment by turning the filter pump OFF. The heater should shut off immediately. If it does not, restart the filter pump and repeat Steps 6 and 7. Check the adjustment again.
8.Return the pool temperature control to the desired temperature.
It may be necessary to repeat these steps to get a proper setting. The switch must be set so that the heater will not fire unless the pump is running. If a proper setting cannot be reached, contact the factory service department.
2L-6. Water Temperature Rise
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Correct water flow should be confirmed upon
Before checking temperature rise, be sure the pool filter is clean. If necessary, clean the filter.
Temperature rise is measured at the return header, which is on the side opposite to the inlet/outlet header. For access, remove the side cover, which is held in place by wing nut fasteners inside the heater. Remove the brass plug on the top surface of the header and install a pocket thermometer (see Figure 24).
Proceed as follows:
1.If the piping system has a manual bypass valve, close it.
2.Turn off the heater by moving the Flex Temp switch on the temperature control panel to “Off”.
3.After three minutes, note and record the thermometer reading. This is the pool temperature.
4.Start the heater and let it operate for at least five minutes. Note and record the thermometer reading. The difference between this reading and the first one is the temperature rise.
5.If the piping system has a manual bypass valve, gradually open it until the temperature rise is in the range required by Table 6.
6.Scribe a line on the bypass valve shaft and case to mark the correct adjustment position. Wire the handle to the pipe to prevent tampering.
Note that temperature rise is somewhat less when the water is hot (spa application) and when heater is installed at elevations significantly above sea level. For high elevation installations, reduce the numbers in Table 6 by 3% per 1000 feet above sea level.
| Minimum | Maximum | Minimum System |
Model | Temp Rise, | Temp Rise, | Flow |
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220 | 12 (6.5) | 17 (9.5) | 30 |
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350 | 20 (11) | 29 (16) | 30 |
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Table 6. Water Temperature Rise and Flow Rates (Measured at Return Header)
In a system without external bypass, it may be necessary to make changes. If temperature rise is too low, a manual bypass must be installed. If temperature rise is too high, there is inadequate flow, possibly requiring a change to the piping system or a larger pump. Before proceeding with either remedy, verify proper heater operation. Low gas input results in low temperature rise and
SECTION 3.
Operating Instructions
Lighting and shutdown instructions are posted inside the heater.