General Information, Installation Instructions

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SECTION 1.

General Information

1A. Introduction

This manual contains information for the proper installation and operation of the Hi-E2Model EHE pool/spa heater. Certain sections are specific to United States or Canadian installations, and are labeled United States or Canada. Procedures in this manual must be followed exactly. To obtain a copy of this manual contact Teledyne Laars. For address information see back cover.

1B. Description

The Hi-E2is a very efficient gas-fired pool and spa heater. Its combustion system includes a heat exchanger which extracts 95% of the energy in the gas fuel. It has no standing pilot burner. It exceeds the requirements of energy conservation regulations such as those in California, Hawaii, New York, Oregon and other states which require that a pool heater have intermittent ignition.

The heater is designed to operate in conventional swimming pool and spa equipment arrangements. It requires 115V 60 Hz electrical power. It has the versatile Teledyne Laars FlexTemp dual-thermostat control system for pool/spa combinations.

The Hi-E2is certified by International Approval Services, Inc. to comply with latest editions of applicable standards. In the United States, the applicable standard is ANSI Standard Z21.56 for gas-fired pool heaters. In Canada, it is Standard CAN 1-4.7-M85.

The heater has been designed specifically to heat fresh water swimming pools and spas, and with proper installation and care, it will provide years of reliable service. Do not use it to maintain pool or spa water temperature below 70°F. Do not use it as a heating boiler or general service water heater or to heat salt water. For special applications, consult your Teledyne Laars dealer.

1C. Warranty

The Hi-E2is sold with a limited factory warranty. A copy of the warranty is included in a plastic bag inside the heater and on the back cover of this manual. The home owner should fill out the warranty registration card included in the plastic bag and return it to Teledyne Laars. The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation, operation, or field modification; or damage to the heat exchanger caused by corrosive water. See Section 3F for guidelines on pool water chemistry.

WARNING

Improper installation or servicing can cause property damage, injury or death due to fire, asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

SECTION 2.

Installation Instructions

2A. General Requirements

All gas-fired products require correct installation to assure safe and satisfactory operation. The requirements for pool heaters include the following:

1.Appropriate site location and clearances.

2.Sufficient supply of clean air for combustion and ventilation.

3.Proper venting of products of combustion.

4.Properly sized gas pipe.

5.Properly sized gas meter.

6.Adequate water flow.

7.Provision for disposal of combustion condensate water.

In the United States, installation must be in accordance with local codes and the most recent edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The Code can be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

In Canada, install the heater in accordance with local codes and the most recent edition of the Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances, CAN

1-B149.1 & .2. The Canadian Gas Codes are available from:

Canadian Gas Association 55 Scarsdale Road

Don Mills, Ontario M3B 2R3

Special Precautions

Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas is heavier than air. Therefore, a pool heater using LP gas is subject to special installation rules. Consult local codes and fire protection authorities about specific installation restrictions.

Fuel gas and its combustion products are known to cause cancer or harm the reproductive process. Follow these installation instructions and applicable codes exactly to avoid this.