Pentair NT Series Basic System Operation, Minimax NT HSI Electronic Ignition LIGHTING/OPERATION

Section IV. Operation 21

Operation Instruction

BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION

1.Start pump, make sure the pump is running and is primed, to close the water pressure switch and supply power to heater. Be sure the pool and/or spa is properly filled with water. Follow the Lighting/Operating instructions below.

MINIMAX NT HSI ELECTRONIC IGNITION LIGHTING/OPERATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY: READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Do not attempt to light the heater if you suspect a gas leak. Lighting the heater can result in a fire or explosion which can cause personal injury, death, and property damage.

A.This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burners. Do not try to light the burners by hand.

B.BEFORE OPERATING, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

-Do not try to light any appliance.

-Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

-Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

-If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department.

C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Forced or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! Read the safety information above, (A through D).

2.Open the access doors. Set power switch to ”OFF”, (see Figure 25).

3.Set the thermostat to ”OFF”, (see page 27).

4.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burners. Do not try to light the burn- ers by hand.

5.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”.

NOTE: Knob cannot be turned to “OFF” unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.

6.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.

7.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “ON”. See Figure 20.

8.Close the access doors and set the thermostat to desired Mode: “POOL, SPA or REMOTE”.

9.Set the thermostat to the desired temperature setting.

a.Ignition module is energized and the pre-purge cycle is started, approximately 15 seconds.

b.Fan motor starts, which closes Vacuum Air Pressure (fan) switch.

c.Check for powering-up the (glow coil) hot-surface ignitor by viewing through the glass window or opening on the burner face plate.

10.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call your service tech- nician or gas supplier.

Gas
Inlet	ON
	OFF
Figure 20.	Gas control knob shown in “ON” position.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.

2.Set the thermostat to “OFF”.

3.Open access doors.

4.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise

to "OFF". Do not force.

5.Close access doors.

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