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continued water flow and satisfactory operation of the system.
9.When the FlexTemp control stops calling for heat, the ignition control shuts off the gas valve and the flame goes out.
10.The ignition control continues to operate the combustion blower for a
The process is repeated upon the next call for heat. If ignition is unsuccessful, or if the flame fails during normal operation, the ignition shuts off the gas valve. It imposes a post purge and two more ignition cycles, and it shuts down the system if ignition is not achieved in three cycles.
2L-2. Start-up
Before operating the heater, pour water into the condensate tray and verify that it drains properly. Confirm that pool water is flowing normally through the pool system and equipment. Start the heater in accordance with the Operating Instructions section of this manual, with particular attention to the lighting and shutdown instructions and temperature control operation.
The heater may not start on the first try. Air in the gas line or other
When the heater starts, immediately feel the outlet header of the heater to confirm that there is adequate water flow. The header should not be hot. Normally, water temperature will rise only a few degrees as it passes through the heater, and a “hot” header or pipe indicates low water flow.
WARNING
When the heater is fired for the first time, the combustion chamber refractory binder material is driven out by the heat of the flame. White smoke and/or sharp odors may be emitted from the vent during this period. Do not inhale combustion product fumes at any time, and especially when these fumes are being emitted. This
2L-3. Condensate
If there is no water in the condensate trap, the heater’s combustion blower will pull air into the lower drain hose and normal drainage of combustion condensate will not occur. This water will accumulate to blower inlet level and will (temporarily) be blown out of the vent. Eventually it will drain back to the tray
and will "prime" the trap. To avoid this "wet"
2L-4. Gas Pressure
Confirm that gas supply pressure is correct. Measure it at the heater by connecting a manometer to the supply pressure port on the inlet side of the gas valve. With the heater firing, the pressure must be within the range shown in Table 4. Also check the pressure with the heater off.
Checking of gas pressure at the outlet of the gas valve requires knowledge of the venturi system of the
2L-5. Adjustment of Water Pressure Switch
The pressure switch is
Caution
The pressure switch should be adjusted to turn the heater off when the pump is off. Setting the switch to close at too low of a flow can damage the appliance.
Pry off cap
to adjust