LX and LT Low NOx Pool/Spa Heater
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8.2.3 Spring Start-up
To restart the heater in the Spring, have a
qualified professional technician reassemble the heater
as follows:
1.
Fill the siphon loop with approximately 5cc of
SAE 50, non-detergent oil. Attach the copper
tubing to the pressure switch (see Figure 31).
2.
Tighten the drain plug.
3.
Uncover the vent grill.
4.
Make sure that power is supplied to the pump.
Turn on the filter pump and circulate water
through the heater for 5 minutes. Check for leaks
while circulating.
5.
Turn on the main gas supply to the heater at the
gas cock outside the heater jacket.
6.
Turn on the heater following the lighting instruc-
tions found on the inside of the heater, or Figure
26 on page 27 of this manual.
Figure 31. Winterizing the Pressure Switch
Figure 30. Draining the Heater
O-RING
DRAIN PLUG
8.3 Inspection and Service
The LX and LT Low NOx heaters are designed
and constructed to provide long performance life when
installed and operated properly under normal condi-
tions. Periodic inspections, especially at spring start-
up, are important to keep your heater running safely
and efficiently through the years. Improper mainte-
nance can result in conditions where nausea or
asphyxiation from carbon monoxide or flue gases could
cause severe injury, property damage or death.
WARNING
Improper installation or maintenance can cause
nausea or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide
in flue gases which could result in severe injury,
or death.
AVERTISSEMENT
Une installation ou un entretien inadéquat peut
causer la nausée ou l’asphyxie en raison du
monoxyde de carbone présent dans les gaz de
combustion et même entraîner des blessures
graves ou la mort.
8.3.1 Owner Inspection
Waterpik Technologies recommends that you
inspect the heater on a continual basis and especially
after abnormal weather conditions. The following basic
guidelines are suggested for your inspection:
1.
Keep the top and surrounding area of the heater
clear of all debris.
2.
Keep the area around and beneath the heater
clean and free of all combustible materials such
as paper, leaves, etc.
3.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors, liquids or chemicals in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ni d'autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à proximité de
cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
4.
Do not use this heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the heater and replace any
part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
N'utilisez pas cet appareil s'il a été plongé dans
l'eau, même partiellement. Faites inspecter
l'appareil par un technicien qualifié et remplacez
toute partie du système de contrôle et toute
commande qui ont été plongés dans l'eau.
