Pentair Mastertemp 250 - User Manual

Pentair Mastertemp 250

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – one is the Model Number and the other is the; MT; or; Fuel Type; Section 1. Heater Identification Information; Section 1: Heater Identification Information; HEATER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION — (HIN); HEATER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
  • Page 3 – SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNER:; in this manual applies to all MasterTemp heater models.; READ AND REVIEW THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY,; it; IMPORTANT NOTICES; For the installer and operator of the MasterTemp heater:; The manufacturer’s warranty may be void if, for any; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Specific details are described on the; CAUTION; Section 2: Warning and Safety Instructions; Section 2. Warning and Safety Instructions; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
  • Page 4 – CONSUMER INFORMATION AND SAFETY; a healthy adult. Special caution is suggested for young children.; WARNING; CODE REQUIREMENTS; Canadian; Section 2. Warning and Safety Instructions; DANGER; CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS DEADLY –; poisonous gas you cannot see or smell.
  • Page 5 – SAFETY INFORMATION; The MasterTemp; must be replaced with an identical control.; CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS DEADLY; TECHNICIAN, QUALIFIED IN POOL HEATER INSTALLATION.
  • Page 6 – Risk of fire or explosion from flammable vapors.; flammable gas may result from incorrect servicing.
  • Page 7 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS; by a solid fence, wall or other permanent barrier.; is a colorless and odorless gas.; factor in reducing carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 8 – Customer Service; Contents; Section 1. Heater Identification Information
  • Page 9 – Section 7. Replacement Parts
  • Page 10 – Section 3. Installation Instructions; Section 3: Installation Instructions; HEATER DESCRIPTION; PS; PUTTING THE HEATER INTO SERVICE
  • Page 11 – Section 3. Installation Instructions; SPECIFICATIONS; TOP
  • Page 12 – PLUMBING CONNECTIONS; Figure 3 f; WATER CONNECTIONS; ater requires proper water flow and pressure for its; Do not rely on the pressure switch in this case.
  • Page 13 – MULTIPLE HEATER INSTALLATION; past end heater inlet; Figure 5. Two MasterTemp® Heaters Plumbing Hydraulic Diagram; Check Valves and Flow Meters; on heater inlets; Balance flow to each heater.; Check Valves and Flow Meters; on heater inlets; Figure 6. Four MasterTemp Heaters Plumbing Hydraulic Diagram
  • Page 14 – VALVES; NOT; sanitize the; the feeder and heater.; lock it in place to avoid tampering. See Figure 7.; MODEL; * Do not exceed the maximum recommended flow; * Pumps 2 HP or larger can produce water pressure
  • Page 15 – BELOW POOL LEVEL INSTALLATION; service technician. See following; before installation.; BELOW OR ABOVE POOL INSTALLATION; qualified service technician. See page 44, Figure 38; FLOW SWITCH; If the heater is installed more than 5’ above the; ). This in conjunction with an IntelliFlo; Cold Water In
  • Page 16 – GAS CONNECTIONS; GAS LINE INSTALLATIONS; National Fuel Gas Code,; Do not use flame to test the gas line.; Use soapy water or another nonflammable method.; NOTE; requirements. Do not use a restrictive gas cock.; FOR NEW HEATER INSTALLATION: SEE NEXT PAGE TO INSTALL; SEDIMENT TRAPS
  • Page 17 – Gas Pipe Escutcheon Installation; removed
  • Page 18 – GAS PIPE SIZING; PIPE SIZING FOR GAS LINE CONNECTIONS; MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT PIPE LENGTH; STAGE TWO “LOW PRESSURE” GAS PIPE SIZING
  • Page 19 – Do NOT use an open flame to test; Risk of fire and explosion.; in; required to maintain proper combustion and must NOT be altered.; TESTING GAS PRESSURE
  • Page 20 – OUTDOOR INSTALLATION LOCATED OUTDOORS, USING THE; Propane is heavier than air. Do not; HEATER CLEARANCES – OUTDOOR; • This unit shall not be operated outdoors at temperatures below -20; DO; recommendations for the heater rating.; GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS; Gas Pressure; Minimum Inlet; Manifold
  • Page 21 – opening into a building.; If installing the heater next to or near an air; VENTING GUIDELINES; SIDE VIEW
  • Page 22 – INDOOR VENTING —; Vertical only; nonpositive; Vertical or Horizontal; positive; DO NOT; HEATER CLEARANCES; Note; OUTSIDE VENT COVER REMOVAL
  • Page 23 – Minimum Net Free Open Area for Each Opening*; Model; COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY; the surrounding area.; Air Supply Requirements Guide for MasterTemp Heaters; Direct Air Intake Duct with 3-inch PVC Pipe (Indoor Installation); Heater is certified
  • Page 24 – Corrosive Vapors and Possible Causes; Area; New construction and remodel; fumes which can void the warranty.; MUST BE; be purchased separately. See page 63 for parts list.
  • Page 25 – VENT INSTALLATION –; • Vent it vertically using Type “B” double wall vent connector pipe.; VERTICAL VENTING; Do not; use a draft hood with this heater.; Metal Flue Collar; on page 26 to determine allowable vent sizes for your heater.
  • Page 26 – Read “VERTICAL VENTING – NEGATIVE PRESSURE” before using this table.
  • Page 27 – Install the metal Flue Collar in the Vent Body of the; Continue to next page.
  • Page 28 – DO NOT USE VINYL OR
  • Page 29 – HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL VENTING; Each 90° elbow; Do NOT combine exhaust vent pipes to a common; CONNECTING SPECIAL METALIC GAS VENT TO THE HEATER; requires a four (4) inch special gas approved “Category III”; Flue gases under positive pressure may escape into
  • Page 30 – Mechanical connections (such as screws) can cause; Attach with manufacturer’s specified adhesive.; manufacturers are mixed.; carefully during assembly and installation.; Vent Termination – Vertical; Continue on next page.
  • Page 31 – Vent Termination – Horizontal; , following the vent manufacturer’s instructions; Allow at least three feet (1M) vertical clearance over vent; Avoid corners or alcoves where snow or wind could have
  • Page 32 – RAISE AT LEAST; Propane is heavier than air. Do; GARAGE OR UTILITY ROOM INSTALLATION; Combustion air contaminated by corrosive
  • Page 33 – CONTROL PANEL POSITIONING; Rotate the top panel to the desired position located at 90° angles.; FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK; manufacturer’s instructions and code requirements.; ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; Note: The heater operating AMP draw is
  • Page 34 – approved AWM low energy stranded) copper wire or it’s equivalent.; black; clock controlling the filter pump should have a; AC Plug; AC VOLTAGE SELECT PLUGS:
  • Page 35 – EXHAUST SIDE; HEATER BONDING
  • Page 36 – REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS; Switch off power to heater at main circuit breaker panel.; To connect a 2-Wire Control (such as IntelliTouch; apply line voltage to control board terminals.; M o v e j u m p e r ( a s s h o w n o n F i g u re 3 4 ) t o; To control heaters that are operated in parallel, connect wiring
  • Page 37 – the hole in the heater’s side panel.; Note: The conduit or cable connector; Note: Do not let the wires contact the; panel using the four corner wing nuts.; Connecting the MasterTemp; • The heater front panel buttons are inactive. Press a
  • Page 38 – IntelliCenter Control System Load Center:; Power Center. See wiring connection; To connect the MasterTemp heater to the load center:; BEFORE REMOVING THE HIGH VOLTAGE COVER PANEL FROM THE; Panel and remove the panel.; Front door; Loosen Outdoor Control Panel; Connecting the RS-485 Cable from the Heater to the Load Center
  • Page 39 – SWITCH ON AC power; to the IntelliCenter Control System Load Center.; MasterTemp Heater; Heater to IntelliCenter wires pin assignment; To heater
  • Page 40 – MASTERTEMP HEATER WIRING DIAGRAM; CONNECTION DIAGRAM
  • Page 41 – MASTERTEMP HEATER ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC LADDER DIA-
  • Page 42 – BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION; Operation Instructions; FOR YOUR SAFETY: READ BEFORE LIGHTING; START-UP AND OPERATION; MASTERTEMP HEATER HSI ELECTRONIC IGNITION LIGHTING/OPERATION; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
  • Page 43 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Follow “B” in the “Before Start-up” instructions; See CONTROL PANEL; TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; Press the OFF button on operating control.; YOU ARE HERE; Section 4. Operation Instructions
  • Page 44 – SAFETY CONTROLS; WATER PRESSURE SWITCH; Hazardous pressure. Do not bypass the Water Pressure Switch; NOTE: SEE, BELOW POOL LEVEL INSTALLATION; HIGH LIMITS
  • Page 45 – OPERATION OF IGNITION MODULE; The Ignition Module; Diagnostic errors are displayed on; and viewed on Heater menu; ERROR PS MESSAGE; Table 7. Diagnostic Indicator
  • Page 46 – Control Panel Description; The LCD displays two lines of text.; Menu Navigation; CONTROL PANEL; Figure 42. Heater Control Panel
  • Page 47 – Menu; Total number of hours the heater has spent heating the water.; By-pass Valve Description
  • Page 48 – Section 5. Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting; Initial Troubleshooting; READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY; voltage in the heater circuit.; BLACK plug; RED plug; is for; Error and Fault Codes; Table 8. Heater Error and Fault Codes
  • Page 49 – Section 5. Troubleshooting; Start here for directions to specific Troubleshooting Chart
  • Page 52 – IGN is ON
  • Page 53 – ERR AFS
  • Page 54 – Diagnostic Alarms: SFS; ERR SFS
  • Page 56 – CARE AND MAINTENANCE; flammable liquids near heater or in the same room with heater.; PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE; the valve and drain line.; Maintenance; Section 6. Maintenance; Drill through the NPT Port, then
  • Page 57 – Optional Pressure Relief Valve Escutchen:; the round Pressure Relief Valve knock out from the heater panel.; See page 61 for parts list.; Place the water pipe escutcheon over the water pipe,; Tool; : Phillips Screwdriver; Water Pipe Escutcheon Installation; Figure 44. Water Pipe with Escutcheon Installed.
  • Page 58 – CHECKING WATER FLOW; FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS UNDER “TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE” (; SPRING AND FALL OPERATION; (20° C) will cause harmful condensation and will damage; Turn off electrical supply to the heater and pump.; in the outlet pipe to drain the manifold.
  • Page 59 – To return the heater to service after winterizing:; Close drain cock and fittings. Before starting the; (See additional notes under Important Notices in Introduction.); MAINTAINING POOL TEMPERATURE; chemicals and reduce load on the filtering system.; CHEMICAL BALANCE; POOL AND SPA WATER; provided you keep your water chemistry in proper condition.; WHAT A DISINFECTANT DOES
  • Page 60 – If pH is too low (over acid) the following conditions may occur:; Excessive eye burn or skin irritation.; ALKALINITY High or Low:
  • Page 61 – MASTERTEMP HEATER REPLACEMENT PARTS; Repair Parts are available from a Pentair dealer.
  • Page 62 – For heaters manufactured between; Rodent Resistant Parts List; MASTERTEMP
  • Page 63 – REPAIR PARTS – BURNER SYSTEM
  • Page 65 – REPAIR PARTS – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE

MASTERTEMP® POOL AND SPA HEATER

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or other appliances.

FOR

YOUR

SAFETY

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
propertydamage, personal injury or death. Installation and service must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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.

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330

•

(800) 831-7133 or (919) 566-8000

10951 W. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021

•

(800) 831-7133 or (805) 553-5000

Models

Natural Propane

175K BTU/HR

460792

460793

200K BTU/HR

(ASME)

461000

461001

200K BTU/HR

460730

460731

200K BTU/HR

(HD ASME)

461032

–

250K BTU/HR

460732

460733

250K BTU/HR

(HD)

460806

–

250K BTU/HR

(ASME)

460771 460772

250K BTU/HR

(HD ASME)

461020

–

300K BTU/HR

460734

460735

400K BTU/HR

460736

460737

400K BTU/HR

(HD)

460805

–

400K BTU/HR

(ASME)

460775 460776

400K BTU/HR

(HD ASME)

461021

–

FOR YOUR SAFETY

-

This product must be installed and serviced by authorized personnel, qualified inpool/spa heater

installation. Improper installation and/or operation can create carbon monoxide gas and flue gases which can cause

serious injury, property damage, or death. For indoor installations, as an additional measure of safety, Pentair Water Pool
and Spa strongly recommends installation of suitable

Carbon Monoxide detectors

in the vicinity of this appliance and in

any adjacent occupied spaces. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.

FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE OPERATING

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing

property damage, personal injury or loss of life. For additional free copies of this manual;

call (800) 831-7133.

Pentair Inc.

OWNER:

Retain For

Future

Reference

120/240 VAC NATURAL GAS/LP GAS

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Brand
Pentair
Model
Mastertemp 250
Document type
User Manual
Category
Heater
Language(s)
English
Pages
66
Format
PDF

Summary

Page 2 - one is the Model Number and the other is the; MT; or; Fuel Type; Section 1. Heater Identification Information; Section 1: Heater Identification Information; HEATER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION — (HIN); HEATER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

MASTERTEMP Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide 2 To identify the heater, see rating plate on the inner front panel of the heater. There are two designators for each heater, one is the Model Number and the other is the Heater Identification Number (HIN). a. Heater Identification Number ...

Page 3 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNER:; in this manual applies to all MasterTemp heater models.; READ AND REVIEW THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY,; it; IMPORTANT NOTICES; For the installer and operator of the MasterTemp heater:; The manufacturer’s warranty may be void if, for any; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Specific details are described on the; CAUTION; Section 2: Warning and Safety Instructions; Section 2. Warning and Safety Instructions; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3 Congratulations on your purchase of the MasterTemp Pool and Spa Heater. Proper installation and service of your new heating system and correct chemical maintenance of the water will ensure years of enjoyment. The MasterTemp heater is a compact, lightweight, efficient, induced-draft, gas fired high...

Page 4 - CONSUMER INFORMATION AND SAFETY; a healthy adult. Special caution is suggested for young children.; WARNING; CODE REQUIREMENTS; Canadian; Section 2. Warning and Safety Instructions; DANGER; CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS DEADLY –; poisonous gas you cannot see or smell.

MASTERTEMP Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide 4 CONSUMER INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNING The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that elevated water temperature can be hazardous. See below for water temperature guidelines before setting temperature. 1. Spa or hot tub water te...

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