Sta-Rite Max-E-Therm SR400NA - User Manual

Table of Contents:

• Page 2 – Pool and Spa Heater; SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNER:; caused by improper installation practices.; IMPORTANT NOTICES; The Max-E-Therm pool heater is sold with a limited factory warranty.; CAUTION; Safety Warnings; Section 1. Safety Information and Warnings
• Page 3 – CONSUMER INFORMATION AND SAFETY; unconsciousness and subsequently result in drowning.; WARNING; CODE REQUIREMENTS; and the; DANGER; CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS DEADLY –; poisonous gas you cannot see or smell.
• Page 4 – SAFETY INFORMATION; CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS DEADLY; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Page 5 – • Connect heater to; Risk of fire or explosion from flammable vapors.; Only
• Page 6 – factor in reducing carbon monoxide poisoning.; GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS; for safety reasons replace it only with an identical gas control.; NOT; or
• Page 7 – Customer Service and Technical Support; Contents; Section 1. Contents
• Page 9 – Section 2. Installation; Installation; HEATER DESCRIPTION; Figure 1; SEQUENCE OF OPERATION; air flow switch; PUTTING THE HEATER INTO SERVICE
• Page 10 – SPECIFICATIONS; RIGHT SIDE VIEW; FRONT VIEW; H O T; Section 2. Installation
• Page 11 – PLUMBING CONNECTIONS; heater has the unique capability of direct; VALVES; sanitize the; Where the water flow rate exceeds the maximum 120 GPM, a manual; See page 52 for Pressure Relief Valve Installations.; MODEL
• Page 12 – ). This in conjunction with an IntelliFlo; CHECK VALVE; HOT WATER
• Page 13 – WATER CONNECTIONS; Figure 6 for the recommended installation. The; BELOW POOL INSTALLATION; BELOW OR ABOVE POOL INSTALLATION; FLOW SWITCH
• Page 14 – MULTIPLE HEATER INSTALLATION
• Page 15 – GAS CONNECTIONS; GAS LINE INSTALLATIONS; Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes; Do not use flame to test the gas line.; NOTE; SEDIMENT TRAPS
• Page 16 – TESTING GAS PRESSURE; PIPE SIZING FOR GAS LINE CONNECTIONS; MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT PIPE LENGTH; NAT PRO NAT PRO NAT PRO NAT PRO NAT PRO NAT PRO NAT PRO; Do NOT use an open flame to test
• Page 17 – Connection for Service; GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS; All readings must be taken while heater
• Page 18 – OUTDOOR INSTALLATION; Propane is heavier than air. Do not; HEATER CLEARANCES – OUTDOOR; • This unit shall not be operated outdoors at temperatures below -20; 3, page 19. In Canada, the heater must be installed with the top of the; Bolt Down Bracket Kit
• Page 20 – INDOOR VENTING — General Requirements; Vertical only; nonpositive; Vertical or Horizontal; positive; DO NOT; HEATER CLEARANCES — General Requirements; OUTSIDE VENT COVER REMOVAL; The heater is supplied from the factory with a built-in stackless
• Page 21 – Corrosive Vapors and Possible Causes; Minimum Net Free Open Area for Each Opening*; Model; Beauty parlors; COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY; Air Supply Requirements Guide
• Page 22 – VENT INSTALLATION –; • Vent it vertically using Type “B” double wall vent connector pipe.; in the venting installation instructions.; VERTICAL VENTING; official for detailed information.; DO NOT use a draft hood with this heater.; Metal Flue Collar from the chart:; Metal Flue Collar
• Page 23 – horizontal distance from the flue collar to the main vertical; Vent parts; Typical Metal Vent Pipe Installation -
• Page 24 – DO NOT USE VINYL OR OTHER LOW TEMPERATURE; Fire Hazard. Do not vent the heater directly into a masonry chimney.; Installation into a masonry chimney must use a chimney; It is recommended to use a CO Monitor and Fire Alarm in rooms; DIRECT AIR INTAKE DUCT WITH 3-INCH PVC PIPE (INDOOR INSTALLATION); MUST BE; CATEGORY I or CATEGORY III METAL VENT.; heater models can be
• Page 25 – HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL VENTING; Each 90-degree elbow reduces the; appliance; “Category III” vent pipe); and is a forced-draft pool and spa heater; on page; Do; CONNECTING SPECIAL GAS VENT TO THE HEATER
• Page 26 – Mechanical connections (such as screws) can cause; Attach with manufacturer’s specified adhesive.; Vent Termination – Vertical
• Page 27 – Vent Termination – Horizontal; The terminal must be located (Canada –
• Page 28 – Risk of asphyxiation if exhaust is not correctly vented.; Propane is heavier than air. Do; GARAGE OR UTILITY ROOM INSTALLATION; NOTICE: Combustion air contaminated by corrosive chemical fumes
• Page 29 – CONTROL PANEL POSITIONS
• Page 30 – ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; Note: The heater operating AMP draw is; AWM low energy stranded) copper wire or it’s equivalent.; IMPORTANT NOTICE: See next page for; field wiring box should contain an insulating bushing; Black
• Page 31 – HEATER BONDING; All wiring must be in accordance with all applicable codes.; Bonding
• Page 32 – CONNECTION OF FIREMAN’S SWITCH OR REMOTE CONTACT; REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS; To connect a 2-Wire Control (such as IntelliTouch
• Page 33 – Accessing the MasterTemp; the heater’s side panel.; panel hole and securely attach to the heater panel.; Note: Do not let the wires contact the exhaust.; wiring details, refer to the pin configuration on next page.; Note Pin 1 is located on the left side of the terminal connector.; Connecting the Heater to the IntelliCenter; Control System COM port.
• Page 34 – Front door; Loosen Outdoor Control Panel; IntelliCenter Control System Load Center:; Center. See wiring connection; To connect the heater to the load center:; Panel and remove the panel.; Connecting the RS-485 Cable from the Heater to the Load Center
• Page 35 – Heater to IntelliCenter wires pin assignment
• Page 36 – HEATER WIRING DIAGRAM
• Page 37 – HEATERS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC LADDER DIAGRAM
• Page 38 – BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION; Operation Instructions; FOR YOUR SAFETY: READ BEFORE LIGHTING; START-UP AND OPERATION; HEATER HSI ELECTRONIC IGNITION LIGHTING/OPERATION; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS; Section 3. Operation
• Page 39 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE
• Page 40 – SAFETY CONTROLS; WATER PRESSURE SWITCH; NOTE: See, Below Pool Level Installation instructions; HIGH LIMITS
• Page 41 – OPERATION OF IGNITION MODULE; The Ignition Module; Flame Current; Table 7. Diagnostic Indicator; ERROR PS MESSAGE
• Page 42 – Figure 42. Heater Control Panel; Control Panel Description; CONTROL PANEL
• Page 43 – Menu; The maximum heater operating temperature for the pool.; By-pass Valve Description; English, Spanish or French
• Page 44 – Troubleshooting; Initial Troubleshooting; READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY; voltage in the heater circuit.; BLACK plug; RED plug; is for; Error and Fault Codes; Table 11. Heater Error and Fault Codes; Section 4. Troubleshooting
• Page 45 – Troubleshooting Instructions; Start here for directions to specific Troubleshooting Chart
• Page 48 – IGN is ON
• Page 49 – ERR AFS
• Page 50 – Diagnostic Alarms: SFS; ERR SFS
• Page 51 – Burner Troubleshooting
• Page 52 – Maintenance Instructions; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; flammable liquids near heater or in the same room with heater.; PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE; capacity equal to the Btu/hr rating of the heater.; Section 5. Maintenance
• Page 53 – CHECKING WATER FLOW; Fire or flooding hazard.; SPRING AND FALL OPERATION; in the outlet pipe to drain the manifold.
• Page 54 – To return the heater to service after winterizing:; (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; WHAT A DISINFECTANT DOES
• Page 55 – pH; If pH is too low (over acid) the following conditions may occur:; Excessive eye burn or skin irritation.; RULE; ALKALINITY High or Low:; 40 ppm to permit easier pH control.
• Page 56 – Repair Parts are available from your Pentair dealer.; Electrical System; Section 6. Replacement Parts; HEATER REPLACEMENT PARTS
• Page 57 – HEATERS REPLACEMENT PARTS; For heaters manufactured between; CLAMP LID TUB DESIGN
• Page 58 – REPAIR PARTS – BURNER SYSTEM
• Page 59 – REPAIR PARTS – WATER SYSTEM
• Page 60 – REPAIR PARTS – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• Page 61 – NOTES