Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PowerMax Pentair
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Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 1 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE OPERA TING W arning: 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.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 2 T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3 Important N otices .................................................
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 3 MiniMax ® Plus and PowerMax ™ * Pool and Spa Heaters Congratulations on your purchase of a MiniMax Plus high performance heating system. Proper installation and service of your new heating system and correct chemical maintenance of the water will ensure years of enjoyment.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 4 Operation This instruction manual provides operating instructions, installation and service information for the MiniMax Plus high performance heater . The information in this manual applies to the MiniMax Plus 150, 195, 200, 250, 300, 350, and 400 natural gas and propane (LP) models.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 5 Operation (contd.) FOR YOUR SAFETY : READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. This heater is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand. B. BEFORE OPERA TING smell all around the heater area for gas.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 6 Operation (contd.) FOR YOUR SAFETY : READ BEFORE LIGHTING NOTE The MiniMax Plus propane models have special features for additional safety and protection. Read the safety instructions for natural gas (page 5) before proceeding.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 7 Operation (contd.) FOR YOUR SAFETY : READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. This heater is equipped with a pilot which must be lighted manually . When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly . B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater area for gas.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 8 Knob Stopper Screw A OPERA TING (CONTROLS) Dual T emperature Control System - (Electronic and Millivolt Models) Operation (contd.) For convenience and economy all MiniMax Plus heaters are equipped with two thermostats on the front of the heater control panel; see Figure 7.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 9 Operation (contd.) HEA T (HEA T) The heat light is on any time the thermostat has signaled a call for heat which initializes the ignition safety firing circuit -- the light comes on to indicate successful firing of the main burners.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 10 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTROLS) - Continued Operation (contd.) PRESS PRESS HEATER FIRING - NORMAL OPERATION NOTE: SERVICE LED LIT FLAGS PROBLEM, TFUSE LED OFF SHOWS PR.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 11 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS It is recommended that you check the following items at least every six months and at the beginning of every swimming season. 1. Examine the venting system. Make sure there are no obstructions in the flow of combustion and ventila- tion air .
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 12 12 CHEMICAL BALANCE POOL AND SP A W A TER Y our Pentair Pool Products pool heater was designed specifically for your spa or pool and will give you many years of trouble free service provided you keep your water chemistry in proper condition.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 13 Installation Instructions IMPOR T ANT NOTICE: These installation instructions are designed for use by qualified personnel only , trained especially for installation of this type of heating equipment and related components.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 14 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS The MiniMax Plus heater has the unique capability of direct schedule 40 PVC plumbing connections. A Quick-Flange has been included with the MiniMax Plus to insure conformity with PurexT riton’ s recom- mended PVC plumbing procedure.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 15 Installation (contd.) W A TER CONNECTIONS QUICK-FLANGE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Each MiniMax Plus Quick-Flange Accessory Kit contains the following items: One (1) Quick-Flange unit T wo (2) 2 in. Rubber gaskets Four (4) 3/8 Bolts Four (4) 3/8 in.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 16 16 Installation (contd.) GAS CONNECTIONS GAS LINE INST ALLA TIONS Before installing the gas line, be sure to check which gas the heater has been designed to burn. This is important because different types of gas require different gas pipe sizes.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 17 24" DOOR 18" 6" 6" VENTILA TION OUTDOOR INST ALLA TION ONL Y (See additional instructions for outdoor Power- Max units in PowerMax Appendix) For outdoor installation with built in vent top, the heater must be placed in a suitable area on a level, noncombus- tible surface.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 18 INDOOR INST ALLA TION (USA ONL Y) OUTDOOR SHEL TER INST ALLA TION (CANADA) (See additional instructions for outdoor PowerMax units in PowerMax Appendix) All products of combustion and vent gases must be completely removed to the outside atmosphere through a vent pipe which is connected to the draft hood.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 19 e d i s t u O m o r F r i A l l A l e d o M n o i t s u b m o C r o f r i A . n I . q S n o i t a l i t n e V r i A . n I . q S 0 5 17 37 3 0 0 2 / 5 9 10 50 5 0 5 23 63 6 0 0 37 77 7 0 5 30 90 9 0 0 40 0 10 0 1 T able 1 1.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 20 Screw (2 PLC's) HEA TER T op Cover Adaptor Draft Hood Installation (contd.) INDOOR DRAFT HOOD INST ALLA TION 1. T ake out the louvered outer top piece after first removing the sheet metal screws, attaching it to the cabinet.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 21 RED WHT BLU MV PV/MV PV GAS VALVE MV/PV GND (BURNER) 24 V TH-W ( OPT ) SPARK THERMOSTAT CIRCUIT BOARD SPST. EXTERNAL ON/OFF SWITCH HIGH LIMIT THERMAL SWITCHES WATER PRESS.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 22 SPA COM POOL TPROBE OUT RETURN 24 VAC HILMT IGNITION MOD EXT SWITCH THERMOSTAT CIRCUIT BOARD JUMPER REQUIRED IF NO 2 WIRE REMOTE SWITCH POOL/OFF/SPA FRONT PANEL T.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 23 Possible Cause Remedy Heater will not come on Automatic ignition system fails Check if electrical connections are correct and securely fastened – If YES, call serviceperson.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 24 MINIMAX PLUS HEA TER - ALL MODELS HOT 39 38 37 25 35 34 41 10 14 24 40 20 16 17 18 19 8 11 22 42 44 1a 26 9 13 12 15 27 28 23 30 29 33 32 31 36 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 21 S P O T R E N N I .
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 25 MiniMax Plus (Only) Parts List M E T I N O I T P I R C S E D Y T Q 0 5 1 0 0 2 / 5 9 1 0 5 2 0 0 3 0 5 3 0 0 4 1) r o o d n i ( . y s s a t i k t n e V1 7 2 2 0 6 4 8 2 2 0 6 4 0 3 2 0 6 4 1 3 2 0 6 4 3 3 2 0 6 4 4 3 2 0 6 4 a 1) r o o d t u o ( .
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 26 MiniMax Plus (Only) Parts List, contd. M E T I N O I T P I R C S E D Y T Q 0 5 1 0 0 2 / 5 9 1 0 5 2 0 0 3 0 5 3 0 0 4 1 3n a x e L t u o / n i g n i h s u B2 4 4.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 27 INST ALLER: AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS T O OR ADJACENT T O POOL & SP A HEA TER Pentair Pool Products, Inc. 1620 Hawkins Ave.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 28 28 . O N L E D O MT U P N I H B M M U M I N I M A I D E G R A H C S I D ) s e h c n I ( 0 5 10 5 13 0 0 20 0 23 0 5 20 5 24 0 0 30 0 34 0 5 30 5 34 0 0 40 0 44 A-.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 29 A-3 MOUNTING ASSEMBL Y Follow these instructions if the PowerMax venting system was purchased as an assembly kit. 1. Remove the vent kit assembly (indoor). 2. Mount the plenum assembly on the flue collector top using the screw provided.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 30 30 A-4 VENTING The vent pipe must be the same size or larger than what is indicated in T able 1. The PowerMax heaters are capable of a 360-degree discharge rotation and operate with a positive vent static pressure and with a vent gas temperature less than 400 F .
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 31 31 A-5 DIAGRAM 1) Detail H INDOOR INST ALLA TIONS PO WERMAX VENTING GUIDELINES vent terminated at least 24" abov e any object within 10 ft. V ent Cap Ridge Chimney 3 ft. min. 2 ft. min. 10 ft. 4' 7' 4' Air Supply V entilation Air Supply Combustion V ent Hood W alkway 3' 1' min.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 32 A-6 (DIAGRAM 2) POWERMAX VENTING GUIDELINES OUTDOOR INSTALLATION STACK DIA. 3" POWERMAX OUTDOOR STACK KITS 4" 4" 4" 4" 3" KIT MODEL 471396 471396 471396 471396 471395 471395 PMX 400 PMX 350 PMX 300 PMX 250 MODEL PMX 150 PMX 200 B C D Optional Horizontal V enting.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 33 A-7 RED WHT BLU MV PV/MV PV GAS VALVE MV/PV GND (BURNER) 24 V TH-W ( OPT ) SPARK THERMOSTAT CIRCUIT BOARD SPST. EXTERNAL ON/OFF SWITCH HIGH LIMIT THERMAL SWITCHES WATER P.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 34 A-8 INSTRUCTION FOR WIRING A POWERMAX INDUCED DRAFT ASSEMBL Y TO A POOL HEA TER WITH IID IGNITION. W ARNING Make sure all power is off before wiring the heater.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 35 A-9 TO IGNITION FEMALE MODULE PIN 6 TAB FEMALE TO THERMOSTAT CIRCUIT BOAD ORANGE TAB 24V TAB MALE ORANGE BLUE 24 VAC RELAY WHITE COMMON GREEN SAFETY GROUND GREEN MOTOR FAN HEATER GROUND LUG BLACK 120 VAC ONLY HOT AIR PRESSURE BLACK BLACK SWITCH ORANGE TO GROUND MAIN CONTROL BOX.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 36 A-10 1 38 37 25 21 33 32 31 29 30 23 28 27 34 7 6 5 4 3 2 22 9 13 12 15 14 40 16 17 18 19 8 11 20 10 35 36 POWERMAX HEA TER - ALL MODELS T N E V R O O D T U O L A.
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 37 A-11 PowerMax Heater (Only) Parts List M E T I N O I T P I R C S E D Y T Q 0 5 1 0 0 2 / 5 9 1 0 5 2 0 0 3 0 5 3 0 0 4 1* ) e t e l p m o c ( t i K t n e V x a M r e w o .
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 38 A-12 PowerMax Heater (Only) Parts List, contd. M E T I N O I T P I R C S E D Y T Q 0 5 1 0 0 2 / 5 9 1 0 5 2 0 0 3 0 5 3 0 0 4 1 3n a x e L t u o / n i g n i h s .
Rev . G 1-22-04 P/N 471048 39 A-13 PowerMax Assembly Parts List M E T IN O I T P I R C S E DY T Q0 5 10 0 20 5 20 0 30 5 30 0 4 1m u n e l P1 9 3 1 0 7 40 4 1 0 7 41 4 1 0 7 42 4 1 0 7 43 4 1 0 7 44 4.
P/N 471048 R e v . G 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 40 40 Pentair Pool Products, Inc. 1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 774-4151 10951 W. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 523-2400 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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