Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CH Pentair
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Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 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 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 2 T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3 Important N otices .........................................................
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 3 MiniMax CH Pool and Spa Heaters Congratulations on your purchase of a MiniMax CH 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 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 4 Operation This instruction manual provides operating instructions, installation and service information for the MiniMax CH high performance heater . The information in this manual applies to the MiniMax CH 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, and 400 natural gas and propane (LP) models.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 5 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 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 6 Knob Stopper Screw A OPERA TING (CONTROLS) Dual T emperature Control System Operation (contd.) For convenience and economy all MiniMax CH heaters are equipped with two thermostats on the front of the heater control panel; see Figure 5.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 7 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 ob- structions in the flow of combustion and ventilation air .
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 8 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 . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 9 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 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 10 PUMP FILTER POOL HEATER CHECK VALVE MANUAL BY-PASS ISOLATION VALVE ISOLATION VALVE TO POOL CHECK VALVE FROM POOL 2 1 3 S P A T E M P H O T P O O L T E M P C O L D O F F S P A P O O L T H E R M O S T A T S E L E C T H O T C O L D Installation (contd.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 11 W A TER CONNECTIONS Reversible Inlet/Outlet Connection The MiniMax CH heater is factory assembled with right side inlet/outlet water connections. The inlet/ outlet header can be reversed for left side water connections without removing the heat exchanger .
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 12 Pipe Sized For Length Of Run In Equivalent Feet T able 7. S N O I T C E N N O C E N I L S A G R O F G N I Z I S E P I P H T G N E L E P I P T N E L A V I U Q E M U M I X A M t o o F c i b u C r e p . U . T . B 0 0 0 1 t a s a g l a r u t a N t o o F c i b u C r e p .
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 13 Installation (contd.) PROP ANE 2 ST AGE REGULA TION In many “RESIDENTIAL” Pr opane gas line installations, the gas supplier and or installer will utilize a two stage .
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 14 24" DOOR 18" 6" 6" VENTILA TION OUTDOOR INST ALLA TION ONL Y For outdoor installation with built in vent top, the heater must be placed in a suitable area on a level, noncombustible surface. Do not install the heater under an overhang with clearances less than 3 feet from the top of the heater .
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 15 INDOOR INST ALLA TION (USA ONL Y) OUTDOOR SHEL TER INST ALLA TION (CANADA) 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.
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 16 SHEET METAL BLOCKS HOLLOW MASONARY BLOCKS, NOT LESS THAN 4" THICK (LAID WITH ENDS UNSEALED AND JOINTS MATCHED FOR AIR CIRCULATION). COVER BLOCKS WITH 24 GA. (MIN.) GALVANIZED SHEET METAL. H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E H E A T E R 6" Min.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 17 Installation (contd.) NOTE: When connecting a remote control to the MiniMax CH, you must install the low voltage thermostat wires in separate conduit from ANY line voltage wires. Failure to follow these instructions will cause the thermostat relay to react erratically .
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 18 Possible Cause Remedy Heater will not come on Pump not running Place pump in operation Pump air locked Check for leaks Filter dirty Clean filter Pump strainer clogged Cle.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 19 MINIMAX CH HEA TER - ALL MODELS H O T 32 31 30 34 8 36 17 33 14 10 11 12 13 16 35 1a 18 7 6 9 1 28 29 20 15 27 23 24 22 21 25 26 19 37 2 3 4 5 S P O T R E N N I .
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 20 MiniMax CH 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 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 ( .
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 21 MiniMax CH 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 0 5 2 0 0 3 0 5 3 0 0 4 1 3r o t c e l l o c e u l F1 4 6 8 3 7 0 2 2 6 5 7 0 3 6 8 3 7 0 3 2 6 5 7 0 4 2 6 5 7 0 2 6 8 3 7 0 2 3.
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 22 NOTES.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 23 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 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 24 Operation 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.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 25 Operation (contd.) FOR YOUR SAFETY : READ BEFORE LIGHTING NOTE The MiniMax CH propane models have special features for additional safety and protection. Read the safety instructions for natural gas (page A-2) before proceeding.
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 26 Knob Stopper Screw A OPERA TING (CONTROLS) Dual T emperature Control System - (Electronic and Millivolt Models) Operation (contd.) For convenience and economy all MiniMax CH heaters are equipped with two thermostats on the front of the heater control panel; see Figure 3.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 27 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 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 28 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTROLS) - Continued Operation (contd.) PRESS PRESS HEATER FIRING - NORMAL OPERATION NOTE: SERVICE LED LIT FLAGS PROBLEM, TFUSE LED OFF SHOWS PROBLEM PR.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 29 REGULA TED MANIFOLD PRESSURE TEST 1. Attach the manometer to the heater jacket. 2. Shut off the main gas valve. 3. Remove 1/8 in. NPT plug on the outlet side of the valve and screw in the fitting from the manometer kit. 4.
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 30 Installation (contd.) RED WHT BLU MV PV/MV PV GAS VALVE MV/PV GND (BURNER) 24 V TH-W ( OPT ) SPARK THERMOSTAT CIRCUIT BOARD SPST.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 31 Installation (contd.) 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.
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 32 MINIMAX CH HEA TER - 150 IID MODEL H O T 32 31 30 34 8 36 37 33 14 10 11 12 13 16 35 1a 6 7 18 9 1 28 29 20 15 27 23 24 22 21 25 26 19 37 2 3 4 5 17 38 P O T R E N N I .
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 33 MiniMax CH Parts List - 150 IID Model M E T I N O I T P I R C S E D Y T Q 0 5 1 1) r o o d n i ( . y s s a t i k t n e V1 7 2 2 0 6 4 a 1) r o o d t u o ( .
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 34 MiniMax CH Parts List - 150 IID Model, contd. M E T I N O I T P I R C S E D Y T Q 0 5 1 1 3r o t c e l l o c e u l F1 4 6 8 3 7 0 2 3.
Rev . B 1-17-03 P/N 472128 35 NOTES A-13.
P/N 472128 Rev . B 1-17-03 36 40 MiniMax ® CH Heaters Limited W arranty Y our MiniMax CH pool heater is another quality product from Pentair Pool Products, Inc.
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