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P/N S794 Rev. H 8-11-14
MAX-E-THERM® Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide
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120/240 VAC NATURAL GAS/LP GAS
MODELS
Natural
Propane
HD
200K BTU/HR
SR200NA
SR200LP
SR200HD
250K BTU/HR (ASME)
460767
460768
333K BTU/HR
SR333NA
SR333LP
SR333HD
400K BTU/HR
SR400NA
SR400LP
SR400HD
400K BTU/HR (ASME)
460763
460764
FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE OPERATING
Warning:
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.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or other appliances.
For Your
Safety
Warning:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property
damage, 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.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
•
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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 Aquatic Systems 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.
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
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE
STA-RITE® MAX-E-THERM® POOL AND SPA HEATER
OWNER:
Retain For
Future
Reference
FILTER
PUMP
AUX
1
AUX
2
HIGH SPEED
LOW SPEED
BOOSTER PUMP
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MAX-E-THERM® Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide
P/N S794 Rev. H 8-11-14
Customer Service and Technical Support
If you have questions about ordering Pentair Aquatic Systems replacement parts, and pool
products, please call:
Phone: (800) 831-7133
Fax: (800) 284-4151
(8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time/Pacific Time)
Web sites
www.pentairpool.com - www.staritepool.com
P/N S794 REV H 8/14
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P/N S794 Rev. H 8-11-14
MAX-E-THERM® Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide
Contents
Section 1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................
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Important Notices .................................................................................................................................................................................
4
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................................................................
4
Code Requirements ..............................................................................................................................................................................
5
Consumer Information and Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................
6 - 8
General Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................................
8
Section 2. Installation .............................................................................................................
9
Heater Description................................................................................................................................................................................
9
Sequence of Operation/Putting the Heater into Service ........................................................................................................................
9
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................................
10
Plumbing Connections ..........................................................................................................................................................................
11
Valves ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
11
Manual By-Pass ..................................................................................................................................................................................
11
Water Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................
12
Below Pool Installation .........................................................................................................................................................................
12
Gas Connections .................................................................................................................................................................................
13
Sediment Traps....................................................................................................................................................................................
13
Gas Pipe Sizing ...................................................................................................................................................................................
14
Testing Gas Pressure/Gas Pressure Requirements .............................................................................................................................
15
Outdoor Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................................
16
Outdoor Installation Venting Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................
17
Indoor Venting—General Requirements (Category I & Category III – clarification) ...............................................................................
18
Heater Clearances................................................................................................................................................................................
18
Outside Vent Removal .........................................................................................................................................................................
18
Combustion Air Supply .........................................................................................................................................................................
19
Corrosive Vapors and Possible Causes ................................................................................................................................................
19
Vent Installation (Indoor Installation for U.S. or Outdoor Shelter for Canada) ........................................................................................
20
Vertical Venting - Negative Pressure / Direct Air Intake with 3-inch PVC Pipe (indoor Installation) ......................................................
20 - 22
Horizontal or Vertical Venting - Positive Pressure ................................................................................................................................
23
Connecting Special Gas Venting ..........................................................................................................................................................
23 - 25
Outdoor Shelter Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................
26
Garage or Utility Room Installation .......................................................................................................................................................
26
Control Panel Indexing .........................................................................................................................................................................
27
Final Installation Check ........................................................................................................................................................................
27
Electrical Connections ..........................................................................................................................................................................
28
Fireman’s Switch Connection/Remote Control Connections ..................................................................................................................
29
Max-E-Therm heater® Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................................
30
Electrical Schematic Ladder Diagram ...................................................................................................................................................
31
Section 3. Operation...............................................................................................................
32
Basic System Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................
32
HSI (Hot-Surface Ignition) Lighting/Operation .......................................................................................................................................
32
Operating Instructions ..........................................................................................................................................................................
33
To Turn Off Gas to Appliance ...............................................................................................................................................................
33
Safety Controls ....................................................................................................................................................................................
34 - 36
Section 4. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................
37
Initial Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................................................................................
37
Heater Will Not Fire Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................
38 - 41
LED Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................................................................................
42 - 43
Burner / Heat Exchanger Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................
44
Section 5. Maintenance..........................................................................................................
45
Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................................
45
Pressure Relief Valve ...........................................................................................................................................................................
45
After Start-Up ......................................................................................................................................................................................
46
Spring, Fall and Winter Operation .........................................................................................................................................................
46
Maintaining Pool Temperature ...............................................................................................................................................................
47
Energy Saving Tips ..............................................................................................................................................................................
47
Chemical Balance ................................................................................................................................................................................
47 - 48
Replacement Parts ..............................................................................................................................................................................
49 - 53
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MAX-E-THERM® Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide
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Max-E-Therm®
Pool and Spa Heater
Congratulations on your purchase of a Max-E-Therm 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. The
Max-E-Therm heater is a lightweight, efficient, induced-draft, gas fired high performance pool and spa heater that can be
directly connected to schedule 40 PVC pipe, [schedule 80 CPVC for ASME models only]. The Max-E-Therm heater also
comes equipped with the Pentair multifunction temperature controller which shows, at a glance, the proper functioning of
the heater. All Max-E-Therm heaters are designed with a direct ignition device, HSI (hot-surface ignition), which eliminates
the need for a standing pilot. The Max-E-Therm heater requires an external power source (120/240 VAC 60 Hz) to
operate.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference. This instruction manual provides
operating instructions, installation and service information for the Max-E-Therm heater high performance heater. The
information in this manual applies to all Max-E-Therm heater models. READ AND REVIEW THIS MANUAL
COMPLETELY, it is very important that the owner/installer read and understand the section covering installation
instructions, and recognize the local and state codes before installing the Max-E-Therm heater. Its use will reduce service
calls and chance of injury and will lengthen product life. History and experience has shown that most heater damage is
caused by improper installation practices.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
...For the installer and operator of the Max-E-Therm pool and spa heater. The manufacturer’s warranty may be void if,
for any reason, the heater is improperly installed and/or operated. Be sure to follow the instructions set forth in this
manual. If you need any more information, or if you have any questions regarding to this pool heater, please contact
Pentair Aquatic Systems at (800) 831-7133.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Max-E-Therm pool heater is sold with a limited factory warranty. Specific details are described on the warranty
registration card which is included with the product. Return the warranty registration card after filling in the serial
number from the rating plate inside the heater.
The high standards of excellence of Pentair Aquatic Systems includes a policy of continuous product improvement
resulting in your state-of-the-art heater. We reserve the right to make improvements which change the specifications
of the heater without incurring an obligation to update the current heater equipment.
These heaters are designed for the heating of chlorine, bromine or salt system swimming pools and spas or
in non-stationary installations, and should never be employed for use as space heating boilers or general
purpose water heaters. The manufacturer’s warranty may be void if, for any reason, the heater is improperly
installed and/or operated. Be sure to follow the instructions set forth in this manual.
CAUTION
OPERATING THIS HEATER CONTINUOUSLY AT WATER TEMPERATURE BELOW 68° F. WILL CAUSE HARMFUL
CONDENSATION AND WILL DAMAGE THE HEATER AND VOID THE WARRANTY. Do not use the heater to protect
pools or spas from freezing if the final maintenance temperature desired is below 68° F., as this will cause condensation
related problems.
Introduction
Section 1.
Introduction
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