Gas Pool Heater Installation Checklist

Please read your heater installation and users guide carefully and review the checklist below before installing the heater. Note: The heater MUST be tested before connecting it to any remote controllers or switches. If you have problems or questions, please call a pool heating professional or contact the manufacturer (phone number located on the front of the unit.

Electrical Checks

• Check for loose connections on wiring harness and safety switches
• Check for correct power to heater (120V or 240V)
• Check that fireman’s switch or time clock/remote is correctly wired (24V)

Gas Checks

• Check that heater and gas supply match
• Check that gas supply pipe is correct type and diameter
• Check that gas valve(s) are turned on
• Check that there are no gas leaks and that heater passes gas pressure test
• Check gas pressure on inlet side of heater gas valve

Water Checks

• Check that water piping is correctly connected to the manifold
• Check that correct pressure relief valve has been installed (if code requires it)
• Check for correct location of chemical feeder
• Check pressure switch adjustment

Start-up Checks

• Check circuit breaker
• Check main FILTER pump
• Check that system valves are correctly set
• Check water chemistry
• Check that filter has been cleaned and/or backwashed
• Check CONDENSATE TUBING is at its highest position at the cartridge outlet.
• Measure the supply pressure before and after the heater is on. Be sure the pressure drop is not more than 2 inwc.
• Set water flow to maintain a temperature rise of 30°F +/- 5°F between the water inlet temperature and the water outlet temperature from the heat exchangers.