Pentair Pool and SPA Heater PowerMax - Manual (Page 2)

P/N 471048 Rev. G 1-22-04
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3
Important Notices ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Warranty Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Operation .................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Rules .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Electronic Ignition Lighting/Operation - Natural ......................................................................................................................... 5
Electronic Ignition Lighting/Operation - Propane ....................................................................................................................... 6
Millivolt Lighting/Operation - Natural & Propane ........................................................................................................................ 7
Operating (Controls) .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Indicator Light Description - Electronic Ignition Model ............................................................................................................... 8
Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 11
Maintenance Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Energy Saving Tips .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Spring and Fall Operation .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Winter Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Chemical Balance ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installation Instructions ............................................................................................ 13
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 13
Water Connections.................................................................................................................. 14
Reverse Water Connections ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Plumbing/Plumbing Connections ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Manual Bypass .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Below Pool Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Quick Flange Installation ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Gas Connections ..................................................................................................................... 16
Gas Line Installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Pipe Sizing Chart/Gas Pressure Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 16
Regulated Manifold Pressure Test ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Ventilation ................................................................................................................................ 17
Outdoor Installation Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Outdoor Cap Installation ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Indoor Installation Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Installation on Floors Constructed of Combustible Materials ..................................................................................................... 19
Indoor Draft Hood Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Electrical .................................................................................................................................. 20
Transformer Wiring Instruction .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Electrical Wiring Diagram .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Remote Control Wiring .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Trouble Shooting (General) ....................................................................................... 23
MiniMax Plus Parts List & Exploded View ............................................................... 24-26
PowerMax Appendix .................................................................................................. A1-A9
PowerMax Parts List & Exploded View .................................................................... A10-A13
Warranty Information .................................................................................................
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