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4. WATER CHEMISTRY
NOTEDamaged caused by water chemistry outside
these guidelines will not be covered under warranty.
Table A
Recommended Level(s) Fiberglass Pools Fiberglass Spas Other Pool & Spa Types
Table A. Water Chemistry
2. INTRODUCTION
AWARNING: This pool/spa heater is an
electromechanical machine that incorporates a
pressurized refrigerant gas in a sealed system. ONLY
trained and qualied service personnel are authorized to
install or service this equipment. Without proper training
and knowledge of such equipment, any attempt to install
or service the unit could result in serious injury or even
death.
3. INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS
AWARNING: Do not install the unit within 3 ft (91 cm)
of fossil-fuel-burning heaters. Air intake along the sides
of this heater could disturb the combustion process of
the unit, and could cause damage or personal injury.
• Mount the unit on a level, sturdy base, preferably a
concrete slab or blocks. The size of the base should
be at least 3 ft by 3 ft (91 cm by 91 cm).
• You must install the 4 black rubber sound isolation
pads (each 2 inches square [5.1² cm]) that ship with
the unit. The pads are shipped in a bag with the
unions, gaskets and the I&O manual. Install pads
under the 4 corners of the unit to reduce vibration
and sound transmission to the base.
CAUTION: The unit’s supporting base must be high
enough to keep it completely free of standing water at
all times.
AWARNING: This unit is designed for outdoor
installation ONLY; DO NOT install it in an enclosed area
such as a shed or garage.
