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SWIMMING POOL HEATERS Raytherm Models 514-824 WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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For your health and the protection of your pool equipment it is essential that your water chemically balanced. The following levels must be used as a guide for balance water. • Occasional chemical shock dosing of the poolm or spa water should not damage the heater providing the water is balanced.
CONTENTS PART ONE - OWNER’S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 1/START-UP PROCEDURES Before Start-Up Operating Instructions After Start-up SECTION 2/CAUTION SECTION 3/MAINTENANCE AND CARE PROCEDURES Pool & Spa Water Chemistry PART TWO - INSTALLATION/SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 1/RECEIVING EQUIPMENT SECTION 2/GENERAL SPECIFICATION SECTION 3/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Base Installation Clearances Combustion Air...
PART ONE - OWNER’S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 DEATH. SECTION 1/START-UP PROCEDURES BEFORE START-UP BURNERS Clean main burners and air louvers of dust, lint and debris.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Set the thermostat on the lowest setting. 3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. 4. Remove heater door panel. 5. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically light the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
AFTER START-UP Feel the inlet and outlet pipes. Outlet pipe should be only slightly warmer than the inlet. It should not be hot. WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control to the appliance.
Raypak recommends that this manual be reviewed thoroughly before installing your Raypak pool/spa heater. If there are any questions that this manual does not answer, please contact the factory or your local Raypak representative. SECTION 2/GENERAL SPECIFICATION These heaters are design certified and tested under the requirements of ANSI Z21.56/CSA 4.7 American...
Installation must be in accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 and National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. BASE INSTALLATION Heater must be mounted on a level base, such as cement slab, cement blocks or other non-combustible surface.
INDOOR HEATER The design is also certified for indoor installation when equipped with the approved draft hood. Locate heater as close as practical to a chimney or gas vent. Heater must always be vented to the outside. See Vent Piping Section for venting details. Minimum allowable space is shown on the nameplate.
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For special venting applications that require reduced vent sizes and through the wall venting, the Type D Induced Draft Assembly can be used. Consult the factory or your local Raypak representative. Fig. #8119 venting system. proper size and horizontal pitch and deter-...
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS Gas piping must have a sediment trap ahead of the heater gas controls, and a manual shut off valve located outside the heater jacket. All gas piping should be tested after installation in accordance with local codes. MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE GAS INLET...
PIPE SIZING FOR GAS CONNECTIONS MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT PIPE LENGTH Natural gas 1000 BTU/Ft .60 Specific Gravity @ 0.5” W.C. Pressure Drop Propane Gas 2500 BTU/Ft 1.53 Specific Gravity @ 0.6” W.C. Pressure Drop 1/2” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 514 - 624 - 724 - 824 - PLUMBING FOR WATER CONNECTIONS...
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AUTOMATIC CHLORINATORS AND CHEMICAL FEED- All chemicals must be introduced and completely diluted into the pool or spa water before being circulated through the heater. Do not place chlorine tablets or bromine sticks in the skimmer. High chemical concen- trations will result when the pump is not running (i.e. overnight).
To avoid water damage or scalding due to valve operation, drain pipe must be connected to valve outlet and run to a safe place of discharge. Drain pipe must be the same size as the valve discharge connection through- out its entire length and must pitch downward from the valve.
SECTION 4/SERVICING INSRUCTIONS General Location of Controls CONTROLS/ADJUSTMENTS/REPLACEMENTS THERMOSTAT The heater is built with a single mechanical thermo- stat, located in the front panel above the door. The thermostat maybe set for any desired pool or spa temperature TEMPERATURE SENSOR MECHANICAL THERMOSTAT TYPICAL COMFORTABLE...
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PRESSURE SWITCH The pressure switch, or heater actuator, insures that the heater operates only when the filter pump is in operation. It is factory set at 1.75 PSI for deck level installations. When the heater is located below the level of the spa or pool it may be necessary to reset the pressure switch to compensate for the no-flow static head.
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TUBE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE On Raypak units, tube replacement may be effected without rolling as a temporary means or repair, providing there are two or more tubes rolled in to act as stays on the left and right side.
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Shut gas and power off to the unit, close the system off and drain the heater. Remove the draft diverter. Remove the access panel and jacket top. Lift flue collector off. Remove “V” baffles over tube(s) to be replaced. If no pipe unions have been provided, use the header as a union, remove the flange nuts off the inlet- outlet header, break gas connection and slide heater away from piping to allow room to work.
SECTION 5/TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IMPORTANT NOTICE These instructions are primarily intended for the use of qualified personnel specifically trained and experienced in the installation of this type of heating equipment and related system components. Installation and service personnel may be required by some states to be licensed.
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Liming Leaking at well. Leaking at heat exchanger. Gasket brittle and leaking (overheated). Bypassing too much water…………………… U. G. not functioning………………………… Overacid……………………………………… Overacid……………………………………… Heater running after pump shuts off………… Refractory damage…………………………… Sooted heater………………………………… Inspect bypass for movement, if no movement, replace. Replace if no movement when heated.
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING HONEYWELL S8600 START TURN GAS SUPPLY OFF. TURN THERMOSTAT (CONTROLLER) TO CALL FOR HEAT POWER TO MODULE (24 V NOMINAL) SPARK ACROSS IGNITER/SENSOR GAP TURN GAS SUPPLY ON PILOT BURNER LIGHTS? SPARK STOPS WHEN PILOT IS LIT? MAIN BURNER LIGHTS? SYSTEM RUNS UNTIL CALL FOR HEAT ENDS? CALL FOR HEAT ENDS...
Any part returned for replacement under standard company warranties must be properly tagged with RAYPAK return parts tag, completely filled in with the heater serial number, model number, etc., and shipped to the Com- pany freight prepaid.