Page 1
INSTALLATION MANUAL (all models) Gas pool heater WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a licensed electrician in accordance with AS/NZ 3000 and any other local applicable regulations. Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this product.
Page 2
ICI gas pool heater Installation Manual EQUIPMENT INFORMATION RECORD DATE OF INSTALLATION INSTALLER INFORMATION INITIAL PRESSURE GAUGE READING (WITH CLEAN FILTER) PUMP MODEL HORSEPOWER FILTER MODEL CONTROL PANEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER...
ICI gas pool heater Installation Manual Table of Contents Section 1. Important Safety Instructions ... 4 Section 7. Electrical Connections ......19 Electronic Flow Response........... 19 Section 2. General Information ......6 Section 8. Final Installation Check ......21 Technical Assistance ..............6 Warranty ..................6 Important Safety Information ...........
ICI gas pool heater Installation Manual Section 1. Important Safety Instructions READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state, and local codes. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: DANGER To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, do not remove the suction fittings of your spa or hot tub.
Page 5
ICI gas pool heater Installation Manual WARNING People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub. To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub. Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning. Before entering a spa or hot tub, measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer.
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Section 2. General Information WARNING The following “Safety Rules for Hot Tubs, ” This manual provides installation and operation recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety instructions for the AstralPool ICI pool and spa gas Commission, should be observed when using the spa.
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Specifications Model ICI 200 ICI 400 Gas Inlet Rate 215 MJ/hr 400 MJ/hr Gas Connection AS/NZ 5601 AS/NZ 5601 Gas Usage Rate of +/- 5 +/- 5 Nominal Rate (must be within %) NG Inlet Static Gas 1.13 - 5 1.13 - 5 Pressure (kPa)
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Section 3. Getting Started Certification Codes and Standards Install the ICI in accordance with the procedures in this Certified IAPMO R&T Oceana manual, local codes and ordinances, and in COMPLIANT Standard for ‘Gas Pool Heaters’, AS 4560 accordance with the latest edition of the appropriate Standard for Gas Installations, AS/NZS Applicable National...
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual 3.2.2 Materials Supplied by Installer Item Description Quantity Please ensure that all materials used during the ICI Gas Heater installation are in accordance with local codes or the 50mm Universal Union Nut authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. If 50mm Universal Union Tail you have any questions regarding the materials that 50mm Universal Union O-ring...
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Section 4. Location Requirements Indoor Combustible Non- Clearances From Surfaces combustible Surfaces WARNING Front 300mm 300mm Improper installation or maintenance can cause nausea or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide in flue gases which Both Sides 300mm 50mm could result in severe injury or death.
Page 11
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Two permanent openings shall be provided directly to The following diagram is provided as a guide only. All outside. The openings shall be located to ensure the fluing and installation work must be carried out by distance between the top of the upper opening and an authorized person.
Page 12
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual The flue pipe can be cut shorter when required with WARNING the use of a hacksaw or tin snips by cutting from the Do not install spa blowers in the same room as a gas non-reduced end of the flue pipe.
Page 13
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual The flue pipe must slope slightly towards the cowl Slip the first section of the Stainless steel flue over the spigot for the last horizontal run (approx 2ºC deg) to allow condensation to drain. Figure 13.
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Section 5. Gas Connections Image is for reference of a trap/fall The gas connection is on the right hand side of the assembly, the specifics and location of your trap/fall assembly may differ. heater. A 22mm M.I. connection is provided for gas Please ensure that your installation complies with local authorities and line connection.
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual standard AS/NZS 5601, and any other local codes and 11. While heater is running adjust gas ratio screw to fire protection authorities about specific installation achieve a recommended CO level for Natural Gas restrictions in your area. models.
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual POOL/SPA PUMP 3 WAY VALVE FILTER HEATER SKIMMER CHECK VALVE (Always install a corrosion resistant check valve when any sanitation equipment, including erosion feeders and salt chlorination systems are installed, see section 5.4 for more details) SPA DRAIN* (Suction Outlet) SPA RETURN...
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Water Pressure Switch Adjustment 11. If pressure switch cannot be made to activate heater when pump is turned on and off, a flow switch may The ICI GAS POOL HEATER incorporates a water need to be purchased and fitted. Contact your local pressure switch which allows the burner to operate AstralPool office for details.
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual The ICI gas heater allows for a PRV to be directly Remove brass fi tting from PRV connection port on the header of the ICI gas heater. installed into the In-Out Header assembly as shown in Figure 17.
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Section 7. Electrical Connections The heater is supplied with a standard 10 amp 3 pin plug for connection to a 240V 10 amp GPO. All pool or spa equipment connected to mains power should be protected by an Residual Current Device (RCD) circuit breaker.
Page 20
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual...
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Section 8. Final Installation Check • Start the heater. See Section 8.4. • When the heater starts, confirm there is adequate In order to ensure proper function and successful water flow. See Section 6 for details.
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Section 9. Operation When the water temperature is heated to within 1 degree of the thermostat set point, the ICI GAS POOL Normal Operation HEATER burner will modulate or turn down so that the Once the conditions in Section 8.4 are achieved, the set point is accurate maintained and not exceeded.
Page 23
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual ICI Gas Heater Menu for Start Up and Pool/Spa Settings AstralPool ICI Initial Power Up of ICI: INT V2.3 Current Heater Status, Pool 13° Water Temperature and 37° ICI Temperature Setting: Pool 13° ICI On and Lighting: 37°...
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Section 10. Maintenance CAUTION: If the heater has been drained for freezing conditions, do not turn on until the system is It is recommended that you check the following at circulating water. least every six months and at the beginning of every swimming season.
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual 10.4 Maintenance Schedule 10.5 Service Notification The ICI Gas Heater incorporates moving parts and When the heater is due for servicing, a message of withstands high velocity water with chemicals in it. HEATER SERVICE DUE will appear on the screen of Some of these parts will wear in the normal course the heater.
Page 26
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Heater Screen Example (3000 hours, Flame On): Service Message: Heater Menu for Service: Figure 20. 3,000 hour Service Menu...
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual Section 11. Troubleshooting When there is an error condition, a message is displayed on the screen and the “INFO” LED flashes. When the error situation is corrected, the error message and LED illumination ends automatically. If the heater continues to perform incorrectly, please contact the AstralPool office closest to you.
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual 12.2 Model ICI 200 Spare Parts List Item # Description Part # Quantity PLASTIC TOP COVER-ALL MODELS 14600016 IGNITION MODULE –ALL MODELS 781382 USER PANEL PCB 78166 FAN GASKET –ALL MODELS 78135 H.S.I – ALL MODELS 726067 FAN PLATE-ALL MODELS 9189430...
ici gas pool heater Installation Manual 12.4 Model ICI 400 Spare Parts List Item # Description Part # Quantity USER PANEL PCB 78166 FAN PLATE-ALL MODELS 9189430 FAN GASKET –ALL MODELS 78135 GASKET- FAN PLATE-ALL MODELS 78135 FAN PLATE INSULATION-ALL MODELS 1115068 BURNER-ALL MODELS 78409...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the ICI Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers