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Teledyne EHE Installation And Operation Manual

Teledyne EHE Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operating Data
FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by authorized person-
nel, qualified in pool/spa heater installation. Improper installation and/or operation can
create carbon monoxide gas and flue gases which can cause serious injury, property
damage, or death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
Installation and
Operation Manual
Hi-E
2 ™
Model EHE
Gas-Fired Pool
and Spa Heater
If 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.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

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  • Page 1 Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty. Installation and Operation Manual Hi-E 2 ™ Model EHE Gas-Fired Pool and Spa Heater If these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 1 General Information Introduction ... 1 Description ... 1 Warranty ... 1 SECTION 2 Installation Instructions General Requirements ... 1 Heater Assembly and Preparation ... 2 Heater Location ... 2 Installation Clearances ... 2 Outdoor Installation ... 2 Outdoor Shelter Installation (Canada) ... 3 Indoor Installation ...

  • Page 3: General Information

    The home owner should fill out the warranty registration card included in the plastic bag and return it to Teledyne Laars. The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation, operation, or field modification; or damage to the heat exchanger caused by corrosive water.

  • Page 4: Heater Assembly And Preparation

    When pool equipment is located below the pool surface, a leak from any component can cause large scale water loss or flooding. Teledyne Laars cannot be responsible for such water loss or flooding or resulting damage. Location of the heater below or above the pool deck affects operation of its water pressure switch.

  • Page 5: Outdoor Shelter Installation (Canada)

    Standard CAN/ CGA B-149. These codes and standards and Teledyne Laars require that the heater be properly vented as outlined in this manual. Other requirements also apply, such as provision of ample uncontaminated air for combustion and ventilation.

  • Page 6: Combustion Air Requirements For One-Pipe Installation

    — after allowing for the blockage of grille bars, etc. See applicable local codes and the previously-cited national codes for details. Even though codes may permit it, Teledyne Laars does not recommend installations with only “infiltration” as the means for provision of combustion air.

  • Page 7: 3C Size And Length Of Combustion

    Hi-E2 Total Length: 42' Total Elbows: 5 EHE350 Figure 5. “One-pipe” installation. Combustion Air Pipe Comb. Air Vent Total Length 13' Elbows Figure 6. “Two-pipe” installation. Combustion air piping may be single-wall galvanized steel pipe or any of the above materials. 2G-3c.
  • Page 8 Page 6 Locate the vent terminal so the vent exhaust does not settle on building surfaces and other nearby objects. Vent products may corrode such surfaces or objects. Locate the vent terminal at a sufficient horizontal distance from any gas or electric metering, regulating or relief equipment.

  • Page 9: Room Ventilation

    Hi-E2 Insect Screens Installed (See Fig. 10) Elbow Combustion Air Pipe 18" min. 60" max Plumbing vent roof boot A=Maximum snow accumulation level plus 12" Figure 9. Vent and Combustion Air Terminals at Roof. Combustion Air Pipe Elbow Figure 10. Installation of Insect Screens. Both combustion air and vent piping joints must be sealed.

  • Page 10: Gas Supply And Piping

    Page 8 Before treatment, its “pH” is typically in the 3.5 to 6.0 range. Handling and disposal of condensate is not complicated, but it must be done correctly to prevent problems or complaints. A trap/neutralizer assembly is provided with the heater to simplify installation. This assembly is easily installed in the base of the heater.
  • Page 11 Hi-E2 From Supply Figure 13. Gas Piping at Heater. Arrét Cuve Thermal PRESSURE SWITCH Y/BK VENT LIMIT Limiteur de débit (MANUAL RESET) (Remise à zéro) GAS VALVE Soupage de gaz Figure 14. Wiring Diagram, Hi-E2 Pool Heater. When the heater is started, check the supply pressure to verify that it is adequate during heater operation.

  • Page 12: Electric Wiring

    90 2J-4. Remote Operation The Hi-E for remote operation. Teledyne Laars and Jandy remote controls are available through the local dealer or distributor. The CS-02 remote control switches between the two temperature controllers and turns the heater on and off.

  • Page 13: Water Piping

    Note that when pool equipment is located below the pool surface a leak can result in large scale water loss or flooding. Teledyne Laars cannot be responsible for such water loss or flooding or the damage caused by it. Do not install a shutoff valve or any kind of variable restriction in the water piping between the heater outlet and the pool/spa.

  • Page 14: Pressure Relief Valve

    A high concentration of chlorine (and many similar chemicals) in the pool heater can be very destructive. Heater damage caused by chemical concentration is not covered by the Teledyne Laars Warranty. See Table 7 for guidelines on pool water chemistry.

  • Page 15: Start-Up And Adjustment

    Hi-E2 Method For Installing Plastic Sleeve Figure 21. Piping to Heater. Figure 22. Pressure Relief Valve Installation. IMPORTANT: If an automatic chlorinator is being used, equip the chlorinator with an anti- Any Threaded Pipe siphoning device so that chlorine will not siphon into the heater after the pump shuts off.

  • Page 16: Start-Up

    For other situations, contact a Teledyne Laars representative. Caution The pressure switch should be adjusted to turn the heater off when the pump is off.

  • Page 17: Water Temperature Rise

    Hi-E2 To adjust the pressure switch, proceed as follows (see Figure 23). The pool filter must be clean before making this adjustment. The heater does not have to be firing. 1. Turn the Flex Temp switch to OFF, and make sure the pressure switch is at its lowest setting.

  • Page 18: Start-Up Procedure

    Page 16 Figure 24. Temperature Rise Measurement at Return Header. WARNING Do not attempt repairs on the gas control or appliance. Tampering is dangerous and voids all warranties. WARNING LP GAS: To avoid possible injury, fire and explosion, read and follow these precautions and all instructions on this appliance before starting the heater.

  • Page 19: Lighting And Shutdown

    *As recommended by IPSA Table 7. Chemical concentration levels. 3D-2b. Water Changing Teledyne Laars recommends changing of spa water every 60 days if usage is light and every 30 days during heavy usage. Be sure to stabilize the water chemistry after every water change.

  • Page 20: Corrosion

    1. Low pH - acidity 2. Low Total Alkalinity - bicarbonates 3. Low Calcium hardness - soft water NOTE: Teledyne Laars does not warrant heat exchangers damaged by corrosive water. 3D-2d. Testing Teledyne Laars recommends that spa owners purchase a test kit and use it regularly.

  • Page 21: Seasonal Care

    3H-1. Owner Inspection Teledyne Laars has designed and constructed the Hi-E heater to provide long performance life when installed and operated properly under normal conditions.

  • Page 22: Professional Inspection

    4A. General A qualified professional technician must service the Hi-E pool heater using Teledyne Laars service procedures. Before calling for service, however, the owner should check for obvious problems. The other components in the pool system, including pump, filters...

  • Page 23: Induced-Draft Combustion System

    It is powered by a brushless DC motor. 3. Temperature Control - The Teledyne Laars Flex Temp control is an electronic control which senses water temperature by means of a thermistor and controls heater operation to bring the water to that selected.

  • Page 24: Combustion Air Filter

    Grasp the bottom edge of the filter and pull it downward and to the right. Replace it only with the specified part available from a Teledyne Laars representative. Push the replacement filter into the tracks at the front and rear of the filter box.

  • Page 25: Control Circuit Trouble Shooting

    Hi-E2 Figure 31. Wiring Diagram with Test Points. such as air conditioning compressors or to an electric utility company problem. Arrange for correction of the voltage as appropriate. 4E-2. Control Circuit Trouble Shooting The heater controls are in a 24V 60 Hz circuit with operating and safety controls basically arranged in a series circuit.

  • Page 26: Fireman Switch And External Interlocks

    Page 24 4E-2c. Fireman Switch and External Interlocks Probe for voltage at point 3, the other connection of the terminal block, which has a white wire connected to it. If there is no voltage, the time clock switch or other external interlock may be mis-adjusted, mis-connected or defective.

  • Page 27: Burner Limit Switch

    Hi-E2 does not operate or the igniter doesn’t glow, investigate as outlined in a later sections. If both of these components operate normally but voltage doesn’t appear at point 8 during the trial for ignition, replace the ignition control. If voltage appears at point 8 but there is no ignition, proceed to analysis of other components.

  • Page 28: Venturi System Checkout

    In order to discourage incorrect adjustment by unqualified persons, the gas valve regulator cap requires a special tool for removal. Contact your Teledyne Laars representative about a special tool for this cap. 4F-2c. Gas Orifice Differential Turn off the heater, disconnect the manometer tubes and replace the plug at the venturi inlet.

  • Page 29: Air Flow Investigation

    Hi-E2 Figure 33. Unfired Venturi Differential Measurement. WARNING When servicing is complete be sure to replace pressure service port plugs and assure that pressure switch and equalizer tube connections are unaltered and firmly in place. 4F-3. Air Flow Investigation If unfired venturi differential or gas orifice differential are abnormal, check air flow through the system per the following sections.

  • Page 30: Flow In Heater And Vent

    Required gas orifices are listed in the replacement parts list. Teledyne Laars configures its heaters for natural gas with 0.60 specific gravity and 1035 Btu/Ft propane gas with 1.52 specific gravity and 2500 Btu/ Ft3.

  • Page 31: Major Component Service

    Sealing the system with the specified sealers and gaskets is especially important. Contact the Teledyne Laars Service Department for information. Model Width...

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    Page 30 SECTION 6. Replacement Parts 6A. Parts List To order or purchase parts for the Teledyne Laars Hi-E2 pool/spa heater, contact your nearest Teledyne Laars dealer or distributor. If they cannot supply you with what you need, contact the Customer Service Manager at Teledyne Laars.
  • Page 33 Hi-E2 Page 31 Exploded View of the Hi-E2...

  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    Thank you for purchasing Jandy products, including Laars ® pool and spa heaters) warrants all parts to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of retail purchase, with the following exceptions: •...

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