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Operating, Installation and Servicing Instructions for Indirect fi red condensing pool & spa heaters Models: MB20S, MB35S, MB50S Genie IMPORTANT : FOR YOUR SAFETY READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE HEATER RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE M2709 Rev J...
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Contents Section Page 1.0 TECHNICAL DATA 1.1 User operating and safety instructions 2.0 REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Pool chemistry 2.2 Cleaning 2.3 Safety and maintenance 2.4 Water temperature settings 2.5 Winterisation 2.6 Gas safety regulations 2.7 Location of heater 2.8 Gas supply 2.9 Gas conversion 2.10 Flueing 2.11 Air supply...
1.0 TECHNICAL DATA GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS WATER CONTENT MB20S & MB35S/MB50S 5.0 Litres / 6.0 Litres WEIGHT (net) MB20S & MB35S/MB50S 53 kg 55kg DIMENSIONS, OVERALL 375 mm wide, 520 mm deep, 980 mm high SERVICE CLEARANCE 300mm Left, Right and Above. 800 mm In front CORE DRILL DIAMETER 175 mm MINIMUM...
1.1 USER’S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under • Drinking alcoholic beverages before or during water. Call a qualifi ed service engineer to inspect spa or pool use, could cause drowsiness or the heater and its gas controls.
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To lock the required temperature set point see 1.1 Certikin declines any responsibility for any damage or injuries caused by an improper use. In order to Pool Pump & primary system pressure...
2.0 REQUIREMENTS 2.4 WATER TEMPERATURE SETTINGS The heater is designed to provide maximum heat output These instructions cover a range of indirect, fl oor up to 1 C below set point. Output is gradually reduced mounted, gas fi red, condensing pool heaters which over the last 1 C.
IMPORTANT 2.6 GAS SAFETY REGULATIONS If the heater is to be fi tted in a timber framed building General please refer to “IGE/UP7 Gas installations in timber It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by framed buildings” for guidance a competent person (e.g.
2.8 GAS SUPPLY 2.11 AIR SUPPLY An existing meter and pipework should be checked, It is NOT necessary to have a purpose provided air preferably by the Gas Supplier, to ensure that they vent in the room or internal space in which the boiler are adequate to deal with the rate of gas supply is installed.
2.13 FLUE TERMINAL POSITIONS Terminals should be so positioned as to avoid products of combustion entering openings into buildings or other fl ues or vents Fig. 1.0 Source of data : Building regulations Part J : 2010 Gas appliances up to 70 kW Minimum Distance A Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window etc B Above an opening, air brick, opening window etc...
Genie Resistance Fig. 2.0 2.14 CONDENSATE DRAIN It is permissible to fi t an isolating valves on the pipe- (see 3.9 for details) work on either side of the heater. In these circum- stances it is recommended to fi t a fl ow switch in the heaters mains supply.
3.0 INSTALLATION OF HEATER Space required for installation and servicing: Left, right and above 300mm Front 800mm 3.1 PROCEDURE Site to suit the pool, terminal, plume and condensate drain limitations. The terminal position should fol- low BS 5440 and be at least 600mm away from any Fig.
3.6 FLUE EXAMPLES Extended Horizontal Extended Vertical Outdoor Terminal Wall Terminal Roof Terminal MBOT MB90DB MBHVE MBHT (not shown) MBVT MBHVE TO OFFSET USE MB45DB TO OFFSET USE MB45DB Fig.4.3 Horizontal Wall Terminal MB90DB MBHT (not shown) Fig.4.1 Fig.4.2 Fig.4.0 Flue Kit Part Codes Determine the type of fl...
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Flue Kit Part Codes (cont.) The Maximum Flue Equivalent Length (FEL) permitted is 20 metres, horizontal or vertical. The fl ue kits available below list the FEL for each component. Add up all the FEL’s used in your design and check that this does not exceed 20 metres (see 3.3 for details).
3.7 TERMINAL GUARD & ROOF Pool pump fl ow rate This heater has a very low resistance to pool water TERMINAL fl ow and will tolerate a wide range of fl ows. The fl ue outlet from this heater is low temperature (normally below 60 C) so a guard is only required The minimum recommended fl...
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3.9 CONDENSATE CONNECTIONS DISPOSAL METHODS Note: Do not reduce the pipe size below the 40mm provided. Soakaway 200mm Land Drain Filled with Lime Stack Attachment chippings 400mm Insulate against deep freezing Strap-On Boss 1:20 Fall ( 2.5 Degrees ) Soil Pipe or Fig.7.0 Drain CONDENSATE SYPHON (75 MM)
The simplest and most fl exible control scheme is to use a Certikin CCP01 Control Unit. This provides an electrical safety trip and timer with outputs for the heater, lights and an auxiliary voltage free output. It is pre-wired and tested and provided in a standard IP55 plastic control box.
3.12 WALL MOUNTING KIT Overview The Genie models can be wall hung using the wall mounting kit. Kit Part Code: MBWMK35/50 Instructions • Select a suitable wall and position to mount the heater. (Note the heater weighs up to 53kg). •...
Installation Instructions 3.13 MULTIPLE HEATER KIT • Disconnect the heater from the mains then re- move the top panel and the electrical chassis Overview cover. It is possible to connect together several heaters • Remove pool thermostat control knob into a group cascade system and by doing so obtain •...
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• Turn on mains power, then switch on all the Displays heaters. After a short self-test the master • The master display is just like a single heater. should show the actual temperature, and the • A slave will display “---” when working as part of slaves three dashes “---”.
4.0 COMMISSIONING 4. Re pressurise the system to 2.0 bar as necessary THIS HEATER AS SUPPLIED IS NOT FILLED 5. Open the top vent of the heat exchanger by rotating WITH SUFFICIENT WATER IN THE PRIMARY the plastic section connected to the silicone tubing. CIRCUIT.
4.2 PRIOR TO BURNER OPERATION 1. With the gas and electrical supply off , undo the three screws that hold the venturi to the gas valve. The heater control is factory set to display in Fahr- Throttle enheit and work to a maximum temperature of 90°F Adjustment (32°C).
4.5 COMMISSIONING THE BURNER If the CO requires adjustment this can be done with a 4mm allen key, after having removed the dust cover of the throttle adjustment screw (see illustration below) The gas mixture and burner off -set gas rate (minimum load rate) is preset by Throttle screw the manufacturer.
4.6 USER SETUP MODE Pressure gauge Fig. 9.0 Temperature er erat atur ur Pool temperature l l t t l l t tem emp p Lock/Reset eset et On / Off O O ff ff O O ff ff control knob display Button switch...
5.0 FAULT FINDING BEFORE COMMENCING OR COMPLETING ANY ELECTRICAL WORK ON THE HEATER, TURN OFF THE MAINS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY 5.1 OPERATION SAFETY CONTROLS AND LOCKOUTS This heater requires mains on both the Live (L) and switched live (SL) connection to be able to operate. It is supplied with a link wire, which can be removed if a separate heater switched live is going to be used.
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5.3 FAULT CODES & DIAGNOSTICS (CONTINUED) “GAS” will clear in standby but “GAS” will not clear returns during operation in standby Wiring connections Does fan run? Have the fl ue gas or fl ow tem- perature limit switches triggered? Replace fan With power isolated, Does heater reach ignition Is ignition lead and...
6.0 SERVICING In all cases, before work com- mences turn off the Mains Electricity and Gas Supply. 6.1 ROUTINE SERVICING To ensure continued effi cient operation of the appliance it is recommended that it is checked and serviced at regular intervals. The frequency of servicing will depend upon the par- ticular installation and usage but in general every 2,000 hours of operation should be the maximum.
Heat exchanger pool sensor 6.2 CHANGING COMPONENTS Located in a pocket in the ‘From Pool’ side of the secondary heat exchanger. (See 6.4 for illustration) Disconnect from power supply before • Pull out the retaining wedge, and pull out the sensor. carrying out any electrical work •...
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Expansion vessel (See 6.4 for illustration) Gas valve (See 6.4 for illustration) • Remove the single screw holding the retaining • Remove the ignition control, see above. strap. • Release the gas elbow by undoing the four shoulder • Release the fl exible hose connection to the vessel bolts holding it to the gas valve.
7.0 INSTALLATION & SERVICE HISTORY Circle appropriate: Model Genie 20 Genie 35 Genie 50 Commissioning Installer No Date: Working pressure mbar Instructed User in operation? Yes/No Service History Date Cleaned ? Pressure Date Cleaned ? Pressure Date Cleaned ? Pressure Condensing Pool Heater 04/12/13 7.0 Installation and Service History...
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