Rheem Raypak ELS 0018 Installation And Operation Manual

Rheem Raypak ELS 0018 Installation And Operation Manual

Electric pool and spa heater (3-phase)

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Electric Pool and Spa
Heater (3-Phase)
3-PHASE MODELS:
ELS 0018, ELS 0024, ELS 0030,
ELS 0045 and ELS 0054
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
To do so may result in an explosion or fire.
NOTE: The instructions in this manual are for the use of qualified individuals specially trained and experienced
in the installation and maintenance of this type of equipment and related system components. Installation and
service personnel are required by some states to be licensed. Persons not qualified shall not attempt to install,
service, or maintain this equipment.
This manual should be maintained in legible condition and kept adjacent to the electric heater or in a safe place
for future use.
MANUAL
Certified to UL Standard 1261
Effective: 12-09-22
Replaces: 06-24-22
P/N 242011 Rev. 2

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Electric Pool and Spa Heater (3-Phase) 3-PHASE MODELS: ELS 0018, ELS 0024, ELS 0030, ELS 0045 and ELS 0054 Certified to UL Standard 1261 FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WARNINGS ............3 10. OPERATION ............10 2. WATER CHEMISTRY ..........4 11. CONTROL .............. 11 3. SAFETY INFORMATION ........4 12. REMOTE OPERATION ........12 4. OVERVIEW .............. 4 13. TROUBLESHOOTING ......... 13 5. BEFORE INSTALLATION ........5 14.
  • Page 3: Warnings

    WARNINGS Pay Attention to these Terms Indicates the presence of immediate hazards which will cause severe personal injury, death or substantial DANGER property damage if ignored. ndicates the presence of hazards or unsafe practices which could cause severe personal injury, death or WARNING substantial property damage if ignored.
  • Page 4: Water Chemistry

    temperature of 78°F (26°C) for competitive swimming. However, WATER CHEMISTRY this may be too cool for young children and the elderly, who may require a te mperature of 80°F (27°C) or higher. CAUTION: Corrosive water voids all warranties IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your health and the protection of your spa/pool equipment, it is essential that your water be chemically...
  • Page 5: Before Installation

    • ELS 0018, 0024, 0030 are rated for operation on either BEFORE INSTALLATION 208 or 480V, 50/60Hz power; while ELS 0045 and ELS Please read these instructions thoroughly and completely 0054 are rated for use only on 480V, 50/60Hz. before installation and before use. Failure to do so could •...
  • Page 6: Freeze Protection

    Figure 1. Spa/Pool Installation Diagram NOTE: The Canadian Electrical Code generally requires ELECTRICAL that all supply wires and corresponding circuit protection CONNECTIONS (breakers) used for hot water heating applications be sized to a minimum of 125% of the maximum current rating of the heater (see model specifications below for WARNING: Please...
  • Page 7 Figure 2. Hurricane Tie Down Details (3-Element Unit)
  • Page 8 Figure 3. Hurricane Tie Down Details (6-Element)
  • Page 9 Figure 4. Wire Connection to Circuit Breakers (3-Phase) WARNING: Unit does not have a built-in ground fault protection (GFCI). A GFCI circuit breaker may be required, please follow local codes for proper installation. Model 18kW 24kW 30kW 45 kW 54kW Voltage (max) Power (kW) Total Channels...
  • Page 10: Electrical Connections

    All units come equipped with advanced diagnostic OPERATION capabilities to accurately help troubleshoot the heater Once the heater is installed, it can be used year-round. when needed. The UI can be used to track past error codes The user MUST make sure the pump is not disengaged as well as show key information like load %, temperatures, flow rates etc.
  • Page 11: Control

    Code Description Action Check inlet temperature sensor. Restart the unit after fixing the Inlet thermistor fault sensor. Check outlet temperature sensor. Restart the unit after fixing the Outlet thermistor fault sensor. Temp Reset Contact service. E4-1,2,3 Check SSR Contact service, potential SSR failure. PCB Fault Contact service.
  • Page 12 5. On the "Remote Interface Harness", the supplied two wires provide power out to either a toggle switch or the switch contacts of a third party remote. See Figure 7. 12. FREEZE PROTECTION If the heater is installed in a location subject to freezing conditions, it is important to protect the water circuit from freezing, just as should be done for the pump and filter.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    10K Inlet/Outlet Sensor, All Models Temp ºF/ºC Resistance (k Ohms) 32 (0) 32.9564 41 (5) 25.5793 50 (10) 20.0089 59 (15) 15.7684 68 (20) 12.5148 77 (25) 10.0000 86 (30) 8.0423 95 (35) 6.5079 104 (40) 5.2976 113 (45) 4.3368 122 (50) 3.5696 Table F.
  • Page 14: Process Flow Diagram

    14. PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM The E3T heater has the ability to diagnose any errors accurately and display relevant codes. Apart from that the unit has several different screens that can be accessed by performing simple steps. Please see below flow chart for various options available.
  • Page 15: Wiring Diagrams

    15. WIRING DIAGRAMS Figure 9. 3-Element Wiring Diagram (3-Phase)
  • Page 16 Figure 10. 6-Element Wiring Diagram (3-Phase)
  • Page 17: Illustrated Parts List

    16. ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST MODELS: ELS 0018 through ELS 0054 10-C DETAIL A...
  • Page 18 18kW 24kW 30kW 45kW 54kW CALLOUT DESCRIPTION 208V 480V 208V 480V 208V 480V 480V 480V Kit - Elements 019378F 100-10000324 019379F 100-10000323 019380F 100-10000322 019381F 019382F Kit - PCB board 019360F 019360F 019360F 019360F 100-10000326 100-10000326 100-10000326 100-10000326 Kit - Transformer Ring 019374F 019374F 019374F...
  • Page 19 NOTES Raypak, Inc., 2151 Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 278-5300 www.raypak.com. Litho in U.S.A.

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