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Consolidated K-STAR K-5 Installation And Operation Manual

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K-STAR ELECTRIC POOL/SPA HEATERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
APPROVED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE IN CANADA
MECHANICAL MODELS:
DIGITAL MODELS:
K-5, K-10, K-15
K-5-D-TT, K-10-D-TT, K-15-D-TT
(Regular Elements)
(Titanium Elements)
K-5-TT, K-10-TT, K-15TT
(Titanium Elements)
ALL MODELS
1 PHASE, 240 VOLT
361 Rowntree Dairy Road, Unit 4.
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada,L4L 8H1
Tel: (905) 264-6496 • Fax: (905) 264-
6508
Email: info@consolidatedpool.com
www.consolidatedpool.com
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  • Page 1 K-STAR ELECTRIC POOL/SPA HEATERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL APPROVED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE IN CANADA MECHANICAL MODELS: DIGITAL MODELS: K-5, K-10, K-15 K-5-D-TT, K-10-D-TT, K-15-D-TT (Regular Elements) (Titanium Elements) K-5-TT, K-10-TT, K-15TT (Titanium Elements) ALL MODELS 1 PHASE, 240 VOLT 361 Rowntree Dairy Road, Unit 4. Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada,L4L 8H1 Tel: (905) 264-6496 •...
  • Page 2 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION IMPORTANT THE K-STAR ELECTRIC HEATER IS DESIGNED FOR RESIDENTIAL ABOVE GROUND ALUMINUM/STEEL WALL POOLS AND RESIDENTIAL SPAS ONLY. THE K-STAR ELECTRIC HEATER IS NOT TO BE INSTALLED ON SOFT SIDED OR INFLATABLE POOLS OR SPAS! WARRANTY SHALL BE CONSIDERED VOID IF THE K-STAR ELECTRIC HEATER IS: •...

  • Page 3: Plumbing Installation

    GENERAL HEATER INSTALLATION - ALL MODELS (Mechanical + Digital) Heater may be installed indoors or outdoors at least 3 m (10 ft.) away from water and 6 in (16 cm) from any object. Heater needs to be installed in a vertical position and placed onto a solid flat base (do not suspend heater).
  • Page 4 – Installation of “Unions”: Step 2 Installing a "union" to the PVC piping at the water inlet side as well as installing a "single union ball valve" to the PVC piping at the water outlet side of the heater, as shown under Figure 02 below, is recommended.
  • Page 5 Step 4 – Optional - Installation of Leakage Current Collectors: Leakage current collectors (not supplied with purchase) may be required with your heater installation. Consult your local Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) or the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) to determine if leakage current collectors are mandatory in your province. Note: As per the Canadian Electrical Code, leakage current collectors are only required for HOT TUB/SPA applications.

  • Page 6: Electrical Installation

    – ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ALL MODELS (Mechanical + Digital) Electrical work must be performed by a licensed/certified electrician. Electrical installation has to be in compliance with: Canadian Electrical Code (varies by province) ESA (Electrical Safety Authority) OESC (Ontario Electrical Safety Code) As per ESA (Electrical Safety Authority) and the OESC (Ontario Electrical Safety Code) Rule 68-068 requires electrical equipment located within the confines of the pool walls or within 3 m (9.8 ft.) of the inside walls of the pool to be GFCI (Class A Type) protected unless the electrical equipment is...
  • Page 7 GROUNDING: In accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, all electric heaters must be grounded to reduce electrical shock. a) Breaker Panel to Heater: Connect the grounding wire (green wire or bare copper wire) from the breaker panel to the inside of the heater, marked “Ground Lug” . b) Leakage Current Collectors to Heater (if used): Run two (2) individual bare copper wires from each leakage current collectors to the back of the heater marked “Bonding Lugs”.
  • Page 8 MECHANICAL Model K15 / K-15-TT DIGITAL Model K-5-D-TT P a g e...
  • Page 9 DIGITAL Model K-10-D-TT DIGITAL Model K-15-D-TT P a g e...
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for all MECHANICAL MODELS Operating water temperature at the time of start-up has to be at a minimum of 60° F (15° C)! IMPORTANT: Instructions must be strictly followed for warranty to be valid. – Turn on Pump: Step 1 Pool/Spa PUMP has to be TURNED ON, before starting the heater.
  • Page 11 Summary of Step 1 to 5: Turn on Pool/Spa pump. Water has to be circulating through the heater tank at all times. Turn the thermostat control knob to the maximum position. The internal pressure switch will then be activated. Heater needs to build up correct pressure inside the tank, which will turn on the red indicator light.
  • Page 12 HIGH LIMIT RESET (High Limit Control): The high limit control reset (see Figure 06 – picture of high limit control – Part #: 5KWH) is designed to open the control circuit and cut-off the power in the event of an excessive rise in temperature.
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for all DIGITAL MODELS Operating water temperature at time of start-up has to be at a minimum of 70°F (20°C)! IMPORTANT: Instructions must be strictly followed for warranty to be valid. – Turn on Pump: Step 1 Pool/Spa PUMP has to be TURNED ON, before starting the heater. Water must be circulating at all times while heater is running (allow pressure in tank to build up –...
  • Page 14 3. Selecting SC = SCALE a) Press and hold POOL/SPA button for three seconds and release when the display shows “SC” (will show only for brief second and will display either F or C). b) Press UP or DOWN button to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius mode. c) Press POOL/SPA button to accept your selection F or C.
  • Page 15 4. ERROR Codes / Troubleshooting – Digital Thermostat “PSI” (Pressure Switch) indicating: HIGH / LOW or NO water pressure is detected. Factory set pressure switch might need to be adjusted by turning the small wheel (located in the middle of the pressure switch) clockwise or counter clockwise. Clockwise = increase water pressure;...
  • Page 16 HIGH LIMIT RESET (High Limit Control) - Digital Model The high limit control reset (see Figure 07 – picture of high limit reset – Part #: 5KWH) is designed to open the control circuit and cut-off the power in the event of excessive temperature. Temperatures above maximum range of the thermostat can cause the high limit reset to trip.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE of all Heater Models – Mechanical + Digital The K-STAR pool/spa heater was designed for your residential pool/spa application. Always ensure to keep your water chemistry balanced by regularly checking/testing water chemistry. When using a chlorinator, install it downstream from the heater at a lower level than the heater outlet.

  • Page 18: Winterizing Instructions

    CAUTION: Do not test for PH levels when, a) the chlorine residual value is reading 3.0 ppm or higher or if using bromine, b) the bromine residual value is reading 6.0 ppm or higher. Please visit your local pool/spa supply store for help in properly balancing your water chemistry. NOTICE: Failure to maintain proper water chemistry parameters will result in premature failure of heater components and/or complete failure of heater.

  • Page 19: Warranty Policy

    All warranty claims must have factory authorization prior to returning the defective product. All claims must include: Model Number, Serial Number and Proof of Purchase. Consolidated Pool & Spa Industries Inc. will repair and/or replace the defective heater and/or defective components at its discretion during this warranty period.
  • Page 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST FOR MECHANICAL MODELS (K5, K10, K15, K-5-TT, K-10-TT, K-15-TT) PART # DESCRIPTION 5KWE 5 KW Element - 1 PH, 240 V 5KWE-TT 5 KW TITANIUM Element - 1 PH, 240 V 5KWH 5 KW High Limit Control, SS 5KWT 5 KW Thermostat, SS KTHW...

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