Installation Instructions; Outdoor Installation - STA-RITE 200K BTU/HR Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation if
heater is improperly installed, adjusted, serviced or main-
tained.
These instructions are for licensed, certified, trained and
experienced installers only. Be sure your installer or service
technician holds all required licenses or certification for
your area. Attempts by unqualified persons to service or
repair this heater are dangerous and could be fatal.
PUTTING THE HEATER INTO SERVICE
If the heater is installed below the level of the pool, or
more than two feet above pool level, the pressure switch
setting should be adjusted. See PRESSURE SWITCH, in the
MAINTENANCE section.
Before putting the heater into service for the first time, fol-
low the instructions under BEFORE STARTUP in the front
of this manual. Check for proper operation of the heater by
following the steps under OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Damage to equipment caused by improper installation or
repair will void the warranty.
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For heaters located outdoors, using the built-in stackless
venting system.
Risk of explosion if a unit converted to
propane gas is installed in a pit or other low spot. Propane is
heavier than air. Do not install the heater using propane in
pits or other locations where gas might collect. Consult your
local building code officials to determine installation require-
ments of heater relative to propane storage tanks and filling
equipment. Installation must meet the requirements of the
Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquid Petroleum
Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 (latest edition) in the U.S., or CAN/CSA
B149.2 (latest edition) in Canada. Consult local codes and fire
protection authorities about specific installation restrictions.
Locate the heater on a level surface in an open area that is
protected from drainage or run-off. Install the heater in an
area where leaves or other debris will not collect on or
around the heater. Do not install the heater where water
(including sprinklers or runoff) will fall directly onto the
jacket.
HEATER CLEARANCES – OUTDOOR
The heater must be installed with the top of the vent at
least 10 feet (3M) below, or to either side of, any opening
into a building.
If the heater is located under a roof or deck overhang,
there must be at least three feet (1M) clear space between
the bottom of the overhang and the top of the heater
exhaust vent. The heater must be at least six inches (15cm)
from the nearest wall (clearance for service access will
depend on the installation). If the heater is under a roof or
deck overhang, the space around the heater must be open
on three sides.
The heater is certified for installation on combustible flooring.
The following clearances must be maintained from
combustible surfaces:
TOP...................................3 FEET (U.S.)
...................4 FEET (1.2M) (Canada)
ALL SIDES ..................6 INCHES (15cm)
Orient the heater for convenient access to the water
connections and the gas and electrical connections.
Install the heater at least 18 inches (45cm) from any
property line.
Outdoor installations
must have at least 3'
(1 M) of clearance
above vent.
Space around unit must be open
on three sides when under roof
or overhang.
leave 6 in.
(15 cm) of clear
space between
unit and
combustible
surfaces
FIGURE 8: Combustible clearances
9
3' (1M) or more
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