Ventilation; Outdoor Vent Cap Installation - Pentair Pool Products MiniMax CH Operation & Installation Manual

Installation (contd.)

VENTILATION

DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS DEADLY
• READ OWNERS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING. •
Exhaust from this pool heater contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous,
poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. Symptoms of carbon monoxide
exposure or poisoning include dizziness, headache, nausea, weakness,
sleepiness, muscular twitching, vomiting and inability to think clearly.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS,
IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE POOL HEATER, LEAVE THE VICINITY
OF THE POOL OR SPA AND GET INTO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY.
THE POOL HEATER MUST BE THOROUGHLY TESTED BY A GAS
PROFESSIONAL BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION.
EXCESSIVE CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE CAN
CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH.
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY
For outdoor installation with built in vent top, the heater must be
placed in a suitable area on a level, noncombustible surface. Do
not install the heater under an overhang with clearances less than
3 feet from the top of the heater. The area under an overhang
must be open on three sides.
24"
Figure 12.
IMPORTANT!
In an outdoor installation it is important to protect your heater
from water damage. Ensure water is diverted from overhanging
eves with a proper gutter/drainage system. The heater must be
set on a level foundation for proper rain drainage.
Maintain minimum clearances as indicated below. Install a
minimum of 4 feet below, and 4 feet horizontally from any
opening to a building.
The heater should not be installed closer than 6 inches to any
fences, walls or shrubs at any side or back, or any combustible
material, nor closer than 18 inches at the plumbing side. A
minimum clearance of 24 inches must be maintained at the front
of the heater.
IMPORTANT!
When locating the heater, consider that high winds can roll over
or deflect off adjacent buildings and walls. Normally, placing the
heater at least three feet from any wall will minimize downdraft.
Unusually high prevailing wind conditions and downdrafts may
require the use of a stack type outdoor vent kit (available at
additional cost).
Rev. F 08-20-10
6"
6"
18"
This unit shall not be operated outdoors at temperatures
o
below 0 F. for propane and -20
STACK TYPE OUTDOOR VENT KIT
M d o l e e V t n C p a
1 0 5 O V 5 1
2 0 0 O V 0 2
2 0 5 O V 5 2
3 0 0 O V 0 3
3 0 5 O V 5 3
4 0 0 O V 0 4
Outdoor Stack
Top Cover
Flue Adaptor
Inner Panel
Flue Collector
Figure 13.

OUTDOOR VENT CAP INSTALLATION

The MiniMax CH heater is shipped standard as an outdoor
®
stackless unit. To install the outdoor vent kit:
1. Take out the louvered outer top after first removing all
1/4 in. sheet metal screws attaching it along its perimeter to
the cabinet. Set it aside.
2. Place the flue adaptor over the flue collector opening.
Temporarily, put the top cover, from the kit, on with the
label to the front of the heater. Center the flue adaptor evenly
inside the top cover flue stack opening. Remove the top cover
and secure the centered flue adaptor to the inner panel with
the provided #8 x 1/2 in. drill qwik screws.
3. Place the top cover, with the hole for the stack, on the heater
cabinet.
4. Install the vent stack through the hole in the top cover, over
the flue adaptor top ring.
5. Using a 3/32 in. drill bit, position the "L" bracket to hold the
top cover and outdoor stack. Drill the pilot holes through
the "L" bracket holes to accept the screws.
6. Secure the vent stack and the inner top with the #8 x 1/4 in.
sheet metal screws through the "L" brackets.
17
NOTE
o
F. for natural gas.
P o r u d t c N . o e V t n D . a i
6 4 2 0 7 3 6 . n i
6 4 2 0 2 2 7 . n i
6 4 2 0 3 2 7 . n i
6 4 2 0 4 2 8 . n i
6 4 2 0 5 2 9 . n i
6 4 2 0 6 2 0 1 . n i
Table 11.
Figure 14.
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