INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Viron Pool and Spa Heater by Astral Pool. Proper installation and service of your new heating system and correct chemical maintenance of the water will ensure years of enjoyment. The Viron Series Heater is a compact lightweight and highly efficient gas fired pool and spa heater. It is equipped with features that take advantage of new technology developed exclusively by AstralPool, to provide one of the most efficient and user friendly heaters available.
FOR YOUR SAFETY – READ BEFORE LIGHTING This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
These comments are intended as a guide only and are not definitive answers or recommendations on pool water chemistry. Astral Pool’s intention is to provide a little understanding of the potential problems of water chemistry and the dangers of corrosion to heaters (and other pool equipment and fittings).
DISPLAY SYMBOL INDICATION Under fault conditions the thermostat will display a set of alpha numeric symbols to indicate the status of the heater. The meaning of each symbol and action to be taken are listed as follows: SYMBOL MEANING ACTION Temp Display Unit has power.
MAINTENANCE It is recommended that you check the following at least every six months and at the beginning of every swimming season. 1. Examine the flue outlet and panel louvers for blockages. Make sure there are no obstructions to the flow of air to or from the appliance.
Plumbing in high pressure 50mm PVC pipe Connection to heater in Class 12 or higher All automatic Chlorinators or Sanitisers Must be installed after heater HEATER DIMENSIONS Model Dimension A Dimension B Dimension C (Gas Conn) Viron 250 747mm 285mm 511mm Viron 350 747mm 285mm 511mm...
INDOOR FLUE INSTALLATION For indoor installations a purpose built indoor model must be used or the outdoor unit converted by an authorised person. The appliance will be labelled as an indoor model and a 125 mm flue adaptor will be fitted to the appliance.
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The flue temperature will be approximately 85 degrees C and should be kept at least 25 mm clear of any combustible surface. 4/ Joining flue sections. Supplied with the flue is a special joiner piece. To join the flues insert a bead of silicon into both ends of the joiner . Push the flue into the end of the joiner piece.
CLEARANCES Installation clearances must comply with AS/NZ 5601. The heater is approved for installation at reduced clearances as below. Outdoor Clearances from combustible surfaces non combustible surfaces Front 300mm 300mm Both sides 300mm 300mm Rear 300mm 50mm Above 1000mm 1000mm Indoor Clearances from combustible surfaces...
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The minimum vertical dimension of any free ventilation opening shall be 6 mm. The minimum free ventilation area provided directly outside by each opening shall be: MODEL AREA Viron 250 57,000 mm Viron 350 87,000 mm Viron 450 112,500 mm...
Incorrect inlet pressures may void warranty and may result in service charges, should service be required. Gas valves are preset and should only be adjusted by trained Astral Pool technicians. PRESSURE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT The Viron Pool Heater incorporates a water pressure switch which allows the burner to operate only when the circulating pump is operating.
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WARNING: If the pressure switch cannot be adjusted correctly, DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER, contact Astral or an Authorised Service Agent for advice. ”. Perform a final check with the heater operating.- See the section below titled “Starting the heater...
Natural Gas 30ppm minimum 60ppm maximum Propane 50ppm minimum 150ppm maximum Gas inlet rates Viron 250 Natural gas & Propane 190mj/hr Viron 350 Natural gas 290mj/hr, Propane 280mj/h Viron 450 Natural gas & Propane 375mj/hr Viron 550 Natural gas & Propane 490mj/hr...
Alternatively, the condensate can be used to replenish or “top up” your pool water. A condensate recovery kit can be purchased from your local Astral Pool equipment supplier. The condensate has a pH of approximately 6.8. Most chlorines and sanitisers used for pool water disinfection will increase the pool water pH over a period of time, so an additional advantage of the condensate produced by your Viron Heater is that the low pH will counter balance the high pH of the disinfectant used in most pools.
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If the heater cannot be made to perform correctly, please contact the Astral Pool office closest to you. Inst.296 Viron eVo Series Pool & Spa Heater V12.13...
Some areas of VICTORIA Maximum run of copper pipe with average number of fittings Model 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm 50 mm VIRON 250 30 m 75 m 320 m VIRON 350 14 m 35 m 140 m...
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VIRON DSI MODELS WIRING DIAGRAM Inst.296 Viron eVo Series Pool & Spa Heater V12.13...
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VIRON PILOT MODELS WIRING DIAGRAM Inst.296 Viron eVo Series Pool & Spa Heater V12.13...
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Maintenance of your heater Maintenance Schedule: You new product incorporates moving parts and withstands high velocity water with chemicals in it. Some of these parts will wear in the normal course of use and require regular checks and maintenance. Performing these checks and maintenance will identify parts that have worn and require repair/replacement before further serious damage is sustained.
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Notes: Inst.296 Viron eVo Series Pool & Spa Heater V12.13...
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WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS AstralPool Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 97 007 284 504) ("AstralPool") provides the following warranty in relation to its Viron series gas pool & spa heaters. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
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If such inspection and testing finds no defect in the product, the customer must pay AstralPool's usual costs of service work and testing. If such inspection and testing finds a defect that is not covered by this warranty, the customer must pay AstralPool's usual costs of service work plus any parts and labour required to repair the Product, unless recoverable from AstralPool on the failure of any statutory guarantee under the ACL.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ASTRALPOOL Pty. Limited. A.B.N. 97 007 284 504 www.astralpool.com.au email: service@astralpool.com.au Information and specifications subject to change without notice. Victoria: New South Wales: Queensland: South Australia: Western Australia: Gold Coast:...
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