Astralpool Viron Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Astralpool Viron Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Pool & spa heater viron series;

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Information and specifications subject to change without notice.
Melbourne:
Sydney:
Ph: (03) 9765 9700
Ph: (02) 9853 2100
Fax: (03) 9765 9770
Fax: (02) 9853 2170
Website:
www.astralpool.com.au
Email:
service@astralpool.com.au
Form 241
Viron Series Pool
& Spa Heater
EXTERNAL INSTALLATION MODELS
Astral Pool Pty. Limited. A.B.N. 97 007 284 504
Brisbane:
Ph: (07) 3308 5400
Fax: (07) 3309 5470
Gold Coast
Adelaide:
Ph: (07) 5552 2600
Ph: (08) 8349 2500
Fax: (07) 5552 2670
Fax: (08) 8349 2500
Perth:
Ph: (08) 9350 2600
Fax: (08) 9350 2670

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  • Page 1 Viron Series Pool & Spa Heater INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EXTERNAL INSTALLATION MODELS Astral Pool Pty. Limited. A.B.N. 97 007 284 504 Information and specifications subject to change without notice. Melbourne: Sydney: Brisbane: Gold Coast Adelaide: Perth: Ph: (03) 9765 9700...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Testing Inlet Pressure ..................12 Condensate drain………………………………………………………………12 Burner Performance Details Burner Performance...................14 Troubleshooting Fault Finding and Remedies................15 Gas Pipe Sizing Gas Pipe Sizing Tables..................16 Wiring diagram Viron Series Wiring Diagram................17 Warranty Terms and Conditions..................18 Viron Pool and Spa Heater Page 2...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 4: Operation

    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.
  • Page 5: Chemical Balance

    CHEMICAL BALANCE It is imperative that correct chemical balance be maintained in your pool and spa water, otherwise corrosion of your heater may occur. Corrosion of the heat exchanger voids warranty. Your local pool shop specialist or spa retailer can advise correct chemical balance. Your water should be checked and maintained regularly by a pool water professional.
  • Page 6: Digital Thermostat Operation

    If you have a salt chlorinated INDOOR pool or COVERED pool be very careful of the level of Chlorine being produced. If you use a salt chlorinated spa be very careful of the level of Chlorine as the Chlorinator is usually sized for the pool and therefore should be switched off when heating the spa.
  • Page 7: Display Symbol Indication

    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.
  • Page 8: Maintenance

    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 louvres for blockages. Make sure there are no obstructions to the flow of air to or from the appliance. 2.
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON. Refer to heater data plate for specifications of gas type, gas consumption, burner pressure and water pressure. This appliance must be installed in accordance with local regulations and Australian Standard Installation Code AS5601.
  • Page 10: Heater Dimensions

    HEATER DIMENSIONS Front View Right Side View Rear View Model Dimension A Dimension B Dimension C Viron 250 675mm 285mm 475mm Viron 350 675mm 285mm 350mm Viron 450 845mm 395mm 435mm Viron 550 845mm 395mm 585mm INDOOR INSTALLATION The heater is not suitable for conversion to internal installation. Please refer to an Astral Pool Service branch.
  • Page 11: Electrical Connection

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The heater is supplied with a standard 10 amp 3 pin plug for connection to a 240V 10 amp GPO. All pool or spa equipment connected to mains power should be protected by an RCD circuit breaker. GAS CONNECTION The gas connection is on the rear of the heater.
  • Page 12: Testing Inlet Pressure

    4. If no symbol is present, slide toggle up to allow adjustment, then rotate knurled wheel anti clockwise (as viewed from above) until “θ” is displayed. 5. Switch off pump. 6. View LCD display to confirm “θ”has disappeared. 7. If “θ” symbol is present when pump is OFF or “θ” does not disappear within 1 (one) second of pump turning off, the pressure switch must be adjusted.
  • Page 13: Condensate Drain

    Required Inlet gas pressure: Natural Gas 1.13 kPa minimum 5 kPa maximum Propane (250 only) 2.75 kPa minimum 5 kPa maximum CONDENSATE DRAIN The Viron heater is a highly efficient gas appliance capable of generating 12 litres an hour of condensation.
  • Page 14: Burner Performance

    PERFORMANCE DETAILS TO CHECK BURNER PERFORMANCE 1. Turn off power supply to pump and heater. 2. Turn off gas supply to unit., 3. Remove top cover. 4. Remove electrical enclosure screws and hinge electrical cover forward. 5. Setup gas combustion analyser 6.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING HEATER WILL NOT LIGHT Possible cause Remedy No display Check if power to heater is turned on Pump not running Start pump Pump air locked Check for leaks Filter dirty Clean filter Pump strainer basket clogged Clean strainer Thermostat turned off Turn on Set temperature lower than water temperature Increase set temperature...
  • Page 16: Gas Pipe Sizing

    GAS PIPE SIZING TABLES 1.13 kPa gas meter pressure 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...
  • Page 17: Viron Series Wiring Diagram

    VIRON WIRING DIAGRAM Viron Pool and Spa Heater Page 17...
  • Page 18: Terms And Conditions

    FIVE YEAR PRO RATA WARRANTY AstralPool cover your pool and spa heater with a limited 5 year Pro Rata warranty against defective materials and workmanship from the date of purchase (plus 30 days to allow for installation). 1. The cabinet, refractory insulation and combustion chamber are covered for a period of five years (plus 30 days to allow for installation).

This manual is also suitable for:

Viron 250Viron 350Viron 450Viron 550

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