Instructions / Assembly

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3. BEFORE INSTALLATION
3.1. Safety
This appliance is to be installed and operated by trained
personnel in accordance with this Installation and
Operation Manual. Be sure to read and understand
the entire Installation and Operation Manual before
attempting to install or operate this appliance. Failure to
follow the warnings listed at the beginning of this manual
could result in a re or explosion, causing property
damage, bodily injury, or death.
Should you have any problems understanding the
warnings and instructions in this manual, STOP, and get
help from a qualied installer, service technician, or the
gas supplier.
3.2. Water Temperature Safety
Elevated water temperature can be hazardous. The
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has these
guidelines:
1. Spa water temperatures should never exceed 104°F
(40°C). A temperature of 100°F (38°C) is considered
safe for a healthy adult. Special caution is suggested
for young children.
2. Drinking of alcoholic beverages before or during spa
or hot tub use may cause drowsiness which could
lead to unconsciousness and subsequently result in
drowning.
3. Pregnant Women Beware! Soaking in water over
102°F (39°C) may cause fetal damage during the first
three months of pregnancy resulting in the birth of a
brain-damaged or deformed child. Pregnant women
should stick to the 100°F (38°C) maximum rule.
4. Before entering the spa or hot tub, users should
check the water temperature with an accurate
thermometer; spa or hot tub thermostats may err
in regulating water temperatures by as much as 4°F
(2°C).
5. Persons with a medical history of heart disease,
circulatory problems, diabetes, or blood pressure
problems should obtain a physician’s advice before
using spas or hot tubs.
6. Persons taking medications which induce
drowsiness, such as tranquilizers, antihistamines,
anticoagulants, or recreational drugs should not use
spas or hot tubs.
AVERTISSEMENT: La U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission indique que des températures de l’eau
élevées deuvent être dangereuses. Voir la notice
d’installation et de fonctionnement pour le réglage de lat
température. Suivre les instructions pour une installation
appropriée.
3.3. Ratings and Certications
This pool & spa heater (chaue-piscine) is design-
certied and tested under the latest requirements of
ANSI Z21.56 / CSA 4.7 Standard for Gas-Fired Pool
Heaters (Chaue-Piscines). The heater can be used either
indoors or outdoors. (Installer å l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur.)
If necessary, the top of the heater can be changed after
installation to accommodate indoors or outdoors.
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WARNING: Use of any parts not manufactured
and/or approved by the manufacturer may cause non-
warrantable damage.
3.3.1. Ambient Temperature Rating of
Components
106 Heater -40°F to +175°F (-40°C to 79°C)
156 Heater -32°F to +175°F (-35°C to 79°C)
3.3.2. Model Identication
The model identication number and heater serial
number are found on the heater rating plate. See Figure 2.
Figure 2. Location of Heater Rating Plate
The model identication number will be similar to the
example shown in Figure 3.
P - R - E N - C
Plastic Header
R = Raypak
M = Rheem
D = Ruud
Model No.
Model Rev.
E = Electronic
A = Analog
N = Natural
P = Propane
C = Copper
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106 A
106 or 156 =
Figure 3. Model Identication Number