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CATALOG NO. 6000.52-AK
Effective: 05-01-04
Replaces: 03-15-04
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
RP2100
SWIMMING POOL
and
SPA HEATER
Atmospheric Models
P-R185B to P-R405B
C-R185B to C-R405B
Low NOx Models
P-R185BL to P-R405BL
Fig.# 9478
C-R185BL to C-R405BL
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vic
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CONTENTS 4 PART ONE 29 SECTION 4 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 29 General Location of Controls 4 SECTION 1 29 Millivolt Controls START-UP PROCEDURES 30 Digital Thermostat Controls 31 Digital Diagnostics and Codes 4 Before Start-Up 32 Remote Control and Operation Installation 5 Lighting Instructions & Shut-Off Procedures- 34 Pressure Switch Manually Lighted Pilots MV 34 Flame Roll-Out Safety Switch 6 Operating Instruction & Shut-Off Procedures- 34 High Limit Automatically
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PART ONE OWNER'S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. SECTION 1 - START-UP PROCEDURES Your Raypak Pool/Spa heater has been designed for years of safe and reliable pool/spa water heating. It is available in millivolt or electronic control options. ASME certified units, typical used in commercial applications, are also avail
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CAUTION: Propane gas is heavier than air and will settle on the ground. Since propane can accumulate in confined areas, extra care should be exercised when lighting propane heaters. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS AND SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES MANUALLY LIGHTED PILOTS MILLIVOLT SYSTEM *If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call A. This appliance has a pilot that must be lit by the fire department. hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. C.
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CAUTION: Propane gas is heavier than air and will settle on the ground. Since propane can accumulate in confined areas, extra care should be exercised when lighting propane heaters. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES AUTOMATICALLY LIGHTED PILOTS ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS SYSTEMS A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition *If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire device which automatically lights the pilot. Do department. not try to light the pilot by ha
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AFTER START-UP SECTION 2 - CAUTION Feel the inlet and outlet pipes. Outlet pipe should be only Elevated water temperature can be hazardous, and the slightly warmer than the inlet. It should not be hot. U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recom- mends the following guidelines: WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control 1. Spa or hot tub water temperatures should never to the appliance. exceed 104°F (40°C). A temperature of 100°F
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4. Make visual check of the burner and pilot flame. AUTOMATIC CHLORINATORS AND Flame pattern on the main burner and pilot is indi- CHEMICAL FEEDERS cated in the previous illustration. Yellow flame means restriction of the air openings. Lifting or All chemicals must be introduced and completely diluted blowing flame indicates high gas pressure. Low into the pool or spa water before being circulated through flame means low gas pressure. Should the latter the heater. Do not place chlorine table
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WINTERIZING THE POOL & SPA HEATER Heaters installed outdoors in freezing climate areas are subject to be shut down for the winter. Observe the following procedure for winterizing the heater: 1. Turn off gas valve, manual gas valve, and electrical supply to the heater. 2. Open drain plug located on the inlet/outlet header, (under water pipes). Remove the heat exchanger inspection panel on the side opposite water piping to gain access to the drain plug on the return header. Open drain plug on ret
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PART TWO INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 1 - RECEIVING EQUIPMENT On receipt of your equipment it is suggested that you visually check for external damage to the carton. If the carton is damaged, a note should be made on the Bill of Lading when signing for equipment. Remove the heater from the carton and if it is damaged, report the damage to the carrier immediately. Save the carton. These items are shipped loose inside the carton with the heater: STANDARD UNIT (POLYMER HEADER
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SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. An alternative method for providing a base for combustible IMPORTANT NOTICE floors is illustrated below. Heaters must not be installed These instructions are intended for the use of qualified on carpeting. personnel only, specifically trained and experienced in the installation of this type of heat
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OUTDOOR HEATER INSTALLATION These heaters are design certified for outdoor installation, when equipped with the approved tops designated for outdoor use. WARNING: The heater shall not be located in an area where water sprinklers, or other devices, may cause water to spray through the cabinet louvers and into the heater. This could cause internal rusting or damage some electrical components, and this would void the warranty. WARNING: Do not install within 3 feet of a heat pump or an outdoor cond
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INDOOR HEATER INSTALLATION The design is also certified for indoor installation when equipped with the approved draft hood. For Canada, indoor installation is restricted to an enclosure that is not occupied and does not directly communicate with occupied area. Refer to the latest edition of CAN/CGA-B149.1 and B149.2 for specific requirements. Locate heater as close as practical to a chimney or gas vent. Heater must always be vented to the outside. See Vent Piping section (pg. 17) for venting
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SECURING THE TOP PANEL COVER INDOOR KIT ONLY 7. Reinstall the louvered top. 8. Mount the draft hood onto the adapter plate lip inside the heater. See Fig. 6. 9. Proceed to installing the clips, step 14. SECURING THE TOP PANEL COVER OUTDOOR KIT ONLY 10. After removing the drafthood from the box, slide the top panel cover over the draft hood. 11. Holding both pieces together, mount the draft hood on the adapter plate lip inside the heater. See Fig. 6. 12. Take the two pieces of tape and attach to
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INSTALLING THE TOP COVER OUTDOOR KIT ONLY 22. Remove the two pieces of metal tape holding the top panel cover up and discard. 23. Insert the rear two tabs into the slots on the heater top and slide the top panel cover backwards. See Fig.13. 24. Lower the top panel cover and using your thumbs, push tabs in and insert the two front tabs into the slots on the top of the heater. See Fig.14. 25. Lower the top panel cover flush to the top and release the tabs. They will spring into place as shown in F
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SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS Shipping Weights (lbs) Cast Iron Capron BTUH (A) (B) (C) (J) Heater Heater Ir ndoo Heater Input Cabinet Flue Indoor Gas Water w/Stackless w/Stackless Draft- Model (000) Width Dia. Drafthood Conn. Conn. Top Top hood R1 185B1" 81" 8-1/46"6" 2-5/81" 2-1/163" /4 2112 9 12 7 1 R4 265B2" 62" 2-3/87"6" 2-7/81" 1-1/83" /4 2425 1 15 9 1 R4 335B3" 32" 5-3/48"6" 3-3/41" 0-3/43" /4 2425 3 27 1 1 R9 405B3" 92" 9-1/49"6" 5-3/81" 2-1/23" /4 2324 5 20 3 2 *Designation for Propane
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The discharge opening must be a minimum of two feet VENT PIPING vertically from the roof surface and at least 2 feet higher WARNING: Indoor boilers require a drafthood that than any part of the building within 10 feet. Vent stack must be connected to a vent pipe and properly vented shall be at least five feet in vertical height above the to the outside. Failure to follow this procedure can drafthood outlet. The vent cap location shall have a cause fire or fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. mini
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NOTE: Do not use Teflon tape on gas line pipe thread. ELECTRONIC IGNITION GAS VALVES-CONTINUED A flexible sealant is recommended. A minimum of 7" W.C. and a maximum of 14" W.C. upstream pressure under load, and no load conditions must be provided for natural gas or a minimum of 12" W.C. and a maximum of 14" for propane gas. GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR Fig # 9328 Fig # 9329 The gas pressure regulator is preset at 4" W. C. for natural Gas gas, and 11" W. C. for propane gas. The pressure at the Pressu
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PLUMBING FOR WATER CONNECTIONS HEATER LOCATION (Relative to the pump and filter) The RP 2100 heater requires water flow and positive pressure to fire and operate properly. It must therefore be installed downstream of the discharge side of the filter pump. A typical installation is plumbed as follows: 1. The inlet side of the filter is plumbed directly to the discharge side of the filter pump; 2. The outlet side of the filter is then plumbed to the inlet of the heater; and 3. The outlet of th
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CAST IRON HEADRERS (ASME MODELS) INLET/OUTLET HEADER - ASME Heater must be located so that any water leaks will not Flange Gasket damage the structure of adjacent area. High temperature 2" plastic pipe (CPVC) may be threaded directly into the header flanges. This is not the same as the Schedule 80 PVC pipe which is also colored gray. PVC may be used immediately after the CPVC adapters. 2" CPVC Adapters Fig. # 8093.1 Header Flange UNITHERM GOVERNOR OPERATION ASME CAUTION: Inlet/Outlet Header PVC
