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MiniMax NT Standard Series
POOL & SPA HEATERS
OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL
WARNING
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.
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2 Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3 Important Notices ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Code Requirements ....................................................................................................................................................
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3 Introduction MiniMax NT Standard Pool and Spa Heaters Congratulations on your purchase of a MiniMax NT Standard high performance heating system. Proper installation and service of your new heating system and correct chemical maintenance of the water will ensure years of enjoyment. The MiniMax NT Standard is a compact, lightweight, efficient, induced-draft, gas fired high performance pool and spa heater that can be directly connected to schedule 40 PVC pipe. The MiniMax NT Standard also comes e
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Operation 4 This instruction manual provides operating WARRANTY INFORMATION instructions, installation and service information The MiniMax NT Standard pool heater is sold with for the MiniMax NT Standard high performance a limited factory warranty. Specific details are heater. The information in this manual applies to described on the back cover of this manual and a the MiniMax NT Standard 200, 250, 300, and copy of the warranty and warranty registration 400 models. card are included with the pr
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Operation (Lighting) 5 MINIMAX NT STANDARD HSI ELECTRONIC IGNITION LIGHTING/OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY: READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing personal injury, loss of life and property damage. Do not attempt to light the heater if you suspect a natural gas leak. Lighting the heater can result in a fire or explosion which can cause personal injury, death, and property damage. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn t
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6 Installation Instructions SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT NOTICE: These installation instructions are designed for use by qualified personnel only, trained especially for installation of this type of heating equipment and related components. Some states require installation and repair by licensed personnel. If this applies in your state, be sure your contractor bears the appropriate license. OUTDOOR VENTILATION 15.50 7.35 2 in. SOCKET 24.05 30.63 3.50 LEG MODEL "A" DIM. 14.50 200 21.63 250 24.63 30
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N L Installation (Electrical) 7 ELECTRICAL, for MiniMax NT Standard Heaters Electrical Rating 50/60 Hz 120 / 240 Volts AC, single phase NOTE The MiniMax NT Standard heater is prewired for 240 volt AC connection using the “BROWN” female connector and the “WHITE” common male connector; see below, Figure 4. If you require the heater to be connected to 120 volts AC, remove the “BROWN” female connector from the “WHITE” common connector; now locate the “BLUE” female connector and plug it into the “WH
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Installation (Remotes) 8 TWO-WIRE OR THREE-WIRE REMOTE HOOK-UP Before connecting the remote control system please read the following: 1. First turn the gas valve to the "OFF" position and power up the heater, now using the front buttons on the temperature controller, set the "SPA" and "POOL" temperature to the maximum setting, see Page 22. 2. Now turn the heater to the "OFF" mode by using the "OFF" button on the temperature controller, see Page 22 or by using the main power switch located on the
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Installation (Remotes) 9 TWO-WIRE OR THREE-WIRE REMOTE HOOK-UP, (cont’d.) • Three-wire remote: a) Using 3/16" female quick disconnect connectors, connect the common wire to the "GND" tab of the temperature controller, then connect the two remaining wires to the temperature controller corresponding to the remote control device, pool wire to "POOL" tab, spa wire to "SPA" tab. b) Now return power to the heater. (Note: If you used the main power switch to turn off the heater, now turn the main power
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Installation (Dual Voltage Wiring) 10 MiniMax NT Standard (ALL MODELS) HSI Electronic Ignition Wiring Diagram (DUAL VOLTAGE) FENWAL 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 PUMP RELAY P/N 472032 Rev. A 1-2-02 MiniMax NT STANDARD ALL MODELS WIRING DIAGRAM IF ORIGINAL FACTORY WIRING MUST BE REPLACED, INSTALLER MUST SUPPLY UL OR CSA (IF CANADA) APPROVED WIRE, 18 GAUGE, 600V, 105˚ C TEMPERATURE RATING. THERMAL FUSE WIRING MUST BE REPLACED WITH UL OR CSA (IF CANADA) APPROVED WIRE, 18 GAUG
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Installation (Plumbing) 11 WATER CONNECTIONS Reversible Inlet/Outlet Connection The MiniMax NT Standard heater is factory assembled with right side inlet/outlet water connections. The inlet/outlet header can be reversed TO PUMP for left side water connections without removing the POOL POOL FILTER MANUAL HEATER BY-PASS heat exchanger. GATE VALVE CHECK VALVE Reversing Water Connections Figure 9. CHECK VALVE Tools required: FROM POOL 1/4 in. Screw Driver 9/16 in. Socket and Wrench PLUMBING CONNECTI
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Installation (Gas Line) 12 GAS CONNECTIONS Table 1. Pipe Sized For Length Of Run In Equivalent Feet 1. /2 in.3. /4 in1. in1. ¼ in1. ½ in 2 in GAS LINE INSTALLATIONS NP atLtNP aLtNP aLtNP aLtNP aLtNP a L Model Before installing the gas line, be sure to 200 -'2' 03' 08' 01' 252' 504' 50600 ---- check which gas the heater has been 250 -'1' 02' 05' 07' 01' 502' 505' 00600 --- designed to burn. This is important 300 -- 1' 0'3' 05' 01' 002' 003' 504' 006- 00 - because different types of gas require 40
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13 Installation (Indoor) INDOOR VENTING—General Requirements The vent pipe must be the same size or larger. The MiniMax NT Standard heaters are capable of a 360-degree discharge rotation and operate with a positive vent static pressure and with a vent gas temperature less than 400° F. The total length of the horizontal run must not exceed the length that is listed below in the tables. Please note the allowable vent runs for each stack pipe diameter are different and can not be exceeded. Note tha
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DOOR 14 Installation (Indoor) INDOOR INSTALLATION (USA ONLY) 10 ft. OUTDOOR SHELTER INSTALLATION (CANADA) Vent Cap Ridge See page 15 for (Indoor) Vent Adaptors 2 ft. min. 3 ft. min. All products of combustion and vent gases must be completely removed to the outside atmosphere through Roof Jack a vent pipe which is connected to the stack adaptor. A vent pipe extension of the same size must be connected Chimney to the indoor stack adaptor and extended at least 2 feet higher than highest po
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Installation (Indoor) 15 NOTE b) Construct a non-combustible base from masonry The heater requires two uninterrupted air supply blocks as illustrated, see Figure 14. openings; one for ventilation and one to supply oxygen for proper gas combustion. The air supply BASE FOR USE ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOORS openings should be sized according to Table 2. Air supply requirements below apply to all MiniMax NT Standard heaters*. REQUIRED AIR SUPPLY Air for Combustion Air Ventilation Model Sq. In. Sq. In. SHEET
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16 Installation (Indoor) P/N 472032 Rev. A 1-2-02 INDOOR INSTALLATIONS MINIMAX NT STANDARD VENTING GUIDELINES vent terminated at least 24" above any object within 10 ft. H 10 ft. Vent Cap Ridge 2 ft. min. 3 ft. min. J K 1' min. F Detail H L 1' min. Vent Hood Air Supply E F Ventilation Chimney 4' G Vent Hood 3' C B Vent for roof penetration installations: D 4' Air Supply 1' min. must extend at least 3 ft. higher than the J Combustion A above grade Vent Hood 7' poin
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Installation (Outdoor) 17 VENTILATION OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY (Outdoor Shelter Installation in Canada, see page 14) For outdoor installation with built in vent, 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. IMPORTANT! In an outdoor installation it is important to ensure water is diverted from overhang
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Basic Operation 18 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The MiniMax NT Standard Pool and Spa Heater is a fan-assisted induced draft appliance. The MiniMax NT Standard is available in 200,000, 250,000, 300,000 and 400,000 btu/hr. capacities and are certified for both indoor and outdoor installations. The MiniMax NT Standard is designed to operate both in stackless outdoor installations and in indoor stack vent installations—the indoor installation may be made using Kit 460506 or 460507; see pages 6 and 15, vertic
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Basic Operation 19 SAFETY CONTROLS AIR PRESSURE (FAN) SWITCH The air pressure switch is a safety device used to insure that the blower (fan) is operating and has been designed to monitor the vacuum (negative) pressure within the blower housing. The air pressures switch is factory set and is in the ignition module circuit—the ignition module does not operate unless the air pressure switch and all safety switches are closed. AIR PRESSURE SWITCH Figure 18. WATER PRESSURE SWITCH The water pressure s
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Basic Operation 20 SAFETY CONTROLS, (cont’d.) IGNITION MODULE The Ignition Module is microprocessor based and operates on 24 VAC supplied by the transformer. The control utilizes a microprocessor to continually and safely monitor, analyze, and control the proper operation of the gas burners. The module with the presence of the flame sensor/ignitor or remote sensor, using flame rectification, allows the heater to operate. HIGH LIMITS A “High Limit”, is a safety device that opens the electrical ci
