SAFETY INFORMATION
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The MiniMax
CH pool heaters are designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe and reliable service when
installed, operated and maintained according to the information in this manual. Throughout the manual, safety warnings and
cautions are identified by the "
DANGER — CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS DEADLY
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
TECHNICIAN, QUALIFIED IN POOL HEATER INSTALLATION. Some jurisdictions require that
installers be licensed. Check with your local building authority about contractor licensing requirements.
Improper installation and/or operation could create carbon monoxide gas and flue gases which could cause
serious injury or death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
Exhaust from this pool heater contains toxic levels of carbon monoxide, a dangerous, poisonous gas
you cannot see or smell. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure or poisoning include dizziness,
headache, nausea, weakness, sleepiness, muscular twitching, vomiting and inability to think clearly.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS, IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE POOL
HEATER, LEAVE THE VICINITY OF THE POOL OR SPA AND GET INTO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY.
THE POOL HEATER MUST BE THOROUGHLY TESTED BY A GAS PROFESSIONAL BEFORE
RESUMING OPERATION.
EXCESSIVE CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH.
NEVER use this pool heater indoors without specified ventilation system (and properly installed vent pipe).
NEVER use this pool heater in the home or in partly enclosed areas (such as garages), unless the
specified ventilation system is used. If used outdoors, install far from open windows, doors, vents
and other openings.
Pentair strongly recommends that all vents, pipes and exhaust systems be initially and periodically
tested for proper operation. This testing can be accomplished by using a hand-held carbon monoxide
meter and/or by consulting with a gas professional.
Pool heaters must be used in conjunction with carbon monoxide detectors installed near the pool heater.
The carbon monoxide detectors must be periodically inspected for proper operation so as to insure
continued safety. Broken or malfunctioning carbon monoxide detectors must be replaced immediately.
WARNING — Risk of fire or explosion from incorrect fuel use or faulty fuel conversion. Do not try to run a
heater set up for natural gas on propane gas or vice versa. Only qualified service technicians should
attempt to convert heater from one fuel to the other. Do not attempt to alter the rated input or type of
gas by changing the orifice. If it is necessary to convert to a different type of gas, consult your Pentair
dealer. Serious malfunction of the burner can occur which may result in loss of life. Any additions,
changes, or conversions required in order for the appliance to satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by a Pentair dealer or other qualified agency using factory specified and approved
parts. The heater is available for use with natural gas or LP (propane) gas only. It is not designed to
operate with any other fuels. Refer to the nameplate for the type of gas the heater is equipped to use.
• Use heater only with the fuel for which it is designed.
• If a fuel conversion is necessary, refer this work to a qualified service technician or gas supplier
WARNING — Risk of fire or explosion from flammable vapors. Do not store gasoline, cleaning fluids, varnishes,
paints, or other volatile flammable liquids near heater.
WARNING — Risk of explosion if unit is installed near propane gas storage. Propane (LP) gas is heavier than
air. Consult local codes and fire protection authorities about specific installation requirements and
restrictions. Locate the heater away from propane gas storage and filling equipment as specified by
the Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, CAN/CSA B149.2 (latest
edition) or ANSI/NFPA 58 (latest edition).
Rev. F 08-20-10
" symbol. Be sure to read and comply with all of the warnings and cautions.
• • READ OWNERS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING. • •
before putting the heater into operation.
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