Page 9ENGLISHJandy ® Pro Series, JXi ™ Gas-Fired Pool & Spa Heater | Installation & Operation Manual3.2 Outdoor InstallationLocate the heater:• On a level Solid Surface• 5 ft (1.5 m) from inner pool edge unless separated bya permanent solid barrier, i.e. a wall or fence• In an open area, not under a deck or other structure• Away from doors windows or louvers that connectin any way to occupied or inhabited areas of thebuilding.NOTE: In Canada the top of the exhaust vent must be at least 10feet (3 m) from any building opening..• Away from rainwater runoff• Away from potential sprinkler water intrusion• So that the top of the heater is at least 3 feet (1 m)below any overhang• So that the top surface of the heater is at least 3 feet(1 m) above any forced air inlet within 10 feet (3 m)Figure 3. Location Requirementsmin. 5 ft (1.5 m)min. 5 ft (1.5 m)unless the heater isseparated from the pool bya solid fence, wall or otherpermanent solid barrier.Locate the heater on a level surface in an open, unroofed area.Do not install the heater under a deck.The heater must be installed on a level, solid, and firm surface or platform.Although it is always advisable to install the heater on a non-combustiblesurface, the JXi-series has been CSA-certified for installation on solid,firm, and level combustible surfaces. DO NOT INSTALL ON CARPET.Do not locate the heaterbelow or adjacent to anydoors, windows, louvers,grills, etc., which connectin any way with aninhabited area of abuilding, even though theaccess might be throughanother structure (e.g., agarage or utility room).If the heater is installed close to a structure, protect it from rain water runoffwith rain gutters on the roof or other measures.Be sure to divert rain water runoff away from heaterThe area under anoverhang must beopen on three sides toprevent combustiongases from beingdiverted into livingareas through doors,windows, or gravityinletsIn the United States install the heater so that there is at least athree (3) foot (1 m) clearance between the bottom of theoverhang to the top of the heater exhaust vent.Do not install the heater with the top of the vent assembly within 4 feet (1.22m) horizontally, 4 feet (1.22 m) below or less than 1 ft (300 mm) above of anyopening into a building. Local codes and installation requirements may vary.In Canada, install the heater so that the top of the vent is at least10 feet (3.0 m) from any building opening.The top surface of the heater must be at least 3 feet (1 m) above any forcedair inlet, or intake ducts located within 10 feet (3.0 m) horizontallyDo not locate the heater near sprinklersystems that could spray water on it.Water from sprinklers can damagecontrols and electronic components.WARNINGUnited StatesDo not install the heater with the top of the vent assembly within 4 feet(1.22 m) horizontally, 4 feet (1.22 m) below or less than 1 ft (300 mm)above of any opening into a building. Local codes and installationrequirements may vary.CanadaDo not install the heater with the top of the vent assembly within10 feet (3.0 m) of any opening into a building. Local codes andinstallation requirements may vary.