Jandy LG125 Installation And Operation Manual

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Model LG Pool and Spa Heater Page 7WARNINGUnited StatesDo not install the heater with the top of the ventassembly within 4 feet (1.22 m) horizontally and4 feet (1.22 m) vertically of any opening into abuilding.CanadaDo not install the heater with the top of the ventassembly within 10 feet (3.05 m) of anyopening into a building.The top surface of the heater must be at leastthree(3) feet above any forced air inlet, or intake ductslocated within ten(10) feet horizontally.If the heater is installed under an overhang, theremust be a minimum clearance of 5 feet (1.5 m) abovethe top of the heater and the structure should notoverhang the heater more than 12 inches (0.30 m). Thearea under the overhang must be open on three sides.This prevents combustion gases from being divertedinto living areas through doors, windows, or gravityinlets.If the heater is installed close to a structure,protect it from rain water runoff with rain gutters onthe roof or other measures. Do not locate the heaternear irrigation sprinkler systems that could spray wateron it. Water from sprinklers may cause damage tocontrols and electronic components.Avoid locations where wind deflection off nearbystructures might cause downdraft conditions. Wheredowndraft conditions exist, locate the heater at least 3feet (0.91 m) from vertical surfaces (e.g., nearbybuildings and walls). The addition of a vent cap may benecessary.In Florida it is required that the heater be se-curely fastened to the equipment pad. Use a size1/4" x 1-1/2" long stainless steel Tapcon® type con-crete screws and washers at each of the four tabslocated at the base of the heater. Mounting theappliance in this manner meets the applicable require-ments of the Florida Building Code.Mounting screws are not provided with thisheater. After placing the heater on the equipment pad,drill a hole in the concrete at each of the four tabs onthe feet of the heater. (The correct size drill bit isusually provided with the concrete screws whenpurchased). Place a screw in each of the holes andfasten the heater to the equipment pad (see Figure 4).Do not over torque the screws.2.3.5. Indoor and Outdoor ShelterInstallationsAn outdoor shelter (Canada only) is an unoccu-pied enclosure which does not communicate directlywith occupied areas. All indoor installations andoutdoor shelter installations require the addition of afactory approved drafthood. The drafthood must beinstalled without modification and in accordance withall local, state, provincial and national codes.These codes, standards and Water Pik Technolo-gies require that the heater be properly vented asoutlined in this manual. Proper ventilation of exhaustand combustion air are essential for the safe andFigure 3. Outdoor Heater Installation.Figure 4. Anchor Heater To Equipment Pad