Hayward 100K Btu Abg Or Spa H Propane Models: ABG1001 and H100ID1 - Page 5

Section III. Consumer Operation & Maintenance FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE OPERATING General: Do not operate the heater without water flowing through it. Do not use the heater if any part has been under water. Contact a qualified service technician to inspect the entire heater and replace any part of the control system or gas valve that was under water. If heater has been totally submerged in water, replace the entire heater. Heater operation: Full lighting and shutdown instructions are included on the lighting instructions label installed on the front access door inside the heater cabinet. This heater cannot be operated with the front door removed. WARNING: If you smell gas in the appliance area or near the floor, stop and follow instructions on the front cover of this manual. NOTE: Do not use the unit below 40°F temperature. Do not operate heater while an automatic pool cleaner is in use. NOTE: This unit will not operate if water flow is insufficient. Make sure filter is clean. Warning: Do not ingest alcohol or drugs during use or prior to using pool. Ingestion of such intoxicants can cause drowsiness which can lead to unconsciousness, and subsequently result in drowning. Do not heat pool water in excess of 102°F. A temperature of 100°F is considered safe for a healthy adult. Hotter water increases the risk of hyperthermia. Special caution is suggested for younger children. Pregnant women beware! Soaking in water above 102°F can cause fetal damage during the first three months of pregnancy (resulting in the birth of a brain-damaged or deformed child). Pregnant women should adhere to the 100°F maximum rule. Before entering the water, users should check the water temperature with an accurate thermometer; operating thermostats may err in regulating water temperatures by as much as four degrees Fahrenheit. Persons with a medical history of heart disease, circulatory problems, diabetes, or blood pressure problems should obtain their physician's advice before using spas or hot tubs. Persons taking medications which induce drowsiness, such as tranquilizers, antihistamines, or anticoagulants, should not use spas or hot tubs. If the pool/spa is used for therapy, it should be done with the advice of a physician. Always stir the water before entering to mix in any hot surface water that might exceed healthful temperature limits and cause injury. Do not tamper with controls, because scalding can result if safety controls are not in proper order. Temperature controls: The heater is turned "ON" and "OFF" using the power switch, located to the right of the thermostat. The water temperature is adjusted with the thermostat. Turning the thermostat all the way counterclockwise will also turn the heater "OFF." Turning the thermostat clockwise will turn the heater "ON" and adjust the temperature higher. The memory stop provides a manual means of locking the desired maximum temperature setting of the water. Once the maximum setting has been determined, loosen the screw and rotate the stop to the desired location and retighten the screw. Periodic inspection: 1. Periodically check the venting system on the heater. The venting areas must never be obstructed in any way and minimum clearances must be observed to prevent restriction of combustion and ventilation air. 2. Keep the entire pool area clean and free of all debris, combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Remove any leaves or paper from around the heater. 3. Do not store chlorine, other pool chemicals or other corrosives in the vicinity of the heater. Winterization: Do not operate heater if the temperature falls below 40°F. Drain all water out of heater to prevent damage to heat exchanger during freezing weather. 5