K-Star K-5 Instruction Manual - page 3
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2.
Apply electric power to the heater, then rotate the thermostat
control clockwise to the max. position.
The red indication lamp will be lit when the heater is on.
3.
After the desired temperature is reached, re-adjust the thermostat
control to suit your requirement.
The scale ranges from 70 to 110F.
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A high limit manual reset thermostat is provided as a secondary back up
high temperature limit protection. The reset thermostat may trip if the
pump is switched off, or the heater chamber has too much air locked in it.
To reset, switch the heater breaker off. Allow the heater to cool and then
depress the reset, as shown in Figure 05.
Winterizing:
For maximum security, first turn the thermostat to the off position and switch
off the electric power at the circuit breaker. Then completely empty the tank
by removing the drain plug located at the bottom of the heater body. Drain
plug must be left out all winter. Cover the control panel of the heater with
ordinary plastic cover to prevent any penetration of moisture or water into
electrical components. At all times the unit must be properly ventilated
to avoid condensation.
FIGURE 05
WIRING DIAGRAMS (below)
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supplying this equipment. Addition, bonding lugs are provided and marks
“Bonding Lugs”. To reduce the risk of electric shock connect the bonding lugs
in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code, Part 1.
c)
It is mandatory that all Electrical Pool heaters be installed with
Leakage Collectors at the water outlet of filtration system and at
the outlet of heaters.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 04
Warning:
Ensure that the unit is properly grounded at the provided lug within the unit
and that the leakage collectors are separately grounded at the main entrance.
Improper installation may be a potential cause of fire, electric shock, personal
injury or health hazards and great care should be taken to avoid these. Make
sure that all wiring is secure.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Must be strictly followed for warranty to be valid.
Before energizing the heater, activate the pump and make sure that
the air is out of the heater chamber (no air bubbles will enter the pool
from the heater). Water circulation must be ensured at all times when
unit is energized.