Specifications

TM018 Raypak 131 Type A Pool & Spa Heaters REV: A
D.O.I: 8/04/2009
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Introduction
The information provided in these service instructions is based on the pool or spa heater
being installed in accordance with AS 5601 and the Installation Instructions provided with
each pool or spa heater.
Should you require further technical advice on a Raypak Pool or Spa Heater, contact your
nearest Rheem Service Department where genuine replacement parts are also available.
Safety Warning
The purpose of this service manual is to provide sufficient information to allow a person
with the skills as required by the Regulatory Authorities to carry out effective repairs to a
Raypak Pool Heater in the minimum of time.
Safety precautions or areas where extra care should be observed when conducting tests
outlined in this service manual are indicated by print in bold italics and/or a warning
symbol (see below). Take care to observe the recommended procedure.
“Live” testing to be conducted. Personal Protective Clothing (PPE) shall
be worn and an RCD shall be installed between the power point and 3-pin
cord of the pool heater to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Isolate power before conducting the indicated test
Hot surface or liquid. Personal Protective Clothing (PPE) shall be worn to
reduce the risk of scalding.
General warning symbol. Observe the instructions accompanying the
symbol.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
When conducting repairs to a gas appliance the gas train including
injector sizes must not be altered or modified in any way.
Pool Heater Model Identification
All identification numbers are designed to convey detailed information about the pool
heater to which it is attached.
P
013
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N
C
O
P – Domestic Pool/Spa Heater
Approx. thermal input x 10
Series
N – Natural Gas
P – Propane Gas
C – Copper Heat Exchanger
O – On/Off Operation
Note: Model number, serial number and date of manufacture must be quoted in all correspondence.