Raypak | 017399 | P-R206A-EN-X ASME Natural Gas Pool Heater, 206K BTU, Cupro-Nickel, 0-1999 ft
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The Raypak 017399 is a P-R206A-EN-X ASME certified natural gas pool and spa heater rated at 206,000 BTU, built with a cupro-nickel heat exchanger and cast iron headers. It is configured with a #50 orifice for elevations from 0 to 1,999 feet.
Features
- 206,000 BTU output for commercial pools, spas, and smaller institutional installations
- ASME certified for commercial, municipal, and institutional applications
- Cupro-nickel heat exchanger resists corrosion in salt, low pH, and high flow conditions
- Cast iron headers built for continuous duty service
- Electronic ignition, no standing pilot to relight
- Digital control interface with diagnostics
- #50 orifice configured for 0 to 1,999 ft elevation
Specifications
- Brand: Raypak
- Manufacturer part number: 017399
- Model: P-R206A-EN-X #50
- Heating capacity: 206,000 BTU
- Fuel: Natural gas
- Heat exchanger: Cupro-nickel
- Headers: Cast iron
- Certification: ASME
- Orifice: #50, 0 to 1,999 ft elevation
- Shipping weight: 218 lb
- UPC: 840891042167
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ASME certification mean and do I need it?
ASME is a pressure vessel standard. Most commercial, municipal, hotel, and HOA pools are required by code or by their inspector to use an ASME certified heater. A private residential pool usually is not.
Why does the orifice number matter?
The orifice sets gas flow for your altitude. A #50 is the sea level to 1,999 ft configuration. Install it higher and the heater runs rich, loses output, and can fault. Ask us if your site is above 2,000 feet and we will match the orifice.
Why cupro-nickel instead of copper?
Cupro-nickel resists corrosion far better in saltwater pools, low pH water, and high flow installations. On a commercial pool with heavy bather load and swinging chemistry, it is the durable choice.
Is 206,000 BTU enough for a commercial pool?
It is the smallest ASME size in this line and suits spas, therapy pools, and smaller commercial bodies of water. Larger pools need the 266K, 336K, or 406K models. Commercial sizing depends on bather load, surface area, and whether the pool is covered overnight, so have it engineered rather than estimated.
What does P-R206A-EN-X mean?
Raypak's model code. P is pool, R206A is the 206,000 BTU chassis, E is electronic ignition, N is natural gas, and X denotes the ASME configuration.
Does it need professional installation?
Yes. It weighs 218 lb and commercial installations typically require permitting and inspection in addition to a licensed installer.
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