Universal H-Series Heater 250,000 BTU - Natural Gas, Low NOx (Open Line)
Hayward
SKU: W3H250FDN
The Universal H-Series is an energy efficient, high performance, installation adaptable commitment to the pool service professional.
Features
Hayward Universal H-Series gas heaters are the “universal” energy efficient remedy for any new or existing pool or spa. An industry-leading hydraulic design reduces circulation pump run time to provide energy savings of up to 18% when compared to less efficient competitors. The energy efficiency of the Universal H-Series gas heater combines with environmentally friendly low NOx emissions, a standard cupro nickel heat exchanger, and ultimate installation flexibility to responsibly heat a pool or spa today and for years to come.
Features and Benefits
- Standard cupro nickel heat exchanger
- Excellent salt water and chemical corrosion resistance
- Exclusive "Totally Managed" cupro nickel heat exchanger water flow
- Same water velocity through all tubes for faster heating
- Patented header by-pass design
- Reduction in pump run-time results in significant cost savings
- 2" x 2 1/2" CPVC union plumbing connections
- Forced draft system constantly moves air through the combustion chamber at a precise flow rate, eliminating the need for a high-wind stack
- Low NOx emissions - meets clean air quality standards
NOTE: Hayward Universal H-Series heaters meet or exceed the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD Rule 1146.2) Low NOx emissions standards in all Low NOx areas that apply the SCAQMD standard.
| Active Defrost | No |
|---|---|
| Application | New Construction, Renovation |
| Boost Mode | No |
| Brand | Hayward |
| Channel | Open Line |
| Circuit Amps | 5.5 |
| Compressor Speed | N/A |
| Cooling Capability | No |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (NA) |
| GTIN | 610377387231 |
| Heating Capacity (BTU/hr) | 250,000 |
| Hertz - Heaters | 60 Hz |
| Kilowatts | 73 kW |
| Warranty - Labor | None |
| Low Ambient Operation | Yes |
| Master Carton Qty | 1 |
| Maximum Breaker Size (Amps) | 15 |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 40 °F |
| Pallet Qty | 1 |
| Warranty - Parts | 1-year |
| Phase - Heaters | 1 |
| Pool Type | In Ground |
| Product Dimensions | 24 " x 25 " x 29.5 " |
| Product Height | 24 in |
| Product Length | 29.5 in |
| Product Weight | 165 lb |
| Product Width | 25 in |
| Rear Clearance - Heaters | 6" |
| Refrigerant | No |
| Series Heaters | Universal H-Series |
| Shipping Dimensions | 30.6 " x 32.8 " x 33.3 " |
| Shipping Weight | 171 lb |
| Side Clearance - Heaters | 12" |
| Silent Mode | No |
| Voltage - Heaters | 120/240V |
| Water Flow Rate Max | 125 |
| Water Flow Rate Min | 25 |
Manuals
Questions & Answers
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Q: I am about to order the 250000btu inground heater for my pool. Would you recommend a cover to protect the heater during the winter months? If so, where do I find such a cover?
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Q: Keypad is working but not showing any data on the display screen
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Q: Can this pool heater be used on an above ground 24’ pool?
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Q: Heater showing error code CE. It’s brand new
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Q: What type of parts and labor warranty is there on the W3H250FDN POOL HEATER
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Q: Can inflow/outflow be on the left side instead of right side as shown?
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Q: Hello, we have a H250 gas heater. If installed indoors does it need to be vented to the outside and if so do you have any diagrams of how to proceed with this method?
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Q: What gas regulator do I need for Hayward - W3H250FDN Universal H-Series, Low NOx, 250K BTU, Natural Gas, Pool & Spa Heater
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Q: I have a W3H250DN Serial 21132006105016001 Rain water is getting in thru the keypad and causing it to create a CE error and is getting on the circuit board I will need part numbers or the following keypad , gasket and the circuit board that connects to keypad thanks
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Q: Can you buy a winter cover for your 400,000 btu propane heater? Thank you
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Q: Is it alright to reduce the output from an H series heater to 1.5 inch pipe? Presume as long as I have minimum flow rate, I should be OK. Please advise.
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Q: Hi there what are the possible options that are causing my pool heater to leak
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Q: My Hayward 250,000 BTUH series Pool Heater will not light. I can see the glow plug is working. I’m still under warranty.
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Q: Where is the serial # located
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Q: Does the gas line required and in and out water pipes differ from the same model from 10 yrs ago
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