Hayward Universal H Series Low NOx 200,000 BTU Natural Gas Swimming Pool Heater
Hayward Universal H Series Low NOx 200,000 BTU Natural Gas Swimming Pool Heater
## Hayward Universal H-Series 200,000 BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater
The Hayward Universal H-Series 200K BTU Natural Gas Heater balances a highly efficient thermal footprint with advanced eco-conscious engineering. Purpose-built for small to mid-sized inground swimming pools and standalone residential spas, this premium low-NOx heater achieves an industry-leading **83% to 84% thermal efficiency rating**. It fully satisfies stringent air quality emission standards (such as California and Texas guidelines), presenting a smarter, greener choice for property owners.
Constructed around advanced hydraulic water pathways, this unit lowers internal plumbing resistance. This design optimization cuts down your circulation pump’s runtime, lowering electricity use while reducing monthly gas utility overhead.
### Premium Thermal Engineering & Marine Resilience
* **Corrosion-Proof Cupro-Nickel Exchanger:** Configured from the factory with a high-durability Cupro-Nickel Finn Plate heat exchanger. This resilient marine-grade alloy protects against copper corrosion, structural pitting, and harsh acid erosion, making it fully optimized for modern saltwater chlorine environments.
* **Forced Draft Combustion Hub:** Integrates a steady-velocity internal blower that maintains consistent draft pressure through the insulated Fire Tile combustion chamber. This insulates the burners from high winds and harsh updrafts, eliminating heating interruptions without the need for an expensive high-wind stack.
* **Smart Digital Management:** Includes a centralized digital LED control panel for straightforward setting configurations and instant diagnostics, combined with a single-touch electronic hot-surface ignition system.
* **Universal Footprint Adaptability:** Compact geometry and flexible plumbing paths make this model an easy, drop-in replacement that drops smoothly onto virtually any existing equipment pad setup.
### Technical Specifications
* **Product Code / SKU:** W3H200FDN *(Direct factory upgrade for legacy model: H200FDN)*
* **Thermal Rating:** 200,000 BTUs/hr
* **Fuel Source:** Natural Gas (NG)
* **Heat Exchanger Material:** Premium Cupro-Nickel (Saltwater Optimized)
* **Altitude Certification:** Certified for reliable operation up to 10,000 Feet
* **Plumbing Connection:** 2-Inch Male Threaded Unions
* **Venting Versatility:** Fully certified for Vertical or Horizontal forced-draft venting configurations
* **Electrical Input:** 120V / 240V Dual-Voltage Adaptable field wiring
* **Physical Cabinet Dimensions:** 33" Width x 33" Height x 30" Depth
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### ⚠️ Critical Compatibility & Strict Factory Warranty Guidelines
* **Soft-Sided Pool Prohibitions:** This heavy-duty mechanical heating system **IS NOT compatible with soft-sided, temporary, or pop-up above-ground pools** (such as Intex, Coleman, or Bestway) due to inadequate plumbing flow rates. Installing this unit on a soft-sided pool structure **instantly voids the product warranty**.
* **Water Chemistry Boundaries:** Exchanger failures, structural scale buildup, or pitting resulting from neglected pool water chemistry, highly acidic pH drops, or sanitizer over-saturation are explicitly excluded from factory warranty coverage.
* **Warranty Terms:** Backed by a 1-Year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty covering factory replacement parts only. **IMPORTANT:** To secure and maintain valid warranty coverage, this natural gas system must be installed, wired, and line-plumbed by a **certified, licensed pool technician or professional gas fitter**. Proof of licensed installation is mandatory for any factory claims.
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> 📞 **Natural Gas Supply & Logistics Consultation:**
> Supplying a 200,000 BTU gas appliance requires verifying your residential gas meter index, regional house line regulator capacities, and the delivery pipe diameter schedule leading to the pad.
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> Please contact our technical equipment support team directly to confirm real-time warehouse availability, heavy-freight liftgate shipping logistics, or to verify technical compatibility for your setup.