
Hayward Universal H-Series Propane Gas 250,000 BTU Low NOx Pool Heater, W3H250FDP
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Quick overview
- 250,000 BTU Rated at 250,000 BTU on propane.
- Low NOx The low nitrogen oxide emissions version of the Universal H-Series.
- Induced draft Induced draft combustion, as Hayward lists the model.
- Energy efficient Designed to heat efficiently and keep running costs in check.
- Propane This is the LP gas model; the natural gas version is W3H250FDN, listed separately.
- Genuine Hayward Model W3H250FDP, UPC 0610377387248.
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Product details
The Hayward W3H250FDP is the 250,000 BTU propane model of the Universal H-Series, a low NOx pool and spa heater with a cupro nickel heat exchanger and hot surface ignition. It is the Open Line number that Hayward approves for sale online and in stores.
What it offers
Hayward rates this heater at 250,000 BTU/hr input, with 210,000 BTU/hr output at 84 percent thermal efficiency, and designs the hydraulics to cut circulation pump run time. The low NOx version meets the South Coast AQMD Rule 1146.2 standard where it applies.
Installation details
The heater runs on 120 or 240 V, single phase, 60 Hz, on a 5.5 A circuit with a 15 A maximum breaker. Water connections are 2 in. x 2-1/2 in. CPVC unions. It measures 24 in. high, 25 in. wide and 29.5 in. long, and weighs 165 lb. On propane it needs no modification to 2,000 ft by Table 1 of Hayward's manual. The plate that takes it to 7,700 ft comes with the heater, and Hayward sells kit FDXLHAK1930 for installations up to 10,100 ft.
Before you order
This is the propane version. The same heater for natural gas is the W3H250FDN, listed separately, so confirm your fuel first. Hayward gives the W3 Open Line models a 1 year parts warranty with no labor coverage. The installation manual is under Downloads on this page, and it covers the H150FD through H500FD heaters in natural gas and propane.
| Brand | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | W3H250FDP |
| Series | Universal H-Series |
| UPC | 0610377387248 |
| Type | Gas pool and spa heater |
| Fuel | Propane |
| Heat input | 250,000 BTU/hr |
| Heat output | 210,000 BTU/hr at 84 percent |
| Thermal efficiency | 84 percent, by Hayward |
| Ignition | Hot surface |
| Heat exchanger | Cupro nickel |
| Emissions | Low NOx, meets SCAQMD Rule 1146.2 |
| Electrical | 120 or 240 V, single phase, 60 Hz |
| Amp draw | 5.5 A circuit; 15 A maximum breaker |
| Water connections | 2 in x 2-1/2 in CPVC unions |
| Warranty | 1 year on parts, no labor, by Hayward for its Open Line (W3) models |
| Elevation | To 2,000 ft unmodified on propane; to 7,700 ft with the included plate; to 10,100 ft with kit FDXLHAK1930 |
| Dimensions | 24 in high, 25 in wide, 29.5 in long |
| Unit weight | 165 lb |
| Shipping weight | 171 lb |
| Ships | Freight |
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