Product Overview

The Raypak B-R206A (017371) is a Digital ASME-rated natural gas pool & spa heater built for commercial and residential installations that require an ASME-certified heater. This model features an easy-to-use digital control panel, electronic ignition, a durable copper fin-tube heat exchanger, and bronze (ASME) headers. It also includes the ProTek Shield Module, designed to help protect the heat exchanger and extend heater life—especially beneficial in demanding pool water conditions.

Ideal For

• Commercial or residential pools/spas requiring an ASME-rated heater

• Facilities needing reliable, fast heating with digital controls

• Systems where durability matters: bronze headers + copper exchanger

• Pools looking for added protection via the ProTek Shield Module

Key Features

• ASME Digital Gas Heater (commercial-rated platform)

• Natural Gas fuel type

• 206K class heater (commonly listed around 199,000–199,500 BTU input)

• Digital controls with self-diagnostic capability

• Electronic ignition (no standing pilot)

• Copper fin-tube heat exchanger for efficient heat transfer

• 2" bronze headers (ASME configuration)

• ProTek Shield Module to help protect the heat exchanger and extend service life

• Commonly listed/configured for 0–2,000 ft elevation installations

Benefits

• Fast heat-up and strong recovery for consistent pool/spa temps

• Long-lasting construction with bronze headers and copper exchanger

• Reduced wear on critical components thanks to the ProTek Shield protection

• Easy temperature control and troubleshooting with digital diagnostics

Customer-Facing Q&A

Q: What does “ASME” mean on a pool heater?
A: ASME indicates the heater is built to meet specific commercial safety/pressure vessel standards commonly required for many commercial or regulated installations.

Q: What fuel does this heater use?
A: This model is Natural Gas.

Q: Is this heater really 206,000 BTU?
A: “206A” is the class designation; many specs list this unit around 199,000–199,500 BTU input, and it’s commonly marketed as 206K.

Q: What are bronze headers, and why do they matter?
A: Bronze headers are durable and corrosion-resistant, making them a strong fit for demanding installations and ASME-rated applications.

Q: What does the ProTek Shield Module do?
A: It’s designed to help protect the heat exchanger and extend heater life, particularly helpful in harsher water conditions (including saltwater pools).

Specifications

• Brand: Raypak

• Model: B-R206A-EN-C (#50)

• Part Number: 017371

• Fuel Type: Natural Gas

• Heater Class / Input: 206K class (commonly listed ~199,000–199,500 BTU input)

• Controls: Digital

• Ignition: Electronic

• Heat Exchanger: Copper fin-tube

• Headers: Bronze (ASME configuration)

• Header Connection: 2"

• Protection: ProTek Shield Module

• Typical Elevation Listing: 0–2,000 ft

• Approx. Weight (commonly listed): ~206 lbs