{"product_id":"hayward-universal-hc-series-dual-fuel-heater-with-omnix-400k","title":"Hayward Universal HC Series Dual Fuel Heater with OmniX 400K","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product-tabs__tab-content *,\n.rte *,\n.product-description *,\n.tabs-content * {\n  border-left: none !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n}\n.product-tabs__tab-content details,\n.rte details,\n.product-description details,\n.tabs-content details {\n  border-left: none !important;\n  border-right: none !important;\n  border-top: none !important;\n}\n.product-tabs__tab-content summary,\n.rte summary,\n.product-description summary,\n.tabs-content summary {\n  border: none !important;\n  outline: none !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cf-product\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cf-trust-strip\" style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; justify-content:space-around; padding:16px; background:#f7f9fb; border-radius:8px; margin-bottom:24px; text-align:center; font-size:13px; color:#1a2b3b;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Authorized Dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHayward Universal HC Series Dual Fuel Heater with OmniX 400K\u003c\/strong\u003e combines dual-fuel flexibility with premium automation intelligence. Engineered for easy drop-in replacement with direct compatibility to Hayward plumbing adapters, and featuring OmniX embedded intelligence for enhanced programmability, advanced diagnostics, and seamless remote connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBuilt by Hayward with a durable cupro-nickel heat exchanger, Hayward's Universal Display compatible with Omni, OmniX, and competitive automation systems, compact zero-clearance design, and simple propane conversion for fast and flexible installation. 400,000 BTU outdoor-rated dual-fuel heater. Backed by a 3-year parts and 1-year labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Professional Installation Required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pool heater installation involves gas line connections and electrical wiring. Always use a licensed contractor to ensure safety, code compliance, and warranty validity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap:20px; margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eDual-Fuel: Natural Gas and Propane\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSimple propane conversion makes installation faster and easier — works with both NG and LP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e400,000 BTU Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eMaximum-capacity dual-fuel heating for in-ground pools and spas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eOmniX Embedded Intelligence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eEnhanced programmability, advanced diagnostics, and seamless remote connectivity built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eHayward Universal Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eConsistent control experience across Omni, OmniX, and competitive automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCupro-Nickel Heat Exchanger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eDurable cupro-nickel for long-term reliability and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eDrop-In Replacement for Any Brand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eEngineered for Hayward plumbing adapters — easy replacement for competitors' heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eZero-Clearance Compact Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eFits even the tightest equipment pads — no wall clearance required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAdvanced Diagnostics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eBuilt-in diagnostics simplify troubleshooting and reduce service calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e3-Year Parts \/ 1-Year Labor Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eStrong warranty coverage for residential installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePool owners using Hayward OmniX automation who want 400K BTU dual-fuel flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrop-in replacement installations compatible with existing Hayward or competitor plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSalt water pools and chemically demanding applications benefiting from cupro-nickel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompact equipment pads where zero-clearance design is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eHeating Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTU Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e400,000 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eNatural Gas \/ Liquid Propane (Dual-Fuel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eControls \u0026amp; Automation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eOmniX Embedded Intelligence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eHayward Universal Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eOmni, OmniX, and competitive automation systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eCupro Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall Clearance Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eZero\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003ePhysical\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e168 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e31 × 24 × 40 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eOutdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eApprovals \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e3 Years Parts \/ 1 Year Labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHayward Universal HC Series Dual Fuel Heater with OmniX 400K\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Hayward HC Series HDFS400 comes with a 3-year parts and 1-year labor manufacturer warranty. Clearflow Pool Supply is an authorized Hayward dealer and will assist with any warranty service needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poolimages.azureedge.net\/insite\/Product\/Documents\/HA\/Y-\/15\/HAY-15-0305-bro.pdf\"\u003eProduct Brochure (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poolimages.azureedge.net\/insite\/Product\/Documents\/HA\/Y-\/15\/HAY-15-0305-ops.pdf\"\u003eOperating Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; font-size:15px; border:none;\"\u003eHow does this compare to the HDF275 dual-fuel model?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe HDFS400 adds OmniX embedded intelligence and a 400K BTU output vs. 275K BTU on the HDF275. Both share dual-fuel capability, zero-clearance design, and cupro-nickel heat exchangers. The HDFS400 is the right choice when you need maximum BTU output with full OmniX automation integration. The HDF275 (5-year parts warranty) offers a longer parts warranty than the HDFS400 (3-year parts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; font-size:15px; border:none;\"\u003eWhat is OmniX?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eOmniX is Hayward's advanced pool automation platform. Embedded in this heater, it enables enhanced programmability, advanced diagnostics, and seamless remote connectivity via the OmniX ecosystem. The Universal Display also ensures compatibility with standard Omni systems and competitive automation platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; font-size:15px; border:none;\"\u003eHow does propane conversion work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe HDFS400 ships ready for natural gas. Simple propane conversion components allow your licensed installer to switch fuel sources at installation time or later — making it one of the most flexible heaters available for installations where fuel availability may change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; font-size:15px; border:none;\"\u003eIs this outdoor-only?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eYes. The HDFS400 is rated for outdoor installation only. For indoor pool installations, consult your licensed contractor for appropriate venting and code requirements for the specific unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; font-size:15px; border:none;\"\u003eDoes this heater require professional installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eYes. Gas heater installation involves connecting to a natural gas or propane supply line, electrical wiring, and proper venting. 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