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Aqua MAX CF26 series, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

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CONTENTS 

 
 

HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 25. 

The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. 

 
 

About Your Water Heater ............................................................................................................ 4

 

Temperature Control ................................................................................................................. 11

 

Water Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 22

 

Save A Service Call ................................................................................................................... 23

 

Installation – Water Heater ....................................................................................................... 26

 

Connections – Plumbing .......................................................................................................... 37

 

Connections – Electrical ........................................................................................................... 39

 

Installation – Controllers .......................................................................................................... 40

 

Commissioning .......................................................................................................................... 46

 

Draining The Water Heater ....................................................................................................... 52

 

Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 55

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for CF26 series

Page 1: ...is water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person Please leave this guide with the householder Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions Continuous Flow Gas Water Heater CF26 seri...

Page 2: ...d or Rheem Australia Pty Ltd Trademark of Aquamax Australia Pty Limited or Rheem Australia Pty Ltd Note Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy in preparation of this publication No liability can...

Page 3: ...the installer but may be of interest About Your Water Heater 4 Temperature Control 11 Water Supplies 22 Save A Service Call 23 Installation Water Heater 26 Connections Plumbing 37 Connections Electric...

Page 4: ...up to 75 C with an Aquamax pumped direct solar system during periods of low solar energy gain will boost the water temperature automatically to its preset outlet temperature setting WATER HEATER OPERA...

Page 5: ...er heater is installed to an existing water heater installation then all controllers must be disconnected and removed If this water heater is installed as part of a solar water heater system the syste...

Page 6: ...mbustible materials near the water heater Flammable liquids such as petrol newspapers and similar articles must be kept well away from the water heater and the flue terminal Do not use aerosols stain...

Page 7: ...ts Spray insecticide around the water heater if necessary to rid the area of insects Do not spray the surface or into the air inlet or flue terminal of the water heater Insects encroaching into or nes...

Page 8: ...r Heater on page 9 TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER Screw in the drain plugs at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet of the water heater if the water heater has been drained Open all of the hot taps i...

Page 9: ...freezing then it is necessary to drain the water heater refer to Draining the Water Heater on page 9 Pipe work to and from the water heater must be adequately insulated to prevent freezing The water h...

Page 10: ...o the connections on both the solar storage tank and the in series gas booster VICTORIAN CUSTOMERS Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission This water heater must...

Page 11: ...must not be fitted to this water heater CF26 60 model if it is installed as an in series gas booster with a solar water heater system because water at a temperature much higher than the controller set...

Page 12: ...ll controllers whether they are on or off when hot water is flowing regardless of which controller has priority display panel The current temperature setting is displayed on all controllers whether ho...

Page 13: ...n to deactivate the controller on off light is off Press and hold the up button Press the on off button whilst the up button is pressed The sound for the controller is deactivated Repeat this procedur...

Page 14: ...he water heater defaults to the preset outlet temperature setting This may be up to CF26 60 series 70 C CF26 50 series 48 C Refer to How Hot Should The Water Be on page 5 On a building fitted with a t...

Page 15: ...roll the temperature setting up to a maximum 43 C if there is hot water flowing or 45 C if there is no hot water flowing From the 45 C setting the up button must be pressed once for each increase in t...

Page 16: ...ority if a Bathroom controller is on Notes on the Kitchen controller The controller cannot be turned on whilst a hot tap is open The Kitchen controller must be on and have priority in order to adjust...

Page 17: ...r to Temperature Adjustment on page 15 The selected temperature setting will be displayed on all controllers 4 Open the hot tap The in use light will glow on all controllers 5 Close the hot tap The in...

Page 18: ...installed in the hot pipe to the bathroom or up to 60 C if a temperature limiting device is not installed CF26 50 series 48 C Notes on the Bathroom controllers The controller cannot be turned on whil...

Page 19: ...on the Bathroom controller Press the on off button The on off operating light and the priority light will both glow The temperature setting of 40 C will be displayed 3 Select the temperature setting...

Page 20: ...ill change the water volume setting by 10 litres Pressing the up button or down button continuously will scroll the water volume setting Fifteen seconds after the water volume has been selected the wa...

Page 21: ...ller on page 13 The factory preset water volume is 180 litres If a hot tap is not opened for one hour after the new water volume has been set then the setting will be automatically cancelled The water...

Page 22: ...ation should be sought from the supplier or it should be tested to ensure the water supply meets the requirements given in these guidelines for the Aquamax warranty to apply SATURATION INDEX The satur...

Page 23: ...est of the house Try lighting another gas appliance Has the gas line been purged of air after installation Refer to your plumber WATER IS TOO HOT OR NOT HOT ENOUGH Does the controller you are using ha...

Page 24: ...is permanent or clean the collector glass Ensure the glass on your solar collectors is free of dust salt spray or any other matter which may reduce the effectiveness of the solar collectors If the co...

Page 25: ...ter as a numerical value If an error code appears Close the hot tap turn off the controller s and switch off the electrical supply to the water heater Check the gas isolation valve at the gas inlet to...

Page 26: ...and operation of the solar water heater refer to the Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions supplied with the solar water heater Note The CF26 50 model water heaters are marked THIS APPLIANCE DEL...

Page 27: ...At least 300 mm between the flue terminal and a return wall or external corner measured horizontally At least 1500 mm between the flue terminal and any opening into a building in the direction of the...

Page 28: ...e that does not have non return valve characteristics such as an RMC PSL series valve is required and should be fitted as shown in the installation diagram refer to page 36 Model CF26 series Relief va...

Page 29: ...et and the cold water inlet of no less than 15 Refer to the specifications of the temperature limiting device Where a temperature limiting device is installed adjacent to the water heater the cold wat...

Page 30: ...erature limiting device prior to an open circuit direct system Due to the higher water temperatures generated under certain conditions in the solar collectors of an open circuit direct solar water hea...

Page 31: ...ed water from a temperature limiting device cannot be circulated Where a circulated hot water flow and return system is required in a building a temperature limiting device can only be installed on a...

Page 32: ...water heater and the pipe work between the solar storage tank if one is installed and the in series gas booster must be insulated in accordance with the requirements of AS NZS 3500 4 The insulation mu...

Page 33: ...rs Only CF26 50 series CF26 60 series No Controllers CF26 50 series Notes Temperature Limiting Devices refer to Hot Water Delivery on page 29 The factory preset outlet temperature setting is CF26 60 s...

Page 34: ...C Recovery 25 C rise litres min 26 CF26 LP 50 propane 48 C Mass Empty kg 21 CF26 LP 60 propane 60 C Gas Details Hourly Gas Consumption MJ Min Gas Pressure kPa Test Point Gas Pressure kPa Max Gas Press...

Page 35: ...INSTALLATION WATER HEATER 35 DIMENSIONS CONTROLLERS Kitchen Controller Bathroom Controller...

Page 36: ...INSTALLATION WATER HEATER 36 TYPICAL INSTALLATION OUTDOOR LOCATION 871 875 241 245 SERIES CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER TYPICAL INSTALLATION...

Page 37: ...tap must not be installed An acceptable arrangement is shown in the diagram Refer also to Hot Water Delivery on page 29 and to Mains Water Supply on page 28 A disconnection union must always be provid...

Page 38: ...to the connections on both the solar storage tank and the in series gas booster A full flow isolation valve must be installed on the water line to the in series gas booster GAS INLET The gas connecti...

Page 39: ...isting water heater installation then all controllers must be disconnected and removed The water heater is supplied with a 1 8 metre lead and plug and requires a weatherproof 240 V 50 Hz general purpo...

Page 40: ...2 controller can only be installed if a Bathroom1 controller is installed An additional Kitchen controller cable or Bathroom controller cable can be used if an extension of the cable length is require...

Page 41: ...er 3 Remove the base plate from the controller 4 Draw the cable through the central hole in the base plate 5 Fix the base plate to the wall using suitable screws and wall anchors Ensure the projection...

Page 42: ...g in the thin section in the underside of the controller to accommodate the cable as shown in the diagram prior to Step 6 Kitchen Controller Installation Exposed Cable controller cable screws terminal...

Page 43: ...e setting of CF26 60 series 50 C CF26 50 series 48 C The method of installation for the Bathroom1 and Bathroom2 controllers is identical Choose a suitable location for each Bathroom controller away fr...

Page 44: ...al hole in the base plate 7 Fix the base plate to the wall using suitable screws and wall anchors Ensure the projections in the base plate are pointing upwards 8 Plug the controller wire into the Bath...

Page 45: ...important to seat the cables into the cable notches Failure to do this may cause an unstable contact or even disconnection of the cables from the terminals if the cables were to be pulled 6 Refit the...

Page 46: ...s not adjustable To complete the installation it is necessary to check the gas supply pressure at the inlet to the water heater refer to Gas Inlet Pressure on page 46 the minimum test point pressure a...

Page 47: ...on off button 7 Open a hot tap fully and ensure the burners are fully ignited It may be necessary to open a second tap 8 Turn on all other gas burning appliances in the house which are on the same gas...

Page 48: ...move from the water heater 5 Locate the burner pressure test point on the main burner manifold Remove the test point screw and washer from the test point orifice Connect the manometer 6 Switch on the...

Page 49: ...4H CF26 series will be shown on the LED display After setting the minimum and maximum test point gas pressures Close the hot tap Remove the manometer and refit and tighten the test point screw and was...

Page 50: ...d as an in series booster for a solar water heater it can satisfy this AS 3498 requirement provided it is energised the booster preset outlet temperature setting is 70 C and that a remote temperature...

Page 51: ...l forward to remove from the water heater 4 Switch on the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater 5 Switch DIP SWITCHES 3 and 4 to the on up position on the I C Board The current pre...

Page 52: ...ll be rendered inoperable if electrical power is not available at the water heater Damage caused by freezing due to the unavailability of power at the water heater is not covered by the Aquamax warran...

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Page 55: ...r ready access the cost of that access including the cost of additional materials handling and or safety equipment shall be the owner s responsibility In other words the cost of dismantling or removin...

Page 56: ...or rating labels b Is not installed in Australia 5 HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY 5 1 If you wish to make a claim under this warranty you need to a Contact Aquamax on 1800 676 000 and provid...

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