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Installation Instructions

Dimensions

HEIGHT OF EACH FITTING

FROM BOTTOM OF CASE

CONDENSATE DRAIN

HOT WATER OUTLET

COLD WATER INLET

GAS INLET

120

13 OBLONG HOLE

542

487

170

40
27

133

AIR INLET

120

WATER DRAIN VALVE

HOT WATER OUTLET

CONDENSATE DRAIN

WATER DRAIN VALVE

COLD WATER INLET

GAS INLET

WATER DRAIN VALVE

(WATER FILTER)

WIRING THROUGHWAY

AIR INLET

COLD WATER INLET(R3/4)

HOT WATER OUTLET(R3/4)

350
334

217

520

102

252

296

(VIEW FROM TOP)

GAS INLET(R3/4)

WIRING THROUGHWAY

CONDENSATE DRAIN(R1/2)

338

Summary of Contents for BC2180RA

Page 1: ... the specifications stated on the 3 Demonstrate operation of unit to customer before leaving 4 customer Failure to install this appliance in accordance with these installation instructions may void warranty In the interest of continued product improvement Bosch reserves the right to alter these specifications without notice 1 Correct commissioning of this rating label Hand these instructions to Th...

Page 2: ... 4 Component Details 6 5 Before Installation 7 6 Specifications 8 7 Choosing Installation Site 9 8 Installation Clearances 10 9 Installation 12 10 Gas Piping 13 11 Water Piping 14 12 Condensate Piping 16 13 Electrical Wiring 17 14 Maintenance 20 15 Trial Operation 20 WATER QUALITY 22 Contents ...

Page 3: ...de of the water heater or hand it to the customer to retain for future reference WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Installation Manual CONDENSING GAS WATER HEATER BC2680RA BC2680RA5 Outdoor Installation BC2180RA BC2180RA5 DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not av...

Page 4: ...ing Screw 1 each Part Shape Q ty 5 Owner s Guide Installation Manual this document 2 Optional Accessories The accessories listed below are not included with the units but may be necessary for installation Q ty Shape Part Part Shape Q ty 1 Main Controller YPRM67XBN 1 Bathroom Controller YPRS67XBN Sub Controller YPRP62XBN 1 Maximum two Sub controllers can be used See P 18 for details ...

Page 5: ...542 10 10 487 31 170 40 27 11 133 AIR INLET 60 120 90 WATER DRAIN VALVE HOT WATER OUTLET CONDENSATE DRAIN WATER DRAIN VALVE COLD WATER INLET GAS INLET WATER DRAIN VALVE WATER FILTER WIRING THROUGHWAY AIR INLET COLD WATER INLET R3 4 HOT WATER OUTLET R3 4 350 334 217 56 28 520 28 21 45 87 97 30 96 102 252 40 296 VIEW FROM TOP GAS INLET R3 4 WIRING THROUGHWAY CONDENSATE DRAIN R1 2 338 Unit mm ...

Page 6: ...ry heat exchanger Igniter Main flow control valve Hot water outlet Cold water inlet Neutraizer Flue collar Anti frost heater Thermal fuse Power code Water drain valve Drain outlet Water drain valve Water flow sensor Water inlet thermistor Anti frost heater Water outlet thermistor Anti frost heater Water level electrode High limit switch Ignition plug Freeze protection thermostat ...

Page 7: ...pt switched on otherwise the appliance should be drained This prevents water freezing and causing damage to the water heater WARNING CAUTION Check the Gas Check that the data plate located inside of front cover or a temporary label located on the front cover indicates the correct type of gas Check that the gas supply line is sized for BC2680RA 5 NG 175 MJ hr LP 185 MJ hr BC2180RA 5 NG 145 MJ hr LP...

Page 8: ... supply piping conditions and water temperature Performance Model Name Type Operating Pressure Minimum Flow Rate Dimensions Weight Water Holding Capacity Accessories Installation Air Supply Exhaust Connection Sizes Power Supply Water Inlet Hot Water Outlet Gas Inlet Supply Consumption Item Gas Consumption Maximum Hot Water Capacity NG LP 25 C Rise 26 L min Maximum Performance 175 MJ hr 185 MJ hr R...

Page 9: ...rials This will cause carbon monoxide poisoning and a potential fire hazard Avoid places where fires are common such as those where petrol benzene and adhesives are handled or places in which corrosive gases ammonia chlorine sulfur ethylene compounds acids are present May result in fire Avoid installation in places where dust or debris will accumulate Dust may block the air supply opening causing ...

Page 10: ...ter where the exhaust will blow on outer walls or material not resistant to heat Also consider the surrounding trees and animals The heat and moisture from the water heater may cause discoloration of walls and resinous materials or corrosion of aluminium materials Do not locate the vent termination directed towards a window or any other structure which has glass or wired glass facing the terminati...

Page 11: ...er The location of the flue terminal must comply with the clearances shown on this page If you are unsure about clearances not indicated here in general refer to AS NZS5601 or your local authority In Western Australia refer to the WA Office of Energy rules and regulations ...

Page 12: ...ket and two for the bottom and remove the unit Installation must conform with all local building water or Gas Regulations or AS NZS5601 The weight of the device will be applied to the wall If the strength of the wall is not suffi cient reinforcement must be done to prevent the transfer of vibration Do not drop or apply unnecessary force to the device when installing Internal parts may be damaged a...

Page 13: ... Supply Pressure Min 2 75 kPa Max 3 50 kPa Please ensure measurement is taken when the appliance is operating at maximum load 10 Gas Piping The appliance must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 3 5 kPa The appliance and its gas connections must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation The inlet...

Page 14: ...event the pipe from freezing Make sure that there are no water leaks from the cold and hot water supply pipes then insulate the pipes completely Be sure to also completely insulate the water supply valve and the cold and hot water connections on the water heater refer to the figure on the right Do not cover the water drain plug with insulation so that water in the pipe can be drained Refer to the ...

Page 15: ... or other chemicals Keep the pipe lengths to a minimum and make sure that the pipework is well insulated as correct performance of the appliance is dependent on properly insulated pipework DO NOT FIT ANY VALVES OR RESTRICTORS TO THE OUTLET OF THE WATER HEATER DO NOT FIT ANY OBSTRUCTION TO THE PRESSURE RELIEF LOCATED ON THE HOT WATER OUTLET CONNECTION Use mixing valves with low water resistance Use...

Page 16: ...E OF THIS FITTING OR THE CONDENSATE PIPING TO LESS THAN 15mm 1 2 BSP Use plastic pipe such as PVC for the drain line Do not use steel black iron or any other material which can corrode when placed into contact with water Keep the length of the drain pipe as short as possible Horizontal runs must be sloped 1 50 downwards the drain The end of the drain pipe must not be submerged in water or blocked ...

Page 17: ...ppliance If the power cord is damaged and requires replacement use only an original spare part available from the manufacturer Do not disconnect the power supply when not in use When the power is off the freeze prevention in the water heater will not activate resulting in possible freezing damage Do not let the power cord contact the gas piping Tie the redundant power cord outside the water heater...

Page 18: ...el Maximum temperature is controlled by the maximum default temperature set in the water heater Bath Fill temperature setting is 37 48 C When changing the temperature make sure to confirm with the customer that the temperature of the hot water will be very high and that there is a risk of scalding WARNING It is recommended that for sanitary fixtures use primarily for the purpose of personal hygien...

Page 19: ...g to the terminal block Power tools may cause damage to the terminal block 1 Disconnect electrical power to the water heater 2 Leave enough slack so that the remote controller cord will not be damaged if the unit is removed from the wall 3 Remove the front cover of the heater 4 screws 4 Pass the remote controller cord through the wiring throughway and into the unit 5 Connect the Y terminals at the...

Page 20: ...and ventilation air See Owner s Guide for further maintenance or consult Bosch Hot Water for recommended service checks Warning There is a scald potential if the output temperature is set too high Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified ...

Page 21: ...ell of gas remains stop and follow the instructions on page 3 of Owner s Guide 6 Turn the gas control manual valve counterclockwise to the on position 7 Turn on electric power to the unit 8 The unit will now operate whenever hot water is called for If the unit will not operate follow the shutdown instructions and call a service technician Shutdown Instructions 1 Stop any water demand 2 Turn off el...

Page 22: ...are considered acceptable and generally Australian and New Zealand suburban water supplies fall within these limits parameters In areas of Australia and New Zealand where water may be supplied either fully or partly from bores artesian wells or similar one or more of the important limits may well be exceeded and the heater could therefore be at risk of failure Where uncertainty exists concerning w...

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