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SAR8872-2

Rev. 10/11

CONDENSING GAS WATER HEATER

Owner’s Guide

*SAR8872   T*

Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

Thank you for purchasing this Bosch Condensing Gas Water Heater.
Before using, please:
Read this manual completely for operation instructions.
Confirm warranty and proof of purchase.
Keep this manual where it can be found whenever necessary.
Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, AS5601, AS/
NZS3500.4, AS3000 wiring regulations and all Local Building, Water and Gas fitting regulations.
Bosch reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, the designs and/or specifications of
its products without notice.

- Do not store or use petrol or other flammable vapours and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier.

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.

WARNING

- To be installed and serviced only by an authorised person
- This appliance is not suitable for use as a pool heater

Bosch Eco26+

Model  BC2600RA

Operating Instructions

* Note : This appliance requires a minimum flow rate to operate of 2.5 litres/min., water fixtures with a

flow rate of 7.5 litres/min. or higher are recommended.
For optimum performance we reommend installation of Bosch optional temperature controllers.

Summary of Contents for BC2600RA

Page 1: ...tice Do not store or use petrol or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage...

Page 2: ...ially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage CAUTION Be sure to do Earth Electric Shock DANGER Icons warning of risk level Important Safety Information This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Vapours from flammable liquids will expl...

Page 3: ...sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier Follow the gas supplier s instructions C Use only your hand to turn the gas valve knob Never use tools If the knob will not turn by ...

Page 4: ... do Be sure to do Do not place combustibles such as laundry newspapers oils etc near the heater Prohibited Do not use combustible chemicals such as oil petrol benzene etc in the near the water heater or the exhaust vent Do not store or use petrol or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Prohibited Prohibited Do not place or use a spray can near the wate...

Page 5: ...Prohibited Do not use a broken or modified power cord Do not bind bend or stretch power cords Do not scratch modify or subject them to impact or force Do not touch the exhaust vent during or immediately after operation of the water heater Do not install in locations where excessive dust or debris will be in the air Prohibited Don t touch Prohibited Be sure to do To prevent burns or scalding turn o...

Page 6: ...onments Be sure to read below for appropriate measures Repairs for damage caused by freezing are not covered by the warranty Do not use parts other than those specified for this equipment If it is snowing check the air inlet exhaust gas vent and exhaust vent terminal for blockage Do not disassemble the remote controller Do not use benzene oil or fat detergents to clean the remote controller This m...

Page 7: ...PRM67XB 10 Bathroom Controller YPRS67XB 11 Sub Controller YPRP62XB 12 Initial Operation 13 Clock Adjustment 14 Call Function 15 Setting and Using the Water Heater 16 Controller Priority Function 18 Muting the Remote Controller 19 Bath Fill Function 20 Frost Protection 23 Regular Maintenance 24 Troubleshooting 26 Follow up Service 30 Specifications 31 Manufacturer s Warranty 35 Contents ...

Page 8: ...x 75cc min maximum It is not a water leak Do not plug or block the drain line as it must always be allowed to freely flow Drain pipe Installation example Overview of Condensing Gas Water Heater This water heater is a high efficiency fully condensing appliance Unlike a traditional water heater a condensing type captures heat from the exhaust gas and uses it to preheat the incoming cold water as it ...

Page 9: ...l The above illustration shows an example of installation The exact installation configuration may be slightly different Front Cover Air Inlet Water Supply Valve Gas Supply Valve Water Drain Valve with Water Filter Inside Water Inlet p 25 Flue Collar Drain Pipe Discharges the condensate ...

Page 10: ...icator is lit p 17 21 Clock When Time Set button is pushed the clock is displayed p 14 Setting Buttons For setting the hot water temperature p 16 17 For other settings Operation Button For turning the water heater on or off Bath Fill Button To activate Bath Fill To set Bath Fill temperature p 20 22 For setting the amount of water that is delivered p 20 22 Bath Fill Temperature Indicator When this ...

Page 11: ...p 20 22 Priority Burneron Temp Bath Fill Error Code A number will flash if a failure occurs p 29 Burner On Indicator When this indicator is lit the hot water temperature can be set p 18 Priority Indicator When burning the indicator is lit p 17 21 Bath Fill Temperature Indicator When this indicator is lit bath fill temperature is displayed p 20 22 Temperature setting Eg 40 C Bath Fill Temperature s...

Page 12: ...mp Error Code A number will flash if a failure occurs p 29 Burner On Indicator When this indicator is lit the hot water temperature can be set p 18 Priority Indicator When burning the indicator is lit p 17 21 Setting Buttons For setting the hot Water temperature p 16 17 Temperature setting Eg 40 C Display The illustration below shows the remote controller display What is actually displayed depends...

Page 13: ... water heater make the following preparations Follow steps 1 through 4 1 Open the water supply valve Open a hot water fixture to confirm that water is available and then close the fixture again 3 Open the gas supply valve Hot water fixture 2 Turn on the power CLOSED 4 OPEN ...

Page 14: ...iority Burneron Temp Bath Fill Flashing The clock display will disappear if hot water is used or the temperature of the hot water is changed during the clock display If the Time set button is pushed when the hot water is being used or high temperature 60 C and 75 C is set the clock is displayed for 10 seconds and will return to the original screen display after that In the event of a power cut or ...

Page 15: ...the occupant is feeling sick the call button can be used to summon help Conversation is not possible as it is not an intercom Press the call button Sh am po o Pi Pi Pi The call button can be used regardless of whether the operation button is turned on or off Call Alarm is sounded to call help The alarm sounds for as long as the button is pressed i e until it is released 1 1 1 Call Bathroom Control...

Page 16: ...event scalding Flashes for 10 sec 1 DANGER Hot Water Heater temperatures over 50 C can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding Children disabled and elderly are at the highest risk of being scalded Feel water temperature before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available ask licensed installer When setting the unit to 60 C or higher p 17 the temperature display will ...

Page 17: ...The temperature setting necessary depends on the usage the length of piping or seasons Initial factory setting is 40 C For most residential applications the recommended setting temperature is 50 C or less For applications that occasionally require a higher temperature setting locate the remote controller in a convenient location Consult local codes for minimum operating temperatures Shower hot wat...

Page 18: ... of remote controllers are installed Priority indicates that the hot water temperature can be adjusted by that controller The remote controller on which the operation button is turned on has priority If the Bathroom or Sub controller has priority left ON press OFF ON on the Main or Sub controller to transfer priority to the Main or Subcontroller Except when hot water is operating Priority Turn on ...

Page 19: ... Muting the Remote Controller Initial factory setting is with sound Sound Muted No sound after 5 sec 1 Hold the Operation Button for five seconds Tone sounds after 5 sec The bath fill and the call function alarm are not muted Main Controller Bathroom Controller Sub Controller Priority Burneron Temp Bath Fill ON OFF Bath Fill Priority Call Bathroom Controller YPRS67XB 1 Priority Burneron Hot Water ...

Page 20: ...h the operation off On The temperature will be displayed on the remote control thermostat Previous set temperature Eg 40 C On 1 Bath Fill Press the Bath Fill Button On 2 10 seconds after flashing Flashes for 10 sec On Priority Burneron Temp Bath Fill Bath Fill temperature Eg 42 C Main Controller Priority Burneron Temp Bath Fill ON OFF Bath Fill Priority Call Bathroom Controller YPRS67XB 2 3 1 Bath...

Page 21: ...0 litre The level can only be adjusted while the indicator is flashing After ten seconds the remote will again display the temperature For Bathroom controller To alter the bath fill volume press the priority button after the bath fill button Initial factory setting 40 C Warmer 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Hot Warm C Water Temperature Priority Burneron Temp Bath Fill On On In order to run a ...

Page 22: ...h may overflow If there was water in the bath before the fill began the temperature in the bath after it is full may be different from the temperature setting When using hot water at another hot water outlet also turn it off When you turn off the hot water supply Bath fill temperature indicator turns off within approx 30 seconds If you do not turn off the hot water supply The equipment automatical...

Page 23: ...perature including wind chill factor less than 15 C This method can protect not only to the heater but also to the water supply water piping and mixing valves 1 Turn the unit off with the Operation Button on the Remote Controller 2 Close the gas supply valve 3 Open a hot water fixture and keep a small amount of hot water running 400cc minute or about 4mm thick If there is a mixing valve set it to ...

Page 24: ...water resistant but not water proof Keep it as dry as possible YPRM67XB is not water resistant Regular Maintenance Periodic Inspection Check For laundry newspaper timber oil spray cans and other combustible materials Equipment Remote Controller Wipe the surface with a wet cloth For abnormal sounds during operation For abnormalities in external appearance discoloration or flaws For water leaks from...

Page 25: ...dy remove the inlet and outlet drain plugs about 2 L will drain out 4 Take the water drain valve with water filter out of the inlet See illustration to right 5 Clean the water drain valve with water filter with a brush under running water 6 Replace the water drain valve with water filter and close the drain plugs Take care not to lose the packing 7 Close all hot water fixtures 8 Open the water sup...

Page 26: ...e water drain valve filter clogged p 25 Is the operation button turned on Are the gas and water supply valves fully open Is the water temperature setting appropriate p 16 and p 17 If the water supply temperature is high it is possible for the temperature to be higher than the temperature set on the remote controller If only a small amount of hot water is demanded it is possible for the temperature...

Page 27: ...small amount initially but the amount increases over time The amount of hot water in the bath is less more than the set amount When hot water is used for other fixtures while filling the bath the bath will not fill as much If there is water in the bath already or when filling is stopped and restarted the bath will fill more The flow meter alarm does not sound even when filled to the set amount The...

Page 28: ...r gas devices such as stoves be used For LP Is there enough gas in the tank Can other gas devices such as stoves be used This is normal The white smoke is actually steam White smoke comes out of the flue collar on a cold day Other Sounds The plastic on the surface or buttons of the remote controller has torn peeled or air bubbles inside The surface of the remote controller is affixed with a protec...

Page 29: ...rs An error code is indicated again after the above actions were followed There are any other questions The hot water is turbid This is harmless Small bubbles appear as the air in the water is heated and depressurized rapidly to atmospheric pressure The water appears blue The bath tub wash basin has turned blue Coloration to a blue colour may be noticed from small traces of copper ion contained in...

Page 30: ... troubleshooting section p 26 to p 29 If the error is not corrected contact Bosch Service Department at 1300 30 70 37 If you want to reinstall the appliance at a different location confirm that the gas and power supply indicated on the data plate are available at the new location If you are not sure consult the local utility company If you move to a region that uses a different type of gas convers...

Page 31: ... piping conditions and water temperature Performance Item Model Name Type Ignition Operating Pressure Minimum Flow Rate Dimensions Weight Water Holding Capacity Accessories Installation Air Supply Exhaust Connection Sizes Power Supply Materials Water Inlet Hot Water Outlet Gas Inlet Supply Consumption Casing Flue Collar Primary Heat Exchanger Safety Devices Item Gas Consumption Maximum Hot Water C...

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Page 34: ...e 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 wat...

Page 35: ...approved d unauthorised repairs or alterations to the unit without Bosch s consent e use of unauthorised parts and accessories without Bosch s consent f use of non potable water or bore water in the hot water unit see product instructions for further details g continued use after a fault becomes known or apparent This warranty DOES NOT include a costs of consumables or accessories b wear and tear ...

Page 36: ...e provision of customer support for the provision of information about products and services and for other marketing activities undertaken by Bosch and its Bosch Service Agents who are authorised to carry out warranty repairs on behalf of Bosch Purpose Bosch is committed to protecting the privacy of its customers personal information It will act in compliance with the National Privacy Principles a...

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