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Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 & 5

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H3109    3109    Rev. L

Installation Requirements

WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE 
MAY DELIVER WATER AT HIGH 
TEMPERATURE. REFER TO THE 
PLUMBING CODE OF AUSTRALIA 
(PCA), LOCAL REQUIREMENTS 
AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL 
DELIVERY TEMPERATURE CONTROL 
IS REQUIRED.
WARNING – FOR CONTINUED 
SAFETY OF THIS APPLIANCE IT 
MUST BE INSTALLED, OPERATED 
AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE 
WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S 
INSTRUCTIONS.
General:

This water heater must be installed by a 
licensed tradesperson, and in accordance 
with:
•  In Australia, the Plumbing Code of 

Australia (PCA);

•  AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas Installations – 

General Installations.

•  Local authority regulations.
•  Outside Australia, please refer to local 

plumbing and building codes and 
regulations.

Failure to comply with these requirements 
may affect your warranty.
AS/NZS 3500.4 Plumbing and Drainage 
– Heated Water Services provides a 
Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution for the PCA. 
Other methods of compliance are available. 
Dux recommends that installations 
conform to AS/NZS 3500.4.

Note for Victoria:

This water heater must be installed by 
a licensed person as required by the 
Victorian Building Act (1993).
Only a licensed person will provide a 
compliance certificate, showing that 
the work complies with all the relevant 
Standards. Only a licensed person will have 
insurance protecting their workmanship.

Pool Heating:

This water heater must 

not

 be used for 

pool heating.

Location:

The water heater must be installed 

outdoors

.

The water heater should be located as 
close as possible to the most frequently 
used hot water outlet while still complying 
with the clearances specified in clause 6.9 
of AS/NZS 5601.1.  
See Clearances on page 2 for further 
information.
Ensure that the compliance plate and 
associated warnings are clearly visible. 
Adequate access must be available for 
service to the gas controls, relief valve and 
anode.
The water heater must not be installed 
below ground level or in a location where 
water pools. The water heater must be 
accessible without the use of a ladder or 
scaffold.
The water heater must be installed upright 
with its back against an external wall. 

Summary of Contents for 135DC5N

Page 1: ...and transit protection from the heater before installation Dispose of the packaging responsibly using re cycling facilities where they exist H3109 3109 Rev L 4 Star Models 135ZB4N 135ZB4P 170ZB4N 170Z...

Page 2: ...ts 1 Specifications 4 Plumbing Connections 5 Gas Connection and Filling 7 Lighting the Water Heater 8 Shut Down and Draining 9 Testing 10 Owner s Information 11 System Maintenance 13 Considering a Ser...

Page 3: ...vailable Dux recommends that installations conform to AS NZS 3500 4 Note for Victoria This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993 Only a lic...

Page 4: ...ommon clearance requirements are set out below At least 300 mm below any eaves balconies or other projections Note that at least half the height of the water heater is recommended as clearance to prov...

Page 5: ...fixed to the wall with suitable fasteners and fixed to the water heater with the self drilling screws provided Water Supply This water heater has been manufactured to suit the water conditions of mos...

Page 6: ...ressure Min 1 13 kPa 2 75 kPa 1 13 kPa 2 75 kPa Gas Supply Pressure Max 3 50 kPa 3 50 kPa 3 50 kPa 3 50 kPa Nominal Dimensions 135L 170L A Overall Height mm 1600 1895 B Outlet Height mm 1325 1620 C In...

Page 7: ...to enable connection of the water heater to supplementary energy sources such as solar panels or slow combustion stoves Refer to AS NZS 3500 4 for guidance on these types of installations Fit the insu...

Page 8: ...y the relevant Authority Plastic pipes or fittings shall not be used between the isolating valve and the inlet See the diagram below for details Water Supply Pressure This water heater is designed for...

Page 9: ...e before the connections are completed The grommet must then be clipped into the case A union should be used to connect the gas pipe to the RP DN15 socket on the gas control valve Ensure that the unio...

Page 10: ...b depressed repeatedly press the igniter button for up to 40 seconds until the pilot flame ignites Note it is not possible to depress the control knob fully if the gas control valve has activated its...

Page 11: ...heater by carrying out the steps listed at left 2 Gently operate the easing lever on the Pressure Temperature Relief PTR Valve to release the pressure in the water heater 3 Disconnect the cold water...

Page 12: ...the thermostat knob to the off position and turn off the gas isolation valve 7 Disconnect the manometer and replace the screw removed at step 2 Test the Gas Test Point Pressure For correct operation...

Page 13: ...Relief PTR Valve must be installed directly into the top socket marked RELIEF VALVE The PTR Valve rating is shown on the compliance plate The valve must not be tampered with or removed The water heat...

Page 14: ...ot expecting to need hot water for more than a few days the control knob on the gas control valve thermostat can be set to the pilot position to conserve energy Alternatively the water heater can be s...

Page 15: ...r than this personally inspecting or servicing any part of the water heater is not recommended Annual Service This service should only be carried out by a licensed tradesperson We recommend your local...

Page 16: ...water tap A small leak can waste a large quantity of hot water Replace faulty tap washers and arrange for your plumber to rectify any leaking pipe work Is the Pressure Temperature Relief Valve discha...

Page 17: ...er parts 1 year The benefits provided to you by this warranty are in addition to any other rights and remedies available to you under the Australian Consumer Law Parts and Labour Warranty Dux Manufact...

Page 18: ...ation of Dux to make the water heater accessible for repair or replacement Where the Dux water heater is located outside the metropolitan area of a capital city and is more than 100km from a Dux offic...

Page 19: ...ailure If Dux fails to meet a guarantee under the ACL your remedy for such failure may be limited to any one or more of the following replacement of the water heater repair of the water heater refundi...

Page 20: ...warranty Please Register Your Water Heater Please take a moment to fill out your details for warranty registration at This will ensure all your current details are registered with us for prompt warra...

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