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Owner’s Manual

Models:  

135ZN / 135ZL 

 

170ZN / 170ZL

4 Star Gas Hot Water Heater

Specifications and materials may change without notice.
Effective for all Prodigy 4 water heaters manufactured and sold after 1st December 2012.

For advice, repairs and service, call:
1300 365 115 (Australia) 
0800 729 389 (New Zealand)

Carefully remove all packaging and 
transit protection from the heater before 
installation. Dispose of the packaging 
responsibly using re-cycling facilities 
where they exist.

Installation Details
Owner’s Information 
Warranty

H3071    3071    Rev. J

Summary of Contents for Prodigy 4 135ZL

Page 1: ...s manufactured and sold after 1st December 2012 For advice repairs and service call 1300 365 115 Australia 0800 729 389 New Zealand Carefully remove all packaging and transit protection from the heater before installation Dispose of the packaging responsibly using re cycling facilities where they exist Installation Details Owner s Information Warranty H3071 3071 Rev J ...

Page 2: ...g Limited 2012 All rights reserved Welcome To Dux Hot Water 1 Installation Details 2 Specifications 3 Plumbing Connections 4 Gas Connections 7 Commissioning Adjustments 10 Owner s Information 11 System Maintenance 13 Troubleshooting 14 Warranty 16 Other Information 19 ...

Page 3: ...ntinuous hot water for all your needs safely economically and for many years to come To be upfront about it we want Dux to be your brand of choice So you can depend on us to provide more than just a hot water system You can rely on Dux products and choose them with confidence We ll make sure you have the information the quality and the innovation you re looking for including the latest energy savi...

Page 4: ...ound the windows and doors must be maintained refer to AS 5601 Location The water heater should be located as close as possible to the most frequently used hot water outlet Ensure that the data label is clearly visible and that there is adequate access for servicing the unit Note All models are equipped with a sacrificial anode accessible through the top cover Allow 50 of the height of the water h...

Page 5: ...To House 3 Cold Water Inlet Tank Specifications Model Numbers 135ZN 135ZL 170ZN 170ZL Capacity L 135 170 Net Weight Empty kg 72 86 Relief Valve Pressure kPA 1400 1400 Gas Consumption 135ZN 23 5 MJ h 135ZL 22 5 MJ h 170ZN 27 MJ h 170ZL 26 MJ h Dimensions mm A Height 1600 1895 B Hot Water Outlet 1325 1620 C Cold Water Inlet 220 220 ...

Page 6: ...93 Only a licensed person will give you a compliance certificate showing that the work complies with all the relevant Standards and only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years Water Supply Pressure This water heater is designed for direct connection to water supply pressures of no greater than All Models 1120kPa Where the mains pressure can exceed or fluctua...

Page 7: ...t The PTR Valve and its drain outlet pipe must not be sealed or blocked It is normal for the PTR valve to leak a small amount of water during heating cycles Danger Failure to operate the relief valve easing lever at least once every six 6 months may result in a problem with the water heater and in some cases the tank may explode Warning A separate drain line must be run for this relief valve It is...

Page 8: ...iner may be used Expansion Control Valve only required where local regulations demand although it is recommended in areas where the water saturation index is above 0 40 see page 11 Union Connection Non return Valve Line Strainer Cold Water Inlet Drain Expansion Control Valve Isolating Valve Spindle Vertical Inlet Connections Temperature Protection Water heaters can produce very hot water To reduce...

Page 9: ... sizes should be in accordance with AS5601 AG601 Warning This water heater should be checked on installation and the test point pressure set in accordance with that marked on Data Label Adjust gas pressure as required to achieve specified gas test point pressure If problems are encountered in this process contact the Dux Service Department Failure to accurately set the pressure can result in damag...

Page 10: ...ions for lighting procedure are on the inside of the access cover and shown below 1 Turn the knob fully clockwise to the off position 2 Wait five 5 minutes so any build up of unburnt gas can escape 3 Turn the knob to the pilot position 4 Depress the knob fully until disappears below housing and after thirty 30 seconds whilst keeping the knob depressed repeatedly press the igniter button for up to ...

Page 11: ... temperatures 10 Replace the access panel and ensure that it is firmly in position before operating the appliance 11 If the burner does not light at the selected setting the water may already be at the selected temperature Warning Do not attempt to light if the pilot is out and the knob is in the ON position one of the number settings Follow steps above Shutting Down The Water Heater 1 Turn the kn...

Page 12: ...rds 2 Locate the regulator adjustment screw on the lower left hand side of the Gas Control 3 3 Light the burner Rotate adjustment screw clockwise to increase or anti clockwise to decrease pressure 4 Replace the plastic cover and securing screw Note For propane water heaters the pressure adjustment is at the gas cylinder regulator Adjustment should be conducted as required to ensure correct supply ...

Page 13: ...lies Please note that harsh water supplies can have a detrimental effect on the water heater and its life expectancy If you are unsure about your water quality you can obtain information from your local water supply authority The water heater is designed for use in areas where the Total Dissolved Solids TDS content of the water supply is less than 2500 mg L In areas where the TDS exceeds 600mg L t...

Page 14: ...ot used for two weeks or more a quantity of hydrogen gas which is highly flammable may accumulate in the water heater To dissipate this gas safely it is recommended that a hot tap be turned on for several minutes at a sink basin or bath but not a dishwasher clothes washer or other appliance During this procedure there must be no smoking open flame or any other electrical appliance operating nearby...

Page 15: ... recommended every 3 years This service must be carried out by a licensed tradesperson and we would recommend that this service be carried out by your local Dux Service Agent The service should include the following Replace the Pressure Temperature Relief Valve Replace the anode Flush the water heater by doing the following i Turn off gas and electricity supply ii Turn off the cold water supply to...

Page 16: ...ssary check the shower flow rates with a bucket measuring the amount of water used over that period of time If it is not possible to adjust water usage patterns an inexpensive flow control valve can easily be fitted to the shower outlet Consider that often the hot water usage of showers washing machines and dishwashers can be under estimated Review these appliances to determine if your daily usage...

Page 17: ...TR This is most likely due to a build up of foreign matter In this case try gently raising the easing lever on the Pressure Temperature Relief Valve for a few seconds then release gently This may dislodge a small particle of foreign matter and rectify the fault Steady flow PTR more than 20L per day This may be caused by excessive water supply pressure a faulty Pressure Temperature Relief Valve or ...

Page 18: ...n a Dux hot water unit within a further six 6 years after the end of the initial one 1 year warranty period Dux will provide a free replacement hot water unit at the nearest approved Dux agent or Dux office to the owner s home Under this replacement guarantee the transport installation and labour costs of delivering the replacement hot water unit and removing and replacing the existing hot water u...

Page 19: ...ddition to this Warranty certain legislation including the ACL may give you rights which cannot be excluded restricted or modified This Warranty must be read subject to such legislation and nothing in this Warranty has the effect of excluding restricting or modifying those rights 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 fo...

Page 20: ...or excessive labour at the determination of Dux to make the Unit accessible for repair or replacement As required by legislation including under the ACL any claims for damage to furniture carpets walls foundations or any other consequential loss either directly or indirectly due to defects of any kind in a Unit will only be met by Dux where the damage could be considered reasonably foreseeable Our...

Page 21: ...greed by you the client and Dux Manufacturing Limited Your Details For future convenience fill in the following details and retain with your original invoice for your own records Surname Given Name s Address Town Suburb State Territory Postcode Date of Purchase Purchased From Model Serial Number located on back cover Date of Manufacture Details on Data Label on water heater Installer s Details Dat...

Page 22: ...Owner s Manual Prodigy 4 20 H3071 3071 Rev J ...

Page 23: ...Owner s Manual Prodigy 4 21 H3071 3071 Rev J ...

Page 24: ...are registered with us for prompt warranty service if required or use your smartphone to scan this code 4 Star Gas Hot Water Heater Serial Number For advice repairs and service call 1300 365 115 Australia 0800 729 389 New Zealand www dux com au maintenance Preventative Maintenance Maintaining your hot water system will help extend its lifespan and reduce running costs Please register for preventat...

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