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Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5

H3109 3109 Rev. J

Contents

Installation Requirements

Specifications

Plumbing Connections

Gas Connection and Filling

Lighting the Water Heater

Shut Down and Draining

Testing

Owner’s Information

System Maintenance

Considering a Service Call?

Warranty

Summary of Contents for Prodigy 5 135DB5N

Page 1: ...s manufactured and sold after 1st July 2016 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 be...

Page 2: ...s 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 Serv...

Page 3: ...nship 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 frequent...

Page 4: ...height of the water heater is recommended as clearance to provide access to the anode At least 500 mm from any external corner At least 500 mm from any return wall or other structure facing the side...

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 most...

Page 6: ...00 1400 1400 Gas Consumption MJ h 28 26 33 32 Injector Size mm 2 35 1 40 2 55 1 55 Nominal Dimensions 135L 170L A Overall Height mm 1600 1895 B Outlet Height mm 1325 1620 C Inlet Height mm 220 220 D G...

Page 7: ...uidance on these types of installations Caution Care must be taken when attaching pipe saddles to the water heater We recommend the use of self drilling screws no longer than 12 mm Hot Water Connectio...

Page 8: ...ee the diagram below for details Water Supply Pressure This water heater is designed for direct connection to water supply pressures of up to 1120 kPa Where the mains pressure can exceed or fluctuate...

Page 9: ...pe 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 the union is...

Page 10: ...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 s...

Page 11: ...cover Draining the Water Heater 1 Shut down the water 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 pre...

Page 12: ...knob until the main burner lights 5 With the main burner alight measure the pressure 6 Turn the thermostat knob to the off position and turn off the gas isolation valve 7 Disconnect the manometer and...

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 heate...

Page 14: ...are not 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...

Page 15: ...heater is not recommended Annual Service This service should only be carried out by a licensed tradesperson We recommend your local Dux Service Agent The service should include the following Inspect...

Page 16: ...ap 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 discharging to...

Page 17: ...Warranty Dux also warrants against failure of the flue damper for a total of five years Conditions apply see below During this period Dux will repair or replace any failed flue damper component or whe...

Page 18: ...s more than 100km from a Dux office or Dux agent the Owner will be responsible under the warranty for paying the costs of transporting the water heater and or any component in the water heater to and...

Page 19: ...the water heater payment of the reasonable costs of having the water heater repaired payment in respect of the reduced value of the water heater How to Make a Warranty Claim Warranty claims can be pl...

Page 20: ...ure www dux com au 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 u...