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INSTALLATION DETAILS 

 

This water heater must be installed by a licensed tradesperson, and in accordance with: 

 

AS/NZS 3500.4 - “Plumbing and Drainage Code, Part 4: Heated water services”. 

 

AS5601/AG601 “Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment”. 

 

Local authority regulations. 

 

Notice to Victorian customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission – this 
water heater must be installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian 
Building Act 1993. Only a licensed person will give you a compliance certificate, 
showing that the work complies with all the relevant Standards.  Only a licensed person 
will have insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years. Make sure you use a 
licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Compliance Certificate. 

 

Note:  This water heater is not suitable for pool heating. 

 

This water heater is designed for direct connection to water supply pressures up to 
1100kPa.  Where the mains pressure can exceed or fluctuate beyond 1100kPa, a pressure 
limiting device (complying with AS1357) must be fitted in the cold water inlet supply.  This 
device must be installed after the isolating valve and set at or below 1100kPa. 

 

Note:

  

Ensure that the water heater is suitable for the available gas supply. 

 

CAUTION

:  This water heater delivers hot water at temperatures exceeding 50

o

C.  Refer to 

AS/NZS3500 and local regulations regarding the need for additional hot water delivery 
temperature control. 

 

LOCATION 

The water heater should be located as close as possible to the most frequently used hot 
water outlet.  Adequate access must be made for service to the burner, gas control, relief 
valve and anode. 
 

Note:  All models are equipped with a sacrificial anode, accessible through the top cover.  
Allow 50% of the height of the water heater for clearance to replace the anode. 

 
 

OUTDOOR Installation 

The water heater should be installed with the minimum clearances as shown in Figure 1.  
The water heater should be installed on a level, fireproof plinth at least 50mm above the 
surrounding ground level. Position the two wall brackets 100 mm below the top of the unit 
and secure them so that they are protruding approximately 10mm beyond the back of the 
heater. Position the unit in place and secure the brackets to the wall (as per figure 1). 

Summary of Contents for Radiant 135AN

Page 1: ...CTIONS Gas Storage Water Heater Models 135AN 170AN FOR ADVICE REPAIRS AND FAST SERVICE 1300 365 115 AUSTRALIA 0800 729 389 NEW ZEALAND Effective for all Mains Pressure Storage Hot Water Units manufact...

Page 2: ...in a state of the art facility using a Quality Endorsed Company production system This is your assurance that you have purchased the highest quality water heater available one that will provide contin...

Page 3: ...y service work agreed by you the client and Dux Manufacturing Limited APPLIANCE DETAILS For future convenience would you kindly fill in the following details and retain with your original invoice for...

Page 4: ...AS1357 must be fitted in the cold water inlet supply This device must be installed after the isolating valve and set at or below 1100kPa Note Ensure that the water heater is suitable for the available...

Page 5: ...the water heater see Figure 2 Warning A separate drain line must be used for this relief valve It is not permitted to couple drain lines from relief valves into a single common drain line HOT WATER CO...

Page 6: ...ection should be used Pipe sizes should be in accordance with AG601 HOT WATER OUTLET DRAIN NOTE A COMBINED ISOLATING VALVE NON RETURN VALVE LINE STRAINER MAY BE USED UNION CONNECTION NON RETURN VALVE...

Page 7: ...7...

Page 8: ...nium anode should be fitted Please consult our Service Department for advise if required TESTING THE WATER HEATER Test operation by lighting the water heater see Operating Instructions Check that the...

Page 9: ...be checked for adequate performance or replaced at intervals not exceeding 5 years or less in areas where there is a high incidence of water deposits The lever on the relief valve must be pulled to o...

Page 10: ...ver upwards and away from the water heater The unit is fitted with a thermostat that incorporates a Thermal Overload Safety Cut Out In the event of thermostat failure the Safety Cut Out will automatic...

Page 11: ...Figure 3 Fitting of Plumbing Insulation Caps 11...

Page 12: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 4 Lighting Instructions 12...

Page 13: ...ng too much water See Pressure Temperature Relief Valve Running Do you have the correct size water heater for your requirements Sizing details are available from your Dux supplier Is one outlet especi...

Page 14: ...following Replace the pressure temperature relief valve Replace the anode Clean and service the gas burner and pilot Flush the cylinder COMMISSIONING ADJUSTMENTS a Main Gas Pressure Regulator Adjustme...

Page 15: ...the front ii Remove plastic cap covering the NO PR screw iii Turn PILOT ADJ screw fully anti clockwise iv Put pressure governor fully out of service by screwing the NO PR fully home in a clockwise di...

Page 16: ...arest approved Dux agent or Dux office to the owners home Under this replacement guarantee the transport installation and labour costs of delivering the replacement hot water unit and removing and rep...

Page 17: ...ll not be liable for any loss or damage to furniture carpets walls foundations or any other consequential loss of any kind caused by a defect in the hot water unit or any component 11 Any claim under...

Page 18: ...SPECIFICATIONS Figure 4 Dimensions of Unit Model No Mass DIMENSIONS mm Nominal kg A B C Baffle Length Capacity L Unitrol EuroSIT 135AN 76 1603 1327 336 315 1125 135 170AN 87 1898 1622 336 315 1236 17...

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