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Thermann Installer’s Manual

Gas Continuous Flow Water Heaters

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Potential dangers from accidents during installation and use are divided into the following four categories. 

Closely observe these warnings, they are critical to your safety.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in 

death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in 

death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in 

minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in 

property damage.

DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

NOTICE

Requests to Installers

•  In order to use the Water Heater safely, read this installation manual carefully, and follow the installation 

instructions.

•  Failures and damage caused by erroneous work or work not as instructed in this manual are not covered by 

the warranty.

•  Check that the installation was done properly in accordance with this Installation Manual upon completion.

•  After completing installation, either place this Installation Manual in a plastic pouch and attach it to the 

side of the Water Heater (or the inside of the pipe cover or recess box if applicable), or hand it to the 

customer to retain for future reference. Also, be sure to fill in all of the required items on the warranty and 

to hand the warranty to the customer along with the Owner’s Guide.

•  The Water Heater must be commissioned including checking gas supply pressures at maximum demand.

•  The operation of the Water Heater should be explained including normal operation and regular 

maintenance.

CAUTION

FOR CONTINUED SAFETY OF THIS APPLIANCE IT MUST BE INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED IN 

ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

The “authorised installing person” is responsible for:

1. Correct commissioning of this appliance

2. Ensure unit performs to the specification stated on the data label

3. Demonstrate operation of unit to customer before leaving

4. Hand these instructions to customer
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and Plumbing 

Code of Australia (PCA) and all Local Building, Water and Gas fitting regulations (AS/NZS 5601, AS/NZS 3000, AS/

NZS 3500.4).

Failure to install this appliance in accordance with these installation instructions may void warranty.

In the interest of continued product improvement, Reece Manufacturing reserves the right to alter these 

specifications without notice.

Summary of Contents for TH17ENB5L

Page 1: ...L Gas Continuous Flow Water Heaters Installation Details Warranty Models TH26ENG5N TH26ENG5L TH26ENG6N TH26ENG6L TH21ENB5N TH21ENB5L TH21ENB6N TH21ENB6L TH17ENB5N TH17ENB5L TH17ENB6N TH17ENB6L GISI087 FB9M002 Rev 05 21 ...

Page 2: ...uture reference Also be sure to fill in all of the required items on the warranty and to hand the warranty to the customer along with the Owner s Guide The Water Heater must be commissioned including checking gas supply pressures at maximum demand The operation of the Water Heater should be explained including normal operation and regular maintenance CAUTION FOR CONTINUED SAFETY OF THIS APPLIANCE ...

Page 3: ...5 3 Choosing an Installation Location 11 4 Installation Clearances 12 5 Installation of the Water Heater 13 6 Connecting the Gas Supply 14 7 Connecting the Water Supply 19 8 Connecting Electricity 21 9 Remote Controller 22 10 Trial Operation 25 11 Maintenance 26 ...

Page 4: ...EXCEEDING 50 C IN ACCODRANCE WITH AS 3498 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACCEPTABLE PLUMBING CONFIGURATIONS SPECIFIED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHERE DELIVERY TEMPERATURE CONTROL IS INADEQUATE WARNING For NG Gas xx xxxxxxxx xx xx xx xx Do Not Use Appliance for Purposes Other Than Those Specified Do not use for other than i...

Page 5: ...Owner s Guide Installation Manual this document 1 each The following accessories are included with the Water Heater Check for any missing items before starting installation 2 1 Included Accessories 2 About the Water Heater ...

Page 6: ...h 520 mm 350 mm 170 mm Weight 16 kg 15 kg 14 kg Water Holding Capacity 0 7 L 0 5 L Connection Sizes Water Inlet R 3 4 20 mm Hot Water Outlet R 3 4 20 mm Gas Inlet R 3 4 20 mm Power Supply Supply 230 240 VAC 50 Hz Consumption NG ULPG 55 0 W 60 0 W 36 0 W 49 0 W 31 0 W 41 0 W Freeze Prevention 106 W 129 W Burner Injector Size NG 1 45 mm 2 1 mm 1 2 mm 2 0 mm 1 2 mm 1 8 mm ULPG 1 0 mm 1 4 mm 0 9 mm 1 ...

Page 7: ...SSURE RELIEF VALVE WATER DRAIN VALVE 80 2 6 24 OBLONG HOLE 6 541 13 2 6 24 OBLONG HOLE 2 6 80 2 13 AIR INLET 27 16 170 20 5 487 16 71 94 85 64 179 252 62 129 HOT WATER OUTLET R3 4 WIRING THROUGHWAYS COLD WATER INLET R3 4 VIEW FROM TOP GAS INLET R3 4 338 STATUS DISPLAY HEIGHT OF EACH FITTINGS FROM BOTTOM OF CASE HOT WATER OUTLET COLD WATER INLET GAS INLET 45 53 44 Unit mm TH26ENG series ...

Page 8: ...4 178 73 42 57 FLUE EXHAUST AIR INLET COLD WATER INLET HOT WATER OUTLET WIRING THROUGHWAYS GAS INLET 10 487 10 170 27 11 31 AIR INLET AIR INLET 50 85 120 10 542 60 120 10 90 3 6 5ᨴ16 5 OBLONG HOLE 2 6ᨴ13 OBLONG HOLE 4 φ13 4 φ13 40 97 40 80 37 296 139 252 GAS INLET R3 4 VIEW FROM TOP HOT WATER OUTLET R3 4 COLD WATER INLET R3 4 WIRING THROUGHWAYS TH21ENB Series TH17ENB Series 338 334 350 42 57 214 3...

Page 9: ...iter Thermistor Cold Water Thermistor Hot Water Water Flow Sensor Fan Motor Gas Inlet Cold Water inlet Hot Water outlet Circuit board Water Servo Flue collar Freeze Preven on Heater Freeze Preven on Heater Freeze Preven on Heater Freeze Preven on Heater Freeze Preven on Heater Water Drain Valve Power code Thermistor Low temperature detect Status Display TH26ENG series ...

Page 10: ...inlet Igniter Main flow control valve Hot water outlet Cold water inlet Flue exhaust Anti frost heater Thermal fuse Power code Pressure relief valve Water flow sensor Water inlet thermistor Anti frost heater Water outlet thermistor Anti frost heater High limit switch Ignition plug Freeze protection thermostat Inlet water filter TH21ENB series TH17ENB series ...

Page 11: ...s will cause carbon monoxide poisoning and a potential fire hazard DANGER Locate the appliance in an area where water leakage from the unit or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the appliance or to the lower floors of the structure When such locations cannot be avoided it is recommended that a suitable drain pan adequately drained be installed under the appliance The pan...

Page 12: ...to be a source of ignition 4 For appliances not addressed above acceptance should be obtained from the Technical Regulator 5 Minimum clearances d and e also apply to any combustion air intake openings of appliances Ref Item Minimum clearances mm Fan assisted a Below eaves balconies and other projections Appliances up to 50 MJ h input 200 Appliances over 50 MJ h input 300 b From the ground above a ...

Page 13: ...the remaining four screws two for the top bracket and two for the bottom and remove the Water Heater Loca on of Screw Hole Moun ng Bracket upper Loca on of Screw Hole 4 Drill holes for the remaining four screws 5 Hang the Water Heater again by the first screw and then insert and tighten the remaining four screws 6 Take waterproofing measures so that water does not enter the building from screws mo...

Page 14: ... removal The thread diameter is 20 mm 2 Fit an suitably approved isolating gas cock in the supply pipe adjacent to the Water Heater gas connection 3 Ensure that the supply pipe and the gas pressure regulator ULPG or Natural Gas has sufficient flow capacity for this and other appliances connected to the fitting pipe 4 For ULPG appliances ensure that gas cylinders are of sufficient size The Water He...

Page 15: ...nformation e g Point of delivery Outlet 1 clothes dryer 80 MJ h Outlet 2 range oven unit 50 MJ h Outlet 4 furnace 100 MJ h Outlet 3 water heater 150 MJ h 2 Determine the gas type used and supply gas Pressure and enter it Determine the piping material and enter it to the below Select the appropriate pipe sizing table from page 17 18 and enter it to the below Gas type Natural Pressure drop 0 12 kPa ...

Page 16: ...section of piping Enter this size in the table below Appliance Demand Outlet length Size Outlet 1 80 MJ h 7 m 20 mm Outlet 2 50 MJ h 5 m 20 mm Outlet 3 150 MJ h 2 m 20 mm Outlet 4 100 MJ h 2 m 20 mm e g Appliance Demand Outlet length Size Outlet 1 Outlet 2 Outlet 3 Outlet 4 Section Demand Length Size a b Outlet 1 2 3 4 380 MJ h 12 m 40 mm b c Outlet 1 2 130 MJ h 4 m 20 mm c d Outlet 1 80 MJ h 7 m ...

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Page 19: ...d hazard 7 1 Guidelines NOTE Avoid using joints as much as possible to keep the piping simple Avoid piping in which an air holdup can occur Avoid connection by fluid seal It will cause the filter to stick that is torn Pipe and fittings must meet the installation requirements of AS NZS 3500 4 and local authority regulations An isolating valve must be installed on the water inlet in close proximity ...

Page 20: ...sure to also completely insulate the water supply valve and the cold and hot water connections on the Water Heater 7 3 After Installing the water supply piping After purging the air from the system using the hot water supply taps remove the water inlet strainer located on the cold water supply inlet connection Remove any debris from the filter and replace When replacing the filter do not over tigh...

Page 21: ...connected to 230 240 VAC at 50 Hz The power consumption may be up to TH17 21ENB series 179 W TH26ENG series 166 W Use an appropriate circuit The Water Heater requires 230 240 VAC 50 Hz in Australia and New Zealand weatherproof plug installed in a protected position adjacent to the appliance If the power cord is damaged and requires replacement use only an original spare part available from the man...

Page 22: ... from the wall 3 Remove the front cover 4 screws 4 Pass the remote controller cord through the wiring throughway and into the Water Heater 5 Connect the Y shaped terminals at the end of the remote controller cord to the terminal block 6 Secure the remote controller cord with a clamp 7 Reattach the front cover 9 Remote Controller When changing the temperature make sure to confirm with the customer ...

Page 23: ...stalling Because the maximum temperature displaying of the Remote Controller is 60 C If you want use it less than 42 C call Customer Service on 1300 412 612 in Australia or 0800 729 389 in New Zealand 3 Change the temperature with MODE button and UP DOWN button on the status display 1 Press and hold MODE button for 2 seconds and set the DISPLAY to F03 using UP or DOWN button 2 Press MODE button on...

Page 24: ...7 37 37 48 48 37 48 37 48 50 50 37 48 50 37 48 50 55 55 37 48 50 37 48 50 60 60 37 48 50 55 60 37 48 50 65 65 37 48 50 55 60 37 48 50 70 70 37 48 50 55 60 37 48 50 C TH21ENB series TH17ENB series Without Controller Main Controller Bath Room Controller ECM1T ECB1T ECB2T 50 C model TH21ENB5 N L TH17ENB5 N L Factory Setting 50 37 48 50 37 48 50 Bridge in 42 37 42 37 42 55 C model TH21ENB6 N L TH17ENB...

Page 25: ...emote Controller air may be trapped in the gas pipe 1 Close a hot water fixture 2 Turn the unit off and then back on 3 Open a hot water fixture again 4 If necessary repeat until the air is completely purged from the gas pipe 10 Trial Operation 1 Close the water supply valve NOTE Do not lose the Sealing 2 Open all hot water fixtures 3 With a bucket ready remove the inlet water filter about 1 L will...

Page 26: ...nd call a service technician Lighting Instructions Handling after trial operation If the Water Heater will not be used immediately close all gas and water valves and drain all of the water out of the Water Heater and the plumbing system to prevent the Water Heater and system from freezing and discharge the gas out of the gas pipe Freezing is not covered by the warranty NOTICE A fire or explosion m...

Page 27: ...nd 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 water quality intending appliance users should seek a water analy...

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