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Read These Warnings First
Please read all installation requirements, installation procedures
and precautions before installing any Zip Autoboil instant boiling
water heater.
Never attempt to install any Zip Autoboil instant boiling water heater
without reading all of the applicable instructions.
In some hard water areas where mineral scale accumulation in
the boiling chamber of the Zip Autoboil may become a problem,
consideration should be given to the maintenance required. A
suitable form of water treatment may be necessary.
The cold water supply to this appliance must be potable and fall
within your local authority’s guidelines.
All plumbing connections must be made in accordance with local
regulations.
The Zip Autoboil instant boiling water heater is not intended for use
by young children or infirm people without supervision.
Young children should be prevented from having access to ensure
that they are not able to use or play with the heater.
This appliance must be earthed. If the power supply cord is
damaged it must be replaced by a Zip authorised agent or a qualified
electrician.
Do not remove the cover of the heater under any circumstances
without first isolating the heater from the power supply.
Do not use strong, corrosive or abrasive cleaners to clean the case
of the heater.
Frost protection: If this heater is located where ambient air
temperature could fall below 5ºC when the heater is not in use, do
not turn off the appliance electrically. This safeguide does not offer
the same protection to the connecting pipework and fittings.
The ambient temperatures this unit must operate within is 5ºC -
50ºC.
This heater is intended only for indoor use and should never be
installed outdoors or be exposed to the elements of nature.
This unit must not be positioned in an area that may be cleaned by a
water jet. This unit must not be cleaned by a water jet.
Before installing, ensure that the following are available:
a) Sufficient space to position the heater so there is at least 100 mm
clearance above the heater for service access, 150 mm to its left
and
20 mm to its right – the tap outlet must be positioned at least
300 mm above a draining board or drip tray.
b) Standard 220- 240 volt power cable positioned as shown on the
paper mounting template for connection from the rear of the
heater to the terminal block within the heater, OR a standard 10
amp 220- 240 volt power outlet on the wall within 1500 mm of the
heater. This switch must provide all-pole disconnection and a
contact separation of at least 3 mm installed in accordance with
wiring rules, see Step 3 - 3.3).
Installation Requirements
