AquaFlo Installation, Maintenance and User Instructions
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V 2.01 - October / 2012
CAUTIon!
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In case of malfunction isolate the power supply immediately. In case of leaks also isolate the
water supply. Repairs must only be carried out by Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd or an authorised Zip
service engineer.
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If siting outside the heating envelope of the dwelling such as a garage or outbuilding then
frost protection should be provided and exposed pipework should be insulated.
• The appliance must be completely filled with water before being switched on.
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The appliance must only be used for heating wholesome water.
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Minimum water supply 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar), 20 l/min.
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The Zip AquaFlo is intended for connection to mains supply only. In any other case please
contact Zip on 0845 602 4533 for advice.
Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd. cannot be held liable for any damages caused by failure to observe
these instructions.
TECHnICAL DATA / SPECIfICATIon
Maximum water supply pressure to pressure reducing valve ...................1.0 MPa (10 bar)
note!
If supply is above 1.0 MPa (10 bar) a pressure control valve must be used to bring
the pressure under 1.0 MPa (10 bar) before connection to the pressure reducing valve.
Operating pressure ....................................................................................0.3 MPa (3 bar)
Maximum primary pressure (indirects only) ...............................................0.3 MPa (3 bar)
Immersion Elements: Incology construction 13/4” thread, 14” long, loading 3kW @ 240V.
note!
Titanium elements are also available for areas where aggressive water, constant cycling
and high usage are factors. (See parts on page 13).
Heat
Exchanger: 22mm low profile, high efficiency stainless steel coil-in-coil.
Controls
:
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Thermostat adjustable up to 65°C.
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Over temperature safety cut-out. Manually re-settable. Operates at 85°C.
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Expansion relief valve - 0.6 MPa (6 bar).
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Temperature and pressure relief valve - 90°C and 0.7 MPa (7 bar).
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Pressure reducing valve - 0.3 MPa (3 bar).
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Expansion vessel
- pre-charged 0.3 MPa (3 bar).
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90 - 150 Ltr units: 12 Ltr vessel.
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180 - 250 Ltr units: 18 Ltr vessel.
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300 Ltr units:
24 Ltr vessel.
