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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & USER MANUAL 

210006 V2.00 SEPT 2017 - ZIP VPII/103-153(UB)

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

 TEL: 0345 6 005 005 EMAIL: SERVICE@ZIPINDUSTRIES .CO.UK   

WWW.ZIPWATER.CO.UK

General Product Description

3

Approvals

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Technical Data

4

Dimensions

4

Safety Information

5

       

WARNINGS 

 

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CAUTIONS

 

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Spare Parts

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Pack contents and accessories

8

Installation

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 Requirements

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 Positioning

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  Wall Mounting

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Plumbing and safety control arrangement

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Plumbing Installation diagram

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Electrical installation

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Wiring diagram

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Safety cut-out

 

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Commissioning & Operation 

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Maintenance

15

Precautions

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Schedule

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De-installation

16

Fault finding

17

End of life disposal

18

Warranty

19

Contact details

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Please read these instructions carefully before commencing installation of this unvented 

water heater. Installation must only be undertaken by a competent person, familiar with 

unvented electric water heaters. 
The Zip Varipoint II must be installed in accordance with these instructions and all current 
legislation, codes of practice and regulations governing the installation of unvented hot water 
cylinders in force at the time of installation. 
To ensure you have a copy of the latest instructions visit www.zipwater.co.uk

Please leave these instructions with the end user after installation.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for VARIPOINT II Series

Page 1: ...2 00 SEPT 2017 ZIP VPII 103 153 UB TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEL 0345 6 005 005 EMAIL SERVICE ZIPINDUSTRIES CO UK WWW ZIPWATER CO UK ZIP VARIPOINTII INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER MANUAL MODEL NUMBER VP103 VP153 VP103UB VP153UB Direct unvented water heaters ...

Page 2: ...peration 14 Maintenance 15 Precautions 15 Schedule 16 De installation 16 Fault finding 17 End of life disposal 18 Warranty 19 Contact details 20 Please read these instructions carefully before commencing installation of this unvented water heater Installation must only be undertaken by a competent person familiar with unvented electric water heaters The Zip Varipoint II must be installed in accord...

Page 3: ...oam insulation The inner vessel is constructed from heavy gauge copper and pressure tested to 1 6 MPa 16 bar maximum working pressure 0 55 MPa 5 5 bar A manually resettable safety cut out automatically cuts off the electrical supply to the heating element in the event of a malfunction If the hot water system is not used for two weeks or more it is recommended that a hot tap be turned on for severa...

Page 4: ... Installation Overbasin Underbasin Overbasin Underbasin Declared load profile XXS XXS XXS XXS Energy efficiency class 1 A B A A Energy efficiency ηwh 1 35 5 34 7 35 4 36 2 Annual electricity consumption 1 kWh 502 530 521 510 Thermostat temperature setting ºC 35 Max temperature ºC 80 Specific precautions See installation and operating instructions Smart value 0 Rated volume l 10 0 15 0 Weight empty...

Page 5: ...uately secured This appliance must be earthed at all times Check that the power supply is switched off prior to electrical connection The appliance its wiring and piping must not be modified in any way Do not remove the cover whilst the unit is connected to the electricity supply In case of malfunction isolate the power supply immediately In case of leaks also isolate the water supply Repairs must...

Page 6: ... block or restrict the discharge from any safety valve Do not tamper with any safety valve SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTIONS The appliance must only be used when correctly installed and in perfect working order The appliance must be installed in a frost free room and must never be exposed to frost The Zip Varipoint II range is not recommended for use with secondary circulation systems The appliance must...

Page 7: ...L 0345 6 005 005 EMAIL SERVICE ZIPINDUSTRIES CO UK WWW ZIPWATER CO UK REF ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 VP0301 Element 2 2 kW for overbasin models 1 VP0302 Element 2 2 kW for underbasin models 2 VP0303 Thermostat 3 VP0304 Ressettable cut out 4 VP0317 Element Gasket 5 VP0322 Wall fixing bracket SPARE PARTS 1 4 5 2 3 ...

Page 8: ...K WWW ZIPWATER CO UK Please check that the items listed below have been supplied in the Varipoint II pack ITEM QTY Wall Bracket 1 Temperature and Pressure Valve 1 Expansion Relief Valve 1 2 BSP 1 Expansion vessel and check valve Combined pressure reducer and line strainer Thermostatic blending valve TMV2 TMV3 rated Water block PACK CONTENTS ACCESSORIES ...

Page 9: ...tatic water pressures are likely to exceed 3 5 bar fit accessory pack AQ2 and AQ3 pressure reducing valve and line strainer See diagrams 2 3 Fig 2 page 12 The temperature and pressure relief valve supplied may be fitted to the locating point provided The 6 bar expansion relief valve must be fitted on the cold water supply Under no circumstances should the expansion relief valve be installed in an ...

Page 10: ...ed on the floor or cupboard base but if additional support is required securing screws are supplied that locate to the rear of the casing As shown in Fig 1 below Always position the Varipoint II to allow for its removal for future inspection and maintenance The Varipoint II is not recommended for installation above false ceilings Do not install in a location where this unit or connecting pipelines...

Page 11: ...rmine the accessories required to suit your layout Position the heater and controls to allow for future maintenance All control and safety valves are marked with the direction of flow and will not function if incorrectly orientated Do not break any seals or attempt to adjust any safety valve to do so may impair the safety of the installation and will invalidate the warranty To ensure a watertight ...

Page 12: ...alve and pressure reducing valve COLD WATER SUPPLY TO DRAIN VIA TUNDISH Length A COLD WATER DRAW OFF Minimum length of pipe Length A 10 Litres 2 7m 9ft 1 2m 4ft 15 Litres 4 2m 14ft 1 8m 6ft SIZE 15mm Pipe 22mm Pipe PRESSURE TEMPERATURE VALVE TO BE DRAINED VIA TUNDISH optional not supplied PRESSURE TEMPERATURE VALVE TO BE DRAINED VIA TUNDISH optional not supplied PRESSURE TEMPERATURE VALVE TO BE DR...

Page 13: ...perature control knob off the spindle and release the screw underneath Remove the cover by sliding the it forwards then remove Disconnect the cable from the connector block and remove it Pass the new cable back through the entry port and locking maze then connect the cable to the connector block Slide the cover back on and screw into position ensuring the cable is clamped correctly Replace the con...

Page 14: ...AND OPERATION Fig 4 This setting protects the appliance against frost damage but this protection does not extend to the connecting pipework and fittings NB The water heater cannot be switched off via the temperature selector It can only be switched off at the isolating switched mains supply socket ZIP Varipoint II Fig 3 Temperature Limitation Turn the temperature selector to the position shown in F...

Page 15: ...e supply The over temperature safety cut out reset is located inside the cover DO NOT reset the over temperature cut out until the cause of it s operation has been correctly diagnosed and corrected DO NOT use the water heater if it is suspected of being frozen Switch off the electrical supply if water ceases to flow and do not switch it back on until a competent person electrician or plumber has c...

Page 16: ... the components to be inspected should include the following Expansion relief valve Check correct operation T P relief valve if fitted Check correct operation Expansion vessel if fitted Check pressure referring to label on the side of the vessel Integral line strainer if a pressure reducing valve is fitted Inspect and clean as necessary Check the discharge pipe is free of obstructions Check that a...

Page 17: ...d re commission Thermostat failure Isolate the heating system and check the thermal controls when discharge ceases Replace the thermostat if faulty Continuous water discharge from tundish Pressure reducing valve not operating correctly Check with pressure gauge and replace as necessary T P relief valve not operating correctly Check and replace if faulty Expansion relief valve not operating correct...

Page 18: ...ndicates that this product needs to be disposed of separately to any other household waste Within each of the European Union member countries provisions have been made for the collection and recycling of unwanted electrical and electronic equipment In order to preserve our environment we ask that you dispose of this product correctly Please contact Zip Customer Service for advice on 0345 6 005 005...

Page 19: ...ce Provider or the cost of removal cartage and re installation of any component of the appliance if it needs to be returned for repair to Zip or its distributor This warranty does not cover damage resulting from non operation of the appliance or consequential damage to any other goods furnishings or property Zip does not exclude restrict or modify any liability that cannot be excluded restricted o...

Page 20: ...006 V2 00 SEPT 2017 ZIP VPII 103 153 UB TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEL 0345 6 005 005 EMAIL SERVICE ZIPINDUSTRIES CO UK WWW ZIPWATER CO UK Zip Water UK 14 Bertie Ward Way Dereham Norfolk NR19 1TE 0345 6 005 005 sales zipindustries co uk www zipwater co uk ...

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