Zip VP303 Installation, Maintenance And User Instructions Download Page 3

Specification

Product:

Zip Varipoint III

Type:

Direct unvented 

Capacity:

30 litre, 50 litre, 80 litre, 100 litre

Loading:

3.0kW / 240V~ (2,755W / 230V~)

Fuse Rating:

13A

Thermostat:

Adjustable 37ºC to 75ºC 

Thermal cut-out: Manually re-settable set to 84+0/-5ºC

Water vessel:

Heavy gauge copper construction tested to 12 bar
Maximum working pressure 6 bar

Insulation:

High performance CFC free polyurethane foam insulation

Controls:

Pressure reducing valve set to 3.5 bar with line strainer
Expansion relief set to 6 bar with single check valve
Pressure and temperature relief valve set to 7 bar and 90ºC
External expansion vessel pre-charged to 3.5 bar
Expansion vessel capacity:  5 litre – 30 and 50L Varipoint

8 litre – 80 and 100L Varipoint

Approvals:

Zip Varipoint III complies with the LVD and EMC directives
and is CE endorsed.

Zip Varipoint III has been examined, tested and found, 
when correctly fitted, to comply with the requirements  
of the United Kingdom Water Regulations/ Byelaws 
(Scotland). The product, therefore, is listed under the 
WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) Water 
Fitting and Materials Directory.

Models:

Capacity:

Heat up time:

Re-heat time:

(litres)

(15 to 65ºC)

(70% volume)

minutes

minutes

VP303

34

38

25

VP503

50

61

42

VP803

80

96

67

VP953

100

130

91

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Zip Varipoint III Installation, Maintenance and User Instructions - August 2008  

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Summary of Contents for VP303

Page 1: ...mencing installation of the Varipoint unvented water heater Please leave these instructions with the end user after installation Zip Heaters UK Ltd 14 Bertie Ward Way Dereham Norfolk NR19 1TE Telephon...

Page 2: ...a current Registered Operative Identity card for the installation of unvented domestic hot water storage systems issued by an accredited body The Zip Varipoint must be installed in accordance with the...

Page 3: ...External expansion vessel pre charged to 3 5 bar Expansion vessel capacity 5 litre 30 and 50L Varipoint 8 litre 80 and 100L Varipoint Approvals Zip Varipoint III complies with the LVD and EMC directi...

Page 4: ...water supply To drain via tundish Hot water outlet 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Temperature and pressure relief valve 2 Combined pressure reducing valve and strainer 3 Expansion relief and check valve 4 Balanc...

Page 5: ...the weather These instructions must be read and fully understood before commencing the installation If in doubt or in need of further guidance please ring Zip on 0845 602 4533 Installation must only b...

Page 6: ...perature and pressure relief valves should drain via a tundish which should be installed in a visible location and away from any electrical devices The discharge pipe from the tundish should terminate...

Page 7: ...rge pipe should be at least one pipe size larger than the largest individual discharge pipe to be connected If unvented hot water storage systems are installed where discharges from safety devices may...

Page 8: ...duct Ensure that the wall where the unit is to be located is sufficiently strong to support the full weight of the unit see dimensions and capable of accepting suitable fixings Position the Zip Varipo...

Page 9: ...board or any concealed location For guidance please ring Zip Heaters on 0845 602 4533 Plumbing 1 The unit should be provided with a cold water supply via 22mm pipework 2 The water connections are at t...

Page 10: ...Connect the hot water supply pipe to the outlet from the heater 12 Connect the discharge pipe from the tundish Refer to Installation Requirements on page 6 and Typical Installation drawing on page 5...

Page 11: ...open until all air has been purged from the system and water is flowing freely from all outlets 8 Check for leaks and rectify as necessary 9 Check the operation of both the T P relief valve and the E...

Page 12: ...the electrical supply to the unit isolate the water supply and contact a competent person familiar with unvented systems 9 Please note that lime scale deposits form more readily at higher temperatures...

Page 13: ...n discharge ceases Replace thermostat if faulty Continuous water Pressure reducing valve Check with pressure gauge and discharge from not operating correctly replace as necessary the tundish P T relie...

Page 14: ...and allow the unit to drain De Installation To de install the heater 1 Switch off and disconnect the electrical supply 2 Close the mains water supply isolating valve 3 Drain the heater as described i...

Page 15: ...moval 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...

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