Overview of the System Concept
This product dispenses near boiling water on demand for your
convenience. This product may scald if used incorrectly and
is not recommended for use by children or the elderly. For
safety reasons, this hot water dispensing system features a
“non pressurized” heating tank. This means that the
incoming water is first routed through the valve in the
dispensing head, where line pressure feeding the system
terminates. When the valve is activated, water is directed
down to feed the inlet at the top of the heater tank, displacing
heated water up through the spout. When the valve is off, the
tank is open to atmosphere (via the spout), making it
impossible for the tank to be subjected to stress from an
overheating condition.
Overview of Installation
There are two main components to the system, the dispensing
head and the heating tank. The dispensing head comes with
two 1/4” copper tubes and one flexible “Norprene” tube. The
short 305mm copper tube is connected to the incoming water
supply using the 15mm to 1/4” compression connector
containing a mesh filter and a 2 litre/min flow controller. The
longer (457mm) copper tube is connected to the inlet of the
tank. The flexible “Norprene” tube is connected to the outlet
of the tank using the hose connector.
Preparing for the Installation
As with any sink related device, it is much easier to mount the
dispensing head of this system onto the sink before the sink
is mounted into the countertop. A mounting hole of 35mm
diameter (standard sink ledge drilling) is required.
It is always recommended to take the components and locate
their optimum positions before starting the installation. This
particularly applies to the heating tank as it must be
positioned for the connections to the dispensing head, while
at the same time avoiding other mechanics under the sink.
Unlike most plumbing products, a hot water dispenser
includes an electrical system. The heating tank is supplied
with a grounded power cord and plug. A grounded non-
switchable outlet for this connection must be provided
beneath the sink.
IMPORTANT
Do not plug in the unit until all water connections have been
made and the tank is filled completely.
Making the Supply Provision
Provide a branch compression connection and a 15mm
supply tube. Flush the pipework before installing.
Mounting the Dispensing Head
The copper tubes are coiled for packing and must be carefully
straightened before installation. Position the ‘O’ring and feed
the tubes and shank through the hole in the sink ledge or
counter. Assemble the clamp plate locking washer and
backnut (hexagon to the top for thin sinks) fingertight. Turn
the dispensing head and the spout until the handle and spout
are in the required position for use and fully tighten the
backnut, this will lock the spout in position.
Mounting the Heating Tank
The heating tank must be located on a back or side wall below
the sink, space will be needed underneath the tank for access
to the drain plug. Determine the best position to enable the
tubing connections to be made and mark the position for the
mounting bracket (approximately 50mm below the top of the
tank). Attach the mounting bracket to the wall and hang the
tank in position.
IMPORTANT
During installation the tank should remain unplugged with
the thermostatic control in the “off” position. The tank must
be filled with water before power is connected. A “dry start”
will void the warranty (see “Fill the System”). DO NOT
connect this product to the mains water supply, where the
supply pressure exceeds 100psi (7 bar). If in any doubt,
please ask your registered plumber to check the water
pressures. Failure to comply will invalidate the product
warranty.
IMPORTANT
Avoid kinking tubes during installation as the resulting
restrictions could reduce flow and cause malfunctioning of
the expansion chamber. Do not use pipe sealing compounds
on any connections. These can foul the internal mechanics
and may cause objectionable taste and odor. Plumbing
connections must comply with all sanitary, safety and
plumbing codes.
Fill the System - DO NOT PLUG IN YET
Turn on the water supply. Operate the lever on the dispensing
head and hold down until water flows from the end of the
spout. This will take a little while as the tank (capacity 2.3
litres) has to be filled. Check all connections.
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Installation, Care and Maintenance
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Installation, Care and Maintenance
Plug in and Turn On
Plug into the electrical supply and turn temperature control
clockwise to a midway position on the shaded temperature
dial. Water in the tank will reach maximum temperature in
approximately 15-20 minutes. After this time the thermostat
may be safely increased up to the maximum setting. Gurgling
noises or perking sounds are normal during the initial heat-
up, and the product may purge some water.
Troubleshooting
Should your dispenser not work correctly, check the list below
before calling for service. The following things are not
covered by the warranty.
Water is not hot:
Check if electrical supply to heating tank is plugged in.
Turn temperature control knob clockwise as far as possible.
Test the temperature again after 15 minutes.
Check if fuse is blown or circuit breaker is open.
Hot water continuously drips or sputters from spout:
For safety reasons this Faucet may drip or splutter after use.
This venting prevents a build-up of pressure in the heating
tank. If this becomes excessive;
Turn the control knob counter-clockwise to lower temperature.
Check the tubes connecting the faucet to the storage tank are
not kinked.
Check the condition of the mesh filter in the 15mm to 1/4”
connector and clean or replace if necessary.
Water does not flow:
Check the water supply.
Check if supply tube is kinked.
Check if mesh filter in the 15mm to 1/4” connector is
clogged.
Water boils or vapor appears:
Lower temperature setting.
If lowering of the thermostat setting does not stop the boiling,
unplug the power supply cord and contact an authorized
service office.
Limited Warranty
Congratulations on the purchase of a Franke product.
Franke is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of
kitchen systems. Our products are manufactured using the
highest degree of technology quality and design. As a
result we are proud to offer the following warranty.
Franke inc. Kitchen Systems Division, warrants the quality
of its water dispensing systems to be free from
manufacturing defects for a period of
five
years from the
date of purchase.
This warranty applies only to the original owner, providing
the product has been installed in accordance with our
installation instructions, used as recommended and in a
normal residential application. In the event of a warranty
claim, the owner will be required to provide proof of
purchase. This warranty covers all components necessary
to restore the product to good working condition. Franke
reserves the right to inspect the installation prior to the
replacement of the product or component part.
This warranty does not cover misuse or abuse, accidental
damage, scuffs or scratches, abnormal usage, negligence
or damage caused by improper maintenance or cleaning.
Normal wear of parts is excluded from warranty. Damage
caused by impurities or acts beyond our control are not
covered. Any product or part which has been repaired or
altered in any manner outside of Franke’s factory, unless
previously authorized in writing by Franke, will void
warranty.
Any replacement excludes transportation and
any labour re-installation costs.
This warranty does not
allow recovery of incidental or consequential damages
such as loss of use, delay, property damage or other
consequential damage, and Franke accepts no liability for
such damages.
The Franke warranty is limited to the above condition and
to the warranty period specified herein and is exclusive.
Franke
DISCLAIMS
all other warranties, expressed or
implied, including the
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights
which may vary from state to state.
What you must do:
The purchaser should promptly
complete the product registration card and mail directly
within two weeks of the installation date. Failure to do so
may void this warranty.
