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Zip Hydroboil Plus - Installation & Operating Instructions - 86584UK - May 2012 v1.00
Read These Warnings First
Please read all installation requirements, installation procedures and precautions before
installing any Zip Hydroboil Plus instant boiling water heater.
Never attempt to install any Zip Hydroboil Plus 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 Hydroboil Plus may become a problem, consideration should be given to the
maintenance required. A suitable form of water treatment may be necessary.
All plumbing connections must be made in accordance with local regulations.
The Zip Hydroboil Plus 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.
If the installation site is located more than 1000 metres above sea level, the installer should
contact a Zip authorised agent for high altitude settings.
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 safeguard 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 150 mm
clearance above the heater for service access, 65 mm to its left and
20 mm to its right – the tap outlet usually should be positioned at least
200 mm above a draining board or drip tray.
b)
Standard local requirement 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,
this will require an isolating switch fitted in the fixed wiring and attached to a secure
surface. This switch must provide all pole disconnection and a contact separation of at least
3mm installed in accordance with the wiring rules. Alternatively a standard 220-240V, 13
amp fused spur, within 1500 mm of the Hydroboil Plus Unit.
NOTE: When installed with a plug and cord the plug must be accessible
c)
Cold water supply with a minimum working pressure of 0.7 bar and a maximum
working pressure of 7 bar connected via an isolation valve.
Installation Requirements
