HydroTap Installation and Operating Instructions
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Read these warnings first
Safety
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (Including Children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance
Refrigerant
The HydroTap Chilling unit contains 134A refrigerant under pressure. No part of
the unit should be exposed to a naked flame. Maintenance of the refrigeration unit
must be carried out by an accredited service provider or qualified refrigeration
mechanic.
Qualifications
If the power cable is damaged it must be repaired only by a qualified technician.
To avoid hazards, all installation procedures must be carried out by a suitably
qualified tradesperson. The power cable and power outlet must be in a safe
visible position for connection.
Venting
Sometimes steam and / or boiling water may discharge through a vent outlet at
the mouth of the tap. It is important to ensure the tap body is located so the tap
outlet safely drains into the sink bowl area. (see details on P10).
NOTE:
On startup, the controls take the system through a calibration process
which causes the unit to over-boil for a period of 90 secs. Once this mode is
completed the system reverts back to normal operation.
Lifting
Take care when lifting the HydroTap undersink unit. Some units may exceed
safe lifting limits. If you feel this is beyond your personal capabilities, please seek
assistance with the lift. The weights of the units are marked on the packaging and
given in the table under the heading “Installation Requirements”. Do not lift the
unit by the doors.
Airflow
The ambient temperatures this unit should operate within are 5ºC - 35ºC. Proper
air circulation must be provided. The system will operate satisfactorily only if
the recommended air gaps are provided, these are 65mm min rear clearance
and 50mm side clearance. An air vent is provided with each unit for high usage
applications, this must be installed in the top half of the cupboard door as a
matter of course. An accessory exhaust fan kit is available and should be used
to ensure adequate ventilation. Make sure that the ventilation grilles of the
undersink unit are not obstructed.
I
ncluded in the installation pack are adhesive
backed silicon buffers. If air vents are not installed in the cupboards housing the
HydroTap, the buffers must be placed on the inside edge of the cupboard door to
create a slight gap ensuring a minimum airflow. Failure to do this may cause the
HydroTap to overheat and operate inefficiently.
Minimum Pressure warning:
All A and AV models require a minimum cold water supply pressure of 200 kPa
and a maximum of 700 kPa.
Filter Control
The HydroTap filter control is preset to 6000 Litres to provide trouble-free flow
and operation in most installations. Local water quality conditions may require an
alteration to this capacity. In areas where the water has a high concentration of
sediment, the preset litre capacity may be shortened to avoid poor flow, taste or
odour situations. In areas where the water quality is above average, lengthening
the preset capacity may be desirable, but not essential. If any of these changes is
needed, follow the instructions on page 15 /16 or contact your Service Provider.
Hydrotap undersink assembly.
The appliance must be placed in a
horizontal position, as shown above.
Note:
Positioning of the tap assembly
must be within the following
parameters:
Always ensure the tubes are
shortened so that any excess is
removed and their route is the
most direct line between the tap
assembly and the HydroTap unit.
Do not allow the tubes to sag or
droop so water is trapped within
the hoses. Always maintain a
constant fall.
The height between the base of
the Hydrotap unit and the base
of the Tap assembly cannot be
greater than 900mm.
The power point must be located within
reach of its cable. The appliance must be
positioned so that the plug is accessible.
