Gas continuous flow water heaters
OptiFlow Professional
GWH12 1 CTD E23/31 F3 OL
Operating Manual
Read installation manual prior to installation of this appliance!
Read user manual before putting this unit in operation!
Observe the warnings in the manuals!
The installation location must meet the requirements for sufficient ventilation!
Installation by an authorised person only!
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2 | Index
Index
1 Key to symbols and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Key to symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Product details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Type overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Included items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.5 Description of appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.6 Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.7 Appliance layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Operation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Digital display - description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Before commissioning the appliance . . . . . . 7
3.3 Switching the appliance on/off . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.5 Programming button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.6 Draining the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.7 Codes of errors in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.8 Cleaning the front of the appliance . . . . . . . 8
4 Maintenance (only by authorised technicians) . . . . 9
5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6 Environment / disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7 Water quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8 Warranty details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Key to symbols and safety instructions | 3
1 Key to symbols and safety instructions
1.1 Key to symbols
Warnings
Warnings in this document are identified by a
warning triangle printed against a grey
background.
Keywords at the start of a warning indicate
the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk
if measures to prevent the risk are not taken.
The following keywords are defined and can be used in this
document:
• NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to
property or equipment.
• CAUTION indicates a situation that could result in minor to
medium injury.
• WARNING indicates a situation that could result in severe
injury or death.
• DANGER indicates a situation that will result in severe
injury or death.
Important information
This symbol indicates important information
where there is no risk to people or property.
Additional symbols
Symbol Explanation
▶ Step in an action sequence
Cross-reference to another part of the document
•List entry
– List entry (second level)
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1.2 General safety instructions
If you smell gas:
▶ Close the gas supply valve to the appliance.
▶ Isolate gas supply from gas meter or LPG bottle.
▶ Do not operate any electrical appliances or switches (on/
off).
▶ Extinguish other sources of ignition.
▶ Go to a different location and call the gas supplier or an
authorised technician in order to check the gas supply.
If you notice dark combustion gases or sooting:
▶ Isolate the Gas supply to the heater.
▶ Notify an authorised technician.
Installation, Assembly and Modifications
Installation, assembly and modifications to the heater must
only be performed by an authorised installer.
Maintenance
▶ The water heater is required to have a service and safety
inspection every two years.
▶ The Installer is responsible for the safety and
environmental compatibility of the installation.
▶ The Owner/User is responsible for keeping the area around
the water heater free from debris.
▶ Safe access to inspect and service the water heater is the
responsibility of the property owner.
▶ Only original spare parts must be used, supplied by an
authorised supplier of genuine Bosch parts.
Explosive and highly flammable material
▶ Do not store or use flammable material (paper, spray cans,
solvents, paints, etc) near the heater.
Combustion air and surrounding air
▶ To avoid corrosion, the combustion air and surrounding air
must be free from harmful substances.
▶ Do not spray aerosols or use chemicals around the heater
unless heater is isolated. (All valves closed).
Risk of damage due to operator error
Operator error can result in injury and damage to property.
▶ Ensure that children never play with or operate this
appliance unsupervised.
▶ Ensure that only personnel who can operate this appliance
correctly have access to it.
▶ Refer to the operating and user instructions before
adjusting the water heater.
To be installed and serviced only by an authorised person
The “authorised installing person” is responsible for:
• Correct installation and commissioning of this appliance.
• Ensuring the appliance performs to the specifications
stated on the rating label.
• Demonstrating the operation of the appliance to the
customer before leaving.
• Handing these instructions to customer.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL OR SPA POOL
APPLICATIONS.
NOT SUITABLE FOR COMMERCIAL BOOSTING OF A WARM
WATER RECIRCULATION SYSTEM"
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Regulations
All local by-laws and regulations pertaining to installation and
use of gas appliances must be observed.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the
manufacturers installation instructions, AS/NZS5601, AS/
NZS3500, and all Local Building & Gas fitting regulations.
This appliance must not be installed indoors or in an enclosed
space. This appliance is approved for outdoor installation only.
Do not install this appliance with any modification or alteration.
Failure to install this appliance in accordance with these
installation instructions will void the warranty and may create
an unsafe situation.
Safety of electrical appliances for domestic use and similar
purposes
The following requirements apply in accordance with AS/
NZS60335 in order to prevent hazards from occurring when
using electrical appliances:
“This appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older, as
well as by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lacking in experience and knowledge, if they are
supervised and have been given instruction in the safe use of
the appliance and understand the resulting dangers. Children
must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be performed by children without
supervision.”
“If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its customer service department or a similarly
qualified person, so that risks are avoided.”
2 Product details
2.1 Declaration of Conformity
The appliance has been AS 4552 tested.
Model GWH12 1 CTD E23/31 F3 OL...
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2.2 Type overview
GWH 12 1CTDE23 F3 OL
GWH 12 1CTDE31 F3 OL
Table 3
[GWH]Gas continuous flow water heater
[12] Capacity (l/min)
[1] Generation
[CT] Thermostatic
[D] Digital user interface
[E] Electric ignition
[23] Appliance set for natural gas
[31] Appliance set for Universal LP gas
[F3] Open flue with fan
[O] Outdoor installation
[L] Locked water temperature adjustment
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2.3 Included items
• Gas continuous flow water heater
• Fixing brackets
• Appliance documentation
2.4 Rating plate
The rating plate is located on the outside of the appliance, on
the bottom.
The particular room has the indications on the performance of
the appliance, approval data and the serial numbe r.
2.5 Description of appliance
• Wall-mounted appliance
• Remote control with multifunctional display panel
(optional)
• Appliance for operating with natural gas or Universal LPG
• Electronic ignition
• Water flow sensor
•Water valve
• Temperature sensors for monitoring the temperatur e of the
incoming and outgoing water of the appliance.
•Safety devices:
–Flame sensor rod
–Thermal fuse
– Outgoing water temperature sensor
– Electronic control box
– Air temperature sensor
– Frost protection device
• Electrical connection: 230 V, 50 Hz
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2.6 Accessory
• Mains remote control (optional)
• Bathroom remote control (optional)
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