ETERNITY G16, G20, G26 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

aternit

hot water solutions

by

CHRIMSIEN

EXTERNAL GAS HOT WATER UNIT

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

MODELS G16/G20/G26

FOR ADVICE, REPAIRS AND

FAST SERVICE

1300 367 565

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INDEX

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PAGE NO.

Introduction

1

Dimensions Connections

2

Exploded Diagram

3

Technical Data

4-5

Gas Connection

6

Cold Water Connection

7

Hot Water Connection

8

Electrical Requirements

8

Remote Controls

9

Remote Controls Wiring Diagram

10

Main Remote Control

11

Shower Remote Control

12

Mounting Remote Controls

13-14

User Instructions

15-17

Care of THE ETERNITY Hot Water Unit

18

Hints for Using THE ETERNITY Unit

19-23

Fault Monitor

24

Warranty Conditions

25

INTRODUCTION

ETERNITY G16/G20/G26

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

The E I ERNTTY 16/20/26 is an external electronic gas hot water heater.
The ETERNITY 16/20/26 is supplied set at a constant 60°C outlet temperature

depending on the model purchased. Three optional remote controls can be
provided for complete hot water temperature selection and if this option is

used an approved temperature limiting device must be installed.

THIS HOT WATER UNIT IS NOT FOR

POOL OR SPA HEATING

GENERAL

1.0.1

The ETERNITY 16/20/26 must be installed in accordance with

(1)

These instructions;

(2)

Uniform Building Regulations Local authority regulations;

(3)

AS/NZS 3500.4"National Plumbing and Drainage Code, Part 4 Hot Water
Supply Systems",

(4)

The Australian Gas Association installation code AS5601 for gas burning

appliances and equipment;

(5)

Any other statutory regulation that may apply;

(6)

A notice of intention to install shall be lodged with the relevant Municipal

Authority and local Gas Authority prior to installation.

INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT ONLY BY
AN AUTHORISED AND APPROPRIATELY LICENSED PERSON.

1.0.2
DELIVERY INSPECTION

The ETERNITY HOT WATER unit is supplied fully assembled for installation.
The customer or installer upon delivery of the unit should immediately remove all
packing materials and inspect the unit for damage and ensure that the unit supplied
is correct for the gas supply to which it is to be connected, report any damage or
discrepancies quoting to the supplier the serial number and model number, which
can be found on the outside of the cabinet.

1

CABLE ENTRY POINT
HOT WATER OUTLET

RP1/2/15

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WATER INLET FILTER

GAS SUPPLY INLET

RP3/4/20

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

330

CABLE ENTRY POINT
HOT WATER OUTLET

RP3/4/20

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WATER INLET FILTER

GAS SUPPLY INLET

RP3/4/20

COLD WATER INLET RP3/4/20

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

330

COLD WATER INLET RP1/2/15

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Model : 16/20

Model : 26

DIMENSIONS CONNECTIONS

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NOS. PARTS DESCRIPTION

1 FLUE OUTLET
2 GAS VALVE
3 CIRCUIT BOARD
4 BURNER CASE
5 HOT WATER OUTLET
6 COLD WATER INLET
7 GAS SUPPLY INLET
8 HEAT EXCHANGER

NOS. PARTS DESCRIPTION

1 FLUE OUTLET
2 GAS VALVE
3 CIRCUIT BOARD
4 BURNER CASE
5 HOT WATER OUTLET
6 COLD WATER INLET
7 GAS SUPPLY INLET
8 HEAT EXCHANGER
9 WATER VOLUME

PROPORTIONAL VALVE

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Model : 16/20

Model : 26

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM

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1.1 TECHNICAL DATA AND DIMENSIONS ETERNITY 16 / 20 / 26

Nominal hourly gas consumption MJ/h

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MODEL 16 20 26

by proportional electronic gas control

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MJ/h

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125 160 200

Test point pressure

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MODEL NG LP

Water heating capacity raised 40°C

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MODEL 16 20 26
ML/M 10 12.5 16.25

Working pressure

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Max 1200kPa

Gas injectors of the following size in mm

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MODEL NG LPG MODEL NG LPG

are fitted for the approved gas types

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16/20 1.35 1.35 mm 26

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1.34 1.0mm

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1.65 1.65 mm

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1.65 1.2 mm

Input voltage single phase 50Hz

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240V

Maximum output current

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MODEL 16 20 26
Amp0.37 0.45 0.47

SAIG Approval certificate no.

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MODEL 16/20 GSCS 20021

26 GSCS 20021

Inlet gas connection male thread

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18mm

Cold water connection male thread

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MODEL 16/20 13mm

26 18mm

Hot water connection male thread

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MODEL 16/20 13mm

26 18mm

Relief valve pressure setting

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14001cPa

Weight dry

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MODEL 16/20 16kg

26 17kg

1.2 DATA PLATE

Left outside of cabinet

1.3 GAS TYPE

The temporary gas label is located on the cabinet top.
The label is the gas that this appliance is designed to operate with.

16
20
26

.40

.40

.56

.61

.68

.70

DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER GAS TYPE.

TECHNICAL DATA

4

1.4

HEATER DIMENSIONS:

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DEPTH

165mm
WIDTH 350mm
HEIGHT

575mm

1.5

WARNING LABELS

Located on the side of the cabinet.
PLEASE READ THESE LABELS CAREFULLY.

1.6

INSTALLATION POSITION

THIS HEATER IS APPROVED FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
ONLY-IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INDOOR USE.

Refer AS5601 for clearance details for flue terminal.

In addition,ensure that the appliance installation position permits easy access for

maintenance and operation.

For further infomation,please refer to the Gas Fitting Regulations.

1.7 POSITION FOR INSTALLATION

The heater must be installed by using a fixing method sufficient to hold the weight of
the unit (see the technical sheet for dimensions of mounting brackets and positions).

TECHNICAL DATA

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1.8 GAS CONNECTION

(1)

Fit a union to the water heater gas inlet for easy connection and removal. The thread
diameter is 18mm.
THIS DOES NOT INDICATE THE SIZE OF THE GAS SUPPLY

refer to AS5601

for

guidance on pipe sizing.

(2)

Fit an AGA approved isolating gas cock in the supply line adjacent to the water heater gas
connection.

(3)

Ensure that the supply pipe and the gas pressure regulator(LPG or NaturalGas) has
sufficient flow capacity for this and other appliances connected to the fitting line.

(4)

For LPG appliances ensure that gas cylinders are of sufficient size.The water heater alone

will require a regulator of 4KG per hour capacity.

(5)

Before connecting the appliance to the gas service purge any debris or air from the gas
service. Venting of purged gas shall be an area free of sources of ignition.

Close the isolating gas cock prior to connection of the appliance.

(6)

After connection check all joints for leaks with an approved leak tester.

Refer to

AS5601

Installation Code for pipe sizing details. For your assistance we have

included the following pipe sizing from

AS5601

for copper tube using Natural Gas.

NOMINAL PIPE

SIZE IN mm

STRAIGHT LENGTH OF

PIPE METRES

HOURLY RATE

IN MJ/h

13

4

43.0

18

4

82.2

20

4

142.0

25

4

313.0

THE ETERNITY 16/20/26 REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 125/160/200 MJ/h FOR
THE CUSTOMER TO OBTAIN THE FULL PERFORMANCE BENEFIT.

SERVICE CALLS ARE CHARGEABLE FOR

UNITS WITH INCORRECT GAS PIPE SIZES.

GAS CONNECTION

6

COLD WATER CONNECTION

1.9 COLD WATER SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER

Refer to the Technical Sheet for the position of connections. Minimum of 13mm for model

16/20 and 18mm for model 26 copper tube should be connected to the appliance . The
WATER INLET connection are 13mm BSP for model 16/20 and 18mm BSP for model
26 and requires a union to allow for removal of the water heater. Pipe sizing from the
cold water supply should be sized according to local BY LAWS for water supply.

ISOLATING GATE VALVE or BALL VALVE
A GATE VALVE or BALL VALVE must be used on the cold water inlet to the water

heater. THIS REQUIREMENT IS AN AUSTRALIA WIDE REQUIREMENT UNDER
THE NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE.

IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTION IS NOT CARRIED OUT ALL WARRANTIES ON THE
UNIT WILL BE VOIDED.

STOP TAPS OR COMBINATION STOP TAPS AND
NON-RETURN VALVES ARE NOT TO BE USED!

N.B. NO PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE IS

REQUIRED UNLESS THE INLET WATER
PRESSURE EXCEEDS 1400kPa AT ANY TIME
OF THE DAY. EG

EARLY HOURS OF THE

MORNING.