Everlast series 2000 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

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EVERLAST™ - SERIES 2000

Information regarding your EVERLAST™ Series 2000, Electric
Water Heater.

Congratulations for choosing an Everlast™ Water Heater. The unit has been
manufactured to Australian Standards AS 1056.1 and AS/NZS 60335.2.21,
and incorporates a STAINLESS STEEL CYLINDER produced from marine
grade stainless steel and which is covered by a 10 year warranty as per the
enclosed warranty conditions. The stainless steel cylinder gives longevity
of service and also less maintenance because there is no sacrificial anode.
The Everlast™ Series 2000 Electric Water Heater will provide continuous hot
water for many years to come.

1 Features of your Everlast™ Water Heater

The Everlast™ Series 2000 is an electric storage water heater that
can be heated using standard or “off peak” electricity. Your electricity supply
authority can provide you with information in relation to the “off peak” tariff
applicable to your particular location.

The Everlast™ Series 2000 incorporates the latest aspects of design and
material selection including :

• Marine Grade stainless steel cylinder,

• Control of thermal stratification,

• Dual Positive Domed Cylinder resulting in optimum location of

element(s), water supply and delivery and flushing-through of
suspended solids.

• Highest level of insulation due to the use of a polymeric external
casing combined with thick polyurethane insulation.

The Everlast™ Series 2000 heats potable water in the storage
cylinder by one or more immersion elements (depending upon model).

A thermostatically controlled electric element in the bottom of the
cylinder can be connected to normal or “Off Peak” power supply. A
second optional booster in the top half of the cylinder ( in twin element
models ) is used to add additional hot water as required. The heated water
rises up the cylinder by natural convection to the top where it is ready for use.
As hot water leaves the storage cylinder, it is replaced by cold water, which
enters at the bottom of the cylinder.

Everlast™ recommends flushing the water heater at regular intervals as
advised by your licensed plumber, and to assist this operation, the cold water
inlet has a large opening for flushing any built up solids that have escaped
the line strainer.

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Hot Water Safety

In accordance with Australian Standard AS 3500.4, it is recommended
that where required a temperature control device or mixing valve be
fitted between the water heater and bathroom and ensuites to reduce the risk
of scalding. This is achieved by controlling water temperature to below 50
degrees C.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Pressure and temperature relief valve (P&T)

The Everlast™ Series 2000 is fitted with an 850 kPa P&T valve, which is
located on the side of the water heater and is essential for its safe operation.
We recommend you operate the easing lever on the P&T valve once every 6
months. It is important you raise and lower the lever gently. The P&T valve is
designed to allow small quantities of hot water to discharge during heating to
allow for hot water expansion. The P&T valve discharge should be directed
away by a downwards oriented discharge pipe which is protected by location
from possible frost restriction. This pipe must be left open to atmosphere and
suitably located to not become blocked.

Should a continuous discharge occur, we recommend that you consult your
licensed plumber as this may indicate a defective P&T valve, defective
thermostat, or abnormal high mains water pressure and that a pressure
limiting valve has not been fitted during installation.

Everlast ™ recommends that a 500 kPa pressure reducing valve be fitted at
time of installation. (refer to the water heater label and Mains Water Supply
in Section 2). This is an Installation Warranty condition. (refer to Warranty).
The valve should be installed in the Cold Water Inlet Piping as shown in the
schematic adjacent to Fig 2.

2 Installation, almost anywhere !

Most electric hot water heaters require a sacrificial anode inside the
cylinder, however, anodes are not necessary with a stainless steel
storage cylinder. As anode replacement is not required, headroom above
the cylinder only needs to accommodate convenient installation rather than
the one metre or more required to remove/replace the anode. Low eaves ?
No problem for Everlast™.

The Everlast™ Series 2000 may be used either indoors or outdoors and
should be installed by and located in accordance with your licensed plumbers
recommendation, but usually close to the outlet where there is the greatest
usage of hot water. Installation must comply with Australian Standard AS

3500.4 and any local authority regulations.

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In accordance with AS/NZS 60335 CI.7, the following recommendations
are made in regard to both internal and external installation.

The Minimum space to be provided for Internal installation is 600 mm x 600
mm. The installation may be freestanding on the floor/sub-floor structure in
the enclosed area.

The clearance required needs to be adequate for service/replacement of cold
water inlet piping devices, PTR valve and tempering valves (where fitted),
elements and thermostats. This may be facilitated by correct orientation of the
cover positions when installing. There are no operational clearance limitations
to surrounding structure. PTR valve removal requires approximately 150 mm
for withdrawal.

Building-in acceptable provided that removable panels are able to facilitate
Unit replacement without major alteration to piping or to structural elements.
It is recommended to provide 25 mm hardwood slats under the unit to allow
free air movement and also a vent grille if the unit is to be fully built-in. This
will ensure that any moisture discharge from PTR drain pipe is evaporated if
directed to safety tray drain point.

Combustible Material

It is recommended to not place combustible material on or adjacent to the
water heater.

Internal Installation Safe Tray

For internal (indoor) installations, a safe tray is recommended in
accordance with Australian Standard AS 3500.4 clause 4.4, and as shown
in Figure 1. This is necessary to prevent damage associated with water loss
during element replacement.

External Installation Plinth

For external installation a plinth or concrete base pad is recommended in
accordance with Australian Standard AS 3500.4 clause 4.5.3. as shown
in Figure 2. Whilst this is necessary to ensure that the sheetmetal base of
conventional water heaters does not corrode; wet conditions do not effect the
Everlast™ polymeric casing which is corrosion proof. A base pad is optional
and will ensure even support. There is no need for any external weather
protection for your Everlast™ Series 2000 water heater.

Mains Power supply connections

Electrical work must be carried out by a licenced tradesman and in accordance
with AS 3000 SAA Wiring Rules. The circuit isolation and Fixed Appliance
regulations of the Wiring Rules Sec 4.3.9 shall be complied in regard to
connection to Supply and circuit isolatiom. Refer to Electrical Connection for
appliance to wiring connection and disconnection.

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Mains water supply

As mains pressure commonly exceeds 500 – 550 kPa, a pressure limiting
valve should be installed set to 500 kPa maximum. Note: In some States a
cold water expansion valve must be installed by regulation. This valve must
be set at 700 kPa maximum.

As shown in figure 1 and 2, an approved isolating valve, line strainer and
union are recommended between the cold water supply main and the cold
water inlet of the Everlast™ Series 2000 water heater. Plumbing compliance
(safety) regulations require the installation of the supplied Non Return Valve
to ensure that the appliance does not empty during normal use or interrupted
water supply.

The Everlast™ Series 2000 water heater is designed to ensure total drainage
for flushing if required. It is recommended that a drain cock be installed on
the cold water inlet pipe adjacent to the heater to facilitate flushing annually in
poor water quality areas.

Hot water connection should be as shown in figure 1 and 2. It is recommended
that hot water outlet pipes are fully insulated withweatherproof insulation, and
that the hot water outlet pipe is slightly curved or stepped down adjacent to the
water heater outlet to provide a positive heat trap and avoid thermal siphoning
from the heater.

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NON STANDARD INSTALLATIONS

The installation diagrams on the following pages refer to standard domestic
connections / installs.
For Solar and Commercial applications please refer to the relative system
suppliers connection / installation instructions.