Hyco Zen Solo, Zen Spa, Zen Life Installation Instructions

Product Instruction Manual

Zen Boiling Tap Range

Zen Solo, Zen Spa, Zen Life

Tap Range

Version 3.2 Jan 2015

v16.10/3

Overview

The Zen Boiling Tap Range delivers elegant practical solutions for your

domestic or commercial kitchen, providing tailored combinations of boiling

water for tea and coffee making, high quality cold drinking water and kitchen

hot and cold mixer tap capabilities.

The Zen Boiling Tap Range consists of a tank that is installed under the sink,

one of the Zen Taps (Solo, Spa or Life Tap) and the complete installation kit

to allow simple installation and safe operation.

The tank has two temperature settings. The high temperature setting

provides true boiling 100°C and the lower temperature setting provides

water at approx. 98°C. It is normally factory-set to HI, to change the setting

see maintenance section.

The Zen Solo is a single outlet tap for boiling water that replaces the need

for a traditional kettle, counter top or wall mounted boiling water unit.

The Zen Spa is a 2 in 1 hot and cold drinks station that provides boiling water

alongside filtered cold, and optionally chilled or even sparkling water.

The Zen Life is a 3 in 1 tap that provides boiling water alongside hot and

cold mixer tap capabilities, drawing hot water from your existing central

heating system or hot water source. One potential hot water source is a

Hyco Speedflow unvented under sink water heater (see our website for

full product details).

All of the taps in the Zen Boiling Tap Range incorporate a childproof

pull-and-turn handle on the boiling side of the tap to prevent inadvertent

dispensing of boiling water.

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Please read and follow these instructions before commencing installation to ensure that
installation and operation is simple and safe.

1. Important safety points - Boiling tank

Always switch off the mains electricity before commencing installation

Only connect the unit to a single phase supply as specified on the rating plate

Ensure tank is full of water and tap flushed through before switching power on

The supply cord cannot be replaced by the user. If the cord is damaged the
appliance should be returned to the manufacturer or an authorised service
agent for replacement

The hoses and pipes supplying this heater must not come into contact with
any fixed wiring or the supply cord

Do not carry the appliance by the supply cord

An RCD circuit breaker is strongly recommended

This unit dispenses boiling water

The tank unit must be placed on a solid surface where it will not be knocked over
causing damage to the water hoses or electrical connections

The heater must not be used in an area subject to flammable vapours such
as paint, solvent or petrol

This product is not suitable for outdoor use or in damp conditions

Do not use in ambient temperatures exceeding 35°C

Allow 20mm space between the tank and the walls for cooling air circulation

The pressure relief valve supplied with the unit MUST be fitted

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The pressure relief valve must be tested regularly to remove scale deposits
(see maintenance section)

Water may drip from the pressure relief valve, this should be piped to drain
as per local relevant regulations

This appliance can be used by children aged 12 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way

Children shall not play with the appliance

Children shall not clean or maintain the appliance without supervision

Before conducting any user maintenance the product should be isolated
from the electrical supply and then the boiling side of the tap opened until the
water runs cold

Do not modify or misuse the product in any way or serious injury could occur.

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Contents

1a. Solo tap with 2 flexible hoses and washers or

1b. Spa tap with 3 flexible hoses and washers or

1c. Life tap with 2 flexible hoses pre-fitted plus 2 additional hose and washers

2. Boiling tank

3. Pressure relief valve (6 bar)

4. Expansion vessel (0.5L)

5. Manifold with built in check valve

6. Black rubber washer

7. Brass fitting to extend relief

8. Flexible hose

9. Bracket and Jubilee band

1a

1b

6

1c

432

8

5

7

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Solo tap installation overview

WAS TE

HOT

COLD

TO DRAIN

STANDARD
MIX ER TAP
(NOT SUPPLIED)

ZEN
SOLO TAP

Please ensure that the tank, power socket and installation kit (manifold, relief
valve and expansion vessel) are positioned to allow future user maintenance.

STEPS

1 Drill hole

2 Fit Solo tap

3 Connect water

4A Connect tank to Solo tap

Ensure tank is full of water and tap
flushed through before switching
power on.

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Spa tap installation overview

WAS TE

HOT

COLD

TO DRAIN

STANDARD
MIX ER TAP
(NOT SUPPLIED)

ZEN
SPA TA P

COLD

SOURCE

Please ensure that the tank, power socket and installation kit (manifold, relief
valve and expansion vessel) are positioned to allow future user maintenance.

STEPS

1 Drill hole

2 Fit Spa tap

3 Connect water

4B Connect tank to Spa tap

Ensure tank is full of water and tap
flushed through before switching
power on.

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Life tap installation overview

WAS TE

HOT

COLD

TO DRAIN

ZEN LIFE
TAP

Please ensure that the tank, power socket and installation kit (manifold, relief
valve and expansion vessel) are positioned to allow future user maintenance.

STEPS

1 Drill hole

2 Fit Life tap

3 Connect water

4C Connect tank to Life tap

Ensure tank is full of water and tap
flushed through before switching
power on.

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32mm

140mm

MAX T HICK NESS 50M M

Hole

32mm

140mm

MAX T HICK NESS 50M M

Hole

32mm

MAX T HICK NESS 50M M

Hole

32mm

180mm

Solo Tap

Spa Tap

Life Tap

Step 1. Drill hole

Determine a convenient location to
mount the tap. This can be an existing
hole in the sink top or you may
choose to drill another hole (32mm
diameter) either through the sink or
the counter top.

The tap can be installed onto
sink/counter top that is up to
50mm thick.

If the sink is particularly thin the
large black washer supplied with
the tap should be placed on the
underside of the sink.

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Step 2. Fitting the tap

MAX THIC KNESS 50M M

SOLO TAP SPA TA P LIFE TAP

ap body

T

Steel washer
for use with thin
sink/workshop

Brass locking nut

Flexible hose
cold mixer supply

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Flexible hose
from tank OUTLET

Flexible hose
from tank OUTLET

1/4” PF connector
for cold source

Flexible hose
hot mixer supply

Flexible hose
from tank
OUTLET

Step 3. Water connection

INLET

TO DRAIN

COLD
SUPPLY

ank

T

Small
white
asher

w

Inlet

ose

h

Large
white

washer

3

7

4

5

6

8

In hard water areas it is recommended
that a suitable scale filter be fitted on
installation.

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OUTLET

OUTLET

INLET

Step 4A. Connecting tank to SOLO tap

Fit the boiler flexible
hose to the copper
connection protruding
from the base of the tap
using the supplied
washer (white).

The black lead (3.5mm jack)

from the tap connects into

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Tighten using a pair of
spanners, taking care
not to over tighten the
connections.

the back of the unit just

above the inlet and outlet

hoses as shown.

Connect the other end
of the flexible hose to the
connection marked as
OUTLET on the back of
the boiling tank.

OUTLET

OUTLET

INLET

Step 4B. Connecting tank to SPA tap

COLD

BOILING

INLET

INLET

Fit the boiler flexible hose
to the longer copper
connection protruding
from the base of the tap
and the shorter connection
to a cold source (e.g.
chiller), using the supplied
washers.

The black lead (3.5mm jack)

from the tap connects into

the back of the unit just

above the inlet and outlet

hoses as shown.

Tighten using a pair of
spanners, taking care
not to over tighten the
connections.

Connect the other end
of the flexible hose to the
connection marked as
OUTLET on the back of
the boiling tank.

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OUTLET

OUTLET

INLET

Step 4C. Connecting tank to LIFE tap

Fit the boiler flexible
hose to the copper
connection protruding
from the base of the tap
using the supplied
washer (white).

The black lead (3.5mm jack)

from the tap connects into

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Tighten using a pair of
spanners, taking care
not to over tighten the
connections.

the back of the unit just

above the inlet and outlet

hoses as shown.

Connect the other end
of the flexible hose to the
connection marked as
OUTLET on the back of
the boiling tank.

5. Operation - boiling water

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This appliance can be used by children aged 12 and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance in a safe way.

The unit will power up and begin to heat as soon as the power is turned on.

The status ring on the base of the tap will light up red or green depending on the
temperature of the water in the tank. Red status ring means the water is heating up
and green status ring means the water is up to temperature and is ready for use.

The boiling side tap handle on each of the taps has a safety locking mechanism.
To open the tap pull the handle away from the tap body and rotate.

If the status light begins to flash red this means the
temperature controller has detected a fault. The unit should
be isolated from the power supply and the water supply
shut off before contacting Hyco for further help.

Smart technology

The boiling water tank has smart technology algorithms that learn and predict usage: on
when you need it, off when you don’t. When the heater is in a predicted non-use period
the status ring will be green and fade on and off slowly. To exit this mode open the tap
and allow water to flow until the status ring flashes green. The heater will then recover
back to boiling shortly after.

Status ring summary

Red Water is heating

Green Water is up to temperature – ready to use

Fading in/out green Predicted non-use period

Flashing Red Software error

Please note that the Zen tank is a storage type heater – it cannot deliver a
continuous flow of hot water.

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6. Maintenance

Before conducting any user maintenance the product should be isolated
from the electrical supply and then open the tap until the water runs cold.

The relief valve must be regularly tested, to do this twist the red cap until
water flows from the valve. If the valve is scaled up it must be replaced.

The supply cord cannot be replaced by the user. If the cord is damaged
the appliance should be returned to the manufacturer or an authorised
service agent.

Children shall not clean or maintain the appliance without supervision.

The unit must be drained if it may be exposed to freezing temperatures.

The tap and water tank can be cleaned with a lint free damp cloth. Do not
use any abrasive or caustic cleaning products as this will damage the surface
of the product.

Draining

• Disconnect from the electricity supply by unplugging the heater

• Open the tap until the water runs cold

• Isolate the water supply

• Disconnect the water pipes from the supply and tap

• Unplug the tap LED ring connector lead from the back of the heater

• Turn the unit upside down and allow the water to flow out of the tap hose

until the flow stops

To re-install the heater, follow the installation instructions

Do not connect to electricity supply without re-filling the tank.

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De-scaling the tank

LO

S

Ensure power is disconnected from the unit before commencing maintenance.

Ensure unit has cooled down before commencing maintenance.

• Drain unit as above

• Remove lid

• Disconnect PCB

• Remove PCB

• Remove Polystyrene cap

• Undo the element flange using a 10mm spanner

• Lift the tank out of the casing

• De-scale using a de-scaling agent

• Rinse thoroughly

• Re-assemble the unit

Ensure unit is full of water and flushed through before switching power back on.

Thermal cut out reset

Ensure power is disconnected from the unit before commencing maintenance.

• The thermal cut-out is located on the PCB

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C14

C16

C17

C15

C20

C21

U3

U4

C19

R6

J1

R7

Q4

Q2

Q3

Q1

R

2

R

5

R

9

R

3

R

4

R

8

TAP CONNECTOR

TEMP

THERMISTORS

Q

C

P

A

S

S

E

D

HI LO

S2

S1

R11

C5

C1

C2

R

12

C5

C1

R1

R11

JP1

R14

Q5

D1

K1

C5

R18

R17

C7

C8

R16

Temperature setting Jumper switch

Change temperature setting

• The temperature setting can be switched between LO and HI on the PCB

7. Tech

nical Specification

Power (per tank) 1550W

e

Voltag

Max water pre

Min wate

Max tank pressure

Capacity (per tank) 3L

Ambient operating temperature

ssure 4.2 bar (0.42MPa)

r pressure

18

230V 50Hz ac

0.1MPa)

1 bar (

bar (0.6MPa)

6

5-35°C

224

56

320

181

4

59

215

49

2

88

286

56

365

Solo Tap

Spa Tap Life Tap

Tank

Dimensions

Depth inc. cable entry point 220mm

Please note hole size required for all tap models is ø32mm

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INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/E.

At the end of its working life this equipment must not be disposed of as household
waste. It must be taken to a local authority waste collection centre or to a dealer
providing this service. Disposing of electrical and electronic equipment separately
enables its components to be recovered and recycled to obtain significant savings in
energy and resources. In order to underline the duty to dispose of this equipment
separately, the product is marked with a crossed out dustbin.

8. Guarantee and service policy

This product is guaranteed against faulty materials and manufacture for a period of two
years from the date of purchase. Hyco will at its sole discretion replace, repair or refund
any faulty unit. Incorrect installation, frost damage and the consequences of limescale
deposits are excluded. Consequential costs such as labour charges or damage to fittings
and surroundings are expressly excluded.

If you are unfortunate enough to experience a problem please contact us before
taking any other action. Experience has shown that issues can often be resolved
without the need to return or un-install the product.

Hyco Manufacturing Ltd
Normandy Court
Express Way
Castleford, WF10 5NR

T 01924 225 200
F 01924 225 210
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hyco.co.uk