Kelvinator KGC26SNA User Manual
Gas Continuous Flow Hot Water System
User Manual
environmental tips
Congratulations Contents
Congratulations and thank you for choosing our gas
continuous flow hot water system. We are sure you will find
your new hot water system a pleasure to use. Before you use
your hot water system, we recommend that you read through
the entire user manual, which provides the description of the
hot water system and its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use
an appliance, it is important that the hot water system
is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions
carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.
We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet
for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.
After unpacking the hot water system please check it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use the hot water system but
contact your local Electrolux Customer Care Centre.
NOTE: The actual gas heating appliance that is part of this
gas continuous flow hot water system will here after be
refered to as "water heater" for the purposes of this manual.
The gas continuous flow hot water system as a whole may
also be refered to as "hot water system" for simplicity.
Information on disposal for users
• Most of the packing materials are recyclable.
Please dispose of those materials through your local
recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate
collection containers.
• If you wish to discard this hot water system, please
contact your local authorities and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
• Contact an authorised installer for installation of this hot
water system.
• Contact an authorised service technician for repair or
maintenance of this hot water system.
• If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work
must be performed by authorised personnel only.
• Installation work must be performed in accordance
with national standards by authorised personnel only.
Wrong connection can cause over heating or re.
• This hot water system should be installed in accordance
with AS/NZS 3000 and your electricity suppliers rules.
Important .......................................................................... 3
Important safety instructions ........................................... 4
Specifications .................................................................... 5
Your gas continuous flow hot water system .................... 6
How it works .................................................................. 6
Initial operation ............................................................... 7
Normal operation ............................................................ 8
Freeze prevention ............................................................. 9
Winter shutdown ............................................................. 9
Maintenance and service ................................................ 10
Water heater draining and filter cleaning ..................... 10
General troubleshooting ................................................. 11
Warranty .......................................................................... 15
Conditions of use
This hot water system is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as :
• staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working
environments.
• farm houses.
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments.
• bed and breakfast type environments.
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Important
This User Manual has been prepared for owners and users
of the hot water system. Please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
This symbol indicates never to do this
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:
warning
This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety
caution
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging the hot water system
tips & information
This symbol indicates tips and information about
use of the hot water system
This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the hot water system
For the installer
The installation must be completed in accordance with the
information supplied in the Installation Manual that comes
with your gas continuous flow hot water system.
All other relevant National, State or Local regulations must
also be conformed with and these include (but are not
limited to):
• Australian Standard AS3500.1 – Water Supply
• Australian Standard AS3500.4 – Hot Water Supply
• Australian Standard AS3000 – Electrical Installation
• Australian Gas Association Code AS5601 –
Gas Appliance Installation
• Local Water, Gas & Electrical Authority Regulations
Municipal Building Codes
warning
Installation must be performed by a qualied installer (for
example, a licensed plumber or gas tter).
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your hot water system properly.
Just a little preventative care on your part can save you a
great deal of time and money over the life of your hot water
system. You'll find many answers to common problems
in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review the chart
of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call
for service.
This symbol indicates always do this
warning
Connect with power properly.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire due to
excess heat generation.
Always ensure effective earthing.
No earthing may cause electric shock.
Disconnect the power and turn off the gas inlet valve
to the hot water system if strange sounds, smell, or
smoke comes from it.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
Do not operate or stop the water heater by switching
on or off the power.
It may cause elec tric shock or fire due to heat generation.
Do not damage or use an unspecied power cord.
It may cause elec tric shock or fire.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or an authorised ser vice centre or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet
with other appliances.
It may cause elec tric shock or fire due to heat generation.
Do not operate with wet hands or in a damp
environment.
It may cause elec tric shock.
Do not allow water to run into electric parts.
It may cause failure of machine or electric shock.
Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
Do not open the water heater during operation.
It may cause elec tric shock.
Do not allow the power cord to rest close to hot
surfaces.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
Do not disassemble or modify water heater.
It may cause failure and electric shock.
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Important safety instructions
Ensure the following safety instructions are read and
understood before using this water heater.
warning
Water temperatures above 50°C can cause severe burns,
scalding or death. Feel the water temperature before
bathing or showering. Do not leave children unsupervised.
The Australian Standards AS3498 provides full details of
the requirements for the supply of controlled temperatures
to bathrooms and is required to be conformed to under all
Australian plumbing codes.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammables,
vapours or liquids in the vicinity of the gas continuous
flow hot water system.
• Do not reverse the water and/or gas connections as this
will cause damage to the gas valves, and may also cause
severe injury or death.
• Do not use this water heater if it has at any stage been
immersed in water. Immediately call a licensed plumber,
gas tter or authorized technician to inspect and/or
service the system.
• Do not disconnect the electrical supply if the ambient
temperature drops below freezing. The Freeze Protection
System only works when the water heater is connected to
the power. The warranty is void if the heat exchanger is
damaged as a result of freezing.
• This hot water system 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 hot water system by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the hot water system.
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warning
If you fail to follow the instructions below, a re or
explosion may result, causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
• This hot water system is equipped with an ignition device.
Do not try and light the burner manually.
• Prior to operating ensure that there is no evidence of
leaking gas.
What to do if you smell gas:
• Do not light the hot water system
• Do not touch the electric switch
• Immediately contact your gas supplier and follow their
instruction (DO NOT use a phone near the suspected leak)
• Do not use tools or other foreign objects to turn the gas
valve knob, this should only be done by hand. If it is not
possible to turn the knob by hand then contact a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may result
in fire or explosion.
FLAMMABLES
FLAMMABLE VAPOURS
Safety before operating
warning
For your safety, please read before operating
• Check the GAS and WATER CONNECTIONS for leaks
before using it for the first time.
• Open the main gas supply valve to the water heater
using only your hand to avoid any spark. Never use tools.
If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try to force it; call
a qualified service technician. Forced repair may result in
a fire or explosion due to gas leaks.
• Be sure to check next to the bottom of the water heater
because some gases are heavier than air and may settle
towards the floor.
• Check the GAS PRESSURE.
• Do not try to light the burner manually. It is equipped with
an electronic ignition device which automatically lights
the burner.
• Check for PROPER VENTING and COMBUSTIBLE AIR to
the heater.
• Purge the GAS and WATER LINES to remove any air pockets.
• Do not use this water heater if any part has been
submersed in water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the water heater and to replace any
damaged parts.
• If this water heater is a 70°C model installed as part of
a gas boosted solar hot water system, please refer to
the user manual supplied with that system for safety
regarding the relief valves installed to limit temperature,
pressure and energy.
Specifications
Your gas continuous ow hot water system (please tick)
Stand alone installation
50°C –
20L Natural Gas KGC20BNA
26L Natural Gas KGC26BNA
20L LPG Gas KGC20BLA
26L LPG Gas KGC26BLA
60°C –
20L Natural Gas KGC20KNA
26L Natural Gas KGC26KNA
20L LPG Gas KGC20KLA
26L LPG Gas KGC26KLA
Gas boosted solar installation
70°C –
20L Natural Gas KGC20SNA
26L Natural Gas KGC26SNA
20L LPG Gas KGC20SLA
26L LPG Gas KGC26SLA
Serial number:
Installation date:
Installed by:
Notes:
When calling the service centre, please refer to this section
of the user manual as it will help you to describe your gas
continuous flow hot water system and assist you in quoting
its model number.
Serial number
label position
Rating label
position
Gas type label
position
KGC26BNA
KGC26KNA
KGC26SNA
KGC26BLA
KGC26KL A
KGC26SLA
MODELS
KGC20BNA
KGC20KNA
KGC20SNA
KGC20BLA
KGC20KLA
KGC20SL A
Capacity L/min 20L/min 26L /min
Gas Input MJ/h 160 195
Inlet Supply Pressure
kPa – Nat. Gas
Inlet Supply Pressure
kPa - LPG
Water Supply
Pressure kPa
1.13 min. 1.13 min.
2.75 max. 2.75 max.
2.61 min
2.89max
2.61 min
2.89max
150* min. 150* min.
1200 max 1200 max
Height mm 542 542
Depth mm 170 215
Width mm 350 350
Weight kg 15.7 17. 2
Gas Connection mm 20 BSP 20 BSP
Water Connections 15 BSP 15 BSP
Ignition Electronic Electronic
Electrical Supply Voltage 240 AC 240 AC
Operating current 0.8A 0.8A
*The water heater will operate at reduced performance when inlet water
supply pressures are below 340kPa.
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