ThermaQ MIDI Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

MIDI
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The MIDI Electric Water Heater, suitable for low or medium demand water consumption applications.
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UNIT 3 SANDBEDS TRAD. EST. DEWSBURY ROAD OSSETT WEST YORKSHIRE WF5 9ND
T 01924 270847 F 01924 271310
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Please read and follow the installation and operation instructions carefully, to ensure the long life and reliable operation of this appliance.
CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ 3
Product Features
Product Structure
Technical Data
Installation Guideline
Installation Method
System Diagrams
Maintenance
Trouble-Shooting
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Attention!
This is not a do-it-yourself project. Failure to have this appliance installed by a licensed plumber and electrician will void all warranties.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to install, repair or disassemble the electric instantaneous water heater without rst shutting o all power to the unit directly at the circuit breaker box.
Installation of this product is restricted to indoor locations only by licensed plumbing or electrical contractors.
Important Safety Instructions
1. The installation must be installed in compliance with National Electrical regulations and your local electrical and plumbing codes.
2. This appliance must be EARTHED. (If the model is equipped with a plug, it is an electric leakage protection plug).
3. Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
4. Use this water heater only for its intended use as described in this manual.
5. Contact a qualied electrician to have the unit properly installed for the models which are not equipped with a plug.
6. This appliance 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
7. This appliance MUST be permanently connected to the xed circuit breaker and it must be installed vertically (excluding the models which are equipped with a plug). DO NOT install this appliance directly onto timber or in a strong magnetic eld.
8. This appliance MUST NOT be switched on if you think it may be frozen, as this could result in serious damage to the unit. Wait until you are sure that the ThermaQ Midi has completely thawed out before you switch it on.
9. Please test the outlet hot water temperature with your hand to make sure it is suitable for showering to avoid possible scalding or injury.
10. Before connecting pipes to the water heater outlet and inlet hoses, it is extremely important to FLUSH the pipes to wash away all plumbing waste or residue that could be detrimental or damaging to the unit.
11. If there is damage to the wiring, you must contact a qualied electrician to replace it with dedicated wire from our authorized dealers.
12. A check valve is required to be installed at the water inlet.
13. The water relief valve should work periodically to remove calcium carbonate deposits.
14. The drain-pipe which is connected to the water relief valve should be installed facing vertically downwards in a frostless environment.
15. The spray head must be descaled regularly.
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Product Features
Power Indicator
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SPECIFICATION
The most universally applicable unit in the electric water heater range for low and medium volumes of water, the ThermaQ Midi immediately produces good quality hot water at mains pressure whenever you need it. Available in both over and under sink varieties suitable for any water system setup, the Midi can be sited almost anywhere. The small dimensions and low power consumption ensure the Midi will be leading the ThermaQ revolution in electric water heating.
The unit has the following features:
1. High strength ABS splash-proof casing.
2. Streamlined, aesthetic outer body for unobtrusive siting.
3. Built in immersion heater with carefully selected kW ratings mean quick reheats but easy installation that does not require an electrician.
4. Replaceable magnesium anode.
5. Compact square design makes for easy siting above or below the sink.
6. Fully incorporated safety controls.
7. High value product insulation gives ‘B’ ErP banding for all of the Midi range.
Product Structure
ABOVE SINK
EWH0002 EWH0003 EWH0004
Hot Outlet
Cold Outlet
Product
ABOVE SINK Prod.codE
BElOw SINK Prod. codE
PowEr
Flow ratE (UPTO)
body MatErial
VoltagE
ratEd currEnt
rEcoMMEndEd cablE sizE
oVErhEat ProtEction
thErMal cut-out
control ModE
worKing PrEssurE
watEr connEctions
diMEnsions
Installation Guideline
MIDI 6 MIDI 10 MIDI 15
EWH0002 EWH0003 EWH0004
EWH0005 EWH0006 EWH0007
2kW 2.5kW 2.5kW
6L/MIN 8L/MIN 10L/MIN
HIGH STRENGTH ABS CASING
220240V
21.7A
2
2.5mm
60°C
95°C
MANUAL CONTROL DIAL
0.2-6 bar
G1/2”
198 x 160 x 98mm
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Hot Outlet Cold Outlet
Fig 1. Above and below sink units.
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Power Indicator
Heating Indicator
Temperature Dial
BELOW SINK
EWH0005 EWH0006 EWH0007
Temperatur Dial
Heating Indicator
The installation must be in compliance with the National Electrical Guidelines, as well as your local electrical and plumbing regulations.
1. Make sure the appliance is intact, and the ttings are complete.
2. Please make sure the mains power supply, incoming water pressure and the grounding conditions are adequate, and the ammeter and wire are at the correct standard required for installation.
3. The appliance must be properly grounded due to the dedicated branch circuits of high voltage within the unit. Ground wires must be brought to the 'ground' at the circuit breaker panel.
4. This appliance MUST be permanently connected to the xed circuit breaker. If you don’t use the heater, please switch o the circuit breaker.
5. Do NOT install this appliance on timber or in the presence of a strong magnetic eld. The appliance can be installed above or under the sink, and must only be mounted in a VERTICAL position near by the water ttings.
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Installation Method
No Additional Equipment Required
A
To
System 1
62mm
Recommended
Incoming Cold Mains Below 5 Bar.
The ThermaQ Midi electric water heater can be used for hand washing or cleaning in a kitchen, etc. and it can be installed above or under the sink.
INSTALLING THE UNIT
Using the brackets and mountings provided please mount your unit on the wall, please take into account the following points when choosing where to mount your water heater.
1. The wall must be strong enough to take the weight of not just the water heater, but the water it holds as well, wherever possible we would recommend securing onto an external brick wall Fig. 2.
2. The unit should be located in a position as close to the outlets as possible, this reduces the amount of pipework between the heater and the outlet thus reducing heat loss across the pipework..
3. Ensure the water heater is in the correct orientation, the oversink model should always have the connections at the bottom of the unit and the undersink module should always have the connections on the top of the unit Fig. 1.
Minimum Distance Required
Pressure Relief for Expansion:
HEATER
6L Unit - 1.85m
10L Unit - 2.80m
15L Unit - 4.20M
A
Pressure
Relief Valve
System 2
Pressure Relief Closer Than Required (See System 1).
Expansion Vessel
HEATER
Pressure
Relief Valve
Check Valve
Closest Cold
Draw O
Discharge To Drain
Additional Equipment Required:
2L Portable Expansion Vessel
Closest Cold
Draw O
Discharge To Drain
Service Valve
(Not Supplied)
Check Valve
Service Valve
(Not Supplied)
External Brick Wall
System 3
Incoming Cold Mains 5 Bar Or Above.
Expansion Vessel
HEATER
Check Valve
Additional Equipment Required:
2L Portable Expansion Vessel
Closest Cold
Draw O
Pressure Reducing Valve
Pressure
Reducing
Set
Check Valve
Service Valve
(Not Supplied)
Fig 2. Fixing unit to an external brick wall.
Pressure
Relief Valve
Discharge To Drain
Fig 3. System requirements.
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Plumbing
Your new water heater's connections are 1/2" BSP ttings and these connections are clearly marked on the unit. It is important that these two connections are not swapped over.
The connection from the heater to the system pipework should be made using exible stainless steel hoses, this facilitates the operation of the unit and also makes future maintenance easier.
The pipework used should be capable of with standing 7.5 bar of working pressure and temperature in access of 80°C.
The included safety release valve must always be tted without exception and should have no obstructions whatsoever between the valve and the heater itself. Always make sure that the discharge vents to a safe and visible location so as to provide a visible indicator that the system is not performing as expected.
Once the unit has been completely plumbed in accordance with this manual please ensure the system is ushed through completely by opening the outlets for a minimum of 10 seconds, all air and debris should be purged from the system before operation.
Under certain circumstances it may be necessary for additional safety components to be tted to the system installation, please see Fig. 3 for diagrams to ascertain your installation conguration and any potential equipment that may or may not be required to complete the installation.
Electrical
Your ThermaQ Electrical Water Heater must be wired in accordance with all relevant electrical requirements and local regulations at the time and in accordance with the latest IEE regulations.
Connection should be made via a 13A switched fuse spur.
The cable supplied with the electrical water heater should be of ample length, but in the circumstances that it is insucient we recommend removing the shorter length and replacing it with the correct length of cabling. We advise against joining the cable at any point.
ALWAYS ENSURE YOUR WATER HEATER IS CORRECTLY EARTHED.
As previously recommended, please ensure that your unit has been lled, correctly ushed and all debris and airlocks have been removed before turning your water heater on. By bypassing this step you risk irreversible damage to your water heater that will not be covered by your warranty.
Electrical connections can be made via an external time clock if required, this gives a greater deal of control for the operating times of this unit.
Operation
Once the system has been plumbed and wired in accordance with this manual it is time to switch the mains supply on.
When power is supplied to the unit the indicator light will illuminate to show that the system is ready and beginning to heat the water.
The dial on the outside of the case can be used to control the temperature that the internal water store is heated to, turning this higher will increase the store temperature, turning it lower will decrease it. We recommend adjusting the thermostat over a few days until the desired temperature is achieved. Remember to run the heater only at the temperature required to avoid wasting energy.
In the event of overheating there is a safety cut out stat built into the unit. This has a resettable switch that can be pressed to reset and can be found on the immersion heater on the inside of the unit. We recommend that you have a proper engineer service the unit and this is not attempted by the user.
The immersion heater is located below the grey plate on the underneath of the unit. If the unit has been installed so this plate is inaccessible please disconnect the unit from the mains, isolate the water supply, drain-down and remove the unit from the wall for maintenance.
Before attempting to maintain the unit please ensure you have isolated the electricity supply.
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Maintenance
Trouble-Shooting
Note: Do not attempt to repair this water heater yourself, call a qualied plumber for assistance. Before maintenance takes place, the power supply needs to be shut o.
The ThermaQ Midi does not require any regular maintenance. However, to ensure consistent water ow, it is recommended to complete the following.
1. Periodically remove scale and dirt that may build up at the aerator of the faucet or in the shower head.
2. Your water heater includes a Magnesium sacricial anode as part of the immersion heater assembly. The anode is present to ensure that your water heater tank does not corrode, should this device not be serviced. The location of the immersion is as described above and is accessible from the grey service hatch on the bottom of the unit.
3. The anode should be inspected annually and its condition checked, if the anode is suciently corroded it should be replaced to ensure the protection of your water heater.
4. The pressure relief valve should be inspected annually as well as the expansion vessel, check valve and pressure reducing set if tted.
Guarantee
Your ThermaQ water heater is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. The unit is only guaranteed if the water heater has been installed and maintained in accordance with these instructions. Full guarantee information can be found at:
ThermaQ.co.uk/guarantee.
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
The pressure release valve is constantly discharging or dripping.
The pressure release valve drips or discharges whilst the unit is heating up.
The unit is not producing any hot water.
Insufficient amounts of hot water available.
The unit has begun to leak.
The incoming cold mains
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pressure is to high.
There is insufficient expansion for
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your system.
The unit is not powered up.
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The thermal cut-out has activated.
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The element has failed.
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The thermostat has failed.
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The heater has been undersized.
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The unit has been mounted the
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wrong way round.
The thermostat has failed.
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Faulty plumbing connection.
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Tank gasket has failed.
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Please fit pressure reducing set
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in-line with system 3.
Please fit an expansion vessel or
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increase the vessel size.
Please check the system has
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access to power supply.
Reset the cut-out in accordance
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with this manual.
Please replace the immersion
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heater.
Please replace the thermostat.
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Please replace the heater with
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one of adequate size.
Please mount the heater
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ensuring pipes are facing downwards.
Please replace the thermostat.
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Please check all joints to the
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water heater.
Please replace the gasket that
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attaches between the tank and the immersion heater.
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PACKING
LIST
Please contact your installer before contacting ThermaQ Limited.
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ITEM UNIT QUANTITY
Electric Water Heater. Unit 1
Bracket. Piece 1
Rubber plug and screw. Piece 1
Operation and Installation instructions. Copy 1
Cable Clamp and Screw Sets. Set 1
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