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Installation and Operating Instructions
Zip Hydroboil Electronic
203062 Zip Hydroboil 3 Litre White
203061 Zip Hydroboil 3 Litre Stainless Steel
205062 Zip Hydroboil 5 Litre White
205061 Zip Hydroboil 5 Litre Stainless Steel
207062 Zip Hydroboil 7.5 Litre White
207061 Zip Hydroboil 7.5 Litre Stainless Steel
®
Instant boiling water
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Note:
Read all instructions and precautions before proceeding. This unit must be
installed in accordance with water supply by-laws and relevant local authority
by-laws.
All plumbing must comply with AS3500.4.1 & AS3500.4.2
All electrical must comply with AS/NZS3000; AS/NZS3350.1 & AS/NZS3350.2.15
Contents
Read these warnings first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5; 6
Step 1 – Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Step 2 – Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Step 3 – Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
a) Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
b) Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
c ) Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Step 4 – Assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Step 5 – Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . .6
Wall Mounting Template Dimensions . . . . . .7
End of life disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Earthing Continuity Verification . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tap Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operational Procedure Settings . . . . . . . . . . .10
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting Operational Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Configurational mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14; 15
Warranty and Contact Details . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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Read These Warnings First
Please read all installation requirements, installation procedures and precautions before
installing any Zip Hydroboil instant boiling water heater.
Never attempt to install any Zip Hydroboil instant boiling water heater without reading all of
the applicable instructions.
In some hard water areas where mineral scale accumulation in the boiling chamber of the
Zip Hydroboil may become a problem, consideration should be given to the maintenance
required. A suitable form of water treatment may be necessary.
All plumbing connections must be made in accordance with local regulations.
The Zip Hydroboil instant boiling water heater is not intended for use by young children or
infirm people without supervision.
Young children should be prevented from having access to ensure that they are not able to
use or play with the heater.
If the installation site is located more than 1000 metres above sea level, the installer should
contact a Zip authorised agent for high altitude settings.
This appliance must be earthed. If the power supply cord is damaged it must be replaced
by a Zip authorised agent or a qualified electrician.
Do not remove the cover of the heater under any circumstances without first isolating the
heater from the power supply.
Do not use strong, corrosive or abrasive cleaners to clean the case of the heater.
Frost protection: If this heater is located where ambient air temperature could fall below 5ºC
when the heater is not in use, do not turn off the appliance electrically. This safeguard does
not offer the same protection to the connecting pipework and fittings.
The ambient temperatures this unit must operate within is 5ºC - 50ºC.
This heater is intended only for indoor use and should never be installed outdoors or be
exposed to the elements of nature.
This unit must not be positioned in an area that may be cleaned by a water jet. This unit
must not be cleaned by a water jet.
Before installing, ensure that the following are available:
a) Sufficient space to position the heater so there is at least 150 mm
clearance above the heater for service access, 65 mm to its left and
20 mm to its right – the tap outlet usually should be positioned at least
200 mm above a draining board or drip tray.
b) Standard local requirement power cable positioned as shown on the paper mounting
template for connection from the rear of the heater to the terminal block within the heater,
this will require an isolating switch fitted in the fixed wiring and attached to a secure
surface. This switch must provide all pole disconnection and a contact seperation of at least
3mm installed in accordance with the wiring rules. Alternatively a standard 220-240V, 10
amp general purpose outlet, within 1500 mm of the Hydroboil Unit.
NOTE: When installed with a plug and cord the plug must be accessible
c) Cold water supply with a minimum working pressure of 100 kpa and a maximum
working pressure of 700 kpa connected via an isolation valve.
Installation Requirements
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d) Outlet drainage to a sink draining board or to a drip tray.
e) Access to drainage from a vent situated at the base of the heater.
f) In all installation instances the walls of the heater must be vertical and the
base horizontal, there can be no exceptions to this rule.
Note: If the water pressure is likely to exceed 7 bar, a 3.5 bar pressure
reducing valve must be installed in the cold water supply line.
Before You Begin
Locate the paper mounting-hole template packed with the heater.
Read the installation and operating instructions completely.
Decide whether to install with concealed or exposed plumbing and/or electrical
connections. Concealed connections are preferred for superior appearance.
Step 1 – Positioning
Position the heater so the tap will drain on to a draining board or drip tray.
Position the base of the tap to be not less than 200 mm above the draining
board (height should be increased only if essential for filling larger vessels).
Provide clearance for service access of not less than 150 mm top, 65 mm left,
20 mm right.
Mark corner positions for the heater on the wall so as to position the paper
mounting-hole template.
Step 2 – Fastening
Position mounting-hole template on wall and drill holes where shown.
Drill holes for water inlet, vent outlet and wiring if rear access is intended.
Remove cover fastening screws from heater and lift whole cover off heater.
Install plumbing and wiring and prepare pipe ends and wiring ends as shown.
Screw heater chassis to the wall using screws or bolts suited to the wall.
Installation Requirements
(continued)
Installation procedure
Spout detail
COLD
INLET
VENT
OUTLET
INLET
POSITION
VENT
POSITION
45mm
Elbow
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