Zip HydroTap G4 Elite, HydroTap G4 Arc, HydroTap G4 Classic All-in-One, HydroTap G4 Celsius All-in-One, HydroTap G4 Celsius Installation Instructions Manual

Installation instructions

Zip

®

HydroTap G4

Tap range.

Model number:

(See table of contents for specific models).

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Tap options

The G4 series offers a range of interchangeable taps to suit the customer's needs.

Classic range

These standalone taps offer instant boiling, chilled
and sparkling water* and are directly compatible
with the G4 Command-Centre.

Arc / Cube range

Elite range

Mixer range

Classic All-in-One

The mains and vented mixer tap range may be
used in conjunction with any of the above to
provide mixed hot and cold water for sanitary
use*.

The All-in-One taps may be used as alternatives to
the above HydroTap and mixer tap combinations*.

Celsius All-in-One

The Celsius range offer instant boiling, chilled
and sparkling / boiling and chilled / boiling and
ambient / chilled and sparkling / chilled or boiling*
water together with the an integral mixer to
provide mixed hot and cold water from the mains.

Celsius range

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*Dependant upon model purchased.

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Table of contents

Tap options .............................................................................................................................................2

Generic installation instructions .............................................................................................................4

Min / Max water supply pressure requirements .....................................................................................4

Special tool requirements .......................................................................................................................4

Hole & tap positioning ............................................................................................................................5

Clearance envelope .................................................................................................................................6

Command Centre connection table .......................................................................................................6

Tap installation

Section 1 - Classic and Elite HydroTap G4 installation .............................................................................7

Section 2 - Arc / Cube HydroTap G4 installation ....................................................................................8

Section 3 - Vented Classic Mixer tap installation ....................................................................................11

Section 4 - Mains Arc & Cube Mixer tap installation ...............................................................................12

Section 5 - Vented Arc & Cube Mixer tap installation .............................................................................13

Section 6 - Mains All-in-One tap installation ..........................................................................................15

Section 7 - Vented All-in-One tap installation ........................................................................................18

Section 8 - Mains Celsius tap installation ................................................................................................21

Section 9 - Mains All-in-One Celsius Arc tap installation ........................................................................24

Product information

End of life disposal ..................................................................................................................................27

Contact details ........................................................................................................................................28

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Generic installation instructions

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Elite

Classic Classic

HydroTaps All in One taps Mixer taps

Arc / Cube

All-in-

One

Celsius

All-in-One
Celsius Arc

Arc Cube

Using these instructions

These instructions are provided primarily to demonstrate how to install HydroTap

G4 taps
and do not provide sufficient information to install and commission complete HydroTap G4
systems.
Please refer to all safety and installation requirements detailed in the Quick start guide
provided with the Command-Centre, and Command-Centre installation instructions found

online prior to any change to the complete system.

Before commencing the installation, download & read the Command Centre
installation instruction manual, which can be found online at:
(Australia) www.zipwater.com
(UK) www.zipwater.co.uk

Min / Max water supply pressure requirements

HydroTaps and Mains All-in-One & Celsius taps sparkling models.............0.30 MPa (3.0 bar) - 0.7 MPa (7.0 bar)

HydroTaps and Mains All-in-One & Celsius taps non-sparkling models........0.17 MPa (1.7 bar) - 0.5 MPa (5.0bar)

Vented All-in-One sparkling models............................................................0.25 MPa (2.5 bar) - 0.5 MPa (5.0 bar)

Mixer taps and Vented All-in-One non-sparkling model taps.....................0.25 MPa (2.5 bar) - 0.5 MPa (5.0 bar)

Be aware of the risks of hazards which could cause harm when using tools.
Assess the risks before starting the installation.

Tap installation special tool requirements

(or equivalent equipment) will be required.

For the HydroTap G4, Celsius and mixer taps (for All-in-One Celsius Arc see below).

• 35mm diameter sheet metal hole punch for sinks (not supplied).

• 35mm diameter hole saw for worktops (not supplied).

• Nut runner tube spanner (supplied for all but Celsius & mixer taps) for fixing the tap assembly.
For the All-in-One tap & All-in-One Celsius Arc.

• 50mm diameter sheet metal hole punch for sinks (not supplied).

• 50mm diameter hole saw for worktops (not supplied).

• Nut runner tube spanner (not supplied for All-in-One Celsius Arc) for fixing tap assembly.

In addition to normal tools, the following

Font installation special tool requirements

• Hole saw or equivalent to suit surface being cut. Ø140m for Arc / Cube and Ø108mm for Classic and Elite.

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Hole positioning

• Position the tap such that it dispenses into the sink bowl with ample clearance for a cup or tea pot.

Alternatively, the tap could be mounted away from the sink using a Zip Font, available as an accessory.

Tap positioning

Ensure that taps are positioned to minimise the risks of scalding by dispensing
boiling water while using the mixer tap.

Tap

Elite 116

HydroTap Classic 116

HydroTap Arc/Cube 171 (-174 extended)

All-in-One 211

Celsius All-in-One

Arc

Celsius - Arc/Cube 220

Mixer - Arc 220

Mixer - Classic 270

Mixer - Cube 220

Recommended

dispensing

distance (mm)

220

Note

• Celsius, All-in-One and mixer taps have spouts that swivel.

• All images are for illustrative purposes, to aid understanding

of the system configuration, and are not prescriptive of tap
positioning.

• Ensure that the taps are mounted in a position that allows the

water to safely drain to waste throughout the positional range.

116

125

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225 with extension

HydroTap G4 Classic

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Generic installation instructions

Clearance envelope

• See adjacent diagram.

• A clearance envelope around all Command-Centres must be

provided to allow adequate ventilation for the safe and effective
use of the HydroTap G4 system.

• The tap must have adequate clearance to correctly dress tubes

and hoses without kink or sagging.

• Allow space for the threaded boss and the connection pipes.

Command Centre connection table - for reference

535mm

Clearance
envelope

min. 300mm

335mm

All plastic pipes / silicone tubes must be trimmed to size. They must have a constant fall to the Command­Centre.

The connection tubes supplied with the tap head assembly CANNOT be lengthened.

Mains In Mains water supply. Wholesome (cat 1).

Mains power IEC power lead, 230V AC 50Hz 13A socket.

USB

Connect to the Tap—make sure they click together and are secured up off
the floor of the cupboard.

CO2 IN Connect the 1/4’ connection from the CO2 cylinder.

Boiling out

Chilled out

Vent

Sparkling out

Bypass in

Bypass out

Cut to length Red hose from tap. No kinks, bends or loops. Must fall from tap
directly to Command Centre.

Connect the JG 1/4’ pipe to this push fit outlet. There is another push fit JG
fitting for the tap.

Cut to length clear hose from tap. No kinks, bends or loops. Must fall from
tap directly to Command Centre.

Connect a piece of JG 1/4’ pipe to this outlet. Fit the carbonation valve to the
pipe, then connect valve to tap.

Only used for Booster (supplied with 240/175 models) & scale filter. Braided
hose from Booster outlet (or scale filter).

Only used for Booster (supplied with 240/175 models) & scale filter. Braided
hose from Booster inlet (or scale filter).

Only used when supplied with a special 3 hose mixer tap from Zip. Leave the

Mixer in

red dust caps on if not used.
If using a mixer tap connect to the blue marked braided hose from mixer tap.

Only used when supplied with a special 3 hose mixer tap from Zip. Leave the

Mixer out

red dust caps on if not used.
If using a mixer tap connect to the red marked braided hose from mixer tap.

Cut hoses to length, no clamps are required on silicone hoses.

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1.1 Configure the tap

All thread rod

USB lead

Black plastic

spacer

Stainless steel

spacer

Spider

clamp

Nut

Red boiling pipe

Clear vent pipe

(boiling models)

Blue chilled pipe
(chilled models)

SECTION 1 Classic & Elite HydroTap G4 installation

1.4 Secure the tap

• Fit the stainless steel washer & spider clamp.

• Secure with nut.

• Feed each of the tubes and USB cable evenly
in between the legs of the spider clamp during
installation.

1.5 Connect the water supply (detail shown,

assembled and disassembled)

Note correct filter orientation. Valves and
fittings must be sealed with PTFE tape.

Australia

Stainless steel
washer

Spider clamp

Nut

UK

1.2 Cut the hole & fit the spacer

• Apply a light smearing of silicone sealant on the
underside of the spacer to ensure a watertight fit.

Ø35mm

• Cut a Ø35mm hole in the worktop / sink.

Note Make sure the tap location will allow the tap
spout to drain into the sink.

1.3 Mount the tap

Ø35mm hole

• Pass the tubes and USB cable through
the Ø35mm hole.

Black

plastic spacer

Isolation valve

1/2” BSP

(G 1/2)

- 1/2” BSP
(G 1/2)

Ambient mains water supply

Incoming mains

ambient water

supply

via Isolation valve

(not supplied)

Filter

(supplied)

Male - Female

adaptor

(supplied)

15mm

Connect together

Braided hose
to Command

-Centre

(supplied)

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SECTION 2 Arc & Cube HydroTap installation

The Arc / Cube have spouts that may be fixed in 1 of 6 angular positions and 1 of 2 height
positions. The spout is fixed and does not swivel.

Arc / Cube

2.1 Configure the tap (see diagram below)

• Remove spout locating screws, lower spout to expose the plastic spring clip.

• To reposition spout, prise open spring clip.

• Slide spring clip up/down to engage selected holes.

• Ensure dimples engage simultaneously with the two selected holes.

• Raise the spout (ensure USB lead fits in undercut and open ends of the clip).

• Align clip with locating holes, & refit the 2 x locating screws.

Undercut

for USB

Spout locating

screws

Lower locating

positions

Upper locating

positions

Spring clip

2.2 Adjust the height & angle (fixed position options, see below)

Scalding risk, Position *A should not be selected with boiling water models.

225mm

175mm

Spring clip

Dimples

2.3 Cut the hole & mount the tap

• Cut a Ø35mm hole in the worktop / sink.

Ø35mm

• Slide o-rings in place.

• Mount tap in position on Ø35mm hole.

• Slide lower rubber washer & metal washer over
threaded boss, tighten the tap nut to secure in place.

• Do not over tighten.

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*A

*A

Upper o-ring

Base ring

Lower o-ring

Rubber washer

Metal washer

Nut

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SECTION 2 Arc & Cube HydroTap installation

2.4 Fit the tube kit (The L/H & R/H positions of the three way silicone tube are interchangeable) refer to

instruction supplied with the tube kit, and the configuration diagrams below .

Boiling, chilled

& sparkling

Red

Silicone

Vent connector

Blue / White

LLDPE

Red

Silicone

Boiling &

chilled

Clear

Silicone

Blue

Silicone

Boiling &

Red

Silicone

ambient

Clear

Silicone

Blue

LLDPE

Red

Silicone

Boiling

Clear

Silicone

Note Fit the vent connector in ALL installations (to stabilise the tube assembly)

2.5 John Guest fittings (insertion and removal)

• Ensure cut tube has a clean, square & straight edge.

• Remove any residual material.

• Ensure tube remains round, without distortion.

• See adjacent diagram for fitting & removal.

Chilled and

sparkling

Blue / White LLDPE

Chilled

Blue

Silicone

2.6 Secure the tube kit

Three way

silicone tube

Clamp Herbie

clip near the

20mm
insertion

end of the

three way

silicone tube

S/S tube

Axial alignment

of clips

• Check the insertion depth as shown above.

• Ensure the Herbie clip is clamped close to the end of the three way silicone tube and aligned with the
central axis, as shown above.

• Compress with pliers for tight fit.

2.7 Attach the label

• Clean tap, select correct label.

• Trim to size if required & fit to tap as indicated, see adjacent diagram.

Herbie clip

orientation:

align with axis

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BOILING
CHILLED

SPARKLING

BOILING
CHILLED

BOILING

AMBIENT

BOILING

CHILLED

SPARKLING

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CHILLED

Area 2

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