This manual is a guide to good practice for operating and periodic maintenance of the A. O. Smith ZIP Water Heater. Do not operate the Water Heater before reading the user manual. Please follow instructions in this manual to ensure personal safety and proper operation of this product.
ZIP Water Heater. These messages point out potential hazards and also educate on how to reduce any potential risks. Please always read and follow all safety messages as provided in this user manual.
Specifications Model Power [W] 5500 Voltage/Frequency [V/Hz] 230~/50 Rated Current [Amps] Required circuit breaker [Amps] Min. water flow to activate unit [ltr/min.] Working water 2 - 60 N/cm pressure Water head (metres) 2 - 61.2 Inlet/Outlet connections [inch] ½ BSP Net Weight (kgs.) Dimensions Figure 1...
Figure 2 Front view with Front view without Rear view Service cover Service cover Part Description Part Description Cold water inlet Rear cover Hot water outlet Terminal blocks LED display Cable faster Outlet Temperature sensor Triac Transformer Flow sensor Filter plate Service cover Heating chamber Mounting bracket...
Installation Before installing, ensure the tools Adjustable wrench, Teflon tape, Measuring tape, Hammer, Bubble level indicator and Impact drill tool are available. Mounting the Water Heater • It is recommended as per IS 302-1 to have 6 • Water Heater must be located within 2 ft. inches clearance from wall.
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Installation (contd...) • Remove the Mounting bracket from the • Insert the Expansion Anchor into the hole back side of the product. (Step 1). • Mark the holes using Mounting bracket • Insert the Mounting screw over the (Step 1). Expansion Anchor through the Mounting •...
Plumbing instructions Figure 10 Installation Diagram Te on Cold tape Water Tap Water Tap *Flexible Hose Cold Water Tap Water Tap Upward Downward installation installation *Flexible Hoses to be procured by the customer, not part of standard product. 1. Wrap the Teflon tape around the inlet and outlet connections of the Water Heater to prevent leakage.
CAUTION • Make sure a suitable Teflon tape is used for all plumbing connections to prevent leakage. • Use only Nylon/ Stainless Steel (SS) braided hoses (Flexible Hoses) having a minimum pressure rating of 6 Bar and hoses should be compatible for hot water applications. •...
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CAUTION • Connect the Water Heater using circuit breaker, do not use any adapters. Use multimeter to check whether the live line and neutral line are not reverse, to ensure complete safety. • Before installing the Water Heater, confirm that the power of Water Heater matches electric meter capacity and electric supply cable of 2.5 sq.
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Sleep mode: Sleep mode is activated when the Water Heater is in standby mode and no button is touched on Touch panel or user intervention for 15 seconds. Touch any of the buttons on the Touch panel to enable normal mode. •...
Troubleshooting The information in the following troubleshooting chart may help you diagnose and/or fix a problem you may be experiencing. Please review this chart before calling for Customer Care Centre. Problems Possible Cause(s) Solution Inlet and outlet Fittings not tight. Tighten fittings.
Error Messages and Actions Error Code Reason Self-diagnostic / Action Outlet temperature is over 65°C. Increase inlet water flow. Malfunction of PCB Call Customer Care Centre. Electricity leakage Call Customer Care Centre. Power cord not pass through leakage Call Customer Care Centre. sensor Malfunction of PCB Call Customer Care Centre.
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Product colour and image shown may vary from the actual product. Part No. : 335271-109_A Date: 13-07-2021...