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Installation and User Instructions
Aquaheat Unvented Water Heaters
Models: AH30V
Please read and understand these instructions before starting work.
Please leave this leaflet with the user following installation
PACK CONTENTS
Heater, tundish, service valve, discharge pipe, grommet, fixing screws and plugs,
installation and user instructions.
WARNING
This water heater must only be
installed by qualified persons
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  • Page 1 Installation and User Instructions Aquaheat Unvented Water Heaters Models: AH30V Please read and understand these instructions before starting work. Please leave this leaflet with the user following installation PACK CONTENTS Heater, tundish, service valve, discharge pipe, grommet, fixing screws and plugs, installation and user instructions.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    12.0 SPARES STOCKISTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Santon Aquheat 30 litre unvented water heater. The Aquaheat water heater is manufactured in the UK to the highest standards and has been designed to meet all the latest relevant safety specifications.
  • Page 3 Northern Ireland and the Scottish Water Byelaws. WARNING: IF WATER FLOWS FROM THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OR TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY MUST BE SWITCHED OFF IMMEDIATELY. CONTACT THE SANTON SERVICE TEAM (Tel: 0844 8711530) OR AN APPROVED INSTALLER. 1.2 PACK CONTENTS...

  • Page 4: Technical Specification

    2.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Electrical Rating 1.0kW @240V~/ 0.9kW@230V~ or 3.0kW @ 240V~/ 2.75kW @ 230V~ Capacity 30 litres Weight (30 Litre) 42.5kg (full) Operating pressure 0.35 MPa (3.5 bar) Rated pressure 0.6 MPa (6.0 bar) Expansion vessel charge pressure 0.35 MPa (3.5 bar) Expansion relief valve setting 0.6 MPa (6.0 bar) Minimum supply pressure...

  • Page 5: Installation

    3.0 INSTALLATION 3.1 LOCATION 3.1.1 The Aquaheat must be installed by a competent installer in accordance with Building Regulation G3. 3.1.2 National Wiring rules may contain restrictions concerning the installation of these units in bathrooms. 3.1.3 The unit should be vertically wall mounted using the wall bracket and levelling feet supplied.
  • Page 6 FIGURE 02: BRACKET & LEVELLING FEET POSITIONS 3.2 PLUMBING 3.2.1 Refer to the section IMPORTANT INSTALLATION POINTS. Plumb in the valves in the sequence shown in Figure 03. Ensure the valves are installed in the correct orientation by reference to the direction of flow arrows marked on them.
  • Page 7 FIGURE 03 SCHEMATIC: INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Aquaheat 30 litre Heater 3.3.DISCHARGE It is a requirement of Building Regulation G3 that any discharge from an unvented system is conveyed to where it is visible, but will not cause danger to persons in or about the building.
  • Page 8 G3 GUIDANCE SECTION 3.9 The discharge pipe (D2) from the tundish should terminate in a safe place where there is no risk to persons in the vicinity of the discharge, preferably be of metal and: 1 Be at least one pipe size larger than the nominal outlet size of the safety device unless its total equivalent hydraulic resistance exceeds that of a straight pipe 9m long i.e.
  • Page 9 iv Where a single pipe serves a number of discharges, such as in blocks of flats, the number served should be limited to not more than 6 systems so that any installation discharging can be traced reasonably easily. The single common discharge pipe should be at least one pipe size larger than the largest individual discharge pipe (D2) to be connected.
  • Page 10 FIGURE 04: DISCHARGE PIPE ARRANGEMENT Safety device (e.g. Temperature relief valve) Metal discharge pipe (D1) from Temperature relief valve to tundish 500mm maximum Tundish Discharge below 300mm minimum (Building Regulation G3 section 3.9d gives alternative points of discharge) Discharge pipe (D2) from tundish, Fixed grating with continuous fall.
  • Page 11 FIGURE 05: WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 12: Commissioning

    4.0 COMMISSIONING 4.1 PLUMBING 4.1.1 Do not switch on the electrical supply until the unit has been filled with water and checked for leaks. 4.1.2 Check that all installation, electrical and discharge pipe requirements have been met. 4.1.3 Check that all water and electrical connections are tight. 4.1.4 Open a hot water tap, turn on mains water supply to the heater.

  • Page 13: User Demonstration

    Do not tamper with any safety valve fitted. If water discharges from any safety valve fitted, switch off the electrical supply to the unit immediately. Contact the Santon Service Team (Tel: 0844 8711530) or an approved installer. Do not turn the electrical supply on again until the unit has been...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Maintenance should be carried out by a competent person and any replacement parts used should be authorised Santon spare parts. Little maintenance is required, however in hard water areas the unit will require periodic descaling to ensure efficient operation. To descale the unit: Switch off and disconnect the electrical supply.
  • Page 15 The Temperature/Pressure Relief Valve and the Pressure (expansion) Relief Valve should be regularly checked. To check the valves: Manually operate the valves by either twisting the cap or lifting the lever. Ensure water flows freely from the valve(s) and through the discharge pipes (NOTE: the water discharged may be very hot).

  • Page 16: Fault Finding

    7.0 FAULT FINDING Disconnect the electrical supply before removing the terminal cover. It is recommended that any service operations on the Aquaheat heater are carried out by a competent person. FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION Water not heating 1. Electrical supply fault 1.

  • Page 17: Spare Parts

    Please refer to the Rating Label on the side of your heater before ordering to ensure the correct spare part is obtained. DO NOT REPLACE WITH PARTS NOT RECOMMENDED BY SANTON - THIS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE AND MAY RENDER THE INSTALLATION DANGEROUS.

  • Page 18: Accessories

    The unit has been installed in accordance with these instructions and all necessary inlet controls and safety valves have been fitted correctly. Any valves or controls are of Santon recommended type. The unit has not been tampered with and has been regularly maintained as detailed in these instructions.

  • Page 19: Environmental Information

    In the UK this product can therefore be disposed of through commercial non-WEEE waste facilities. Santon does not accept any liability under the WEEE directive. This product is manufactured from many recyclable materials. At the end of its useful life it should be disposed of at a Local Authority Recycling Centre to realise the full environmental benefits.

  • Page 20: Spares Stockists

    Bristol BS32 4TF Tel: 01454 620500 William Wilson Ltd. Unit 3A, 780 South Street Whiteinch, Glasgow, G14 OSY Tel: 0141 434 1530 Customer Service Tel: 0844 8711530 Fax: 0844 8711528 E-mail santonservice@heateam.co.uk Hurricane Way, Norwich Norfolk NR6 6EA www.santon.co.uk 36006135_issue_02 © 2011...

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