Positioning; Plumbing - Zip Aquapoint III AP3/30 Installation Instructions Manual

Positioning

The Zip Aquapoint should be installed vertically with the electrical cover panel
and water connections underneath.
The unit is designed to be wall mounted using the wall fixings supplied with the
product. Ensure that the wall where the unit is to be located is sufficiently strong
to support the full weight of the unit (see dimensions) and capable of accepting
suitable fixings.
Position the Zip Aquapoint to allow for provision of the cold water supply,
discharge fittings and pipework as well as access for future maintenance,
repair of the unit or its replacement. Reasonable clearance will be required to
give access to pressure controls, element assembly, draining facility, pipe
connections and expansion vessel.
A gap of 250mm should be left between the top of the unit and the ceiling. A
gap of 350mm should be left between the bottom of the unit and any floor or
work surface.
Do not install in a location where the unit or connecting pipework can freeze.
Fix the Zip Aquapoint hot water cylinder locating bracket to the wall with
able fixings as shown in the diagram and table of dimensions below.
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AP3/30 525
AP3/50 690
AP3/80 950
AP3/100 1125
Position the Zip Aquapoint securely on the locating bracket.
The expansion vessel should be securely fitted to a suitable and convenient
wall using the fittings supplied and positioned to enable its connection to the
manifold assembly.
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B C
310 240
470 250
735 245
900 245
When deciding the final location of the heater consideration should be given
to the safe and visible disposal of any water resulting from leaks or seepage.
This is particularly relevant when the heater is located in a roof space,
cupboard or any concealed location. For guidance please ring Zip Heaters
on 0870 608 8888.

Plumbing

1. The unit should be provided with a continuous cold water supply via
22mm pipework.
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2. The water connections are " BSP at the bottom of the appliance. When
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viewed from the front, the cold feed connection is to the right and colour
coded blue, the hot outlet from the heater is to the left and colour coded red.
3. The inlet and outlet pipes to the heater should be sealed using fibre
washers. Complete the seal by applying PTFE tape to the threads, but
do not over apply or extend beyond the limits of the thread as this will
lessen the effectiveness of the joint.
4. An isolating valve (not supplied) should be fitted in the cold water supply
pipework to the inlet manifold assembly to enable isolation of the water
supply to the unit for servicing or replacement.
5. Fit the inlet manifold assembly to the 22mm supply pipework with the
valve caps facing upwards and in the correct direction of flow as
indicated by the arrows.
6. The pressure gauge connection point on the manifold assembly should
be accessible for connection of a pressure gauge if necessary.
7. Provide suitable drainage from the Expansion relief and Temperature &
Pressure Relief Valves via the tundish using 15mm copper tube. Refer to
installation requirements.
8. Connect the expansion vessel to the manifold assembly using 15mm
copper tube.
9. A balanced mains pressure cold water supply for a shower may be
provided from the connection provided on the manifold assembly,
otherwise this should be blanked.
Note: This connection should not be used to supply cold taps.
10. Flush all pipe work thoroughly before making the final connections from
the cold supply to the manifold assembly to ensure that any debris is
removed. Failure to do this may result in irreparable damage to the
controls and will invalidate the warranty.
11. Connect the hot water supply pipe to the outlet from the heater.
12. Connect the discharge pipe from the tundish. Refer to Installation
Requirements.
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