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Elson EHW3 Installation And User Instructions Manual

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Elson 3kW Manual Handwash
Installation and User Instructions
Model: EHW3
Please read and understand these instructions before starting work.
Please leave this leaflet with the user following installation.
WARNING
This Instantaneous Hand Wash must only
be installed by qualified persons.
PACK CONTENTS
Heater, fixing screws and plugs,
installation and user instructions.
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36006228 Issue 4.

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  • Page 1 Elson 3kW Manual Handwash Installation and User Instructions Model: EHW3 Please read and understand these instructions before starting work. Please leave this leaflet with the user following installation. WARNING This Instantaneous Hand Wash must only be installed by qualified persons.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Elson EHW3 Handwash. The handwash instantaneous water heater is manufactured to the highest standards and has been designed to meet all the latest relevant safety specifications. This handwash instantaneous water heater must be installed (Sections 3.0-6.0, p.6- 14), commissioned (Section 7.0, p.14) and maintained (Sections 8.0-9.0, p.15-16) by...

  • Page 3: Technical Specification

    Model number 3.1kW - Handwash - 93 020 001 Supplier’s name or trade mark Elson Supplier’s model identifier EHW3 The declared load profile The water heating energy efficiency class of the model The water heating energy efficiency in % 38.6...

  • Page 4: Internal Components

    Figure 1 Internal components - 3.1kW 2.0 SAFETY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Products manufactured by Elson are to British and European Standards. These appliances are safe and without risk, provided they are installed, used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations.
  • Page 5 DO NOT operate the appliance if: 1. Water ceases to flow during use. 2. Water has entered inside the unit because of an incorrectly fitted cover. 3. If the appliance is damaged. ISOLATE the electrical and water supplies before removing the cover. ISOLATE the electrical and water supplies BEFORE proceeding with installation or servicing.
  • Page 6 ELECTRICAL 2.20 Before fitting the appliance ensure that the consumer unit and any switches are suitable for the additional load. If in doubt, contact your electricity supplier or a qualified electrician. 2.21 The installation must comply with BS 7671 ‘Requirements for electrical installations’...

  • Page 7: Site Requirements

    3.0 SITE REQUIREMENTS WARNING The handwash must not be positioned where it will be subjected to freezing conditions. WATER REQUIREMENTS The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations. To ensure activation of the heating elements, the handwash must be connected to a mains water supply with a minimum running pressure of 0.1 MPa (1 bar) and a maximum static pressure of 0.7 MPa (7 bar).
  • Page 8 The appliance must be earthed IMPORTANT - INSTALLATION TO BE CARRIED OUT BY A COMPETENT INSTALLER The installation supply cable and circuit protection must conform to BS 7671. Before making any sort of electrical connection ensure that no terminal within the circuit is live. If in any doubt SWITCH OFF the whole installation at the consumer unit.
  • Page 9 3.11 To obtain full advantage of the power provided by the handwash, use the shortest cable route possible from the consumer unit to the handwash. 3.12 If your consumer unit has a rating below 80A or, if there is no spare fuse way, then the installation will not be straightforward and may require a new consumer unit.
  • Page 10 The outlet of the handwash acts as a vent and MUST NOT be connected to any form of outlet flow control, or any other fitting not recommended by Elson. DO NOT fit the handwash to the wall and tile up to the case. It must be fitted on to a finished flat and even wall surface.

  • Page 11: Fitting Instructions

    PIPE ENTRY Plumbing entry can be from the rear (preferred) or from the bottom. The backplate has a cut out position to suit 15mm pipe.When opting for bottom entry make cut out before fitting backplate to the wall - see Figure 6 (below). Make cut-out using sharp knife Figure 6 Plumbing cut-out 5.0 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS TURN OFF water and electrical supply.
  • Page 12 PIPE CONNECTION The outlet spout can be removed to ease installation. The handwash has been designed for a 15mm water pipe using the pushfit connection - see Figure 11 (p.12). 5.10 Decide where to connect the cold water mains feed to the handwash. Ensure that the pipe you have selected is not a gas pipe or a hot water pipe.
  • Page 13 5.11 An isolating stopvalve MUST be incorporated to the main water supply to comply with Water Regulations - see Figure. 4 (p.9). 5.12 Cut all necessary pipework to length with a pipecutter and not a hacksaw. This will minimise the swarf and prevent damage to the sealing o-ring in the pushfit fitting - see Figure 10 (below).

  • Page 14: Electrical Connections

    6.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING This appliance must be earthed. CAUTION When working on electrical components ensure they are NOT LIVE. If in any doubt, SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. A double-pole isolating switch having a contact separation of 3mm in each pole MUST be incorporated to the circuit - see paragraphs 4.10 and 4.11 (p.7-8).
  • Page 15 7.0 COMMISSIONING NOTE: The first operation of the handwash is intended to ensure the heater unit contains water before the appliance is switched on. Before turning on the electricity and mains water to the handwash, ensure the control knob is turned fully clockwise. Turn on the main water supply at the isolating stop valve and slowly turn the control knob clockwise, (it will take appoximately 30 seconds for a smoth flow of water to be obtained whilst any air is being dispersed from the...

  • Page 16: Fault Finding

    Do not attempt any electrical or plumbing work unless you are competent to do so. If you still cannot solve the problem, please contact Elson. INSPECTION It is advisable that, in the interests of safety, the handwash and its electrical installation is checked by a competent electrician, at least every two years.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    9.0 MAINTENANCE It is recommended that the handwash casing be cleaned using a soft cloth and that the use of abrasive or solvent cleaning fluids be avoided. It is advisable that before cleaning, the isolating switch is turned off, thus avoiding accidental operation of the handwash.
  • Page 18 10.0 MAINTENANCE 0.1 The following comprehensve list of spare parts is available for your Elson hand wash. 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 ELSON, AS THIS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE AND MAY RENDER THE INSTALLATION DANGEROUS.
  • Page 19 This guarantee in no way affects the statutory rights of the consumer. The policy of Elson is one of continuous product development and, as such, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice.
  • Page 20 Fax: 01905 791501 UK Spares Ltd Unit 1155 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TF Tel: 01454 620500 Fifers Lane, After Sales Service Norwich, Tel: (0344) 335 8819 Norfolk, NR6 6XB. Fax: (0344) 871 1528 www.elsonhotwater.co.uk Service Email: elson.service@ heateam.co.uk © 2015...

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