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Installation instructions HydroTap G4 ® The Worlds most advanced Drinking Water Appliance Model : Command Centre (see table of contents for specific models) VENTILATION IS ESSENTIAL READ SECTION 1 ‘VENTILATION’ BEFORE YOU START Installation instructions Technical support 805845UK v1.02 July 2018 - G4 Command Centre Tel: 0345 6 005 005 Email: service@zipindustries.co.uk www.zipwater.co.uk...
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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 The mixer tap range may be used in conjunction with any of the above to provide mixed hot and cold water...
Installation checklist Before installation • Read the instructions and check if there is adequate space to install all of the components. Note Not all fittings are supplied with the appliance kit. Isolation valves are not supplied. • • Check the mains water pressure is within min / max requirements (see page 11). •...
These units are NOT designed to be used solely as sanitary fixtures. The Zip HydroTap G4 models which dispense boiling water are fitted with a tap mounted safety lock. In addition, there are various energy saving options accessible via the main menu. The system is equipped with a self-calibrating program which caters for altitude adjustment.
11, for the weight of the product. Airflow The Zip HydroTap G4 operates within the ambient temperature range 5ºC - 35ºC. Proper air circulation must be provided. The system will operate satisfactorily only if the recommended air gaps are provided. See Section 1 'Ventilation', page 13, for correct installation to prevent overheating.
WARNINGS AND REGULATORY INFORMATION Warnings • The Zip HydroTap G4 must be earthed. The resistance of the earth connection from each exposed metal part must be less than 1Ω. • All installation and service work must be completed by trained and suitably qualified tradespeople.
For Zip HydroTap 240/175 models, two 220-240Vac, 10A GPOs will be CLAMP AV160/125G4 required. (One GPO is for the Zip HydroTap and the other for the Booster heater). NOTE: feed each of the three tubes and NOTE: Check the cable lengths and outlet positions before proceeding.
Tap - Command Centre compatibility Commercial B, BA, BC and BCS HydroTap G4 range HydroTaps Filtered Boiling Filtered Boiling and Ambient Filtered Boiling and Chilled Filtered Boiling, Chilled and Sparkling Arc / Cube Elite Classic Mixer taps Plus unfiltered Hot and Cold. Classic Vented All-in-One Classic Filtered Boiling and Chilled plus unfiltered Hot and Cold...
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Tap - Command Centre compatibility Residential B, BA, BC and BCS HydroTap G4 range HydroTaps Filtered Boiling Filtered Boiling and Ambient Filtered Boiling and Chilled Filtered Boiling, Chilled and Sparkling Arc / Cube Elite Classic Mixer taps Plus unfiltered Hot and Cold Arc Mains Cube Mains All-in-One taps...
Technical specification, page 11 for dimensions. Make allowance for a booster if required. See sections 2 page 21 for installation instructions. • For Zip HydroTap G4 models without booster, 1 x 220-240V AC 13A socket will be required. For Zip HydroTap G4 models with booster, 2 x 220-240V AC 13A sockets will be required.
Section 1 Ventilation Ventilation table of contents 1.1 Generic requirements ......................13 1.2 BC,BCS Commercial Command Centre installation .............. 14 1.3 BC, BCS Commercial compact Command Centre installation ..........16 1.4 BO,BA Commercial and Residential Command Centre installation ........17 1.5 CS, C Commercial Command Centre installation ..............
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Ventilation 1.2 BC, BCS Commercial Command Centres 1.2.1 Ventilation for all models • The clearance envelope dimensions stated in the Specification sheets and Installation instructions must be observed. • Adequate ventilation must be provided to ensure that the cupboard temperature doesn't exceed 35 1.2.2 Preferred ventilation arrangement shown below.
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(e.g. hospitals) use a Vent tray kit Call Zip on 0345 6 005 005. A vent grille, supplied should be used as an inlet vent and fitted to the cabinet side (adjacent to the Command Centre air inlet) as shown below.
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Ventilation 1.3 BC, BCS Commercial compact Command Centres 1.3.1 Ventilation for all models • The clearance envelope dimensions stated in the specification sheets and installation instructions must be observed. • Adequate ventilation must be provided to ensure that the cupboard space temperature does not exceed 1.3.2 Preferred arrangement •...
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Ventilation 1.4 BO & BA Commercial, BO & BA Residential Command Centres 1.4.1 Ventilation for all models • The clearance envelope dimensions stated in the specification sheets and installation instructions must be observed. • Adequate ventilation must be provided to ensure that the cupboard space temperature does not exceed 1.4.2 Preferred arrangement •...
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Ventilation 1.5 CS & C Commercial Command Centres 1.5.1 Ventilation for all models • The clearance envelope dimensions stated in the specification sheets and installation instructions must be observed. • Adequate ventilation must be provided to ensure that the cupboard space temperature does not exceed 1.5.2 Preferred ventilation arrangements for CS models The ducted vent kit supplied with the Command Centre exhausting through the kick-space should be used, to provide adequate ventilation in all conditions.
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Ventilation 1.5.3 Alternative arrangement (Dual fan kit) In situations where the preferred arrangement cannot be used or will not work effectively e.g. Single cupboard where the 100mm grille spacing cannot be achieved. • Where there are openings in the back of the cupboard allowing exhaust air to recirculate into the cupboard •...
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Ventilation 1.6 BC, BCS, CS, C Residential Command Centres 1.6.1 Ventilation for all models • The clearance envelope dimensions stated in the specification sheets and installation instructions must be observed. • Adequate ventilation must be provided to ensure that the cupboard space temperature does not exceed 1.6.2 Preferred arrangements 4mm door buffers (at the four corners of each door) supplied with the Command Centre should be used to provide adequate ventilation in normal usage, see illustration below.
The booster system is a compact electronically controlled auxiliary water heater. It is intended to provide pre-heating of water before it enters the Zip HydroTap G4 boiling tank. If the booster is used the boiling water output will be increased.
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Booster system 2.2 Installation procedure Site requirements • Booster must only be installed in a frost-free area. Never expose booster to frost. • The booster is designed for wall mounted installation and must be installed with water connectors facing upwards. •...
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Note 1 This appliance is intended for use with the Zip HydroTap G4 Command Centre Note 2 Water connections must be pointing vertically upwards. Note 3 The booster unit should be installed as close as possible to the Zip HydroTap G4 as the 500mm connection hoses cannot be lengthened.
• Zip scale filter cartridge installation and operating instructions 2017, supplied with the filter cartridge. • Zip scale filter head installation and operating instructions 2017, supplied with the filter head. Flush valve Outlet (To Bypass in)
Section 4 Cylinder installation STORAGE WARNING The cylinder contains 1.2kg of CO and should be installed in a well ventilated area. You can have serious health problems if breathing air containing concentrations of CO up to 15000ppm (1.5%) for more than 10 minutes. Proper ventilation must be provided to ensure that, in case of escape, concentrations of CO remain below this level.
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Regulator Note When removing hose, take care not to lose plastic olive from the fitting. Leak test After replacing a cylinder or after making a gas connection, perform a leak test to check for gas leaks between regulator and cylinder, and between regulator and braided hose.
Section 5 Water block installation 5.1 Description • The Water Block is designed to be installed upstream of any Zip product and associated pipe-work to minimise the potential for water leakage in the event of a system malfunction. • The Water Block is ideal for limiting potential leakage and resulting water damage from water heaters, water chillers etc.
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The reset device (see Fig.2) may be fitted to avoid disconnection. This allows the Water Block to be reset by operating the lever in the direction shown in Fig.2. • In the event of persistent tripping contact Zip for advice on 0345 6 005 005. 5.6 Maintenance •...
Section 6 Carbonation valve installation • Fitted in sparkling systems only 6.1 Description The carbonation valve has been designed to provide the installer with the ability to preset the level of carbonation of the sparkling water, to the taste of the user. The carbonation valve can be fitted at the time of installation, or retrofitted to G4 Command Centres previously installed.
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