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RADIANT OWNER’S MANUAL WARRANTY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Gas Storage Water Heater Models: 135AN 170AN FOR ADVICE, REPAIRS AND FAST SERVICE: 1300 365 115 (AUSTRALIA) 0800 729 389 (NEW ZEALAND) Effective for all Mains Pressure Storage Hot Water Units manufactured and sold after the 1 Oct 2005 Part No: H3568 Version: 10404A...
CONTENTS APPLIANCE & SERVICE DETAILS ...3 INSTALLATION DETAILS ......4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....10 SERVICE INFORMATION ......12 WARRANTY ..........14 SPECIFICATIONS ........16 WELCOME TO RADIANT HOT WATER Your decision to purchase a RADIANT water heater will reward you for many years to come. RADIANT water heaters are manufactured in Australia in a state-of-the-art facility, using a Quality Endorsed Company production system.
Privacy Act Amendment 2000; If and whenever warranty service is required, your personal details will only be given to an Authorised Dux Service Agent for the express purpose of carrying out the arranged warranty service work agreed by you the client and Dux Manufacturing Limited.
INSTALLATION DETAILS This water heater must be installed by a licensed tradesperson, and in accordance with: AS/NZS 3500.4 - “Plumbing and Drainage Code, Part 4: Heated water services”. AS5601/AG601 “Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment”. Local authority regulations.
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Figure 1: Clearances Required for Outdoor Installation COLD WATER CONNECTION An approved isolating valve, non-return valve, line strainer (optional but recommended) and union must be fitted between the supply main and the RP¾/20 socket in the water heater. All fittings must be approved by the relevant Authority. See Figure 2 for details. Note for S.A.
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GAS CONNECTION Gas piping should be connected through the side of the case (see Figure 2). The plastic grommet must be installed around the pipe and clipped into the case. The gas control is fitted with a RC½/15 socket. A union connection should be used. Pipe sizes should be in accordance with AG601.
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(supplied in the heater) may become over reactive. To alleviate this, the magnesium alloy anode should be replaced with an aluminium alloy anode, available from your local Dux supplier, by removing the seven (7) screws in the case top to gain access to the anode socket.
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CAUTION! If this water heater is left in an operating condition and unused for two weeks or more, a quantity of hydrogen (which is highly flammable) may accumulate in the top of the water cylinder. To dissipate this gas safely it is recommended that a hot tap be turned on for several minutes at a sink, basin or bath, but not a dishwasher, clothes washer or other appliance.
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Safety Cut-Out will automatically and permanently cut off the supply of gas to the burner. If this happens, your heater will not light and you should call your local Dux agent. FITTING OF PLUMBING INSULATION CAPS...
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Figure 3: Fitting of Plumbing Insulation Caps...
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Valve Running”. Do you have the correct size water heater for your requirements? Sizing details are available from your Dux supplier. Is one outlet (especially the shower) using more hot water than you think? Carefully review the family's hot water usage and if necessary check the shower flow rates with a bucket and a watch.
The five yearly service should be carried out by a licensed Tradesperson. It is recommended that this service be carried out by the local Dux agent. The service should include the following: Replace the pressure & temperature relief valve.
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SIT Gas Control (operating on Natural Gas): Light the burner. Remove temperature selector knob from the front. (ii) Remove plastic cap covering the “NO PR” screw. (iii) Check that exclusion screw “NO PR” is fully turned anti-clockwise (iv) Rotate “PR ADJ” screw clockwise to increase, or anti-clockwise to decrease pressure.
Dux agent or a Technician of a gas or electricity utility approved by Dux.
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Dux agent or to a Dux office (including the costs of any insurance associated with that transport) or paying the travelling time of an approved Dux agent to and from the owner’s house premises.
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