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COUNTRY COMFORT PORTABLE LPG WATER HEATER Certificate Number: GMK10277 USER GUIDE IMPORTANT! It is IMPORTANT that you read these instructions carefully and understand the operation and safety features of this appliance. Familiarize yourself with the appliance before connecting it to the gas bottle. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in damage to the unit and/or serious injury.
Hanging the Appliance and Appliance Performance Page Preparing the Appliance for Use Page Operating the Appliance Page Care and Maintenance Page Off Grid Set-Up Page Trouble Shooting Guide and Support Page Warranty Information Page Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
Australian market and for your support. We are confident that this new appliance, modern, functional and practical, made with top quality materials, will meet all your demands. Your Country Comfort Water Heater appliance is activated by water pressure. Without sufficient water pressure, nothing will happen. The unit will not operate.
• 2 x Batteries ‘D’ Cell • 1 x 1.5m Non-Kink Stainless Steel Shower Hose • Deluxe Shower Rose and holder with easy On/Off Switch • 1 x Male quick fitting hose attachment • 1 x User Guide Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
Max. Water Pressure 750 kPa Weight 4.7kg Battery 2 x D-Cell (for ignition only) Max. Temperature 50°C Gas Hose Length 1200mm Shower Hose Length 1500mm Dimensions (Size mm) 440 x 295 x 140 440mm 295mm 140mm Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
The burners will automatically extinguish if the water flow ceases or becomes restricted. Safety Feature - Tilt Sensor The appliance must remain vertical to operate. If it is not completely vertical or knocked over, it will automatically extinguish the burners. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
Only use the hose assembly as supplied with this appliance for connection to the cylinder – DO NOT USE ADAPTORS. After use, turn the gas cylinder valve off, wait for the flame to go out, then turn the appliance control valve(s) off. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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ONLY USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD - USING THIS APPLIANCE IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE MAY CAUSE DEATH. DO NOT USE IN CARAVANS, TENTS, MARINE CRAFT, CARS, MOBILE HOMES OR SIMILAR LOCATIONS. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
When changing gas cylinders ensure this is conducted outside in a well- ventilated location free from people, animals & ignition sources such as naked flames, pilot lights & electrical equipment such as heaters or elements. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
NO OVERHEAD COVER. FIGURE A1 – Outdoor Area Example 1 2. WITHIN A PARTIAL ENCLOSURE THAT INCLUDES AN OVERHEAD COVER AND NO MORE THAN TWO (2) WALLS. FIGURE B1 – Outdoor Area Example 2 Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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FIGURE C2 – Outdoor area Example 5. With the open side at least 25% of the total wall area and 30% or more in total of remaining wall area is open and unrestricted. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
Tilt switch – Ensure that the appliance is completely vertical for operation. Any slight lean will extinguish the burner. Adjust appliance and re-ignite. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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WARNING: After using appliance in frost or freezing conditions, always drain the unit when finished to avoid bursting pipes. To do this, unscrew the drain plug. (You can do this by inserting a flat head screwdriver). Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
2. Insert two ‘D’ batteries into the ‘battery box’ and close the battery box lid. Note: The orientation of the battery terminals. Positive down at the back. Negative down at the front. Negative Down at the front Battery Box Positive pointing down at back Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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NOTE: This appliance can be used with a water input source that provides at least 45kPa (on low flow) of pressure. For use with water input sources, such as our 4.3lpm 35psi pump please consult the pump instruction manual. This is available on our website. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
“water OUT connection (middle connection) on the water heater. Do not over tighten. Note that you can also apply Teflon tape to this threaded connection to avoid leaks. Shower Hose Water Supply Hose (supplied) (not supplied) Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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“Close”, retighten all connections and retest. 6. Once it has been determined that there are no leaks present, the appliance is ready to use. 7. Turn the gas cylinder off (closed position). Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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Heater. Do this by having the red dot pushed in. 12. Ensure that the button on the shower rose is in the “Off” position. 13. Turn the gas cylinder on in an anti- clockwise direction one (1) full turn. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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WARNING A temperature in excess of 50°C will activate the Over Temperature Safety Sensor and will shut down the burners. To relight the burners, you will need to turn the water flow OFF and then back ON Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
Allow the hot water hose and shower rose to hang down. Loosen the screw in the water drain valve located in the bottom of the appliance, (near to the water inlet fitting) allowing the appliance to drain. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
Run a 3/8” or ½” pipe from the outlet of the freshwater tank to the location of the pump. Inspect every joint and pipe run for leaks. IMPORTANT: AFTER USE, TURN THE GAS CYLINDER VALVE OFF, WAIT FOR THE FLAME TO GO OUT, THEN TURN THE APPLIANCE CONTROL VALVE(S) OFF. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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TYPICAL OFF GRID SET-UP Note: Connect 12V battery supply and wiring (not supplied) to 12V Pressure Pump (not supplied) Accessories for your Country Comfort can be purchased through www.countrycomfortwaterheater.com.au our website: Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
Make sure the On/Off switch is turned on, do this by having the “red dot” pushed in. • The gas line may need purging. Turn gas to maximum and burners to High on the unit and turn water on/off a few times. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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Check source water temperature. If the source water temperature is too cold, then you may need to recirculate the water through the system back into the source reservoir then through the appliance again to meet your desired temperature. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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THE PUMP MAKES A NOISE BUT DOES NOT PUMP WATER • Check the red plastic plugs have been removed from the water inlet and outlet valves. • Check that the inlet hose is clear and not kinked. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
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The burners will automatically extinguish if the water flow ceases or becomes restricted. Tilt Sensor The appliance must remain vertical to operate. If it is not completely vertical or knocked over, it will automatically extinguish the burners. Country Comfort Water Heater User Guide...
Turnstyle Enterprises Pty Ltd (Country Comfort Water Heater) warrants to the original purchaser that the product sold or distributed by Turnstyle Enterprises Pty Ltd (Country Comfort Water Heater) identified below (the Product) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period identified below commencing on the date of purchase from Turnstyle Enterprises Pty Ltd.
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The period in which a defect must appear in a Turnstyle Enterprises Pty Ltd (Country Comfort Water Heater) product if the customer is entitled to claim the warranty is 5 years from the date of purchase from Turnstyle Enterprises Pty Ltd, (Country Comfort Water Heater) including the heat exchanger which has 5 years from the date of purchase.
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The exclusive remedy for defects in material and workmanship under the warranty is replacement or repair at Turnstyle Enterprises Pty Ltd expense. Turnstyle Enterprises Pty Ltd (Country Comfort Water Heater) will, at its option, repair or replace products not conforming to this limited warranty at no charge.
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Turnstyle Enterprises Pty Ltd. (Country Comfort Water Heater) Except as provided in this limited warranty, all Turnstyle Enterprises Pty Ltd (Country Comfort Water Heater) products are provided "as is". All other warranties and representations, oral or written, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are excluded and do not apply.
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This agreement may only be changed through an express written agreement with Turnstyle Enterprises Pty Ltd. (Country Comfort Water Heater). Waiver of any party of default or breach of this agreement will not constitute a waiver of any subsequent default or breach of the same or different kind.
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