Dux 135SN Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual

3 Star Gas Hot Water Heater

Models:

135SN / 135SL

170SN /170SL

Installation Details

Owner's Information

Warranty

For advice, repairs and service, call:

1300 365 115 (Australia)

0800 729 389 (New Zealand)

Carefully remove all packaging and

transit protection from the heater before

installation. Dispose of the packaging

responsibly using re-cycling facilities

where they exist.

Specifications and materials may change without notice.

Effective for all Prodigy 3 water heaters manufactured and sold after 1st December 2007.

H1250

1250

Rev. I

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Page 1 Owner’s Manual 3 Star Gas Hot Water Heater Models: 135SN / 135SL 170SN /170SL Installation Details Owner’s Information Warranty For advice, repairs and service, call: 1300 365 115 (Australia) 0800 729 389 (New Zealand) Carefully remove all packaging and transit protection from the heater before installation.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Gas Connections For units fitted with a Eurosit gas controller Commissioning Adjustments For units fitted with a Eurosit gas controller Owner’s Information System Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty Other Information © Dux Manufacturing Limited 2012. All rights reserved. H1250 1250 Rev. I...
Page 3: Welcome To Dux Hot Water
– safely, economically, and for many years to come. To be upfront about it, we want Dux to be your brand of choice. So you can depend on us to provide more than just a hot water system.
Page 4: Installation Details
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Installation Details Outdoor Tank Installation Safety The water heater must be installed This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, with the minimum clearances by persons (including children) with as shown in the figure below. reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and We recommend a plinth be installed...
Page 5: Plumbing Connections
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Plumbing Connections Plumbing Connections Installation Requirements Water Supply Pressure This water heater must be installed This water heater is designed for direct by a licensed tradesperson, and in connection to water supply pressures of accordance with: no greater than: All Litre Models –...
Page 6 Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Plumbing Connections Pressure & Temperature Relief blocked. It is normal for the PTR valve Valve to leak a small amount of water during The Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve heating cycles. is supplied loose with the water heater. Danger The valve rating is: Failure to operate the relief valve easing...
Page 7 Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Plumbing Connections Hot Water Connection Temperature Protection The hot water pipe should be connected Water heaters can produce very hot to either of the RP¾/20 sockets marked water. To reduce the risk of scald injury, OUTLET at the top of the unit.
Page 8: Specifications
Component Description PTR Valve Hot Water Outlet To House Cold Water Inlet Tank Specifications Model Numbers 135SN / 135SL 170SN / 170SL Capacity (L) Net Weight Empty (kg) Relief Valve Pressure (kPA) 1400 1400 Water Capacity in First Hour* (L)
Page 9 Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Gas Connections Refer to the Data Label for correct gas type. Gas piping should be connected through the side of the case (see figure below). The plastic grommet must be installed around the pipe and clipped into the case.
Page 10: Gas Connections
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Gas Connections Models with “Robertshaw” Gas Control Lighting the Water Heater Shutting Down The Water Heater The water heater must be filled with Turn gas control knob to position “OFF”. water before lighting. Instructions for lighting procedure are on the inside of Control Knob / the access cover and shown below:...
Page 11: Commissioning Adjustments
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Commissioning Adjustments Models with “Robertshaw” Gas Control Main Gas Pressure Regulator Ignition System (Spark Gap) Adjustment Check the gap between the spark The main burner pressure must be electrode and the pilot burner is 3 – set at installation and should not need 5mm and adjust as necessary.
Page 12: Gas Connections
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Commissioning Adjustments Models with “Eurosit” Gas Control Lighting the Water Heater 4. Depress the knob fully (until The water heater must be filled with disappears below housing) and after water before lighting. Instructions for thirty (30) seconds, whilst keeping lighting procedure are on the inside of the knob depressed, repeatedly the access cover and shown below:...
Page 13 Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Commissioning Adjustments Models with “Eurosit” Gas Control 9. Turn the knob to a higher number Shutting Down The Water Heater for higher water temperatures or 1. Turn the knob to “•” (off) position. a lower number for lower water 2.
Page 14: Commissioning Adjustments
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Commissioning Adjustments Models with “Eurosit” Gas Control Main Gas Pressure Regulator Ignition System (Spark Gap) Adjustment If there is no spark or the spark looks The main burner pressure must be set weak, adjust as follows: at installation.
Page 15 Adjust gas pressure as required to achieve specified gas test point pressure. If problems are encountered in this process contact the Dux Service Department. Failure to accurately set the pressure can result in damage to the water heater, and automatically cancels the Manufacturer’s Warranty.
Page 16: Owner's Information
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Owner’s Information Operating Instructions Water Quality The appliance is not intended for Your Dux water heater has been use by young children or infirm manufactured to suit water conditions of persons without supervision. Young most Australian metropolitan supplies.
Page 17 How Does My System Work? surprisingly short time. To reduce the The Dux water storage tank is used risk of scald injury, it is mandatory to store the heated water ready for under the requirements of Australian household use.
Page 18: System Maintenance
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 System Maintenance This Dux water heater is designed such The service should include the following: that there is little to do regarding system • Replace the Pressure & maintenance other than that detailed in Temperature Relief Valve.
Page 19: Troubleshooting
• Consider that often the hot water please contact Dux on 1300 365 115. usage of showers, washing machines and dishwashers can No Hot Water be under estimated. Review these •...
Page 20 Steady flow (PTR) – more than 20L per This may be caused by excessive water supply pressure, a faulty Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve or a faulty thermostat. Turn off the electricity supply and contact your Dux Hot Water. H1250 1250 Rev. I...
Page 21: Warranty
(refer to the data label on the unit). which may have arisen as a result 7 Year Replacement Guarantee of, without limitation, the following: If an inner cylinder fails on a Dux hot accidental damage, abuse, misuse, H1250 1250...
Page 22 Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 3 Warranty maltreatment, abnormal stress or strain, If Dux fails to meet a guarantee under harsh or adverse water conditions the ACL, your remedy for such failure including excessive water pressure or may be limited to any one or more of the...
Page 23 Dux, to make the Unit accessible for repair or replacement. As required by legislation, including under the ACL, any claims for damage...
Page 24: Other Information
Privacy Act Amendment (2000): If and whenever warranty service is required, your personal details will be given to an Authorised Dux Service Agent only for the express purpose of carrying out the arranged warranty service work agreed by you the client and Dux Manufacturing Limited.
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Page 28 Maintaining your hot water system out your details for warranty will help extend its lifespan and registration at: reduce running costs. www.dux.com.au/warranty Please register for preventative maintenance at: This will ensure all your current details are registered with us for prompt warranty www.dux.com.au/maintenance...

This manual is also suitable for:

135sl 170sn 170sl