Cycle-heating domestic heat pump water heater (39 pages)
Summary of Contents for ALLIANCE RAPID 26 Series
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Continuous Flow Gas Water Heater 26 Litre Series Operating Instructions & Installation Guide Including Warranty Conditions...
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MODELS COVERED Natural Gas LPG (Propane Gas only) RAPID R26N RAPID R26P THIS WATER HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON. On completion of installation please give these Instructions to the householder. Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 1...
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PRODUCT RECORD Please take a moment to record the following information below for your own records. Model No: Serial No: Your Retailer: Address: Contact Number: Purchase Date: Your Installer: Address: Installers License No.: Contact Number: Installation Date: Certificate of Compliance No.:...
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Upon completion of the installation and commissioning of the water heater ensure that the householder receives these operating instructions. Note: Alliance Appliances Australia Pty. Ltd. has taken great care to ensure accuracy in preparation of this publication. No liability can be accepted for any consequences, which may arise as a result of its application.
HOW TO DRAIN HEATER FOR FROST PROTECTION TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY INSTALLER GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS HEATER DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS HEATER LOCATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOT WATER DELIVERY TEMPERATURE WATER INLET AND OUTLET CONNECTION GAS CONNECTION ELECTRICAL SUPPLY COMMISSIONING Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 5...
Water flowing through the appliance triggers the electronic ignition to ignite the burner and start heating. When the tap is closed and the water stops flowing, the burner will stop heating. Page 6 Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd...
Do not insert objects into cans, fuel containers, flammable materials, the flue outlet. Steam may discharge on garden items clear of the flue outlet. NEVER cold days, this is normal. spray water into the flue outlet. Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 7...
If freezing conditions are likely and the electrical power supply is unreliable the heater should be drained of water. See section in Operating Instructions headed How to Drain Heater for Frost Protection Page 8 Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd...
• The discharge from the heater’s flue outlet is hot. Do not touch the heater or outlet. Do not insert anything into the flue outlet. Do not spray water directly into the flue outlet. Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 9...
4. Turn off each hot water tap once it flows normally 5. Turn on electricity at the power outlet the heater is plugged into. 6. Turn on gas isolation valve. The heater will now be ready for normal use. Page 10 Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd...
If you have not found a solution to the problem. Contact Alliance Service Department for further information and a service call if required. This heater must be serviced only by an authorised person Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd...
Rapid 26 WARRANTY Alliance continuous flow gas water heaters models R26N, R26P WATER SUPPLY QUALITY This water heater must be connected to water of a quality within the limits described below to be covered by the warranty. This water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most public reticulated water supplies.
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3. Where the water heater is installed outside the boundaries of a metropolitan area as defined by Alliance or further than 25km from an Alliance Accredited Service Agent, the cost of transport, insurance and travelling costs between the nearest Alliance Accredited Service Agent’s premises and the installed site shall be the owner’s responsibility.
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Contact Alliance and provide owner details, address of unit, contact number and date of installation or if unavailable the date of manufacture and serial number. b) After assessment on site, if Alliance deems you have a valid claim, Alliance will repair or replace in accordance with this warranty 2.2 Any costs incurred in making a claim under this warranty will be borne by you...
• the top of the flue terminal and the closest part of any openable window above the terminal. • The flue terminal and any opening into a building which is in the direction of the flue discharge. See details of AS/NZS 5601 over page. Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 17...
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For appliances not addressed above acceptable should be obtained from the Technical Regulator. FIGURE 6.2 (in-part) MINIMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR BALLANCED FLUE TERMINALS, FAN ASSISTED FLUE TERMINALS, ROOM SEALED APPLIANCE TERMINALS AND OPENINGS OF OUTDOOR APPLIANCES Extract from AS/NZS 5601 Page 18 Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd...
50ºC. eg. AS/NZS 3500.4 requires an outlet temperature not exceeding 45ºC for heaters installed in early childhood development centre, school, nursing home or a facility for young, aged sick or disabled people. Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 19...
Note. To limit water to a maximum of 50ºC to bathrooms and en-suites; an approved temperature limiting device is required to be fitted to comply with AS/NZS 3500.4. Setting the unit to 50ºC does NOT negate the need to fit an approved temperature limiting device. Page 20 Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd...
It should be free of any debris. Ref Diagram above Any olive compression fittings used must have brass or copper olives. A full flow gate valve or ball valve must be installed on the cold water line. Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 21...
The water heater will only operate on a true sine wave supply at 50 Hz. Devices generating a square wave cannot be used to supply power to the water heater. The Maximum power consumption of the heater with the burners on and the anti-frost system active is 150Watts Page 22 Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd...
4. Check there is sufficient flow from each connected hot tap to operate the water heater. 5. Confirm hot water delivery temperatures at closest tap using a thermometer. Note 1. Hold thermometer in the water flow and take reading when the temperature stops rising. Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 23...
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7. If the manometer reading is above the specified range then adjustment is required at the gas supply regulator. Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 25...
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• SIT Valve manometer test point sealing screw and washer have been refitted and tightened. • The clear cover over the burner pressure adjustment nut is in place. VERY IMPORTANT • The rubber exhaust flange gasket is correctly in place as the front cover is re-fitted Page 26 Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd...
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REMOVE PLASTIC COVER AND RETAIN IT AS IT MUST BE REPLACED. MANOMETER TUBE MUST BE ROUTED THROUGH GROMMET IN BASE OF UNIT AND FRONT COVER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR READING TO BE ACCURATE. Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 27...
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PRESSURE IS TESTED AT THE TEST POINT PROVIDED AT THE INLET CONNECTION AND ENSURE THAT IT IS CHECKED WITH ALL OTHER GAS APPLIANCES OPERATING AT MAX. NOTE: ALLIANCE APPLIANCES AUSTRALIA WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SERVICE COSTS IF THIS GAS SUPPLY IS FOUND TO BE OUTSIDE STATED LIMITS IF HEATER CANNOT BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED OR DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY CONTACT ALLIANCE SERVICE FOR ADVICE.
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Rapid 26 Name of Appliance: Alliance Appliances 26LPM Certificate holder: Alliance Appliances Australia P/L Manufactured by: INTEK China Certificate number: AGA 8059 G Date of issue of specification: 06 Sept 2013 Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 29...
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SIT 380 Aria or equivalent (AGA App) Alliance Appliances Electronic Controller (Hardware based ignition and gas critical safety control.) Case material 0.8mm Zinc Plated mild steel powder coated for UV resistance and outdoor application. Page 30 Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd...
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SIT 380 Aria or equivalent (AGA App) Alliance Appliances Electronic Controller (Hardware based ignition and gas critical safety control.) Case material 0.8mm Zinc Plated mild steel powder coated for UV resistance and outdoor application. Alliance Appliances Pty Ltd Page 31...
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144 Cochranes Road Moorabbin VIC 3189 T 0438 397 143 E geoff@allianceappliances.com.au www.allianceappliances.com.au...
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