Premium series mains pressure electric storage water heaters (17 pages)
Summary of Contents for Atlantic STEATITE PREMIUM Series
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STEATITE electric storage water heater PREMIUM SERIES – MAINS PRESSURE ELECTRIC STORAGE WATER HEATERS DOCUMENTATION FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION New Zealand INDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY MODEL 876302 150 Litre MODEL 886089 200 Litre MODEL 886090 250 Litre MODEL 896236 300 Litre...
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Congratulations on purchasing an Atlantic hot water system. Atlantic’s quality hot water systems are engineered to provide abundant hot water, efficiently and trouble free for many years. To keep track of your warranty, please register this purchase at our web site www.atlantic.nz...
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Warning This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or mental disability, or by persons lacking experience or knowledge, unless they have received from a person in charge of their safety adequate supervision or preliminary instructions on how to use the device.
Mandatory installation of a safety device in a frost free location (or any other new device which limits the tank pressure) to 850 kPa according to the nominal pressure, with a size of 3/4’’ on the input of the water heater, respecting the local regulations .
All electrical work must be carried out by a registered electrician and in accordance with AS/NZ 3000. The Atlantic ESWH must be filled with water before connection to a power supply. Switch off the power before removing the cover to avoid any risk of injury or electric shock.
If the cut-out continues to trip, replace the thermostat. Never by-pass the safety device or the thermostat. Connect the power supply only via the terminal. The thermal cut-out fitted to the auxiliary electric heating element must be replaced by an authorized agent. Failure to respect this clause invalidates the warranty.
Flushing of sediment and draining To flush or to drain the water heater, power must be turned off and then turn off the cold water supply to the water heater. The lever on the pressure and temperature relief valve should be opened but care should be taken so the lever does not snap back as it could damage the valve seat.
Installation In accordance with AS/NZS 60335.2.21 the water heaters must be fixed to the ground using the attachment provided and in compliance with the New Zealand Building Code Clause G12, Seismic restraint of storage water heaters. Installation must also comply to AS/NZS 3500.4.2 and all local codes. The clearance required needs to be adequate for service/replacement of cold water inlet piping devices, PTR valve and tempering valves (where fitted), elements and thermostats.
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Cold water piping should be provided with a 350 – 500 kPa Pressure Limiting Valve at the point of cold water connection to the water heater. In addition to the Pressure Limiting Valve, it is a requirement of AS 3500.4 &...
expansion of the water. Check that joints and seals are watertight. In the course of heating up, shielded water heaters may make a boiling noise; this is normal and does not indicate any fault with the appliance. To avoid the development of bacteria (legionella…) ensure that a temperature of 60°C is reached every day.
NZS 3500 Plumbing & Drainage Code; and NZ G12 New Zealand Building Code – must be complied with by the Installer. The Atlantic ESWH requires a single phase 16 amp supply requiring a licensed electrician for connecting. A licensed plumber must connect cold water and hot water supplies in accordance with this manual.
• Use of spare parts not recommended by manufacturer. Warranty Exclusions The following warranty exclusions may cause the Atlantic ESWH warranty to become void. This may also incur a service charge and cost for parts should they be necessary. ...
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(inside), roofs or other losses, directly or indirectly due to leakage from the Atlantic ESWH. Where the Atlantic ESWH has been powered up before it has been filled (heating when dry). Where the Atlantic ESWH has suffered external corrosion due to non-watertight piping connections.
Warranty Water Heater Tank – Domestic 5 years Water Heater Tank – Commercial 2 years Warranty conditions apply: Tank labour – Domestic 2 Years Tank labour – Commercial 1 Year Element 2 Years All Parts and Labour 1 Year...
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