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RAPID/X6
(GEN 2)
DYNAMIC/X8
(GEN 6)

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL RAPID/X6 (GEN 2) DYNAMIC/X8 (GEN 6)
  • Page 2 Aquatech range to ensure that every unit provides years of trouble-free operation. However, to ensure optimal performance, it is crucial to install and operate your Aquatech in line with the instructions provided in this manual. Once operational, there is little maintenance required, and you can enjoy an abundance of affordable hot water.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5 1.3 REPAIRS & MAINTENCE pp. 6 - 7 SPECIFICATIONS p. 8 PERFORMANCE p. 9 PARTS & CONSTRUCTION SCHEMATICS 4.1 RAPID/X6 DIMENSIONS / DYNAMIC/X8 DIMENSIONS p. 10 4.2 PARTS SCHEMATICS p. 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 DELIVERY p. 11 5.2 BASE p.
  • Page 4 12.0 OPERATION PANEL INSTRUCTIONS 12.1 ACCESSING THE DISPLAY PANEL p. 25 12.2 TURNING ON p. 26 12.3 SETTING DATE & TIME pp. 26 - 27 12.4 SETTING HEATING TIMER WINDOWS pp. 27 - 28 12.5 HEATING MODES p. 29 12.6 SELECTING A HEATING MODE p.

  • Page 5: Installation & Operation

    If used indoors, the appliance must be placed, op- a 20A RCD/MCB or RCBO with a test button function. erated, and stored in a room with a floor area of at least 67 - RAPID/X6 / 47 - DYNAMIC/X8 and any required ventilation openings clear of obstruction •...

  • Page 6: Repairs & Maintence

    MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK TO ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. • Prior to beginning work on systems containing flammable refrigerants, safety checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimised. • Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimise the risk of a flammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being performed.
  • Page 7 • When breaking into the refrigerant circuit to make repairs – or for any other purpose – conventional procedures shall be used. However, for flammable refrigerants it is important that best practice is followed since flammability is a consideration. The following procedure shall be adhered to: remove refrigerant;...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS RAPID/X6 DYNAMIC/X8 DIMENSIONS PACKED 700mm X 700mm X 1730mm 700mm X 700mm X 1950mm DIMENSIONS UNPACKED 620mm X 1580mm 620mm X 1800mm WEIGHT: 103KG / 118KG / 328KG 118KG / 134KG / 378KG Unpacked/ Packed / Filled TANK STORAGE VOLUME | HEATED VOLUME...

  • Page 9: Performance

    PA RT S & C O N S T R U C T I O N S C H E M AT I C S 4.1 RAPID/X6 DIMENSIONS DYNAMIC/X8 DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 10: Rapid/X6 Dimensions / Dynamic/X8 Dimensions

    4.2 PARTS SCHEMATICS TOP LID 12. ELECTRONIC TX VALVE UPPER COVER 13. 5V SENSORS ELECTRONIC MAIN BOARD 14. DISPLAY COVER ELECTRIC ANODE TRANSFORMER 15. DISPLAY CONTROLLER FAN CAPACITOR 16. FOAM FAN COVER AC TO DC TRANSFORMER 17. FAN BLADE COMPRESSOR RUN CAPACITOR 18.

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    5.1 DELIVERY • Aquatech heat pumps must be stored and transported in a near vertical position at all times with a tilt ratio of no more than 30°. Transporting or storing the unit in a horizontal position will void warranty.

  • Page 12: Base

    The unit should be installed on a concrete plinth or stable structure capable of sustaining weights in excess of 340kg (RAPID/X6) / 386kg (DYNAMIC/X8). The supporting structure must not shift over time (due to water drainage etc.). A concrete base of at least 50mm thick or a well-seasoned hardwood slat at least 25mm is required.

  • Page 13: Airflow

    • unobstructed space surrounding the unit. If used indoors, the appliance must be placed, operated, and stored in a room with a floor area of at least 67m 2 (RAPID/X6) 47m 2 (DYNAMIC/X8)and any required ventilation openings clear of obstruction •...

  • Page 14: Noise Considerations

    9am and 6pm, or that the system be located away from bedrooms. • If you are experiencing noise issues with your system, please contact Aquatech directly. There are mean to mitigate the sound produced when the system is operational.

  • Page 15: Plumbing Schematics

    P LU M B I N G S C H E M AT I C S 7.1CONNECTION DIMENSIONS AND COMPONENTS The following instructions and schematics have taken into account standards AS4324, AS4020, AS1056.1, AS/NZS2712, AS/NZ3350.240/30/30.2, AS3498 and represents an optimum installation procedure for this unit however when installing please ensure minimum requirements are met for all state &...

  • Page 16: Plumbing Installation

    P LU M B I N G I N S TA L L AT I O N 8.1 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS 8.1.1 Cold water supply outlet • The cold water supply connection is a G 3/4” female thread. • The cold water supply should be connected to G 3/4” socket. •...

  • Page 17: Pressure & Temperature Relief (Ptr) Valve

    8.1.4 Pressure & Temperature Relief (PTR) Valve • The system is supplied with a loose PTR valve appropriate to the pressure rating of the wa- ter heater tank. If the PTR valve is not present please contact your supplier. The valve Rated capacity: 850kPa;10kW;...

  • Page 18: Pressure Reducing Valve

    8.1.7 Pressure Reducing Valve • This water heater is supplied with a PTR valve rated at 850kPa and is designed for direct- connection to mains water supply with a pressure not exceeding this rating. • Should main pressure fluctuate above this rating, a pressure limiting device (AS1357) should be connected at Point 8 in section in section 7.1 Connection Dimensions and Components under the socket marked “PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE”.

  • Page 19: Plumbing Maintenance

    P LU M B I N G M A I N T E N A N C E 9.1 OPERATING P.T.R VALVE - (6 MONTH INTERVALS) It is recommended to operate the PTR valve periodically to ensure water flows freely. If water doesn’t flow freely, the PTR valve will need to be replaced.

  • Page 20: Electrical Schematics & Connections

    E L E C T R I C A L S C H E M AT I C S & C O N N E C T I O N S 10.1 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 21: Pre-Connection & Regulations

    10.2 PRE-CONNECTION & REGULATIONS • Before any work can commence, ensure that the heater is isolated from the power supply at the control panel. • The heat pump is designed for permanent connection to either a ContinuousTariff (single phase 240V AC supply) or a Shoulder Tariff (single phase 240V AC supply). •...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Power Supply

    10.3 CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY The heat pump is supplied with a 3 point earthed plug and may be run off a power socket where such connection is complient with National wiring regulations AS.3000 and/or such requirements as stipulated by local authorising bodies. Should permanente connection to power supply be required by National wiring regulations AS.3000 and/or local authorising bodies.

  • Page 23: Commissioning The System

    C O M M I S S I O N I N G T H E S Y S T E M 11.1 PRE-START PROCEDURES & CHECKS • Once both the electrical and plumbing connections have been completed by qualified trades person, the system is now ready for operation.
  • Page 24 11.2 PRE-START PROCEDURES & CHECKS The system is level. The system is installed on a concrete plinth or stable capable of sustaining weights in excess of 400kgstructure A minimum distance of 300mm is present above the system, to allow the lid to be removed for maintenance (see section 5.3 Air Flow).

  • Page 25: Operation Panel Instructions

    O P E R AT I O N PA N E L I N S T R U C T I O N S 12.1 ACCESSING THE DISPLAY PANEL The system’s front metal cover protects the display panel from damage. TO ACCESS THE DISPLAY PANEL: 1.

  • Page 26: Turning

    12.2 TURNING THE SYSTEM ON When you first power your new system, you will need to turn the system on. The system won’t need to be turned on each time it heats, only the first time the unit is powered or if the unit has been turned off.

  • Page 27: Setting Heating Timer Windows

    12.4 SETTING HEATING TIMER WINDOWS ACCESSING THE TIMER SETTINGS With the controller unlocked. Press and hold the “CLOCK” button for 3 seconds. The “CLOCK” , “ON” , “1” symbols will illuminate and the first on time will appear. SETTING TIMER 1 ON - THIS IS THE EARLIEST TIME THE SYSTEM WILL RUN.
  • Page 28 CYCLING THROUGH TIMERS 2 & 3 Press the “CLOCK” button 6 TIMES to cycle through Timer 2 & Timer 3 on & off settings. Make sure that all these timers are showing 00:00 for both the ON & OFF settings. CONFIRM TIMERS ARE SET &...

  • Page 29: Heating Modes

    12.5 HEATING MODES The heat pump controller offers five smart modes, allowing customisation for any home’s specific requirements. EACH MODE HAS UNIQUE: SET TEMPERATURE (Water temperature at end of heating cycle) TRIGGER TEMPERATURE (Water temperature that starts a new heating cycle) HEATPUMP TEMPERATURE (Water temperature heated to by heat pump during cycle) ELEMENT TEMPERATURE...

  • Page 30: Selecting A Heating Mode

    12.6 SELECTING A HEATING MODE PRESS THE “M” BUTTON TO CYLE THROUGH THE MODES. The current time will disappear and the selected mode will be displayed for three seconds. • Any timers you set on the system will operate across all modes. •...

  • Page 31: System Diagnostics

    12.8 SYSTEM RUNNING STATE The controller includes system diagnostics for owners to quickly check heat pump performance during a heating cycle. This allows remote technical support to diagnose potential issues and provide solutions without requiring onsite servicing. TO ACCESS THE DIAGNOSTICS: 1.

  • Page 32: Symbols & Icons

    12.9 SYMBOLS & BUTTONS SHOWER - INDICATES SYSTEM IS ON 13. W# - UNIQUE DAILY TIMER IS SET (REMOVE) SNOWFLAKE - SYSTEM IS IN COOLING MODE 14. CLOCK # | ON/OFF - TIMERS ARE SET ELECTRIC - ELEMENT IS ON & HEATING 15.

  • Page 33: Faults & Error Codes

    The system will display an error code when a fault has occurred. The error message will show where the time is usually displayed as well as the error symbol. Please note the error code before contacting Aquatech support at 1300 769 904 during office hours.

  • Page 34: Maintenance - Owner

    M A I N T E N A N C E - O W N E R 13.1 SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE The following maintance should be performed by the owner of the heat pump every 6 months to ensure ongoing safety and performance. 1.
  • Page 35 M A I N T E N A N C E N O T E S Use the following page to make any notes or observations regarding your systems operation or maintence, to share with attending tradespersons.

  • Page 36: Maintenance - Tradesperson

    M A I N T E N A N C E - T R A D E S P E R S O N It is recommended that qualified tradespeople perform the following maintenance every FIVE YEARS. 1. CHECK PLUMBING VALVES It is recommended to ensure that all valves connected to the heat pump are operating properly.

  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G - O W N E R NO HOT WATER POSSIBLE CAUSES CHECKS SOLUTIONS If the screen is blank, check the supply power switch is turned on and Check to see if the System has no power that all homes fuses are up.
  • Page 38 CONDENSATE AND/OR PTR LEAKING Owners can expect at least 5 -10L of water to be drained daily from condensate and relief valves during the systems heating. If more than a bucket a day of water is being drained contact your installing plumber to check all relief valves. ADJUSTING THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE All hot water systems must be installed with a tempering valve that limits the water tempera- ture at showers and bath outlets to a maximum of 50°C.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    When proof of installation date is not provided, the start date of the warranty will commence from the system date of manufacture determined by the systems unique serial identifier. This warranty covers only RAPID/X6 & DYNAMIC/X8 systems sold and installed in Australia under the Aquatech Brand with serial number begins with AQU6 & AQU8.
  • Page 40 AS/NZS 4692.1:2005., when connected to a continuous power supply. A major failure can only be validated by an Aquatech approved service agent or plumber, or by the Aquatech Solar Technologies Pty. Ltd. service department. If a major failure is validated an approved agent will need to complete a Major Failure System Report (contact Aquatech Solar Technologies for a copy of report document).
  • Page 41 The replacement system will be made available for collection from the closet Aquatech Ware- house or distributor to the owner’s address. Any associated cost for shipping and or delivery of the free replacement system from said warehouse and or distributor will be at the owner’s...
  • Page 42 3. Damage to parts due to miss handling of system in transport or during installation. 4. Accidental damage including: Acts of God, misuse use of system, repairs to system not completed by approved Aquatech Solar Technologies Pty. Ltd. service agent. or Aquatech- Solar Technologies Pty. Ltd. service department.
  • Page 43 NON-RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY The RAPID/X6 & DYNAMIC/X8 have been rated to meet a medium load delivery per AS/NZS 4692.1:2005 across all five climate zones. Where the average daily hot water demand made on a single heat pump is shown to be 150% or above medium load demand for the climate zone in which it has been installed as outlined in AS/NZS 4692.1:2005.
  • Page 44 INFO@AQUATECHHEATPUMPS.COM.AU WWW.AQUATECHHEATPUMPS.COM.AU 1300 769 904...

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