BC Home, BC20 models with Celsius Plus All in One Pull Out, General layout ..........25 BC Home, BC20 models with Celsius Plus All in One tap, General layout ............26 BC Home, BC20 HydroTap G5 models ......................27 BC H Home, BC20 H HydroTap and vented mixer tap combinations ............. 28 BC Home, BC20 All-In-One 'Mains' tap ......................
Using these instructions Explanation of symbols Button/ WARNING DANGER DANGER DANGER Read the coin battery WARNING Electric shock Hot surface Flammable instructions Safety instructions Read and use the instructions and safety information supplied with individual kit components for a safe installation. Section 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Compliance In Australia electrical installation must comply with AS/NZS3000.
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Application The HydroTap G5 Home series is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: • Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; • Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;...
WARNINGS AND REGULATORY INFORMATION • For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • This appliance may deliver water at high temperature. Refer to the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), local requirements and installation instructions to determine if additional delivery temperature control is required.
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WARNINGS AND REGULATORY INFORMATION water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of water'. • Use the new hose set supplied with the unit. Do not re-use old hose set. • The button/coin battery is hazardous and is to be kept away from children. It can cause severe or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if it is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.
Technical data Technical data table Dimensions Power rating kW Power rating kW Weight Model W x D x H (mm) 220-240V 50Hz 220V 60Hz (kg) Command Centre only BC30 , BC30 H 1.90 + Booster 280 x 478 x 333 BC20 , BC20 H 1.90 280 x 478 x 333...
Supplied parts checklist BC models Parts supplied in the kit BC20 BC20 H BC30 BC30 H BC Home BC H Home HydroTap tap, pipes, tubes hoses and fittings Vented Mixer Tap, hoses, Optional fittings & instructions Mains Mixer Tap, hoses, Optional ...
Installation checklist • Check if there is adequate space to install all of the components. • Note Not all fittings are supplied with the appliance kit. Isolation valves are not supplied. • Check the mains water pressure is within min / max requirements. (Click 'Tech data' tab for min.
Before installation • Review of all the technical specifications. • Ensure the under counter cupboard floor can support the product weight when full of water (allow an extra 3-8kg when full). • Sufficient space in the cupboard to install the Command Centre and other components in accordance with these installation instructions.
General product features Thank you for purchasing a Zip HydroTap G5. Please read and follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe and trouble free operation. If help and advice is required, contact your local service provider. What is the Zip HydroTap G5 ? This Zip HydroTap G5 is an electronically controlled, filtered, boiling, chilled and sparkling (functionality is dependant upon model purchased) drinking water system for the kitchen.
Section 2 Ventilation Read and use the instructions and safety information supplied with individual kit components for a safe installation. Clearance envelope & airflow The integrated vent aperture must be cut out of the cupboard floor & mounting plate fitted. The vent provides a safe exhaust for the refrigerant gas in the unlikely event of a leak.
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Section 2 Ventilation BC Home, BC20, BC20 H, BC30, BC30 H Vent grilles & plates cut-outs ventilation options For integrated vent cut-out, check Option 1: Ventilation arrangement using small cupboard with min. size relative to your product. 40mm overhang Directing warm air straight into the room. Must be installed For Command Centre width 280mm C l e...
Section 3 Ancillary Installations - Install Rail installation (UK only) Description • The install rails can be used to safely connect a wide range of water appliances to the mains water supply. The install rails include an isolation valve, double check valves, tamper proof pressure reducing valve pre- set to 0.3 MPa and a flood preventer with reset.
Section 3 Ancillary Installations - Connect to the water supply Connect the braided hose to the mains water supply Valves and fittings must be sealed with PTFE tape if compression seals are not included. Note correct strainer orientation. Note Mixer tap installations also use a ‘Tee piece’ as part of the water supply plumbing connections, see the Tap installation instructions supplied with the Mixer Tap to connect the water supply if using the mixer tap option.
Section 3 Ancillary Installations - External Limescale filter bypass valve External bypass valve The following products have an external bypass valve. The external bypass valve allows the user to choose to have the boiling feed water bypass the internal filter and only be filtered by the external filtration.
Section 3 Ancillary Installations - Limescale filter installation (UK only) Limescale filter Note UK only option. An external lime scale filter may be fitted as an optional accessory to reduce the incidence of lime scale build up in the hot tank or may be supplied at the customer’s request. For Limescale filter installation instructions, scan the QR code on the Limescale filter carton.
The booster system is a compact electronically controlled auxiliary water heater. It is intended to provide pre-heating of water before it enters the Zip HydroTap G5 boiling tank. If the booster is used the boiling water output will be increased. Note 1 Water connection blue cap - water in.
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Section 3 Ancillary Installations - Booster system installation Installation procedure Site requirements • Booster must only be installed in a frost-free area. Never expose booster to frost. • The booster is designed for wall mounted installation and must be installed with water connectors facing upwards.
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Note 1 This appliance is intended for use with the Zip HydroTap G5 Command Centre. Note 2 Water connections must be pointing vertically upwards. Note 3 The booster unit should be installed as close as possible to the Zip HydroTap G5 as the connection hoses cannot be lengthened.
Section 4 Command Centre installation Generic installation arrangement instructions Read these instructions together with those supplied with individual components before commencing Command Centre installation,they apply to all installation arrangements. • Install the mains water braided hoses to the Command Centre before locating in place.
Section 4 Command Centre installation John Guest pipe and fittings Take care to use correctly, see below : Insert Remove 2. Pull pipe 1. Cut pipe clean & square 1. Press collet 2. Push pipe to down end stop Mains power cable Do not connect to the mains socket until commissioning Connect Command Centre to HydroTap.
Section 4 Command Centre installation Section 4 Command Centre installation BC Home, BC20 models, General layout Command Centre Mains electrical power connector Tap - Command Centre USB HydroTap Mains water supply Tap connections Mains braided hose - Command Centre manifold Mains braided hose - Command Centre Water supply connection For UK: use install rail...
Section 4 Command Centre installation Section 4 Command Centre installation BC H Home, BC20 H models, General layout Command Centre Mains electrical power connector Tap - Command Centre USB HydroTap Mains water supply Vented mixer tap Tap connections Mains braided hose - Command Centre manifold Mains braided hose - Command Centre Water supply connection...
Section 4 Command Centre installation Section 4 Command Centre installation BC Home, BC20 models with Celsius Plus All in One Pull Out, General layout Command Centre Mains electrical power connector Tap - Command Centre USB HydroTap Mains water supply Hose Management System Tap connections Mains braided hose - Command Centre manifold...
Section 4 Command Centre installation Section 4 Command Centre installation BC Home, BC20 models with Celsius Plus All in One tap, General layout Command Centre Mains electrical power connector Tap - Command Centre USB HydroTap Mains water supply Tap connections Mains braided hose - Command Centre manifold Mains braided hose - Command Centre...
Section 4 Command Centre installation BC H Home, BC20 H HydroTap and vented mixer tap combinations Command Centre connections Braided hose HydroTap Optional limescale filter BC comm Zip Vented Connections key Mixer Tap connections Mains CHILLED MAINS MIXER MIXER BOILING BYPASS VENT BYPASS...
Section 4 Command Centre installation Section 4 Command Centre installation BC H Home, BC20 All-In-One Classic 'Vented' tap Command Centre connections Braided hose Optional limescale filter HydroTap BC comm Zip Vented Connections key Mixer Tap connections Mains CHILLED MAINS MIXER MIXER BOILING BYPASS...
Section 4 Command Centre installation BC30 models, General layout Command Centre Mains electrical power connector Tap - Command Centre USB Booster Mains water supply Tap connections Booster braided hoses - Command Centre manifold Mains braided hose - Command Bypass link Centre manifold Booster braided hoses - Booster manifold...
Section 4 Command Centre installation BC30 H HydroTap and vented mixer tap combinations Command Centre connections Braided hose Booster and HydroTap limescale filter (optional) BC comm Zip Vented Connections key Mixer Tap connections Mains CHILLED MAINS MIXER MIXER BOILING BYPASS VENT BYPASS MIXER...
Section 4 Command Centre installation Section 4 Command Centre installation BC30 H All-In-One Classic 'Vented' tap Command Centre connections Braided hose Booster and HydroTap limescale filter (optional) BC comm Zip Vented Connections key Mixer Tap connections Mains CHILLED MAINS MIXER MIXER BOILING BYPASS...
• Initial commissioning touch screen , set language option. COMMISSIONING 12:12 PM • The language is set automatically by country, but this can be changed manually, if required, by touching the language icon. HydroTap G5 Language 024-H5v0.1.16 BCS100 0000000000000 H50063000AU •...
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Section 5 Commissioning Select the language • Touch the appropriate button to select the language and units of LANGUAGE 10:50 choice. • Touch the back arrow to go back to previous menu. • In the previous menu, touch the arrow to begin the commissioning process.
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Section 5 Commissioning Set the date, time & drain away options • Touch the date and time, use "-" or "+" to make adjustments. When DATE & TIME 10:50 ready, touch the arrow to continue. 2021 24 hr Time • Select 'Sink / Container' or 'Font' depending on the model , see DRAIN AWAY OPTION 9:26 below.
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Section 5 Commissioning FILTER FLUSH 12:12 PM FILTER HAS BEEN FLUSHED! Turn the flush line STOP COCK VALVE back to the OFF position Your filter has now been flushed and is ready to use. You will need to check the life span of the filter in filter settings •...
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Section 5 Commissioning LIMESCALE FILTER FLUSH 12:12 PM IN OUT LIMESCALE FILTER HAS BEEN FLUSHED! Reconnect the limescale filter hose to the manifold. • Once the filter flush is finished, reconnect the limescale filter OUT hose to the Command Centre manifold. •...
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Section 5 Commissioning Filter head • Check the adapter seal is present and correctly positioned in the adapter. • Install the HydroTap Clean adapter (1) into the filter head. • Turn the adapter a quarter turn to the right until it comes to a stop and locks. HydroTap Clean adapter (1) •...
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Section 5 Commissioning Boiling calibration and cleaning • Read the on screen information. BOILING CALIBRATION & CLEANING 12:12 PM • BC offers combined boiling calibration and cleaning. Info This will optimise the performance of the boiling • Touch the green arrow to run. unit and perform chilled cleaning.
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Section 5 Commissioning • Unscrew the HydroTap Clean can (2). • Ensure to hold the adapter in place while unscrewing the can. 12:12 PM RE-INSTALL FILTER RE-INSTALL FILTER 12:12 PM If the below steps have not been completed. While Boiling Calibration in Progress..Follow the instructions below.
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Section 5 Commissioning • If NO is selected (indicating that it is not safe to continue) the EMPTY HOT TANK 12:12 PM screen will prompt the user to clear the sink area. • Once it is safe to continue select YES to empty the hot tank. Boiling water will be dispensed into your sink.
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Light intensity varies from site to site, therefore it is recommended that a re-calibration be performed at the time of the installation. All direct sunlight must be shaded from the HydroTap G5, during the calibration. This can be achieved by closing any nearby curtains, blinds, etc.
Section 6 Service and Trouble shooting Service items • Filters should be replaced at six month intervals for Commercial HydroTaps, and 12 month intervals for Residential HydroTaps. • CO2 regulator washers should be replaced annually. Trouble shooting table Fault Fault name Fault trigger code Power Board Fault...
Section 7 Operation and Maintenance Please refer to the User Guide for all operational and maintenance features of the HydroTap. The User Guide is located in the HydroTap Command Centre filter door. Zip offers a fully-inclusive HydroCare Service Plan to take care of all routine maintenance, including filter replacements, sanitisation, electrical safety inspections as well as general maintenance of your HydroTap.
Section 8 End of life disposal Waste electrical and electronic equipment The symbol above means that according to United Kingdom and European Union member countries laws and regulations, your product and /or its battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities.
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