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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions Outdoor Domestic Mains Pressure Gas Storage Water Heater G270VE Series This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. Please leave this guide with the householder. - Page 2 Patents This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Aquamax Australia Pty Ltd. Trademarks ® Registered trademark of Aquamax Australia Pty Ltd.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Householder: Read the section ‘About Your Water Heater’ (pages 3 to 19). The ‘Installation’ section is intended for the installer but may be of interest. ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER ..............3 Model Type ....................3 Lighting the Water Heater ................. 5 Shut Down Procedure ................ -
Page 4: About Your Water Heater
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not interfere with the water heater. Model Type ® This Aquamax water heater is a 5 star permanent pilot gas storage water heater suitable for outdoor installation only. This water heater is not to be used as a pool heater. - Page 5 Always check the water temperature before use, such as when entering a shower or filling a bath or basin, to ensure it is suitable for the application and will not cause a scald injury. Aquamax recommends monthly temperature checks to ensure the appropriate temperature is maintained within the hot water heater.
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Page 6: Lighting The Water Heater
To minimise scalding, especially for those people in high scald risk categories i.e. young children, people with potentially incapacitating medical conditions, elderly people etc, this water heater must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.4. For early childhood centres, primary and secondary schools, nursing homes or similar facilities for young, aged, sick or disabled persons, please consult your local health authority for the correct temperature setting. - Page 7 If you do smell gas do not try to light the water heater. If the gas smell is still present after five (5) minutes, turn off the isolation valve on the gas supply line to the water heater, leave the area and call Aquamax Service or a qualified service technician.
- Page 8 Hold gas knob in depressed position for a further twenty (20) seconds and then release. Depress gas knob slightly and rotate anticlockwise to the red line ‘l’ (ignition) position and hold in this position for five (5) seconds. Release gas knob (gas knob will return to the red flame ‘ ’ (on) position automatically) and listen for burner noise.
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Page 9: Shut Down Procedure
Shut Down Procedure To view the gas control components described in this procedure refer to the ‘Lighting Instructions’ diagram on page 6. Remove front access panel by following step 2 of ‘Lighting Instructions’ on page 6. Depress gas knob slightly and rotate gas knob clockwise so that the red star ‘... -
Page 10: Other Important Information
thermostat is fully automatic and the burner only operates when the water in the storage cylinder requires heating. There is no need to switch the water heater off when it is not in use, except when you are going away for an extended period. - Page 11 The Aquamax warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other safety devices are tampered with or if the installation is not in accordance with these instructions. Warning: For continued safety of this water heater, it must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Owner’s Guide and...
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Page 12: Periodic Maintenance
Annual Service It is recommended an annual service be conducted on the water heater. Servicing must be performed by a qualified person. Phone Aquamax Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. Annual service actions: Inspect and flush temperature pressure relief valve. - Page 13 Aquamax Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. Note: The five (5) year service and routine replacement of any components, such as the relief valve(s), are not included in the Aquamax warranty. A charge will be made for this work.
- Page 14 If water does not flow freely from the drain line when the lever is lifted, then the water heater must be checked. Phone Aquamax Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection.
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Page 15: Water Chemistry
This water heater should only be connected to a water supply which complies with these guidelines for the Aquamax warranty to apply. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Some water analysis reports may state the conductivity of the water rather than the level of total dissolved solids. - Page 16 The Aquamax warranty will not cover resultant faults to the storage cylinder if this water heater is connected at anytime to a water supply where the TDS content of the water exceeds 600 mg/Litre. In locations where TDS approaches 600 mg/Litre, e.g. due to sediment, we strongly recommend fitting an appropriate filter to ensure water entering or in the water heater does not exceed this level at any time i.e.
- Page 17 Water Chemistry Levels Affecting Warranty The Aquamax warranty of this water heater will not cover resultant faults on components including the storage cylinder where water stored in the storage cylinder exceeds at any time any of the following levels: Total dissolved solids...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for attending to any condition or fault that is not related to the manufacture or failure of a part. For warranty terms and conditions (refer to ‘Warranty’ on page 39). - Page 19 Pressure Temperature Relief Valve Running Normal Operation • It is normal and desirable for the PTR valve to allow a small quantity of water to escape during the heating cycle, however there may be a problem if the valve continuously dribbles more than a bucket full of water in a normal 24 hr cycle.
- Page 20 Has your gas rate been increased by your gas retailer since your • previous bill? Check your previous bill and compare gas rates and charges. If you have checked all the previous troubleshooting points and still believe you need assistance, phone Aquamax Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent.
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Page 21: Installation
INSTALLATION Installation Overview This water heater must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with the installation instructions. The installation must comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1, all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. Check to ensure the water heater is suitable for the gas type available (refer to the water heaters rating label). - Page 22 It is a requirement of AS 5601 and AS/NZS 5601.1 that the water heater is secured to a wall. A wall bracket is supplied with the water heater for this purpose. The top of the unit is to be secured to the wall using the wall bracket and masonry anchor provided (or other suitable fastener).
- Page 23 Examples a, b & c from previous table Wall Bracket Installation It is a requirement of AS 5601 and AS/NZS 5601.1 that water heater is secured to a wall. The top of the water heater is to be secured to the wall using the wall bracket and M6.5 masonry anchor provided with the water heater (or other suitable fastener).
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Page 24: Water Supplies
Flashing Kit must not be installed within a 100 mm wide vertical strip either side of the cold water inlet, hot water outlet and pressure temperature relief valve. Flashing Kits are available from Aquamax and if required are purchased as a separate kit. The kit part number is:... -
Page 25: Plumbing & Plumbing Diagrams
Use thread sealing tape or an approved thread sealant on all fittings (never use hemp). All Aquamax storage cylinder water fittings have a plastic liner fitted. These liners must be in place for the water heater to function properly. - Page 26 Warning: Always isolate the water heater before pressure testing the gas supply system. Disconnect water heater after isolating valve to prevent the risk of serious damage to the gas control. The Aquamax warranty does not cover damage of any nature resulting from failure to observe this precaution.
- Page 27 Expansion Control Valve In some areas, local regulations may make it mandatory to install an expansion control valve (ECV) in the cold water line to the water heater. Refer to ‘Scaling Water’ on page 16. The ECV must always be installed after the non return valve and be the last valve installed prior to the water heater (refer to the ‘Cold Water Supply Plumbing Arrangement’...
- Page 28 additional bends. Where the distance to the point of final discharge exceeds this length, the drain line can discharge into a tundish. Subject to local regulatory authority approval, the drain lines from the ECV and PTR valve from an individual water heater may be interconnected. The outlet of a drain line must be in such a position that flow out of the pipe can be easily seen, but arranged so discharge will not cause injury, damage or nuisance.
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Page 29: Two Temperature Zones Using A Temperature Limiting Device
Flashing Kit, any resultant faults will not be covered by the Aquamax warranty. Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. -
Page 30: Circulated Hot Water Flow & Return Systems
Two Temperature Zone Plumbing Diagram Circulated Hot Water Flow & Return Systems For circulated hot water flow and return systems, a temperature limiting device can only be installed on a dead leg which branches off the circulated hot water flow and return pipe. Warning: Installing a temperature limiting device in the circulated flow and return pipe work, or circulating tempered water from a temperature limiting device may cause water to be delivered to ablution areas at a... - Page 31 Circulated Hot Water Flow & Return Plumbing Diagram...
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Page 32: Commissioning
If unable to get the water heater working properly, contact • Aquamax Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. 11. Replace front access panel. Explain to the householder, or a responsible officer, the functions and operation of the water heater. -
Page 33: Testing Inlet Gas Pressure
Leave this guide with the householder or responsible officer upon completion of the installation and after commissioning. Warning: DO NOT leave this guide inside the water heater as it may interfere with the safe operation of the water heater or ignite when the water heater is turned on. - Page 34 If inlet gas pressure is correct, light the water heater and ensure burner is operating (refer to ‘Lighting Instructions’ on page 6). If inlet gas pressure is incorrect, contact Aquamax service. 10. Replace front access panel. Testing & Adjusting Burner Gas Pressure The burner gas pressure must be checked and adjusted (where applicable) as part of the commissioning procedure.
- Page 35 Take manometer reading with burner operating. If reading is 1.0 kPa for natural gas models or 2.7 kPa (±5% tolerance) for propane gas models, the burner gas pressure is correct. Proceed directly to step 7. If reading is not 1.0 kPa for natural gas models or 2.7 kPa (±5% tolerance) for propane gas models, the burner gas pressure will require adjusting in which case proceed to step 6a for natural gas models or step 6b for propane gas models.
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Page 36: Draining The Water Heater
Draining the Water Heater Warning: Water discharged from the water heater during this procedure may be of a very high temperature. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce the risk of scalding. To drain the water heater: Ensure water heater is turned off and gas control is completely shut down (refer to ‘Shut Down Procedure’... -
Page 37: Dimensions & Technical Data
Dimensions & Technical Data G270VE Model – Without Mixing Valve APPROVALS: This unit complies with AS 3498 WaterMark Licence No. WMKA00200 Storage capacity (L) Connections Hot water delivery (L) Cold water inlet RP¾/20 Recovery rate * 135 L/Hr @ 45° C Hot water outlet RP¾/20 First hour capacity (L) - Page 38 This page is intentionally blank...
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Page 40: Warranty
1.1 This warranty is given by Aquamax Australia Pty Limited, ABN 37 138 189 689 of 463-467 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin Victoria. 1.2 Aquamax offer a trained and qualified service network who will repair or replace components at the address of the water heater subject to the terms of the Aquamax warranty. - Page 41 Aquamax replacement parts. 2.7 The Aquamax warranty does not cover faults that are a result of: a. Accidental damage to the water heater or any component (for example: (i) Acts of God such as floods, storms, fires, lightning strikes and the like;...
- Page 42 3. WHAT IS COVERED BY AQUAMAX WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3.1 Aquamax will repair or replace a faulty component of your water heater if it fails to operate in accordance with its specifications as follows:...
- Page 43 6.2 The Aquamax’s warranty (set out above) is in addition to any rights and remedies that you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.
- Page 44 INSTALLER INFORMATION DEAR INSTALLER, Please provide the following information upon completion of the installation. This information should be provided to Aquamax to assist the customer in the event that a claim is made under the Aquamax warranty. Plumber (Name & Company): Plumber’s licence number:...
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