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Owner's Manual
5 Star Gas Hot Water Heater
Models:
135D5N, 135D5L,
170D5N, 170D5L
Installation Details
Owner's Information
Warranty
For advice, repairs and service, call:
1300 365 115 (Australia)
0800 729 389 (New Zealand)
Carefully remove all packaging and
transit protection from the heater before
installation. Dispose of the packaging
responsibly using re-cycling facilities
where they exist.
Specifications and materials may change without notice.
Effective for all Prodigy 5 water heaters manufactured and sold after 1st January 2013.
H3109
3109
Rev. E
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Page 1: Installation Details
Owner’s Manual 5 Star Gas Hot Water Heater Models: 135D5N, 135D5L, 170D5N, 170D5L Installation Details Owner’s Information Warranty For advice, repairs and service, call: 1300 365 115 (Australia) 0800 729 389 (New Zealand) Carefully remove all packaging and transit protection from the heater before installation. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Contents Welcome To Dux Hot Water Installation Details Plumbing Connections Specifications Gas Connections Commissioning Adjustments Owner’s Information System Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty Other Information © Dux Manufacturing Limited 2012. All rights reserved. H3109 3109 Rev. E... -
Page 3: Welcome To Dux Hot Water
– safely, economically, and for many years to come. To be upfront about it, we want Dux to be your brand of choice. So you can depend on us to provide more than just a hot water system. -
Page 4: Installation Details
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Installation Details Outdoor Tank Installation Safety The water heater must be installed This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, with the minimum clearances by persons (including children) with as shown in the figure below. reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and We recommend a plinth be installed... -
Page 5: Plumbing Connections
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Plumbing Connections Plumbing Connections Installation Requirements Water Supply Pressure This water heater must be installed This water heater is designed for direct by a licensed tradesperson, and in connection to water supply pressures of accordance with: no greater than: All Litre Models –... -
Page 6: Cold Water Connection
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Plumbing Connections Pressure & Temperature Relief intervals not exceeding 5 years, or less Valve in areas where local regulations apply. The Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve Important: The PTR Valve and its is supplied loose with the water heater. drain outlet pipe must not be sealed or The valve rating is: blocked. -
Page 7: Owner's Manual – Prodigy
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Plumbing Connections Note for S.A. and W.A.: It is a state Temperature Protection requirement that a pressure relief valve All water heaters have the ability to be fitted on the cold water supply line produce hot water very quickly. To between the non return valve and the reduce the risk of scald injury, it is water heater. -
Page 8: Specifications
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Specifications System Components Component Description PTR Valve Hot Water Outlet To House Cold Water Inlet Tank Specifications Model Numbers 135D5N, 170D5N, 135D5L 170D5L Capacity (L) Net Weight Empty (kg) Relief Valve Pressure (kPA) 1400 1400 Gas Consumption (Propane) 22.5 MJ/h... -
Page 9: Gas Connections
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Gas Connections Refer to the Data Label for correct gas type. Gas piping should be connected through the side of the case (see figure below). The plastic grommet must be installed around the pipe and clipped into the case. -
Page 10: Commissioning Adjustments
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Commissioning Adjustments Note: Commissioning adjustments 4. Depress the knob fully (until can be done only by a licensed disappears below housing) and after tradesperson. thirty (30) seconds, whilst keeping the knob depressed, repeatedly Lighting the Water Heater press the igniter button (for up to 40 The water heater must be filled with seconds) until the pilot flame ignites. - Page 11 Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Commissioning Adjustments 9. Turn the knob to a higher number Shutting Down The Water Heater for higher water temperatures or 1. Turn the knob to “•” (off) position. a lower number for lower water 2. Turn water off at water isolating temperatures.
- Page 12 Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Commissioning Adjustments Main Gas Pressure Regulator Ignition System (Spark Gap) Adjustment If there is no spark or the spark looks The main burner pressure must be set weak, adjust as follows: at installation. 1. Check the gap between the spark The pressure is best checked by electrode and the pilot burner is 3 –...
- Page 13 Adjust gas pressure as required to achieve specified gas test point pressure. If problems are encountered in this process contact the Dux Service Department. Failure to accurately set the pressure can result in damage to the water heater, and automatically cancels the Manufacturer’s Warranty.
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Page 14: Owner's Information
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Owner’s Information Operating Instructions Water Quality The appliance is not intended for use Your Dux water heater has been by young children or infirm persons manufactured to suit water conditions of without supervision. Young children most Australian metropolitan supplies. - Page 15 How Does My System Work? household. The Dux water storage tank is used Caution: All water heaters have to store the heated water ready the ability to produce hot water in a for household use.
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Page 16: System Maintenance
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 System Maintenance This Dux water heater is designed such The service should include the following: that there is little to do regarding system • Replace the Pressure & maintenance other than that detailed in Temperature Relief Valve. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
• Consider that often the hot water please contact Dux on 1300 365 115. usage of showers, washing machines and dishwashers can No Hot Water be under estimated. Review these •... - Page 18 Steady flow (PTR) – more than 20L per day This may be caused by excessive water supply pressure, a faulty Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve or a faulty thermostat. Turn off the electricity supply and contact your Dux Hot Water. H3109 3109 Rev. E...
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Page 19: Warranty
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 Warranty Dux Hot Water Unit 10 Year Replacement Guarantee If an inner cylinder fails on a Dux hot Manufactured by Dux Manufacturing water unit within a further nine (9) years Limited (“Dux”) after the end of the initial one (1) year... - Page 20 If Dux fails to meet a guarantee under including excessive water pressure or the ACL, your remedy for such failure temperature, neglect of any kind or...
- Page 21 Dux, to make the Unit accessible for repair or replacement. As required by legislation, including under the ACL, any claims for damage...
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Page 22: Other Information
Privacy Act Amendment (2000): If and whenever warranty service is required, your personal details will be given to an Authorised Dux Service Agent only for the express purpose of carrying out the arranged warranty service work agreed by you the client and Dux Manufacturing Limited. - Page 23 Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5 H3109 3109 Rev. E...
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Page 24: Preventative Maintenance
Please Register Your Water Heater Please take a moment to fill out your details for warranty registration at: www.dux.com.au/warranty or use your smartphone to scan this code: Preventative Maintenance Maintaining your hot water system will help extend its lifespan and reduce running costs.
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