HOW TO USE TWO OR MORE WATER CONTROLLERS ..............9 TRANSFERRING PRIORITY....................... 9 READYHOT PRE-HEAT OPERATION ..............10 ABOUT THE READYHOT PREHEAT SYSTEM................10 TROUBLESHOOTING....................11 INSTALLATION MANUAL ..................13 ACCESSORIES ......................25 PRODUCT RECORDS .....................25 Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
REGULATORY INFORMATION Your Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Water Heater has been certified by the Australian Gas Association. The A.G.A. Certification Number is shown on the data plate. This Appliance must be installed correctly by an authorised person. The installation of gas, water, and electricity must conform to local regulations.
Endurance Continuous Flow Water Heating system. • The Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Water Heater products NEVER RUN OUT of hot water. Whilst electricity, water and gas supplies are connected, hot water is available whenever hot water taps are open. •...
The flow may vary depending on the and the automatic frost protection are connected, delivery temperature selected and the ambient water freezing will be prevented. (Anti-frost protection is temperature. fitted as standard equipment ). Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
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50°C being selected. This is a Someone maybe in the middle of having a safety feature. shower or filling a bath. Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
OPERATION WITHOUT CONTROLLERS Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Water Heater products do not use a pilot light. When installed and operated without water controllers, the opening of any hot water tap will automatically start the appliance. Once water is flowing through the appliance the burner will be ignited by electronic ignition.
GENERAL WATER CONTROL INFORMATION MAXIMUM DELIVERY TEMPERATURES Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Water Heaters are factory pre-set to various maximum delivery temperatures depending on model and their intended application. For the majority of applications, the factory pre-set temperature is appropriate. In the unlikely event this is not the case this setting can be increased or decreased by an authorised person such as a licensed plumber.
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37°C simply add cold water. Water controllers allow the water temperature to be set from the various locations where they are installed. The temperature selected will be available to all outlets. Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
NOTE controllers is not possible. These are safety features. The 'beep' sound can be muted by pressing the 'Hot water temp' Up Down buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
The burner will ignite again once the outgoing hot water temperature falls to that shown on the digital monitor (or the pre-set limit of the appliance). Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
BUTTON Preheat Function The “Preheat” function works in conjunction with the various Dux Endurance models and the separately installed and optional Dux “Readyhot” module. When the “Preheat” function is activated and used in accordance with these instructions, water in the pipework connected between the water heater and the hot water outlets in your house is warmed before any outlets are opened.
In all cases, you may be able to clear the Error Code simply by turning the hot water tap OFF, then ON again. If this does not clear the Error Code, try pushing the On/Off button OFF, then ON again. If the Error Code still remains, contact Dux for advice.
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CONNECTING COMMUNICATION CABLES TO THE WATER HEATER ..........22 COMMISSIONING .....................23 TESTING ..............................23 DELIVERY TEMPERATURE ........................23 GAS PRESSURE SETTING ........................24 COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST ......................24 ACCESSORIES ......................25 PRODUCT RECORDS .....................25 Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
For installations where the distance between the water heater and the outlets is considerable, a flow and return system or the Dux Readyhot system can be used which minimise the waiting time for hot water delivery.
AS/NZ 3500.4 a Temperature Limiting Device (TLD), such as a Tempering Valve may be required even if the appliance is set to 50º C or less. For these types of applications contact Dux. Water controller Water controller...
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1000 R ¾ (20mm) R ¾ (20mm) R ¾ (20mm) 1000 R ¾ (20mm) R ¾ (20mm) R ¾ (20mm) 1000 R ¾ (20mm) R ¾ (20mm) R ¾ (20mm) Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
For appliance s not addressed above acceptance should be obtained from the Technical Regulator. FIGURE 6.2 (in-part) MINIMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR BALANCED FLUE TERMINALS, FAN-ASSISTED FLUE TERMINALS, ROOM-SEALED APPLIANCE TERMINALS AND OPENINGS OF OUTDOOR APPLIANCES Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
This will avoid the appliance failing to operate under windy conditions. MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS OF EXTERNAL MODELS Dimension ‘h’ above does not apply when multiple Dux external water heaters of the same model are installed on the same vertical face with flue terminals at the same height.
* P lease note that this m easurem ent is to the left of the centre line. D im ' D escription DMC-91Q-2A W idth H eight D epth D istance betw een m ounting hole centres Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
Other manufacturers water controllers are NOT compatible with Dux Endurance water heaters. NOTE Water controllers brought in from other countries are not compatible with Dux appliances sold in Australia. POSITIONING OF WATER CONTROLLERS Water controllers must be installed in shaded and clean locations. They should be fitted out of reach of children (suggested height from floor to be at least 1500 mm).
STEP 1 for the controller moved from the kitchen to the bathroom. Then perform STEP 1 for the controller moved from bathroom to the kitchen. Operation Manual - Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Hot Water ®...
(15m) and are fitted with spade terminals for connection to water heater. Up to two cables can be connected directly to the water heater. Extension cables are available from Dux. Alternatively, two core sheathed (double insulated) flex with minimum cross sectional area of 0.5mm²...
For all other models Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Water Heaters are factory pre-set to various maximum delivery temperatures depending on model and their intended application. For the majority of applications, the factory pre-set temperature is appropriate. In the unlikely event it is not this setting can be increased or decreased by the installer.
COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST A commissioning check list is provided on the appliance front cover to enable the installer to step through the correct commissioning procedure when installing a Dux Endurance Continuous Flow Water Heater. The check list can also assist the installer to identify potential installation errors that may prevent the appliance from operating correctly.
These allow the appliance to be recessed into the cavity of the wall saving precious space. Suitable for painting. Contact Dux for further information about our accessory range and model suitability details. PRODUCT RECORDS Please take a moment to record the following information below for your own records.
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Tel: 1300 365 115 (Australia) Tel: 0800 729 389 (New Zealand) Dux has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your appliance. If your appliance requires service, please call. We recommend that this appliance be serviced every 3 years.
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