Owner’s Manual 4 Star Gas Hot Water Heater Models: 135ZN / 135ZL 170ZN / 170ZL 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.
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Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 Installation Details Outdoor Tank Installation The water heater must be installed outdoors, with the minimum clearances as shown in the figure below. We recommend a plinth be installed under the water heater where the water heater is subjected to wet conditions.
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 Specifications System Components Component Description PTR Valve Hot Water Outlet To House Cold Water Inlet Tank Specifications Model Numbers 135ZN / 135ZL 170ZN / 170ZL Capacity (L) Net Weight Empty (kg) Relief Valve Pressure (kPA) 1400 1400 Gas Consumption...
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 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: •...
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Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 Plumbing Connections Pressure & Temperature Relief Danger: Failure to operate the relief valve easing lever at least once every six Valve The Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve (6) months may result in a problem with is supplied loose with the water heater.
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Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 Plumbing Connections Hot Water Connection Temperature Protection The hot water pipe should be connected Water heaters can produce very hot to either of the RP¾/20 sockets marked water. To reduce the risk of scald injury, "OUTLET"...
Adjust gas pressure as required Gas entry 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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Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 Gas Connections Filling the Water Heater Lighting the Water Heater The water heater must be filled with Instructions for lighting procedure are water before lighting. on the inside of the access cover and shown below: Open all hot water taps.
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Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 Gas Connections 7. If pilot has failed to light or has not Shutting Down The Water Heater remained alight, turn gas control 1. Turn the knob to “•” (off) position. knob to “•” (off). Wait five (5) 2.
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 Commissioning Adjustments Note: Commissioning adjustments can be done only by a licensed tradesperson. Main Gas Pressure Regulator Adjustment The main burner pressure must be set at installation and should not need readjustment. The pressure is best checked by connecting a water manometer or equivalent to the test point nipple on the Ignition System (Spark Gap)
Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 Owner's Information Safety Water Quality Your Dux water heater has been This appliance is not intended for use manufactured to suit water conditions of by persons (including children) with most Australian metropolitan supplies. reduced physical, sensory or mental...
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Note: There are no user serviceable operation and settings remain correct. components in the system. How Does My System Work? The Dux water storage tank is used to store the heated water ready for household use. It has a high temperature vitreous enamel lining to...
Dux Service Agent. vi. Flush the heater until clear water appears then reconnect all fittings, fill the heater and restore the gas and electricity supply.
For please contact Dux on 1300 365 115. example, if you have a 170 litre storage tank and you are using No Hot Water 300 litres of water it is possible that •...
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Steady flow (PTR) – more than 20L per This may be caused by excessive water supply pressure, a faulty Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve or a faulty thermostat. Turn off the gas supply and contact your Dux Hot Water. H3071 3071 Rev. J...
(refer to the data label on the unit). which may have arisen as a result 7 Year Replacement Guarantee of, without limitation, the following: If an inner cylinder fails on a Dux hot accidental damage, abuse, misuse, H3071 3071...
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Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 4 Warranty maltreatment, abnormal stress or strain, If Dux fails to meet a guarantee under harsh or adverse water conditions the ACL, your remedy for such failure including excessive water pressure or may be limited to any one or more of the...
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Dux, to make the Unit accessible for repair or replacement. As required by legislation, including under the ACL, any claims for damage...
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.
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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