Quantum QI-6S-20 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
GAS WATER HEATERS
QI-6S-20 /QI-6S-26
FOR EXTERNAL INSTALLATION ONLY

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE GAS WATER HEATERS QI-6S-20 /QI-6S-26 FOR EXTERNAL INSTALLATION ONLY...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT ............2 INITIAL OPERATION ..........17 NORMAL OPERATION ...........18 FOR THE INSTALLER ..........2 FOR THE SERVICER ..........2 WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROLLER .......18 FOR THE PLUMBER ..........3 WITH ONLY MAIN SPECIFICATIONS ............. 3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ........18 INTRODUCTION............4 WITH MULTIPLE REMOTE CONTROLLERS ...19 DIMENSIONS AND CONNECTION POINTS FREEZE PREVENTION ..........20...
  • Page 3: For The Plumber

    18 mm from hot ture does not exceed the required 50°C setting. water outlet to the first tap or outlet. First tap or outlet SPECIFICATIONS MODELS QI-6S-20 QI-6S-26 Gas Input MJ/h Inlet Pressure 1.13 min. 1.13 min. kPa – Nat. Gas 2.75 max.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION • This manual provides information necessary for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the water heater. • The model description is listed on the rating plate which is attached to the right side of the casing of the water heater. (Please refer to p. 7) •...
  • Page 5: Dimensions And Connection Points

    ACCESSORIES Check that the installation manual and screws are included with the unit. Screws × 4 Manual DIMENSIONS AND CONNECTION POINTS 3 5 0 Model26 3 3 0 2 1 5 1 8 2 1 5 .7 1 9 8 H O T G A S C O L D...
  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES Ensure the following safety instructions are read and understood before commencing installation. WARNING • Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer (for example, a licensed plumber or gas fitter). • The installer (licensed professional) is responsible for the correct installation of the water heater and for compliance with all relevant National, State or local regulations.
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION The water heater requires careful and correct installation to ensure safe and efficient operation. This man- ual must be followed exactly. Read the “SAFETY GUIDELINES” and the “IMPORTANT” sections at the begin- ning of this manual. CONFIRM THE APPLIANCE SUITABILITY Check the gas type label and the rating plate for the correct gas type, gas pressure, water pressure and electrical rating for your application.
  • Page 8: About Selecting Installation Location

    ABOUT SELECTING AN INSTALLATION LOCATION CAREFULLY READ THIS SECTION BEFORE INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER. WHEN A LOCATION FOR INSTALLATION HAS BEEN SELECTED, THESE PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY. CAUTION • This is a water heating apparatus only and the final quality of water delivered is dependent upon the quality of water supplied to this system.
  • Page 9: Clearances For Outdoor Heater Locations - As5601

    CLEARANCES FOR OUTDOOR HEATER LOCATIONS – AS5601 Openable See note 3 window Door See note 2 T = Flue terminal M = Gas meter Shading indicates prohibited I = Mechanical air inlet P = Electricity meter or fuse box areas for flue terminals Minimum clearances Ref.
  • Page 10: Gas Connection

    GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION Power cord 1. Turn off the electric power to the water heater and manual gas valve located on the outside of the unit before beginning gas connection. Gas supply inlet 2. Confirm the position of the gas inlet. Do not Gas valve connect water line to gas inlet.
  • Page 11: Measuring Inlet Gas Pressure And Testing Gas Leakage

    MEASURING INLET GAS PRESSURE AND TESTING GAS LEAKAGE The appliance and its gas connections must be tested for leak and the inlet gas pressure must be measured before placing the unit in operation for properly performing and safety. This is only to be done by a licensed professional.
  • Page 12: Water Connections

    WATER CONNECTIONS WARNING Do not reverse the hot outlet and cold Drain plug supply line connections to the Water Heater as this will cause your heater to Filter operate improperly. Hot water outlet Cold water Gate or ball inlet valve on inlet •...
  • Page 13: Electrical Connection

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1. The water heater must be electrically grounded. Do not attach the Weather-proof ground wire to either the gas or water piping. Power Point 2. The water heater requires an AC 240V 50Hz electrical power supply and draws a current of 0.8A. 3.
  • Page 14: Remote Controller

    REMOTE CONTROLLER (OPTIONAL) The water heater can be installed with up to three remote controllers. Each remote controller has two functions which can adjust the set temperature and indicate the error code on the remote controller. • The set temperature can be adjusted only by a remote controller which has the priority setting (when a remote controller has the priority setting, PRIORITY lamp on the remote controller is lit), and the other remote controller(s) display the set temperature.
  • Page 15: Remote Controller Installation

    REMOTE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION Use the fork terminals 1. Crimp the fork terminals to the wires. • Minimum 18AWG wire (No polarity) 25 mm • Maximum 100m long 45 mm REMOTE CONTROL WIRING 2. ATTACH THE FORK TERMINAL TO THE CONNECTOR BASE AT THE BACK OF THE UNIT BY TIGHTENING THE 2 SCREWS.
  • Page 16: Connection Of Remote Controller

    CONNECTION OF REMOTE CONTROLLER WIRING TO THE WATER HEATER 1. Turn off the power supply to the water heater. 2. Remove the front cover from the water heater. There are 3 screws on the front cover. 3. Put the remote wires through the hole on the bottom of the unit’s casing. 4.
  • Page 17: Initial Operation

    INITIAL OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE OPERATING: • Check the GAS and WATER CONNECTIONS for leaks before firing it for the first time. • Open the main gas supply valve to the unit using only your hand to avoid any spark. Never use tools.
  • Page 18: Normal Operation

    NORMAL OPERATION • Flow rate to activate the water heater : 3.0 LITRES per minute • Flow rate to keep the water heater running : 2.5 LITRES per minute WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROLLER Open a hot water tap. Mix cold water with the hot to get Close the hot water tap.
  • Page 19: With Multiple Remote Controllers

    WITH MULTIPLE REMOTE CONTROLLERS INSTALLED 1. Press the ON/OFF button. Then ensure the priority lamp is lit Priority Set temperature on the remote controller and the set temperature is displayed lamp display on each remote controller. 2. Set desired temperature. (THE TEMPERATURE SETTING CAN ONLY BE CHANGED BY THE PRIORITY UNIT.
  • Page 20: Freeze Prevention

    FREEZE PREVENTION This unit comes equipped with heaters that prevent the unit from freezing. For this freeze prevention system to operate, there has to be electrical power to the unit. The freeze prevention devices will not work if the electrical power source is disconnected. The unit has been rated for temperatures down to -15 °C in a wind free environment.
  • Page 21: Maintenance And Service

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The water heater should be checked at least once a year or as necessary by a licensed technician. If repairs are needed, any repairs should be done by a licensed technician. The water heater’s lifetime may be extended by frequent maintenance. WARNING Turn off the electrical power supply and close the manual gas control valve and the manual water control valve before servicing.
  • Page 22: General Troubleshooting

    GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TEMPERATURE and AMOUNT OF HOT WATER PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS It takes a long time to get hot • The time it takes to deliver hot water from the water heater to your water at the taps. taps depends on the length of piping between the two. The longer the distance or the bigger the pipes, the longer it will take to get hot water.
  • Page 23 WATER HEATER PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Unit does not ignite when water • Is the flow rate over 3.0l/min? (p. 18) goes through the unit. • Check for the filter on cold water inlet. (p. 21) • Check for reverse connection and cross connection. •...
  • Page 24: Pcb Error Codes

    PCB ERROR CODES The water heater has a self diagnostic function for safety and convenience when troubleshooting. If there is a problem with the installation or the unit, it will display a numerical error code on the remote controller or blink the LED on the PCB. Consult the following chart for cause for each error code. When remote controller is not installed When remote controller is installed The error code will be displayed on the remote...
  • Page 25: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM W・・・WHITE BL・・・BLUE R・・・RED G・・・GREEN Heater BK・・・BLACK Y・・・YELLOW P・・・PURPLE O・・・ORANGE LB・・・LIGHT BR・・・BROWN        BLUE Thermostat PK・・・PINK Surge B K W Heater Fuse B K W Fuse Trans- limit switch former G Y & G G S V 1 Ground O.H.C.F 240VAC...
  • Page 26: Operating Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This water heater does not have a pilot light. It is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the burner.
  • Page 27 DANGER Vapors from flammable liquids will explode and catch fire causing death or severe burns. Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline, solvents or adhesives in the same room or area near the water heater. Keep flammable products: Vapors: 1.
  • Page 28: Water Flow And Water Temperature

    The chart is based on properly sized gas line. QI-6S-26 Set Temp.(℃) QI-6S-20 Set Temp.(℃) • The flow rate through the water heater is limited to a maximum of 26.0 (or 20.0) l/min. • The temperature setting, along with the supply temperature of the water will determine the flow rate output of the unit.

This manual is also suitable for:

Qi-6s-26

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