Page 3 - CONTENTS; HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 19.; The other pages are intended for the installer; Connections
3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 19. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater ............................................................ 4 Maintenance Requirements ...................................................... ...
Page 4 - ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER; WATER HEATER APPLICATION; Aquamax; MAINS PRESSURE; 2, a pressure limiting valve must; HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE?
4 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER WATER HEATER APPLICATION This water heater is designed for use in a single family domestic dwelling for the purpose of heating potable water. Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life. MODEL TYPE Aquamax ® water heater models are available with either a...
Page 5 - HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY; “Hotter Water Increases the
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. 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 ...
Page 6 - WARNING; For continued safety of this water heater it must be installed,
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 WARNING This water heater is only intended to be operated by persons who have the experience or the knowledge and the capabilities to do so. This water heater is not intended to be operated by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities i.e. the infirm, or...
Page 8 - PRECAUTIONS; “Maintenance Requirements”; TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 PRECAUTIONS W here damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking, the water heater must be installed in a safe tray. Construction, installation and draining of a safe tray must comply with AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority re...
Page 9 - HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY?
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY? Installation requirements are shown on pages 20 to 27. The water heater must be installed: by a qualified person, and in accordance with the installation instructions, and in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 35...
Page 10 - MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS; MAJOR SERVICE EVERY FIVE YEARS; : Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified
10 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS MAJOR SERVICE EVERY FIVE YEARS It is recommended a major service be conducted on the water heater every five (5) years. Warning : Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Phone Aquamax Service. Note: The major service and routine replac...
Page 11 - MINOR MAINTENANCE EVERY SIX MONTHS; “Temperature; EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE; “Minor Maintenance Every Six Months”; It is very; If water does not flow
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 11 MINOR MAINTENANCE EVERY SIX MONTHS It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six (6) months. Minor maintenance can be performed by the dwelling occupant. The minor maintenance includes: Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve. It i...
Page 12 - TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 12 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE This valve is near the top of the water heater and is essential for its safe operation. It is possible for the valve to release a little water through the drain line during each heating period. This occurs as the water is heated and expan...
Page 13 - WATER SUPPLIES; ANODE; Anode Selection chart
13 WATER SUPPLIES This water heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the Aquamax warranty. This water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most public reticulated water supplies. However, there are some known water chemistries which can have detrime...
Page 14 - ANODE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT; “Major Service Every Five Years”; CAUTION
WATER SUPPLIES 14 (3570) Green 150 2500 600 400 TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) mg/L (CONDUCTIVITY - μS/cm) (215) (570) (860) Black 40 (60) Blue Blue ANODE SELECTION Above 2500 mg/L, no warranty applies to a vitreous- enamel-lined water heater cylinder W arranty applies to a vitreous-enamel-lined water...
Page 15 - SATURATION INDEX; Saturation Index chart
WATER SUPPLIES 15 SATURATION INDEX The saturation index is used as a measure of the water’s corrosive or scaling properties. In a corrosive water supply, the water can attack copper parts and cause them to fail. W here the saturation index is less than –1.0, the water is very corrosive and the Aquam...
Page 16 - CHANGE OF WATER SUPPLY; water heater cylinder
WATER SUPPLIES 16 CHANGE OF WATER SUPPLY The changing or alternating from one water supply to another can have a detrimental effect on the operation and / or life expectation of a water heater cylinder, a temperature pressure relief valve and a heating unit. W here there is a changeover from one wat...
Page 17 - SAVE A SERVICE CALL; : Check the electricity supply to
17 SAVE A SERVICE CALL 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. NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER (OR NO HOT WATER) Is the electricity switched on? Inspect the isolating switch ma...
Page 18 - “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve”
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 18 Water heater size Do you have the correct size water heater for your requirements? The sizing guide in the Aquamax sales literature suggests average sizes that may be needed. TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING Normal Operation It is normal and desirable that this va...
Page 19 - HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ELECTRICITY BILLS; “Temperature Pressure Relief; ELECTRICITY TARIFFS; “Single Element Model”
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 19 HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ELECTRICITY BILLS Should you at any time, feel your electricity bill is higher than expected, we suggest you check the following points: Is the relief valve running excessively? Refer to “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running” on page 18. Is one ou...
Page 20 - INSTALLATION; THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING; The water heater must be installed:
20 INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING INSTALLATION STANDARDS The water heater must be installed: by a qualified person, and in accordance with the installation instructions, and in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulat...
Page 21 - WATER HEATER LOCATION; codes
INSTALLATION 21 WATER HEATER LOCATION The water heater is suitable for either indoor or outdoor installation (a model with a supply cord and plug is suitable for indoor installation only). W hether located outdoor or indoor, the water heater should be installed close to the most frequently used outl...
Page 22 - MAINS WATER SUPPLY; (refer to diagram on page; Model; TANK WATER SUPPLY
INSTALLATION 22 MAINS WATER SUPPLY W here the mains water supply pressure exceeds that shown in the table below, an approved pressure limiting valve is required and should be fitted as shown in the installation diagram (refer to diagram on page 30 ) . Model Refer to data tables on pages 28, 29 Relie...
Page 23 - HOT WATER DELIVERY; Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device
INSTALLATION 23 HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary and we recommend that a temperature limiting device be fitted between the water heater and the hot water outlets in any ablution area such as a bathroom or ensuite, to red...
Page 24 - CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM; The thermostat must always be set to at; Temperature Limiting Device; Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return
INSTALLATION 24 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM If an Aquamax water heater is to be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system, it must be able to provide a hot water outlet temperature of at least 60°C. Note: The thermostat must always be set to at least 60°C. Re...
Page 25 - Off-Peak or Time Controlled Electricity Supply; Circulated Hot W ater Flow and Return
INSTALLATION 25 Off-Peak or Time Controlled Electricity Supply A single or twin element electric water heater connected to an Off-Peak electricity supply should not be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. The benefits of the Off-Peak electricity supply wi...
Page 26 - “Water Supplies”; SADDLING PIPE WORK
INSTALLATION 26 ANODE The vitreous enamel lined cylinder of the water heater is only covered by Aquamax warranty when the total dissolved solids (TDS) content in the water is less than 2500 mg/L and when the correct colour coded anode is used. If an incorrect colour coded anode is used in the water ...
Page 27 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION; Domestic Electric Water Heaters - Dual Handed; TYPICAL INSTALLATION; Domestic Electric Water Heaters - Dual Handed
INSTALLATION 27 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION Domestic Electric Water Heaters - Dual Handed INDOOR LOCATIONS OUTDOOR LOCATIONS TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION Domestic Electric Water Heaters - Dual Handed INDOOR LOCATIONS OUTDOOR LOCATIONS
Page 28 - DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
INSTALLATION 28 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA – 050 TO 125 MODELS Single Element DH 991050 991080 991125 Hot Water Delivery Litres 50 80 125 Dimensions A mm 695 945 1340 B mm 400 480 480 C mm 436 515 515 D mm 397 702 1102 E mm 142 64 64 F mm 60 66 66 H deg 26 24 24 J deg 59 60 60 TPR Valve Setting k...
Page 30 - CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING; CONNECTION SIZES; “Hot
30 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the Standard AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. In New Zealand the installation must also conform to the New Zealand Building Code. CONNECTION SIZES Ho...
Page 31 - LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE WATER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 31 LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE WATER CONNECTIONS The cold and hot water supplies (050 to 400 models) and temperature pressure relief valve (050 to 125 models) can be connected to either side of a water heater with both left and right hand side connections. A kit is supplied with ...
Page 32 - PIPE SIZES; installation diagram on page
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 32 PIPE SIZES To achieve true mains pressure operation, the cold water line to the water heater should be the same size or bigger than the hot water line from the water heater. The pipe sizing for hot water supply systems should be carried out by persons competent to do so, ch...
Page 33 - RELIEF VALVE DRAIN
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 33 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE Local regulations may make it mandatory to install an expansion control valve (ECV) in the cold water line to the water heater. In other areas, an ECV is required if the saturation index is greater than +0.4 (refer to “Water Supplies” on page 13). Th...
Page 35 - CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL; WATER HEATER; twin element model; THERMOSTAT SETTING
35 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the W iring Ru...
Page 36 - Electrical Circuit for Twin Element Models
CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 36 If this water heater is installed as part of a solar water heating system: the solar control system must be of a design to limit solar contribution so the water temperature in the tank does not exceed 80°C. This is necessary to ensure the solar input does not cause the ...
Page 37 - COMMISSIONING; and a satisfactory megger reading is
37 COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don’t forget the shower). Open the cold water...
Page 38 - DRAINING THE WATER HEATER; “To Turn Off the Water Heater”
38 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER Warning: Exercise care, as water discharged from the water heater may be of a very high temperature. To drain the water heater: Turn off the water heater (refer to “To Turn Off the Water Heater” on page 37). Close all hot water taps. Operate the relief valve releas...
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Page 41 - THE AQUAMAX WARRANTY – GENERAL
41 AQUAMAX ELECTRIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 991, 9W1, 992 SERIES 1. THE AQUAMAX WARRANTY – GENERAL 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 trai...
Page 42 - Misuse or abnormal use of the water heater.; components
AQUAMAX ELECTRIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY 42 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; and (ii) third party acts or omissions). b) Misuse or abnormal use of the w...
Page 43 - ENTITLEMENT TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY; AQUAMAX AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
AQUAMAX ELECTRIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY 43 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 991, 9W1, 992 SERIES 4. ENTITLEMENT TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY 4.1 To be entitled to make a claim under this warranty you need to: a) Be the owner of the water heater or have consent of the owne...
Page 44 - Revision Date: 2015 October; INSTALLER INFORMATION; Plumber’s Licence Number:
Revision Date: 2015 October 122190B 44 INSTALLER INFORMATION DEAR INSTALLER Please provide the following information upon completion of the installation. This information should be provided to assist the customer in an event that a claim is to be made under the Aquamax warranty. Plumber (Name & ...
