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This User Manual has been prepared for owners and users  
of the hot water system. Please keep it in a safe place for 
future reference. 

Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:

warning

This symbol indicates information concerning your  
personal safety

caution

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid 
damaging the hot water system

tips & information

This symbol indicates tips and information about  
use of the hot water system

environmental tips

This symbol indicates tips and information about 
economical and ecological use of the hot water system

For the installer

The installation must be completed in accordance with the 
information supplied in the Installation Manual that comes 
with your gas continuous flow hot water system. 
All other relevant National, State or Local regulations must 
also be conformed with and these  include (but are not 
limited to): 
•  Australian Standard AS3500.1 – Water Supply 
•  Australian Standard AS3500.4 – Hot Water Supply 
•  Australian Standard AS3000 – Electrical Installation 
•  Australian Gas Association Code AS5601 –  
 

Gas Appliance Installation 

•  Local Water, Gas & Electrical Authority Regulations  
 

Municipal Building Codes 

 

warning

Installation must be performed by a qualified installer (for 
example, a licensed plumber or gas fitter).

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and 
maintain your hot water system properly.
Just a little preventative care on your part can save you a  
great deal of time and money over the life of your hot water 
system. You'll find many answers to common problems 
in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review the chart 
of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call 
for service.

 

This symbol indicates never to do this

 

This symbol indicates always do this

warning

  

 

Connect with power properly.

Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire due to 
excess heat generation.

  

 

Always ensure effective earthing.

No earthing may cause electric shock.

  

 

Disconnect the power and turn off the gas inlet valve 
to the hot water system if strange sounds, smell, or 
smoke comes from it.

It may cause fire and electric shock.

 

Do not operate or stop the water heater by switching 
on or off the power.

It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord.

It may cause electric shock or fire.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by 
the manufacturer or an authorised service centre or a 
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet 
with other appliances.

It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not operate with wet hands or in a damp 
environment.

It may cause electric shock.

Do not allow water to run into electric parts.

It may cause failure of machine or electric shock.

 

Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged.

It may cause fire and electric shock.

 

Do not open the water heater during operation.

It may cause electric shock.

 

Do not allow the power cord to rest close to hot 
surfaces.

It may cause fire and electric shock.

Do not disassemble or modify water heater.

It may cause failure and electric shock.

 

Important

Kelvinator gas continuous flow hot water systems  

important notes  3

Summary of Contents for KGC20BLA

Page 1: ...Gas Continuous Flow Hot Water System User Manual ...

Page 2: ... materials are recyclable Please dispose of those materials through your local recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate collection containers If you wish to discard this hot water system please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal Contact an authorised installer for installation of this hot water system Contact an authorised service technician for repa...

Page 3: ...u ll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service This symbol indicates never to do this This symbol indicates always do this warning Connect with power properly Otherwise it may cause electric shock or fire due to excess heat generation Always ensure effective earthing No earthi...

Page 4: ...sed in water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the water heater and to replace any damaged parts If this water heater is a 70 C model installed as part of a gas boosted solar hot water system please refer to the user manual supplied with that system for safety regarding the relief valves installed to limit temperature pressure and energy Ensure the following safety instruc...

Page 5: ...ing label position Serial number label position Gas type label position MODELS KGC20BNA KGC20KNA KGC20SNA KGC20BLA KGC20KLA KGC20SLA KGC26BNA KGC26KNA KGC26SNA KGC26BLA KGC26KLA KGC26SLA Capacity L min 20L min 26L min Gas Input MJ h 160 195 Inlet Supply Pressure kPa Nat Gas 1 13 min 1 13 min 2 75 max 2 75 max Inlet Supply Pressure kPa LPG 2 61 min 2 89max 2 61 min 2 89max Water Supply Pressure kPa...

Page 6: ... only Open any hot tap or fixture in the house Open the cold water isolation valve located on the inlet to the water heater Once water is flowing freely from the open hot tap or fixture indicating that all air has been dispelled from the system close the open hot water tap or fixture Open the gas isolation valve located on the inlet to the water heater Plug in the power cord to the power outlet if...

Page 7: ... water caution The following process should be completed by the installer only Once all checks have been completed please clean filter of any debris Refer to page 10 for instructions 1 Fully open the manual water control valve on the water supply line 2 Open a hot water tap to verify that water is flowing to that tap then turn the tap off 3 Fully open the manual gas control valve installed ...

Page 8: ...r is off PRIORITY C BURNER ON ON OFF PRIORITY HOT COOL MADE IN JAPAN Main priority lamp priority button burner on lamp KGCMRCA ON OFF button burner on lamp display set temperature 40 NOTE If power to the hot water system is lost then re set the remote controller will also lose power and switch off If the water is still running during this time it will go cold until the remote controller is switche...

Page 9: ...nd being damaged Follow these instructions carefully 1 Close the manual gas shut off valve 2 Turn off the power supply to the system 3 Close the manual water shut off valve located on the water supply line 4 Open all hot water taps in the house Bathroom kitchen laundry room etc When the water flow has ceased close all hot water taps 5 Have a bucket or pan to catch the water from the water heater s...

Page 10: ...ning and filter cleaning 1 Close the manual gas shut off valve 2 Turn off the power supply to the system 3 Close the manual water shut off valve 4 Open all hot water taps in the house bathroom kitchen laundry room etc When the residual water flow has ceased close all hot water taps 5 Have a bucket or pan to catch the water from the water heater s drain plugs Unscrew the drain plugs to drain all th...

Page 11: ...to keep the water heater running Is the gas supply valve fully open Is the filter on the cold water inlet clean Are the fixtures clean of debris and obstructions Fluctuation in hot water temperature Is the filter on the cold water inlet clean Is the gas line sized properly Is the supply gas pressure enough Are the cold water and hot water lines cross connected Water heater Problem Possible solutio...

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Page 15: ... is transported at the owner s cost and risk while in transit to and from Electrolux or its ASC 6 Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty 7 You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship Electrolux is not liable in the following situations which are not exhaustive a the Appliance is dam...

Page 16: ...her information about Kelvinator appliances please visit your retailer phone or email our Customer Care team or visit our website telephone 1300 363 640 fax 1800 350 067 email customercare electrolux com au web www kelvinator com au Kelvinator We are part of the Electrolux family Share more of our thinking at www electrolux com au ...

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