Zip Econoboil - Installation & Operating Instructions - 81441 - July 2015 v1.03
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Read These Warnings First
Please read all installation requirements, installation procedures and precautions
before installing any Zip Econoboil instant boiling water heater.
Never attempt to install any Zip Econoboil instant boiling water heater without
reading all of the applicable instructions.
In some hard water areas where mineral scale accumulation in the boiling
chamber of the Zip Econoboil may become a problem, consideration should be
given to the maintenance required. A suitable form of water treatment may be
necessary.
The cold water supply to this appliance must be potable and fall within your local
authorities guidelines.
The Zip Econoboil instant boiling water heater is not intended for use by young
children or infirm people without supervision.
Young children should be prevented from having access to ensure that they are
not able to use or play with the heater.
If the installation site is located more than 1000 metres above sea level, the
installer should contact Zip for high altitude thermostat.
This appliance must be earthed. If the power supply cord is damaged it must be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
Do not remove the cover of the heater under any circumstances without first
isolating the heater from the power supply.
Do not use strong, corrosive or abrasive cleaners to clean the case of the heater.
Frost protection: If this heater is located where ambient air temperature could
fall below 5ºC when the heater is not in use, do not turn off the appliance
electrically. This safeguard does not offer the same protection to the
connecting pipework and fittings.
The ambient temperatures this unit must operate within are 5ºC - 50ºC.
This heater is intended only for indoor use and should never be installed
outdoors or be exposed to the elements of nature.
This unit must not be positioned in an area that may be cleaned by a water jet.
This unit must not be cleaned by a water jet.
Before installing, ensure that the following are available:
a) Sufficient space to position the heater so there is at least 150 mm
clearance above the heater for service access, 65 mm to its left and
20 mm to its right – the tap outlet usually should be positioned at least
200 mm above a draining board or drip tray.
b) Standard 220- 240 volt power cable positioned as shown on the paper
mounting template for connection from the rear of the heater to the terminal
block within the heater, OR a standard 10 amp 220- 240 volt power outlet
on the wall withing 1500 mm of the heater. This switch must provide all-
pole disconnection and a contact seperation of at least 3 mm installed in
accordance with wiring rules.
c) Cold water supply with a minimum working pressure of 70 kPa and a
maximum working pressure of 700 kPa connected via an isolation valve.
Installation Requirements
