Dux Proflo 125S1, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ge Water Heaters Models 80F1 125S1 160S1 250S1 315S1 315S2 400S1 400S2 includes hard water models 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 Dispose of the packaging responsibly using re cycling facilities where they exist Installation Details Owner s Information Warra...

Page 2: ...Dux Hot Water 1 Installation Details 2 Plumbing Connections 4 Electrical Connection 6 Specifications 7 Operating Instructions 8 Safety Information 9 Service Information 10 Troubleshooting 11 Warranty 13 Other Information 16 Contents Dux Manufacturing Limited 2012 All rights reserved ...

Page 3: ... many years to come To be upfront about it we want Dux to be your brand of choice So you can depend on us to provide more than just a hot water system You can rely on Dux products and choose them with confidence We ll make sure you have the information the quality and the innovation you re looking for including the latest energy saving alternatives If you should ever have a problem and we ll bet y...

Page 4: ...nce protecting their workmanship for 6 years Make sure you use a licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Compliance Certificate Water Supply Pressure This water heater is designed for direct connection to water supply pressures of 80 Litre model 1120kPa 125 Litre model 1120kPa 160 Litre model 1120kPa 250 Litre model 800kPa 315 Litre model 800kPa 400 Litre model 800kPa Where t...

Page 5: ...d with a sacrificial anode accessible through the top cover Allow 50 of the height of the water heater for clearance above to replace the anode We recommend a plinth be installed under the water heater where the water heater is subjected to wet conditions A properly drained overflow tray must be used where property damage could occur from water spillage See AS NZS3500 4 2 for further details When ...

Page 6: ...ve is fitted and in working order The PTR Valve should be checked for adequate performance or replaced at intervals not exceeding 5 years or less in areas where local regulations apply Important The PTR Valve and its drain outlet pipe must not be sealed or blocked It is normal for the PTR valve to leak a small amount of water during heating cycles Danger Failure to operate the relief valve easing ...

Page 7: ...d with UV stabilized insulation suitable for solar working temperatures e g Armaflex Insulation Note a combined isolating valve non return valve line strainer may be used Expansion valve only required where local regulations demand Union Connection Non return Valve Line Strainer Cold Water Inlet Drain Expansion Valve Isolating Valve Spindle Vertical Inlet Connections Temperature Protection Water h...

Page 8: ...duit The element cover may be removed by undoing the two screws on the cover and sliding the cover downwards to disengage the top edge Ensure that the conduit entry is well sealed to achieve correct weatherproofing Note This water heater is fitted with a thermostat and over temperature energy cut out Under no circumstances should the water heater be operated without both these devices being in the...

Page 9: ...kg 40 48 59 88 103 103 114 114 Element s Sizes kW 1 8 2 4 3 6 1 8 3 6 2 4 3 6 3 6 3 6 2 3 6 or 2 4 8 3 6 2 3 6 Relief Valve Pressure kPa 1400 1400 1400 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Temperature C 99 Power Rating kW 10kW Nominal Dimensions Tank Size 80L 125L 160L 250L 315L 400L Total Height A 925 1062 1317 1444 1754 1703 Total Diameter B 490 532 532 617 617 705 Outlet Height C 750 857 1112 1231 1541 146...

Page 10: ...Dissolved Solids TDS content of the water supply is less than 2500 mg L In areas where the TDS exceeds 600mg L it is possible that the magnesium alloy anode supplied in the heater may become over reactive To alleviate this the magnesium alloy anode should be replaced with an aluminium alloy anode available from your local Dux supplier Water can also be very corrosive the measure of this is the sat...

Page 11: ...ical cover is removed Open the PTR Valve for approximately 10 seconds by lifting the lever on the valve to ensure water is relieved to waste through the relief drain pipe Lower lever gently and check that it closes correctly The PTR Valve must not be tampered with or removed The water heater must not be operated unless this valve is fitted and in working order The PTR Valve should be checked for a...

Page 12: ...onditions it is recommended that you carry out a more frequent check of your anode s condition refer Operating Instructions Water Quality Flush the water heater by doing the following i Turn off the power ii Turn off the cold water supply to the water heater at the isolating valve iii Gently operate the easing lever on the Pressure Temperature Relief Valve to release the pressure in the water heat...

Page 13: ...tank has not fully recovered from a period of heavy usage the previous evening Consider that often the hot water usage of showers washing machines and dishwashers can be under estimated Review these appliances to determine if your daily usage is greater than the storage volume of your water heater For example if you have a 315 litre storage tank and you are using 450 litres of water it is possible...

Page 14: ...y pressure a faulty PTR Valve or a faulty thermostat Turn off the electricity supply and contact Dux on 1300 365 115 High Electricity Bills Is the Pressure Temperature Relief Valve discharging too much water Is one outlet such as the shower using more hot water than you think See No Hot Water Is there a leaking hot water pipe or dripping hot water tap A small leak can waste a large quantity of hot...

Page 15: ... Replacement Guarantee If an inner cylinder fails on a Dux hot water unit within a further six 6 years after the end of the initial one 1 year warranty period Dux will provide a free replacement hot water unit at the nearest approved Dux agent or Dux office to the owner s home Under this replacement guarantee the transport installation and labour costs of delivering the replacement hot water unit ...

Page 16: ...lied with the Unit and or any relevant statutory requirements In addition to this Warranty certain legislation including the ACL may give you rights which cannot be excluded restricted or modified This Warranty must be read subject to such legislation and nothing in this Warranty has the effect of excluding restricting or modifying those rights If Dux fails to meet a guarantee under the ACL your r...

Page 17: ...walls or special equipment and or excessive labour at the determination of Dux to make the Unit accessible for repair or replacement As required by legislation including under the ACL any claims for damage to furniture carpets walls foundations or any other consequential loss either directly or indirectly due to defects of any kind in a Unit will only be met by Dux where the damage could be consid...

Page 18: ...service work agreed by you the client and Dux Manufacturing Limited Your Details For future convenience fill in the following details and retain with your original invoice for your own records Surname Given Name s Address Town Suburb State Territory Postcode Date of Purchase Purchased From Model Serial Number located on back cover Date of Manufacture Details on Data Label on water heater Installer...

Page 19: ...Owner s Manual Proflo Electric Storage Water Heaters 17 H0421 0421 Rev J ...

Page 20: ...nd reduce running costs Please register for preventative maintenance at For advice repairs and service call 1300 365 115 Australia 0800 729 389 New Zealand www dux com au warranty Please Register Your Water Heater Please take a moment to fill out your details for warranty registration at This will ensure all your current details are registered with us for prompt warranty service if required or use...