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Zip AP3/05 Nstallation, Maintenance And User Instructions

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The terms 'Zip' and 'InLine'
are registered trademarks
Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd
14 Bertie Ward Way
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1TE
Telephone:
0845 6 005 005
Fax:
01362 692448
Web:
www.zipheaters.co.uk
9120-1411
Issued July 2013 V1.01
Installation, Maintenance and User Instructions
ZIP Aquapoint III
Direct unvented water heaters
Models:
AP3/05, AP3/05/OB, AP3/10,
AP3/10/OB, AP3/15, AP3/15/OB.
Please read these instructions carefully before commencing installation of this unvented
water heater. Please leave these instructions with the end user after installation.

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  • Page 1 Installation, Maintenance and User Instructions ZIP Aquapoint III Direct unvented water heaters Models: AP3/05, AP3/05/OB, AP3/10, AP3/10/OB, AP3/15, AP3/15/OB. The terms ‘Zip’ and ‘InLine’ are registered trademarks Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd 14 Bertie Ward Way Dereham Norfolk NR19 1TE 9120-1411...
  • Page 2 inside back cover inside front cover...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation must only be undertaken by a competent person, familiar with unvented electric water heaters. The Zip Aquapoint III must be installed in accordance with these instructions and all current legislation, codes of practice and regulations governing the installation of unvented hot water cylinders in force at the time of installation .

  • Page 4: Description

    AP3/15/OB Description These instructions will guide you through the installation, maintenance and use of the Zip Aquapoint III, however, if you require any further information please call Zip customer service on 0845 6 005 005. • The Zip Aquapoint III is an unvented water heater designed for connection directly to incoming mains water supply and can serve one or more outlets using conventional taps.

  • Page 5: Warnings

    • The appliance, its wiring and piping must not be modified in any way. • In case of malfunction isolate the power supply immediately. In case of leaks also isolate the water supply. Repairs must only be carried out by Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd or an authorised Zip service engineer.

  • Page 6: Cautions

    The Aquapoint III is intended for connection to mains supply only. In any other case please contact Zip on 0845 6 005 005 for advice. • Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd cannot be held liable for any damages caused by failure to observe these instructions. •...

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Technical data Model AP3/05(0B) AP3/10 (0B) AP3/15 (0B) Nominal supply voltage 1/N/PE 230V~ Power rating (kW) Rated Current (A) Element type Embedded Rod Water vessel Glass enamelled steel tested to 1.2 MPa (12 bar). Maximum working pressure 0.6 MPa (6 bar).

  • Page 8: Spare Parts

    Spare parts Item Description Part No Element AQ0330 Gasket AQ0331 Control knob lens AQ0332 Thermostat AQ0333 Resettable cut-out AQ0334 Sacrificial anode 10 & 15 litre AQ0335 Sacrificial anode 5 litre AQ0347 Indicator light AQ0336 Control knob with spring AQ0337 Heating flange AQ0338 Anode gasket AQ0345...

  • Page 9: Installation

    The electrical installation including earthing and cross bonding should comply with the current IEE regulations and any local authority requirements. The Zip Aquapoint III is designed for connection direct to the incoming mains water supply and accommodation must be made for the expanded water that will occur with each heating cycle.

  • Page 10: Positioning

    Positioning The Zip Aquapoint III must be installed vertically. The connections should be at the rear of the unit. When facing the heater the hot supply (red) is to the left and the cold supply (blue) is to the right.

  • Page 11: Plumbing And Safety Control Arrangement

    The unit will be supported by being hung on a bracket fixed to a support wall, using the fixings provided, as shown (fig.1). Therefore it is important to ensure that the wall is strong and solid enough to fully support the unit when the tank is full. It is important to ensure when drilling the wall, that the selected position avoids any pipe work or electrical cabling.

  • Page 12: Installation Diagrams

    Installation diagrams (Underbasin model shown) fig.2 Length ‘A’ EXPANSION NEAREST RELIEF VALVE COLD WATER DRAW OFF SERVICE VALVE COLD COLD WATER SUPPLY DIAGRAM 1. Inlet pressure less than 0.35 MPa (3.5 bar) TO DRAIN VIA TUNDISH and expanded hot water can be accommodated AS IN (FIG.1) in the pipework.

  • Page 13: Electrical Installation & Wiring

    230v AC SUPPLY ONLY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The Zip Aquapoint III is pre-wired with a length of 3 core cable suitable for connection to a mains 230v supply. Connection must be made in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations to a double pole isolating switch on a dedicated circuit or a double pole switched spur.

  • Page 14: Commissioning & Operation

    Commissioning & operation Check that all ‘Requirements’ under ‘Installation’ have been met. Check that all water and electrical connections are correct and tight. Open a hot water tap. Open the water mains isolating valve and allow the heater to fill. Close the hot water tap when water starts to flow from it.(The heater vessel should now be full).

  • Page 15: Maintenance Precautions

    Maintenance Precautions The Zip Aquapoint III is an unvented electric water heater and only a competent person (electrician or plumber), familiar with unvented systems, should carry out any servicing and maintenance work on this unit. DO NOT Remove the cover whilst the unit is connected to the electrical supply.

  • Page 16: Schedule

    Sacrificial anode. The condition of the anode should be checked regularly by an authorised Zip service provider as part of the preventative maintenance program, to ensure it’s effectiveness in protecting the vessel and element from corrosion.

  • Page 17: Fault Finding

    Fault Finding Fault Possible cause Solution Reset and if the cut-out oper- ates again, isolate the unit and The thermostat has failed. contact the installer. Over temperature cut-out NB. Isolate the electrical operates. supply before removing the cover and ensure that the The thermostat is set at too cover is correctly replaced and high a temperature.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    Furthermore, this warranty does not displace any statutory warranty, but, to the extent to which Zip is entitled to do so, the liability of Zip under any statutory warranty will be limited at Zip’s option to the replacement of the appliance or supply of equivalent appliance, the payment of the cost of replacing the appliance or acquiring an equivalent appliance, or the payment of the cost of having the appliance repaired or the repair of the appliance.

This manual is also suitable for:

Ap3/05/obAp3/10/obAp3/10Ap3/15Ap3/15/obAquapoint iii

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