Owner`s manual

4.5 Expansion Control Valve (ECV)
An Expansion Control Valve (ECV) must be fitted in WA, SA, NT and most country areas. Check
with your Plumber. This type of water is referred to as hard or scaling water because calcium
carbonate is deposited out of the water onto any hot metallic surface. The ECV should be set at
700kPa, 150 kPa lower than the PTR valve. The ECV should be fitted onto the cold water supply
line between the non-return valve and the water storage tank. We recommend the installation of
an ECV, even if it is not required, for additional safety and to reduce PTR valve hot water wastage.
4.4 Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve (PTR)
The Pressure and Temperature Relief valve supplied with the unit is rated at 850 kPa pressure
and must be fitted and made accessible so that the release mechanism can to the top front socket
be operated and, if required, replaced. The outlet of the PTR valve must be suitably drained to
remove the water discharged during the normal heating cycle. The valve thread is G1/2/20mm.
WARNING: A separate drain line must be run for this relief valve. It is not permitted to couple the
drain lines from the relief valve and evaporator into a single common line. The use of a tundish
under the evaporator drain is acceptable with this then connected to the drain of the PTR valve.
MAINTENANCE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION: The PTR valve lever must be operated AT
LEAST ONCE PER YEAR to ensure that the water-ways are clear and to remove naturally
occurring mineral deposits that may adhere to the valve, causing it to leak or rendering it
inoperative. When manually operating the lever, 60 deg C hot water will discharge so be careful
not to touch the PTR water outlet to avoid scalding. BEFORE operating the lever, check to see if
a discharge line is connected to this valve directing the flow of hot water from the valve to a drain.
If no water flows, the PTR valve is defective. TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER AND CALL A
PLUMBER IMMEDIATELY. This PTR valve is designed for safety to relieve pressure.
IMPORTANT: CHECK LOCAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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Power Cable
PTR Valve
Single Line
Water
Connections
>300mm
>500mm
>500mm
Power Cable
PTR Valve
Single Line
>150mm
Water
Connections
>300mm
>500mm
>500mm
Hot Water Outlet
Sacrificial anode
(Magnesium)
Not required for
stainless steel
storage tanks
PTR Valve
Drain
SIDDONS
tank temp.
Drain
Non Return Valve
Cold Water Inlet
Line Strainer
Pressure Limiting Valve
Isolating Valve
Expansion Control Valve(If Required)
AIR TO WATER ALL IN ONE HEAT PUMP
4.6 Cold Water Connection
Between the water supply main and the G3/4/25mm socket connection to the storage tank inlet
in the water heater, you must fit an approved Pressure Limiting Valve set at 500kPa water
pressure, an isolating valve, a non-return valve, a line strainer (optional but recommended), and
a union fitting. All fittings must be approved by the relevant Authority as per the following diagram.