Hitchon International XFJ60FDCH User manual

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Please read and follow the installation and operation instructions carefully, to ensure
the long life and reliable operation of this appliance.
CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions---------------------------------------------------------------------------page 2
Product Features --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------page 3
Electrical Diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------page 4
Technical Data -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------page 5
Product Inner Structure------------------------------------------------------------------------------------page 5
Installation Guideline --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------page 6
Installation Method---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 6
Operation Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------page 11
Trouble-Shooting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------page 12
Packing List ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------page 13
Supplied by: Hitchon International Ltd

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Attention!
This is not a do-it-yourself project. Failure to have this appliance installed by a licensed plumber
and electrician will void all warranties.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to install, repair or disassemble the electric
instantaneous water heater without first shutting off all power to the unit directly at the circuit
breaker box.
Installation of this product is restricted to indoor locations only by licensed plumbing or electrical
contractors.
Important Safety Instructions
1. The installation must be in compliance with your local electrical and plumbing codes.
2. This appliance must be EARTHED.
3. All wiring and installation must be supervised by a qualified electrician.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (include children) with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. This appliance MUST be permanently connected to the fixed circuit breaker and it must be installed
vertically. DO NOT install this appliance near to tinder or strong magnetic field place.
6. This appliance is forbidden to be switched on if you think it may be frozen, as this could result in serious
damage to the unit. Wait until you are sure that it has completely thawed out before you switch it on.
7. Please feel the outlet hot water temperature with hand to make sure it is suitable for showering before
taking shower to avoid getting scalded.
8. Before connecting pipes to the water heater hoses, it is extremely important to FLUSH the pipes to
wash away all plumbing paste or residue in the pipes.
9. If there is damage to the wire, you must contact qualified electrician to replace it with dedicated wire
from our authorized dealers.
10.Check valve is required to be installed at the water inlet.
11.The shower head should be cleaned and descaled periodically.
12.The water relief valve should work periodically in order to remove calcium carbonate deposits.
13.The drain-pipe which connected to the water relief valve should be installed continuous downward in
frostless environment.
14. The spray head must be descaled regularly.
WARNING: Do not switch on if there is a possibility that the water in the heater is frozen.

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■Product Features
The electric instantaneous water heaters are incorporated with China national patent heating technology
with multi-safety devices. Besides, the unit has the following features.
1. The appliance provides instant hot water. No pre-heating. No stand-by heating loss. Energy-saving.
2. Micro-computer control, adopting patent heating technology. Water is completely separated from
electricity by multi-layers of composite nano insulation material.
3. Over-heating function. When the outlet water temp. reaches over 65C, the appliance will enter into
pause mode. Automatically to avoid getting scalded and the screen beeps and displays E1.The
appliance will start to work automatically while temp. drops to 58C.
4. Creepage protection. If the unit detects electricity leakage, the electricity will be cut off by the
creepage protector and the screen displays E2.
5. Malfunction sensor. When there is malfunction with the temperature sensor, the heater stops
working and displays E3
6. Direct temperature setting, automatically thermostat, the hot water temperature will be constant.
Automatic memory function avoid repeated operation.
7. Dry-heating thermal cut-off. When the heating temperature is over 90℃, the power will be cut off.
8. Micro-computer automatic electricity and water consumption calculating function.
■Electrical Diagram
XFJ60FDCH, XFJ70FDCH

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XFJ100FDCH, XFJ120FDCH
■Technical Data
Model
XFJ60FDCH
XFJ70FDCH
XFJ100FDCH
XFJ120FDCH
Rated Voltage
220V-240V
Rated Power
6.5kw
7.5kw
9kw
11kw
Rated Current
28.3A
32.7A
39.2A
47.9A
Rated Pressure
0.6Mpa
Efficiency t=25C
3.7L/min
4.3L/min
5.1L/min
6.3L/min
Safety class
IP25
Temp. setting arrange
30°C-55°C
Overheat protection
67°C
Connecting wires section
3x4mm2
3x6mm2
3x6mm2
3x10mm2
Thermal cut-off
90°C
Pipe section
G1/2”
Product Size
385x260x86mm

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■Product Inner Structure
■Installation Guideline
The installation must be in compliance with the National Electrical Code, your local electrical and
plumbing codes.
- Product must be installed and disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance
with the wiring rules AS/NZS 3000
1. Make sure the appliance is intact, and the fittings are complete.
2. Do not install the unit in a room where there is a chance of freezing.
3. Please make sure the main power supply, water pressure, grounding condition, ammeter and wire reach
the standard of installation requirement.
4. The appliance must be connected to properly grounded dedicated branch circuits of proper voltage rating.
Ground must be brought to the “ground”at the circuit breaker panel.
5. This appliance MUST be permanently connected to the fixed circuit breaker. If you don’t use the heater,
please switch off the circuit breaker.
6. DO NOT install this appliance near to tinder or strong magnetic field place. The unit must only be mounted
in a VERTICAL position near by the water fittings. Please electrify try the machine after getting through
waterway.

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7. Mount the unit onto a flat section of wall, well away from any potential splashes of water or spray.
8. Position the unit upright with all plumbing connections at the bottom of the unit.
■Installation Method
●Mounting on The Wall
1. Locate an appropriate place on a section of wall as above mentioned.
Fig 1 Front and back of the appliance.
Fig 2 Remove screw which fixed the bracket on back of the appliance.

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Fig 3 Remove the bracket from the appliance.
Fig 4 Hold the back bracket hanger in position against the wall and mark the three mounting holes. Drill
three holes of 6.00mm diameter, the distance between every two holes is 100mm. (Put plastic anchor in the
hole, fix the bracket on the wall and secure the hanger using the screws supplied or an appropriate alternative
method)

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Fig 5 Uninstall screws on appliance to remove the front cover, Please use hand to pull out the screen row
line plug carefully before removing the front cover.
Fig 6 Fix the appliance to the bracket which was nailed to the wall, make sure the unit bracket onto the back
metal hanger correctly

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Fig 7 Connect the cable to the terminal blocks, please notice the guidance logo below the terminal blocks.
Fig 8 Fix the front cover on appliance, before that, please plug in the screen row line plug. Then nail the
screws to fix the front cover.
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Fig 9 Connect the water pipe to the water inlet and water outlet connections, please remember to install the
rubber seal ring. 
If the appliance is equipped with a cable, it is no need to uninstall the case during the
installation.
●Water Connections
1,,All water pipe must comply with national and applicable state and local water pipe codes.
2, A pressure relief valve must be installed if the cold water supply pressure exceeds 1Mpa.
3, The unit should be connected directly to the main water supply. Flush pipe with water to remove any debris
or loose particles
4, It is required to use G1/2”water connections to fit the appliance.
5, Please remember to install rubber seal rings at the connections. When all water connections are completed,
check for leaks and take corrective action before proceeding.
●Electrical connection
1, All electrical work must comply with national and applicable state and local electrical codes.
2, All unit must be connected to a properly grounded dedicated branch circuit of proper voltage rating.
3, It should be connected to a single circuit, use a supply cable protected by a double pole breaker.
4, While fed the cable to terminal blocks, please make sure the metal wire ends and the terminal blocks to
touch completely. Then tighten the screws up to make sure the full current can go through.
5, Before beginning any work on the electric installation, be sure that main breaker panel switch is OFF to
avoid any danger of electric shock, all mounting and plumbing must be completed before proceeding with
electrical hook-up.
■Operation Instructions
1. Turn on the circuit breaker to bring electrical power to the unit.
2. After the unit is supplied with power, beeping can be heard and LED lights is on, the appliance enter into
standby mode.
3, Turn on the water, the appliance starts to work. The unite must be operated after the breaker is turned on.
4. Touch to turn ON/OFF the appliance. When the unit is ON, LED displays actual outlet water

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temperature.
5. Touch to adjust the outlet temperature. Outlet water temperature can be setting directly on the
heater. The actual outlet temperature will reach the setting temperature and outlet temperature be constant.
If the unit has been paused, you may initially get a short burst of very hot water while you turn on again.
Please run the water through for a few seconds to let the temperature settle down. Please check hot water
with hand before you taking a shower.
If the unit will not be used in winter, drain out water completely so that the heater will not be frozen.
Please periodically clean inlet strainer and the shower to keep a free water flow.
6. Press to display the water consumption and power consumption.
7. There is a automatic memory function to avoid repetitive operation, while you turn on the appliance, the
default set temperature will be the same as last time set.
■Trouble-shooting
Diagnostic Chart
Problems
Possible Causes
Corrective Actions
1. Inlet and outlet fittings
leaking
A. Fittings not tight
B. Rubber washer worn-out
A. Tighten fittings.
B. Change rubber washer.
2. LED no signal
A. Power not connected.
B. LED damaged.
A. Connect power to the unit.
B. Change LED.
3. Functional keys not
working
A. No water out from shower.
B. Water pressure too low.
C. Key or PCB damaged.
A. Open valve to get water.
B. Open valve to get pressure.
C. Change key or PCB.
4. Water too hot
A. Too high temperature set.
B. Water flow too small.
A. Set a lower temperature.
B. Increase inlet water flow
5. Water too cold
A. Low temperature set.
B. Water flow too much.
A. Set a higher temperature.
B. Reduce water flow.
6. Outlet gets water
smaller and smaller.
Inlet strainer or shower clogged.
Clean strainer and shower.
7. LED displays E1
Outlet temperature is over 67 degree
A, Reduce the set temperature
B, Increase the inlet water flow
8. LED displays E2
There is electricity leakage
Please contact with the local dealer
9. LED displays E3
Temperature sensor failure
Please contact with your local dealer
8 and 9 should only be performed by qualified electrician. The person who initially installed the unit is
the best one to contact for help.

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■Normal Maintenance
Note: Do not attempt to repair this water heater yourself, call a service person for assistance. Always
turn off the power supply before servicing your unit
It is not required any regular maintenance. However, to ensure consistent water flow, the following
maintenance is recommended.
1, Periodically remove scale and dirt that may build up at the aerator of the faucet or in the shower head.
2, There is a built in filter screen at inlet connection which should be cleaned from time to time. Please turn off
the water flow before doing this.
■Packing List
Item
Unit
Quantity
Electric Water Heater
Unit
1
Bracket
Piece
1
Rubber plug and screw
Set
1
Operation and Installation instructions
Copy
1
Shower accessories （option）
Set
4 for each
Cable Clamp and Screw sets
Set
1