HYCO HANDYFLOWVENTEDWATER HEATER
MODEL HF05VC
1.INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Hyco Handyflow undersink vented water heater.
The unit comes pre-wired and with optional vented mixer tap and flexible hoses.
The unit also features an auto-reset thermal cut-out eliminating the need to
change thermal fuses,making it particularly useful if the unit is likely to be drained
frequently.Please read and understand these instructions before commencing
installation,and leave them with the user when installation is complete.
CAUTION
THE HANDYFLOW MUST BE INSTALLEDAND MAINTAINED
BYA COMPETENT PERSON INACCORDANCEWITH
CURRENT ELECTRICALAND PLUMBING REGULATIONS.
IT IS ESSENTIALTHAT ONLY OPEN OUTLET FITTINGSARE
USEDWITHTHE HANDYFLOW SOTHE UNIT IS NOT
PRESSURISED.
ALWAYS FITTHE HEATERTHE CORRECTWAY UP.
(PIPES SHOULD BEATTHETOP)
USE LOWESTACCEPTABLETEMPERATURE SETTINGTO SAVE
ENERGY AND REDUCE LIMESCALE
DO NOT CONNECTTO POWER UNLESS UNIT IS FULL OF
WATER – OPEN HOT OUTLETANDALLOWWATERTO FLOW
FREELYTO CLEARAIRLOCKS
DO NOT SWITCH POWER ON IFWATER OR PIPES COULD
BE FROZEN
2.INSTALLATION (WALL MOUNTING)
The Handyflow is normally fitted immediately below the outlet to be supplied,but
it can be mounted above or to the side of the outlet provided it is vertical with
the pipe outlets at the top.The unit can either be placed directly on the floor or
fixed to a wall using the fixings provided.
ENSURETHE MOUNTING SURFACE IS STRONG ENOUGHTO
SUPPORTTHE HANDYFLOW INCLUDINGTHEWEIGHT OF
THEWATER.
1 2
3.PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
The hot and cold fittings are at the top of the unit.These connections are colour
coded (blue = cold,red = hot).They are
NOT interchangeable.
All fittings are provided so connection can be made via 15mm compression
fittings.
Please follow manufacturers instructions provided with the vented tap.
The diagrams below show typical installation with the HycoVented mixer tap
HFTAPQ
4.ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The Electrical Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the current edition of the I.E.E.Wiring Regulations.
Only connect the heater to a single phase supply with a mains voltage as specified
on the rating plate.
Electrical connection must be made to the fixed wiring of the property by means
of a 13A fused spur.The installation must be fitted with an isolating switch,with a
break contact distance of at least 3mm.
This appliance must be earthed.
The unit is supplied pre-wired.If the cable needs replacing,it must be replaced
with a correctly rated cable and any work should be carried out by a competent
person.
DUETOTHEAUTO-RESET FUNCTION OFTHETHERMAL
CUT-OUT,THISAPPLIANCE MUST NOT BE USED IN
CONJUNCTIONWITHATIMER.
The unit is fitted with an auto-reset thermal cut-out which will operate for
safety reasons in the event of the unit over heating.To reset the thermal
cut-out switch off the power to the unit and allow it to cool down.Ensure
the unit is full,and then switch the unit back on.The thermal cut-out
should reset itself.
Tighten all connections
to prevent from leaking.
