Zodi Hut
Enjoy privacy anywhere
with this self supporting
hut. Extra big almost 4
feet per side.
Zodi Hard Case
Great for storing and
transporting your Hot
Tap. Also serves as a
4 gallon water case.
Zodi Soft Case
Compresses for
storage and transport.
Expands to hold 5
gallons of water.
Zodi Shower Pole
Enjoy hands free
showering. Adjustable
height. Works with all
Zodi showers and Huts.
Garden Hose Adapter
Connect your Hot Tap
Shower to any garden
hose without using your
pump or batteries.
Please read this information before operating.
Congratulations! You have just purchased the BEST Instant Hot Camp Shower available. To ensure safety and to
get the most performance from your new portable hot shower system, please follow these directions. These
directions are for the single burner Hot Tap. These directions may refer to options not included on your model.
shower head
& hose
pump hose
clasp
ignition hole
(on back)
multi-purpose 4 gallon water
container & transport case
battery case
with on / off
button
propane
valve
water pump with
debris screen
Tips for Best Performance:
If you experience a
challenge with your Hot Tap™
DO NOT return it to the store.
Call Zodi TOLL FREE
at 800-589-2849
Most problems can be fixed
with a phone call.
Low Water Pressure: Low water pressure is usually due to
weak or incorrectly installed batteries, vapor lock in the
heating coil, or a kinked pump hose or shower hose.
Batteries: New batteries fix virtually all low water pressure
challenges. Sometimes the battery case lid does not close
properly preventing batteries from making contact with the
switch.
If using weak batteries, it may necessary to apply
suction to shower head to initiate water flow
(Heater must be
off). Make sure the contacts inside your battery case are making
a good connection with battery by bending battery contacts up
inside of battery case and on battery case lid.
Vapor Lock: If pump is working, the hoses are not kinked, and
water is still not spraying from the shower head, your system is
vapor locked. Vapor lock can be released by applying suction to
the shower head while pump is on and submerged in water
(Heater must be off).
Pump Screen Filter: The pump is equipped with a removable
debris screen. Unscrew pump cap to clean debris screen. In
natural water sources keep pump clear of mud. In silty water
place pump in a sock to act as a pre-filter or use a water bucket
and allow sediment to settle before use.
Kinked Hoses: Check that pump hose and shower hose
are not kinked. Squeeze kinks from all hoses before use.
Other:
You can increase water pressure by reducing vertical
distance between water source and showerhead. If you are
using the Zodi case for water this can easily be accomplished
by elevating the water case by securely placing water case
on top of ice chest or picnic table.
Condensation: The water you see dripping from the bottom of
the Hot Tap during use is normal, this is condensation and will
occur every time the heater is on.
Low Water Temperature: The Hot Tap Traveler is designed for
average input water of 70°F, but your Hot Tap will easily heat ice
cold water. For use with colder water, fill a 3 - 5 gallon water
container with water and place pump and shower head in the
same container (see Photo 4 Page 4). Turn on the pump and after
water is flowing from the shower head ignite propane burner
(follow directions on page 4). Allow the warm water to recycle
for a few minutes until the water spraying from the shower head
reaches a comfortable temperature. Under normal conditions,
recycling is not needed, but by using this tip you can enjoy a hot
shower regardless of starting water temperature.
New batteries will temporarily provide higher water pressure from
the pump. After 15 minutes the water flow will be slightly lower
and the water temperature will be greater. If you are using the
garden hose adapter adjust water pressure so you get 1 gallon of
water from the shower head in 2 min 30 sec.
Other Tips: For best results use only full cylinders of propane
stored at room temperature. Name brand Propane works best.
Cold and or near empty propane tanks will cause the Hot Tap to
perform poorly. Propane performance will drop above 5,000 ft
and or below freezing temperatures. For best performance
connect your Hot Tap to a 5 gallon BBQ size propane tank with
the optional Zodi bulk tank kit and get up to 40 hours continuous
use (see it now....www.zodi.com).
Under certain atmospheric conditions, the burner will be
difficult to ignite, will not ignite completely or will not stay lit.
Fix this temporary challenge by taping over 1 hole on the air / gas
mixing tube located above the propane valve. This condition
usually occurs in winter months at lower altitudes.
For best performance shield system from wind.
Water must be flowing from Hot Tap before igniting propane burner. Water must always be flowing from Hot Tap when
propane burner is heating.
If water pressure drops, or water temperature increases, immediately point shower head away from body and safely turn off
Hot Tap heater until proper water pressure is regained.
Check that all hoses are free of kinks. Most kinks occur during storage or immediately after use when the hoses are warm.
Do not ignite heater with kinks in pump hose or shower hose.
Do not use system indoors. The Hot Tap, like all propane devices, generates deadly carbon monoxide fumes when
operating. This product is designed for outdoor use only. Do not operate Hot Tap inside boats, RVs, tents, homes or other
confined areas. Use only outdoors in well ventilated areas away from flammable material.
System not designed to heat water over 100°F. System not designed to heat water for consumption.
Allow Hot Tap system to cool before handling. Do not place any items including towels, soap and shampoo on Hot Tap.
Keep children and pets clear when operating. Do not leave system unattended when operating.
Lid must be detached from hard case before securing propane cylinder. To detach lid from case unlatch clasp on case and
fully open lid. Models without the 4 gallon multi-purpose plastic case use a lantern style propane cylinder holder for stability.
Heater must always be secured in a vertical position and on a flat surface clear of flammable materials when heating.
This system uses a high performance heater. When heater is on 100%, you may notice hot spots on Hot Tap housing or
flames near top of system. If flames exit exhaust holes at top of heater, turn down propane valve. Under certain conditions
hotter water can be obtained by turning gas valve down. Do not touch system until cool. Housing color may darken with use.
When heater is on, small water drops caused by condensation will drip from bottom. This is normal, it is NOT leaking.
In colder areas, prevent freeze damage by draining water from system by resting Hot Tap on side for 30 seconds, allowing
water to completely drain from coil and pump. Blowing into shower head will also remove water from coil.
During transport and storage, remove propane tank from system.
Test water temperature before use. If too hot, turn down gas valve. If not hot enough recycle water as defined on page 2.
If using weak batteries, it may necessary to apply suction to shower head to initiate water flow
(Heater must be off).
When using the optional garden hose adapter adjust water pressure to 1 gallon from the shower head in 2 min 30 sec.
Water pressure higher than this will result in cooler water temperatures.
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
Zodi options and upgrades for your Hot Tap Shower.
www.zodi.com
optional
push button
ignitor
removable lid
& propane
cylinder base
