Westbrass QHT-SS Instructions / Assembly
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1. Eoo A Tank Installation Components When you purchase the Instant Hot Water tank contents include tank A bracket quick connect fitting yi l quick connect fitting wi ae filter and cap Materials required not provided 1 4 6 4 mm 2 mounting bracket screws O D copper h a and 2 plastic anchors if tubing attaching to drywall at ge es Saddle valve kit to fit Shut Off valve water supply line and T fitting Connections must meet all local codes and ordinances Tools and Safety Equipment you may need not provided ruler or measuring tape 13 8 drill bit if no sink open end wrench es pliers hole exists gloves hand or electric drill safety glasses tubing cutter small drill bit for starter holes bucket or pan i Faucet Compatibility Only Open Vent falicets function with a instant hot water dispenser t tank lt Connecting a standard faucet will damage the tank and void the warranty IMPORTANT INFORMATION iq This hot water dispenser produces instant hot water of approximately 190 F 88 C as dispensed ig from the faucet z s This product is not intended to produce a continuous flow of hot water The standard model will Gig produce up to 60 cups of water per hour at approximately 190 F 88 C Due to high water a temperature for safety reasons the tank is not under pressure Consequently there is a slight delay of2. mm supply line and the quick connect fitting that contains a cone shaped screen filter supplied with the tank The cap end of the fitting connects to the faucet line It is suggested that a shut off valve be installed between this connection and the cold water supply line Another common installation method is with the use of a saddie valve illustrated below If a saddle valve is used follow the manufacturer s installation instructions TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS T connection with Shut Off Valve Installation faucet tine to cold water supply faucet faucet line to tank shut off valve T connector hose to tank quick connect with filter and cap cold water supply faucet faucet fine to faucet line cold ie to tank SUPDYY Saddle Valve SF Installation lial 7 WA hose to tank quick connect with filter and cap sadula vawe Step 5 Check for Leaks Open valve in water line Turn faucet on hold if necessary to fill tank about 1 minute When tank is full water will flow from faucet Turn faucet off Check for leaks Step 6 Prepare for Power Double check thermostat control dial is in the OFF position Thermostat control dial controls the water temperature not the water flow or place bucket under valve in case delivery of of any leaking IMPORTANT INFORMATION This dispenser is equipped with a Self Re setting Thermal Fuse Turn thermostat to OFF position and fill tank with wat
3. water flow after the faucet has been activated This is normal and indicates that the expansion chamber is functioning properly IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions 2 To protect against electrical shock do not place cord plugs or appliance in water or other liquid 3 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions Return appliance to the factory for examination repair or adjustment See Warranty insert Do not use outdoors or in damp area Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not use appliance for other than intended household use When using this appliance provide 4 to 6 inches of air space around the entire unit for air circulation Do not attempt to service this product Repairs should be done by authorized service personnel 9 Do not let children operate The water can cause severe burns SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY The alert symbols displayed at right point to important safety information to make you aware of potential hazards that can a A WARNING a a a cause serious injury or death Please pay special attention to the information following these alerts and warnings Failure to comply with these instructions can result in propert
4. er before plugging the power cord from the tank into an electrical outlet lf tank is empty and the thermostat set in the ON position when the power cord is connected the self re setting fuse in the heater control will disconnect the current to the heater after approximately one minute thus protecting the heater from a dry start failure The fuse in the heater control will self reset after approximately 2 hour Turn on the water supply to the tank and continue the installation Continued misuse will cause damage to the appliance and is detectible thus voiding the warranty Re setting of fuse can be accelerated by turning on the water supply and dispensing water until use re sets approximately 3 minutes Step 7 Test Installation Plug electrical cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not use an outlet controlled by an off on wall switch Turn thermostat control dial clockwise to the highest position Maximum temperature will be reached in about 15 minutes and dispenser will be ready for use Lower the temperature setting by turning thermostat control dial counterclockwise if you notice vapor or a boiling noise To raise or lower the water temperature rotate the thermostat dial At the LOW setting of thermostat dial water temperature will be approximately 140 F 60 C and at the HIGH setting of the thermostat dial water temperature will be approximately 200 F 93 C TROUBLESHOOTING The following situations are not cov
5. ered by the One Year Replacement Warranty 1 Water is not hot assuming cold water supply is connected properly and valve is open e Check if dispenser is plugged in e Turn thermostat control dial fully clockwise This may produce boiling water in approximately 15 minutes and possibly be accompanied by a gurgling sound in the tank and or water sputtering from the faucet lf the water boils turn thermostat control dial slightly counterclockwise until the gurgling and or sputtering stops This should take place within 20 seconds Turn control dial an additional 1 8 3mm counterclockwise at the tip of the dial Wait 15 minutes and check the temperature of the water e Check for blown fuse or circuit breaker is tripped also see IMPORTANT NOTE explaining the self re setting thermal fuse in step 6 of installation NOTE The thermostat activates the heater after water temperature in the tank draps approximately 1 15 F 8 C from the maximum setting The dispenser does not produce a continuous flow of hot water 2 Hot water drips or sputters from faucet e Turn thermostat control dial counterclockwise see item 1 o Check that the hose connecting the faucet to the dispenser tank is not clogged twisted or kinked e f quick connect fitting is connecting cold water supply check for a clogged filter screen in quick connect fitting see CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE of faucet manual Check for proper installation of c
6. may get inside the dispenser causing an objectionable taste and odor portant Observe all governing cddes arid ord aiin may be installed i in spray hose opening in sink or drilled hole If faucet is not to be installed in sink spray hose opening cut 11 4 32mm min 13 8 35mm max dia hole Quick connect fitting with filter and cap connects to cold water supply line Filter and cap side points toward faucet a must be mounted 42 1067 mm max ne rtically electrical outlet to tank Connector and section of 1 4 6 4 mm copper tubing are not n promice 5 saddle valve shown cas See step 4 of installation for etna connections and instructions INSTALLATION Before You Begin Determine where you will install your hot water dispenser The faucet can be mounted in an existing hole in the sink spray hose etc or drill a 1 16 27 mm to 13 3 35 mm hole in your sink If you want to use the spray unit or do not have a hole in your sink you will have to drill a new hole Stainless Steel You need a 1 16 27 mm to 13 8 35 mm knockout punch available at most hardware stores or drill a hole with an expandable drill Porcelain Proper tools are required to drill through a porcelain or cast iron sink If you are not familiar with this process you should consider having this done by a professional plumber Do not attempt to drill without these special tools as y
7. necessary NOTE DO NOT lengthen the hose dispenser performance will be impaired and warranty will be void quick connect fitting with filter and cap connects to cold eae water line and contains a filter inside fitting It also has t A faucet line connects to a cap at one end A the inlet tube located on TR top corner of tank with Oe Ps quick connect fitting filter faucet line connects to awe supplied with tank cold water supply l quick connect U L 4 e hose connects with r clamp to faucet supply center inlet tube tube at center of tank Step 4 Connect Cold Water Supply Check Filter in Quick Connect Fitting The cone shaped screen filter comes seated inside the quick connect fitting with the narrow end pointing towards the cap which is also attached to the fitting The open or wide end of the screen is inserted into the fitting However the filter may become dislodged in the shipping process Check to see that it is seated correctly within the fitting If the cap is still in place pop cap off by slipping a screwdriver into the notch and fift off Gently pull on the screen if it comes loose push in with a light jiggling or wiggling motion until it snaps into place if installed properly a gentle pull should not dislodge it Refer to installation instructions included with faucet if necessary Cold water is supplied to the tas through the faucet Connect the cold water line to the faucet using the 1 4 6 4
8. opper tubing from faucet to dispenser tank and faucet to water line lf connected backwards or cross connected valve may be damaged Refer to Step 4 in this manual 3 Water does not flow right away or at all e Due to high temperature and for safety reasons the tank is not under pressure causing a slight delay in water flow Make sure all valves on water supply are open e Check hose from faucet for twisting or tight bending e Check if quick connect filter screen or faucet filter screen is clogged see faucet manual 4 Water boils or vapor appears e Lower temperature setting by turning thermostat contro dial counterclockwise A NOTE If lowering the thermostat setting does not stop the boiling unplug the power supply cord and I contact customer service CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Seasonal Shutdown To prevent damage when dispenser is exposed to freezing temperatures water must be drained 1 Unplug dispenser tank to power supply 2 Turn thermostat control dial to OFF position fully counterclockwise 3 Turn faucet on and run water until water is cold 4 Place a 3 quart 2 8 L container under drain plug at bottom of the tank Use a screwdriver to remove the screw and O ring in the drain tube opening When tank is fully drained replace O ring and screw Tighten to reseal the drain NOTE Do not plug appliance into power supply if tank is empty Cleaning Quick Connect Filter Screen at Cold Wate
9. ou may severely damage your sink BE SURE TO CONFIRM YOUR FAUCET S COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS APPLIANCE FAUCET MUST BE OPEN VENT STYLE Step 1 Mounting Tank Position tank vertically beneath faucet so the flexible EF tube from the faucet reaches the center faucet supply 21 2 1 A tube on the tank and tank touches the wall Mark the Amm N ERG wall at the top of tank Set tank aside Mark a second jij line 2 s 54 mm below the first line Align bottom of bracket even with the second line and screw into place If a stud is not available drywall anchors may be used for additional support Hang tank on bracket NOTE The tank must be positioned so the hose to the faucet does not twist or kink Step 2 Install Faucet Follow the instructions included with faucet dial is in OFF ta positon during installation Step 3 Connect Faucet to Tank Connect 1 4 6 4 mm faucet copper line longer piece or red line to the rear tube at the top corner of the tank with the quick connect fitting supplied with the appliance Do not use the quick connect fitting with filter and cap Push line straight into quick connect fitting as far as possible for both connections Use pliers to open clamp and thread hose through clamp then push fully onto center inlet tube on top of tank The clamp should create a secure connection when properly installed Be sure the hose is not twisted or kinked Hose may be shortened if
10. r Inlet if you notice that the water flow is reduced it may be necessary to clean the quick connect screen Refer to installation Step 4 f a Quick connect with filter and cap 1 Turn thermostat dial to the Off position Turn on faucet and run water until it is cold to avoid possibility of burn 2 Release cap with a screwdriver pry it loose using the notch in the cap 3 Also using the screwdriver push in on the smallest ring around copper line This action releases tension allowing disconnection of the copper line and quick connect filter screen 4 Pull cone shaped filter screen out there will be slight tension and clean with vinegar as necessary Check cap and clean as necessary If deposits have hardened soak in vinegar for an hour or two Then use a brush to clean 5 Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly Be aware when inserting the screen back into place there is a slight resistance Push until the screen pops into place Check for leaks 6 Turn thermostat dial to the Max setting The dispenser will be ready in about 15 minutes WESTBRASS rative Plumbing Since 1935 2429 E Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90021 213 627 8441 Fax 213 627 2844 info westbrass com www westbrass com
11. se an outlet that cannot be turned on off by a switch shock HOT WATER CONCEPT Unlike a household water heater this dispenser tank is not pressurized for safety reasons For a conventional household water heater the faucet valve is placed after the heater tank resulting in a pressurized tank For a hot water dispenser the faucet valve is placed before the tank creating an open vent style faucet and consequently no pressure is built up inside the tank OVERVIEW 1 Make sure you have all necessary parts tools and materials as suggested on manual cover 2 Determine a convenient location to mount your faucet This can be an existing sink hole in the sink top the spray hose opening for example or you may drill another hole into the sink or counter top As you determine the location of your faucet consider the container you will use with the appliance such as a large cooking pan Location of the hole should also provide easy access for tank connections 3 The thickness of the sink or counter will depend on the type of faucet being installed 4 Before connecting to the power source the dispenser must be filled with water and the thermostat turned to the OFF position j 5 Do not use an extension cord with this appliance Appliance must be within 36 914mm of the power source See electrical requirements 6 Plumbing connections must comply with all local codes and ordinances 7 Do not use any pipe sealing compounds as they
12. y damage serious injury or death DANGER ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Recommended Ground Method For your personal safety the hot water dispenser is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong ground type outlet grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition or CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances If a mating outlet is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet ris WARNING installed by a qualified electrician Electrical Shock Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from Hazard National Fire Protection Association CSA International F One Batterymarch Park 178 Rexdale Boulevard Sonn aac rideg Quincy MA 02269 Toronto Ontario M9W1R3 i Do not remove ground If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended prong that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Do not use an adapter A 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused grounded electrical Do not use an extension supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only cord your hot water dispenser be provided Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical NOTE U
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