AP3/30_AP3/50_AP3/80_AP3/100_Instructions. V1.01 Page 7 August / 2012
The Zip Aquapoint hot water cylinder will be delivered in its carton with the various control
valvesandttingssuppliedinaseparatecarton.Bothshouldbeleftpackeduntilneeded.
Factory Fitted Components
•Heatingelements.
•Thermostatswithovertemperaturecut-outs.
•Temperatureandpressurereliefvalve.
Installation
Requirements
General
Prior to installation the Zip Aquapoint should be kept upright in its original packaging and
handled with care always lifting from underneath.
The Zip Aquapoint should be stored in a covered, dry area protected at all times from the
weather.
These instructions must be read and fully understood before commencing the installation. If in
doubt, or in need of further guidance please ring Zip on 0845 6024533.
Installation must only be undertaken by a competent person holding a current Registered
Operative Identity card for the installation of unvented domestic hot water storage systems
issued by an accredited body.
The Zip Aquapoint must be installed in accordance with these instructions and all current
legislation, codes of practice and regulations governing the installation of unvented hot water
cylinders in force at the time of installation.
All connections should be made to the Zip Aquapoint and its safety devices using the 15mm
or22mmcompressionttings,nutsandolivessupplied.
The electrical installation including earthing and cross bonding must comply with the current
IEE regulations and any Local Authority requirements.
The cold water inlet set assembly comprises a pressure reducing valve with integral strainer,
expansion relief, check valve and expansion vessel. All of these components must be included
in the installation. The pressure settings on these components are factory set and indicated
on the top of the valve. Do not break any seals or attempt to adjust any safety valve; to do so
may impair the safety of the installation and will invalidate the warranty.
It is recommended that the unit is installed according to these instructions.
Undernocircumstancesshouldtheexpansionreliefvalvebeinstalledinaninvertedposition
as fouling of the seat caused by deposits may prevent it from operating correctly.
Safety relief valve connections should not be used for any other purpose and no valve should
bettedbetweentheexpansionreliefvalveandthestoragecylinder.
Anisolatingvalvemustbettedtothecoldwatersupplytotheinletmanifold.