HydroTap G5 Classic Plus Chrome Tap

Quick Start Installation Guide
Zip HydroTap G5
Command Centre
Boiling/Chilled models

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Quick Start Installation Guide
807118 v1.02 09.21 G5 BC Quick Start Guide

SECTION 1: Using these instructions

Before you start

This document is a Quick Start Installation Guide.
For further details on installing and operating your HydroTap
download & read the Command Centre installation and user
instructions , which can be found online at:
(Australia) www.zipwater.com
(UK) specify.zipwater.co.uk

Read and use the instructions supplied with individual kit
components for a safe installation.

Explanation of symbols

WARNING

Read the instructions

Danger of electric shock

Hot surface

Highly Flammable

SECTION 2: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Compliance
In Australia electrical installation must comply with AS/NZS3000.
In Australia plumbing installation must comply with AS/NZS3500.
In Australia For residential chilled models, all refrigeration must comply with
AS/NZS 60335.2.24.
In the UK the system must be installed in accordance with water supply byelaws,
current IEE regulations and local authority byelaws.

Safety
This appliance is not intended for use by children under 8 years or persons
(including children under 8 years) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the 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.

Intended Use
This appliance is intended to be used in: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments; farm houses and by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments; catering and similar non-retail applications.

Refrigerant
WARNING! KEEP VENTILATION OPENINGS IN THE APPLIANCE
ENCLOSURE OR IN THE BUILT-IN STRUCTURE CLEAR OF
OBSTRUCTION.
The Zip HydroTap Command Centre range uses either HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
R290, R600a or R134A refrigerant under pressure.
Check the rating plate or contact Zip before commencing work.
Maintenance of the refrigeration unit must be carried out by an accredited
service provider or qualified refrigeration technician.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

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SECTION 2: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.

Qualifications
To avoid hazards, all installation procedures must be carried out by a
suitably qualified tradesperson. The power cable and power outlet must be
in a safe visible position for connection.

Venting
Sometimes steam and / or boiling water droplets may discharge through a
vent outlet on the tap. If not using the font, ensure the tap body is located
so the tap outlet safely dispenses into the sink bowl.

Lifting
Take care when lifting. The Command Centre may exceed safe lifting
limits. If you feel this is beyond your personal capabilities, please seek
assistance with the lift. The weight of the Command Centre is marked on
the packaging. Do not lift the Command Centre by the front cover or any of
its connections.

Airflow
The Zip HydroTap operates within the ambient temperature range 5ºC
– 35ºC. Proper air circulation must be provided. The system will operate
satisfactorily only if the recommended air gaps are provided. The vent kit
supplied must be fitted.

Altitude
Water boils at varying temperatures at different altitudes. The HydroTap
adjusts for this during startup calibration and will recalibrate itself on a
regular basis.

Frost protection
If the HydroTap is located where the ambient air temperature could fall
below 5ºC when the system is not in use, do not turn off the Command
Centre electrically. This safeguard does not offer the same protection to
the connecting pipework and fittings.

SECTION 3: WARNINGS & REGULATORY INFORMATION

• For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed,
operated and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

• This appliance may deliver water at high temperature. Refer
to the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), local requirements
and installation instructions to determine if additional
delivery temperature control is required.

• The Zip HydroTap must be earthed. Earthing is provided via the
supplied power cord. The resistance of the earth connection to each
exposed metal part must be less than 1Ω. Use the power cable supplied.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the power point is
earthed.
• All installation and service work must be completed by trained and
suitably qualified tradespeople. Faulty operation due to unqualified
persons working on this product may void warranty coverage.
• As the installer, it is your responsibility to supply and install all valves as
required by local regulations and relevant standards.
• The HydroTap is rated for 220-240V 50Hz AC operation.
• Do not remove the cover of the appliance under any circumstances
without first isolating the appliance from the power supply.
• Connect only to a potable (wholesome, cat1) mains water supply.
• The new hose sets supplied with the product must be used. Do not
re-use old hose sets.
• Never locate the system near, or clean with water jets.
• Do not expose the Zip HydroTap to the elements of nature.
The booster complies with protection class IP 20.
• For UK, a pressure limiting valve must be fitted for mains water
pressures above the maximum limits stated.
• Use of tools can be hazardous. Assess the risks before you start.

SECTION 3: WARNINGS & REGULATORY INFORMATION

• A clearance envelope around all Command Centres must be provided
to allow adequate ventilation for the safe and effective use of the
HydroTap system.
• Valve and fitting threads must be sealed appropriately with PTFE tape
where compression seals are not provided.
• Always flush new filter before use.
• Do not connect Booster to electrical supply until commissioning.
• Do not over tighten plumbing and hose connections.
• Braided hoses supplied cannot be lengthened.
• The power cord and general power outlet must be in a safe and
accessible position after installation. When positioning the appliance,
ensure the power supply cord is not trapped or damaged. If the power
supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a Zip service provider or
a qualified electrician.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power
supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• For safe operation, the HydroTap is designed to be installed,
commissioned and used within 48 hours. Should the HydroTap not be
required for an extended period of time (72 hours or more), do not fill
and commission the HydroTap until ready for first use.
• For water taste and quality reasons, following any non-use period of
more than 72 hours, Zip recommends to perform a system flush. Failure
to flush the system may affect water quality.
• For UK, this appliance incorporates adequate backflow prevention
in accordance to S.I.1999 No.1148 The Water Supply (Water fittings)
Regulations 1999 Schedule 2 requirement. No further backflow
prevention is required for connection to the water supply.
• For UK, this appliance only contains materials that conform to the
requirements of BS6920:2014 ‘Suitability of non metallic materials and
products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption
with regard to their effect on the quality of water’.

SECTION 4: Technical data

Model

|

Power rating, kW 220-240V, 50Hz

|

Dimensions

W x D x H (mm)

|

Weight  (kg)

---|---|---|---

BC100

BC100 H

|

2.1 + Booster

|

395 x 464 x 333

With Duct and Vent Tray:

450 (500)# x 464 (520)# x 333 (373)#

|

30

BC60

BC60 H

|

2.1

|

395 x 464 x 333

With Duct and Vent Tray:

450 (500)# x 464 (520)# x 333 (373)#

|

30

BC40

BC40 H

|

1.97

|

395 x 464 x 333

With Duct and Vent Tray:

450 (500)# x 464 (520)# x 333 (373)#

|

30

BC30

BC30 H

|

1.9 + Booster

|

 280 x 455 x 333

|

 23

BC20

BC20 H

|

1.9

|

 280 x 455 x 333

|

 23

BC Home

BC H Home

|

1.44

|

 280 x 455 x 333

|

 30

Including vent tray

Electricity supply requirements
220-240V 50Hz AC (for power requirement see table above).

|

Without booster

|

 With booster

---|---|---

Australia

|

 1x 220 – 240V AC 10A socket

|

 2x 220 – 240V AC 10A sockets

UK

|

 1x 220 – 240V AC 13A socket

|

 2x 220 – 240V AC 13A sockets

SECTION 4: Technical data

Water supply pressure requirements

|

Australia

|

 UK

---|---|---

HydroTap

|

 170 (1.7) – 700 (7.0)

|

 170 (1.7) – 500 (5.0)

Vented Mixer Tap

|

 300 (3.0) – 700 (7.0)

|

 200 (2.0) – 500 (5.0)

Booster

|

 200 (2.0) – 700 (7.0)

|

 200 (2.0) – 500 (5.0)

Limescale fi lter

|

 200 (2.0) – 700 (7.0)

|

 200 (2.0) – 500 (5.0)

A pressure limiting valve must be fitted for mains water pressures
above the maximum limits stated above in accordance with local
plumbing regulations.
Note: All models (excluding UK) have an internal pressure limiting device
to reduce the maximum mains regulated pressure (700kPa in Australia),
protecting the system against pressure surges above 500kPa.
Water supply connection
1/2” BSP (G1/2).
Booster specification
Water supply pressure requirements

Booster specification

Specification

|

Rating

---|---

Power 230V 50/60Hz

|

 2.20kW

Power 240V 50/60Hz

|

 2.40kW

Flow rate

|

 1.2 L/min

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SECTION 5: Parts supplied

Parts supplied with the HydroTap – BC for Work – BCH for Work – BC – for Home

Tap

|

|

---|---|---

HydroTap tap

|

✔

|

 ✔

HydroTap pipes, tubes hoses and fittings

|

✔

|

 ✔

Separate vented Mixer tap kit

|

|

✔

|

Separate Mains mixer Tap

|

 Optional

|

 Optional

Separate Mains mixer Tap fittings

|

 Optional

|

 Optional

Separate Mains mixer Tap instructions

|

 Optional

|

 Optional

Command Centre

|

|

|

Command Centre

|

✔

|

 ✔

Mains electrical supply cable

|

✔

|

 ✔

Water supply inlet hose

|

✔

|

 ✔

Water supply inlet adaptor and strainer

|

✔

|

 ✔

Ventilation kit (inc. vent tray 100 -40 models)

|

✔

|

 ✔

Water block kit

|

 (UK only)

|

 (UK only)

Booster

|

|

|

Booster & hoses

|

 Optional

|

Filters

|

|

|

Water filter & instructions

|

✔

|

 ✔

Limescale filter kit

|

 Optional

|

 Optional

Font

|

|

|

Font kit

|

 Optional

|

 Optional

Note: Mains water isolation valve is not supplied with the kit. Contact Zip for the full range of consumables and accessories.

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SECTION 6: Set up the ventilation

Use of tools can be hazardous. Assess the risks before you start. Use instructions supplied with individual kit parts.

 A clearance envelope around all Command Centres must be provided to allow ventilation for the safe and effective use of the  Hydro Tap system.

A clearance envelope around all Command Centres must be provided to allow ventilation for the safe and effective use of the HydroTap system.

SECTION 6: Set up the ventilation

BC100 – BC40 models

• Cold air is drawn in through the inlet vent and gap provided by the door buffers.
• Inlet vent is mounted over cupboard side, door or floor cut-out (see below).
• Warm air is exhausted through vent tray.
• Observe 100mm inlet / outlet vent separation (see below).

The vent tray must be fitted. It provides a safe exhaust for refrigerant gas in the unlikely event of a leak.

Vent tray dimensions WxDxH (mm): 500 x (515-555) x 40

SECTION 6: Set up the ventilation

BC30, BC20 & Home models

• Cold air is drawn in through the inlet vent and lower gap provided by the
door buffers.
• Inlet vent is mounted over cupboard side, door or floor cut-out.
• Warm air is exhausted through upper gap provided by the door buffers.

All models

If cupboard temperature exceeds 35°C, additional ventilation is required.
Contact your Zip service provider for options (including additional vents and
fan kit).

SECTION 7: Connect the water supply

Valves and fittings must be sealed with PTFE
tape if compression seals are not included.

Note Mixer tap installations also use a ‘Tee piece’ as
part of the water supply plumbing connections, see the
Tap installation instructions supplied with the Mixer
Tap to connect the water supply if using the mixer tap
option.

Note correct strainer orientation.

SECTION 8: Set the bypass & install the limescale filter

Available as optional accessory – UK only.

For filter head and scale filter installation use the guide supplied
with the filter head and filter respectively.

SECTION 9: Fit the Booster

• Supplied with selected models, or available as an optional accessory.

Note Take care not to break the clips when removing or installing the Booster.

SECTION 10: Connect the Booster

Do not connect to electrical power until commissioning.
Do not over tighten hose connections.
Braided hoses supplied cannot be lengthened.

SECTION 11: Connect the Command Centre

Generic installation instructions

For HydroTap, mixer tap and any optional accessories, use
instructions supplied with individual kit components.

Installation diagrams are for illustrative purposes only.
Hoses are not shown to scale and cannot be lengthened.

Tips for hose connection

• Push the silicone hose over the connector for a minimum of 15mm.
• Ensure there is a constant fall from the tap down to the command centre.
• Hoses must be trimmed to avoid loops and kinks. Take care when
positioning before cutting and make a clean cut straight across the hose, using a sharp blade.
• The hoses must not be under tension when installed.

SECTION 11: Connect the Command Centre

Example installation

Diagram for illustrative purposes only.
Hoses are not shown to scale, as the booster hoses cannot be lengthened.

SECTION 11: Connect the Command Centre

BC20, BC30, BC Home models

Example installation

Diagram for illustrative purposes only.
Hoses are not shown to scale, as the Booster hoses cannot be lengthened.

SECTION 12: Commissioning

Notes

Refer to User Guide for operation and maintenance.

Zip Water (Australia) Pty Ltd
ABN 46 000 578 727
67 – 77 Allingham Street, Condell Park NSW 2200
Postal: Locked Bag 80, Bankstown 1885
Australia
Tel (+612) 9796 3100
Free call 1800 947 827 (1800 ZIP TAP)

www.zipwater.com

Zip Water UK
Trafalgar House, Rash’s Green,
Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JG
0345 6 005 005
sales@zipindustries.co.uk
specify.zipwater.co.uk

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