WATERWARE PTPSC135 135L Protank Plus Direct or Indirect Hot Water Cylinders User Guide

June 12, 2024
WATERWARE

WATERWARE PTPSC135 135L Protank Plus Direct or Indirect Hot Water

Cylinders

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PRODUCT

Product Information

The Protank+ Hot Water Cylinders are designed for indoor installation in mains pressure domestic and commercial hot watersystems. They are available in various sizes including 135L, 185L, 250L, 300L, 500L, and 1000L. These cylinders are designed smart in New Zealand and built tough for New Zealand conditions.Manufactured from premium grade 2205 Duplex stainless steel, they offer high corrosion resistance and come with a 20-year limited warranty. The cylinders feature insulation clam to reduce heat loss, high flow ports, dual elements on models 250L and over, top entry and exit ports for easy reach and narrow installation spaces, a return port for ring-main applications, a concealed stainless steel dip tube, and a smooth white powder-coated finish.

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Choose the appropriate size of Protank+ Hot Water Cylinder based on your requirements (135L, 185L, 250L, 300L, 500L, or 1000L).
  2. Ensure that the installation space is suitable for the cylinder’s dimensions.
  3. If desired, purchase the optional installation kit which includes a tray, tundish, straps and blocks, and insulation clam.
  4. If desired, select the Protank+ model with the Caleffi direct mount mono-block combo set for faster installation.
  5. Connect the cold and hot water connections to the cylinder using Caleffi’s fail-safe o-ring sealed union connections provided in the combo set.
  6. If required, connect the cylinder to a ring-main using the return port.
  7. Ensure that the TPR (temperature-pressure relief) valve and cold water expansion valve are properly connected and offset for easy waste connection.
  8. Safely secure the cylinder using the provided straps and blocks.
  9. Ensure that the cylinder is installed in accordance with local regulations and guidelines.

PROTANK+ FEATURES

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MODEL RANGE

PROTANK+ HOT WATER CYLINDERS ARE DESIGNED FOR INDOOR INSTALLATION MAINS
PRESSURE DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL HOT WATER SYSTEMS.
Protank+ has been developed to meet the needs of those home owners wanting a high capacity, high pressure hot water system that is going to last.
The internal tank and fittings are crafted from the highest possible spec ‘Duplex’ 2205 stainless steel and performance matched to Caleffi’s latest high flow valve set.

Includes Valve Kit Cylinder Only Description Height x Ø

RESIDENTIAL
Direct| Indirect| Direct| Indirect|  |
PTPSC135| N/A| PTPS135| N/A| 135L, 3kW| 1400 x 475
PTPSC185| PTPSC185I| PTPS185| PTPS185I| 185L, 3kW| 1850 x 475
PTPSC185-600| N/A| PTPS185C-600| N/A| 185L, 3kW| 1112 x 600
PTPSC250| PTPSC250I| PTPS250| PTPS250I| 250L, 2 x 3kW| 1400 x 600
PTPSC300| PTPSC300I| PTPS300| PTPS300I| 300L, 2 x 3kW| 1600 x 600
N/A| PTPSC500I| N/A| PTPS500I| 500L, 3kW| 1900 x 700
COMMERCIAL|  |
N/A| PTPS500 (direct only)| 500L| 1900 x 700
N/A| PTPS1000| 1000L| 2350 x 900
KITS|  |
Commercial Installation kit| PTPIK500C| 135L & 185L| N/A
Residential Installation kit| PTPIK500R
| 135L & 185L| N/A
Residential Installation kit| PTPIK600R*| 185L, 250, 300L| N/A
Insulation clam| TV520150I| 135L & 185K| N/A

Models with valve set include:

  • Protank+ hot water cylinder
  • Caleffi ‘direct mount mono-block’ combo set
  • Caleffi TPR valve
  • Heatrod element(s) and thermostat

Models without valve set include:

  • Protank+ hot water cylinder
  • Caleffi TPR valve
  • Heatrod element(s) and thermostat

*Optional installation kit includes: tray, tundish, straps and blocks and insulation clam.

DIRECT MOUNT MONO-BLOCK COMBO SET

CALEFFI DIRECT MOUNT COMBO SET

  • COMBO2015PRO – Caleffi Combo Protank+ kit, 135D,185D, 185i, 250D,300D
  • COMBO2020PRO – Caleffi Combo Protank+ kit, 250i, 300i, 500i
  • Protank+’s are available with or without the Caleffi ‘direct mount mono-block’ combo set which can save up to 50% in installation time when compared to installing a traditional hot water cylinder with 3rd party  valves and components. It connects to the cold and hot connections via Caleffi’s fail safe o-ring sealed union connections.

THE CALEFFI DIRECT MOUNT COMBO SETS INCLUDE EVERY PRIMARY VALVE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN INSTALLATION:

  • •1 x mono-block tempering inlet valve and isolators
  • 1 x adjustable pressure limiting valve with strainer
  • 1 x cold water expansion valve
  • 1 x ball valve

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RECIRCULATING SYSTEMS
The mono-block manifold has a blanking cap which when removed acts as a return port for a recirculating ring main. Contact us for ring main set up or design advice.

DIRECT MOUNTING OF THE TEMPERING VALVE
No with standing acceptable methods detailed in G12, the manufacturer Caleffi have specifically engineered this tempering control valve to directly mount onto the hot water cylinder with no minimum pipe length isolation requirement as an alternative method of achieving compliance.

SPECIFICATIONS

General Specification 100L-300L **500L*** **1000L***
Manufactured by SST SST SST
Country of origin China China China
Pressure Ratings    
TPR Setting 700 kPa 700 kPa 700 kPa
Cold water expansion setting 600 kPa 600 kPa 600 kPa
Maximum supply setting 500 kPa 850 kPa 850 kPa
Factory supply set point 300 kPa 600 kPa 600 kPa
Electrical Direct and Indirect Indirect Only
Cable / Sheath size 3×1.5mm / 8mm 3×1.5mm / 8mm
Terminals Screw Type, 4mm Screw Type, 4mm
Thermostat supplier Enerson Enerson
Thermostat model 59T+66T 59T+66T
Thermostat approval number E19279 E19279
Thermostat set point range 49-82 ºC 49-82 ºC
Thermostat factory set point 70 ºC 70 ºC
Thermal cutout set point 93 ºC 93 ºC
Thermal cutout reset Manual Manual
Heating element supplier Backer Backer
Heating element mount G1’’ Screw Thread G1” Screw Thread
Heating element sheath material Incoloy 840 Incoloy 840
Heating element resistance 16.14 Ω ±7.5% 16.14 Ω ±7.5%
Heating element power density 12.1 12.1
Shell Construction    
Shell type Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Shell material 2205 Duplex SS 2205 Duplex SS 2205 Duplex SS
Thickness 1 mm 1.5 mm 2.0 mm
Circumferential joint Butt Weld Butt Weld Butt Weld
Longitudinal joint Butt Weld Butt Weld Butt Weld
Case Construction    
Wall material Painted Galvanized steel Painted Galvanized steel SUS304

Stainless Steel
Wall thickness| 0.5 mm| 0.5 mm| 0.8 mm
Thermal Insulation|  |  |
Insulation specification| Polyurethane| Polyurethane| Polyurethane
Wall thickness| 50 mm| 50 mm| 50 mm
Base thickness| 50 mm| 50 mm| 50 mm
Top thickness| 50 mm| 50 mm| 50 mm

*The 500L and 1000L Direct Hot Water Cylinders are used for high demand hot water production using either the indirect high output with the Habanero heat exchanger module, or as a standalone buffer tank for direct water heaters.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIRECT

Capacity 135L 185L 185L 250L 300L 500L 1000L
Inlet / Outlet ports 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm 50mm 50mm
TPR / CWE ports 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm 20mm 20mm
Solar ports (qty x Ø) None None None None None None None
Dry stat pockets (qty x Ø) None None None None None None None
Heating element 3KW 3KW 3KW 2 x 3KW 2 x 3KW None None
Overall (Height x Ø) 1399*470 1818*470 1122*600 1372*600 1589*600
1857*700 2340*900
Internal shell (Ø) 370mm 370mm 500mm 500mm 500mm 600mm 800mm

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INDIRECT

Capacity 185L 250L 300L 500L
Inlet / Outlet ports 20mm 25mm 25mm 25mm
TPR / CWE ports 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm
Solar ports (qty x Ø) None None None None
Dry stat pockets (qty x Ø) None None None None
Heating element 3KW 3KW 3KW 3KW
Overall (Height x Ø) 1818*470 1372*600 1589*600 1840*700
Internal shell (Ø) 370mm 500mm 500mm 600mm

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ELECTRIC HEATPUMP COMBINATION

RITTER HOT WATER
CE, CB certified, R134a refrigerant, COP 4.6 Ritter Hot Water is a reliable, safe, and energy-saving domestic hot water generator suitable for numerous applications within residential and light commercial industries.

APPLICATION
The Ritter direct hot water heat pump can connect to the Protank+, or any suitable domestic hot water cylinder with auxiliary ports, to provide high performance hot water production for showers and washing in residential applications, or light commercial requirements in restaurants, salons and even pre-heating of wash-down water on farms.

OPERATION RANGE
The Ritter Hot Water unit can maintain stable operation in a wide range of ambient temperatures from -7⁰C to 45⁰C, providing efficient operation all year long and in a wide range of geographical locations.

HIGH-TEMPERATURE HOT WATER SUPPLY
With up to 7.5kW of recovery power available, and 70⁰C hot water temperature, the Ritter unit kills all bacteria in the storage tank to ensure the health of your family without the need or cost of element boosting. The Ritter will heat the Protank+ 185L from cold to 60⁰C in less than 100 minutes (around half the time of a 3kW electric element and less than half the cost).

FEATURES

  • Direct connection to any suitable HWC
  • Up to 7.5kW and 161 litres per hour recovery rate.
  • Hot water production up to 70⁰C.
  • Efficiency up to 460% (Max COP 4.6).
  • Mitsubishi compressor and Grundfos pump.
  • Blue coated coils for high corrosion resistance.
  • Composite case will not rust, peel, or fade.
  • Includes touch screen controller for easy setup.
  • Requires Ritter tank probe (not included with HP).

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WARRANTY

Protank+ 20 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
All terms of the warranty, subject to the conditions below, are effective from date of purchase from Waterware Services. If an invoice is not available, the serial number or date of production prevails. If neither can be located, date of install needs to be pro-vided.

Single Residential Domestic Warranty
A single residential domestic installation is defined as an installation where the hot water cylinder with a factory set thermostat delivers hot water to a privately owned single family residential dwelling which is not used for commercial purposes.

Protank+ Excluding Valves and Element

  • 10 YEARS FREE PARTS AND LABOUR costs to repair or replace cylinder if it fails due to manufacturing defect. Followed by;
  • 10 YEARS *PRO-RATA PARTS ONLY reducing costs (excluding labour) according to the below formula, to replace or repair the cylinder if it fails due to manufacturing defect.
  • *Pro-Rata Formula = Original purchase price x remaining warranty in years ÷ total warranty period of the cylinder.

Caleffi Valves (excluding any 3rd party valves)
5 YEARS FREE PARTS and LABOUR costs to replace or repair any valve that fails due to manufacturing defect.

Protank+ Element Only;
24 MONTHS FREE PARTS and LABOUR costs to replace or repair the element if it fails due to manufacturing defect.

Commercial Applications Warranty

  • Any installation not considered to be a single residential domestic type.
  • Protank+ and Caleffi Valves Excluding Element
  • 5 YEARS FREE PARTS and LABOUR costs to replace or repair the cylinder or valves if failure is due to a manufacturing defect.

Protank+ Element Only;
12 MONTHS FREE PARTS and LABOUR costs to replace or repair the element if it fails due to manufacturing defect.
Refer to full terms, conditions and exclusions in the installation/owners manual

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