CLAGE DLX-Next Electric Convenience Instant Water Heater User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: CLAGE

Table of Contents

CLAGE DLX-Next Electric Convenience Instant Water Heater
Overview
List of figures
Operation Instruction
Technical specifications
Installation
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CLAGE DLX-Next Electric Convenience Instant Water Heater

CLAGE DLX-Next Electric Convenience Instant Water
Heater

Overview

List of figures

Bottom part
Safety thermal cut-out (STB)
Thermal sensor set
Heating element
Non-return valve
Flow sensor
Safety pressure cut-out SDB
Outlet pipe
Flow limiter
Hot water connection
Screw-in nipples ½ inch
Grommet
Water splash protection sleeve
Wall bracket
DLX Next hood
Connecting pipe
PCB cover
PCB
Connecting terminal
Control panel with bracket
Inlet pipe
Fine filter
Coldwater connection
Frame

List of figures

List of figures 1

List of figures 2

List of figures 3

List of figures 4

The documents supplied with the device must be stored carefully.

Registration
Register your device online on our website and benefit from our services under warranty.
Your full details help our customer service process your request as fast as possible.
For online registration, just follow the link below or use the QR code with your smartphone or tablet.
https://partner.clage.com/en/service/device-registration/

Operation Instruction

Note: Carefully read the enclosed safety instructions through in full before the appliance is installed, put into service and used and follow them in the further steps and during use!

Description of the appliance

The E-convenience instant water heater DLX Next is a electronically controlled pressure-resistant instantaneous water heater for an efficient water supply to one or more tap outlets.
Its electronic control regulates the power consumption depending on the selected outlet temperature, the respective inlet temperature and the flow rate, thus reaching the set temperature exactly to the degree and keeping it constant in case of water pressure fluctuations. The outlet temperature can be set to 35 °C, 45 °C or 55 °C using the central sensor key.

In case of a low feed temperature and a high flow rate at the same time, it could happen that the preset outlet temperature is not reached which is due to the fact that the appliance exceeded its capacity. The outlet temperature can be raised by reducing the water flow at the tap.

It is possible to use the instantaneous water heater in combination with an external load shed-ding relay for electronically controlled instantaneous water heaters (refer to installing instructions).
As soon as you open the hot water tap, the instantaneous water heater switches on automatically. When the tap is closed, the appliance automatically switches off.

Environment and recycling

This product was manufactured climate neutrally according to Scope 1 + 2. We recommend the purchase of 100% green electricity to make the operation climate neutral as well.

Your product was manufactured from high-quality, reusable materials and components. Please respect in case of discarding that electrical devices should be disposed of separately from household waste at the end of their service life. Therefore, please take this device to a municipal collection point that return used electronic devices to the recycling system. Disposing it correctly will support environmental protection and will prevent any potential negative effects on human beings and the environment that could arise from inappropriate handling of these devices at the end of their service life. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point or recycling site.

Business customers: If you wish to discard equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

How to use

Display (fig. A1)

Three coloured LEDs
Temperature selection key

Temperature setting
The temperature selection key O allows you to quickly select one of three preset temperatures, that are typical for hot water applications: “Hand wash” 35 °C, “Bathtub” 45 °C and “Cleaning” 55 °C.
Every keypress sets the temperature to the next level:

35 ** °C O 45 °C O 55 °C O**

Pressing the key O once again, starts the cycle all over.
The currently selected temperature is indicated by one of three coloured LEDs.
For further informations please use the online operation and installation instruction. Please follow the link below or use the QR code via smartphone or tablet.
https://www.clage.de/links/gma/DLX-Next-GMA-9120-34381

Venting after maintenance work
This instantaneous water heater features an automatic air bubble pro- tection to prevent it from inadvertently running dry. Nevertheless, the appliance must be vented before using it for the first time. Each time the appliance is emptied (e.g. after work on the plumbing system, if there is a risk of frost or following repair work), the appliance must be re-vented before it is used again.

Disconnect the instantaneous water heater from the mains (e.g. via deactivating the fuses).
Unscrew the jet regulator on the outlet fitting and open the cold water tap valve to rinse out the water pipe and avoid contaminating the appliance or the jet regulator.
Open and close the hot water tap until no more air emerges from the pipe and all air has been eliminated from the water heater.
Only then should you re-connect the power supply again (e.g. via activating the fuses) to the instantaneous water heater and screw the jet regulator back in.
The appliance activates the heater after approx. 10 seconds of continuous water flow.

Cleaning and maintenance

Plastic surfaces and fittings should only be wiped with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive or chlorine-based cleaning agents or solvents.
For a good water supply, the outlet fittings (e.g. jet regulators and shower heads) should be unscrewed and cleaned at regular intervals. Every three years, the electrical and plumbing components should be inspected by an authorised professional in order to ensure proper functioning and operational safety at all times.

Trouble-shooting and service

Repairs must only be carried out by authorised professionals.
If a fault in your appliance cannot be rectified with the aid of this table, please contact the service organisation of your importer or the Central Customer Service Department. Please have the details of the typeplate at hand.

This instantaneous water heater was manufactured conscientiously and checked several times before delivery. Should malfunctions nevertheless occur, it is usually only due to a bagatelle. First attempt to switch the house fuses off and on again in order to reset the electronics. Next, try to remedy the problem with reference to the following table. In doing so, you will avoid unnecessary expense of customer service assistance.

CLAGE GmbH
After-Sales Service
Pirolweg 4
21337 Lüneburg
Germany
Phone: +49 4131 8901-400
Email: service@clage.de

Trouble-shooting and service

Technical specifications

The declaration complies with the EU regulation No 812/2013

Maximum applicable cable size is 10 mm2 at electrical connection from above
Mixed water
Flow rate limited to achieve optimum temperature rise
Without flow regulator

Dimensions
Dimensions in mm (fig. D1)

Installation

Based on the national constitution guidelines a general test certificate concerning the evidence of applicability of noise behaviour is granted.

The following regulations must be observed:

e.g. VDE 0100
EN 806
Installation must comply with all statutory regulations, as well as those of the local electricity and water supply companies.
The rating plate and technical specifications
Only intact and appropriate tools must be used

Installation site

Appliance must only be installed in frost-free rooms. Never expose appliance to frost.
The Appliance must be wall mounted and has to be installed with water connectors downward or alternative transversely with water connections left.
The appliance complies with protection type IP25 and may therefore be installed in protection zone 1 according to VDE 0100 part 701 (IEC 60364-7).
In order to avoid thermal losses, the distance between the instantaneous water heater and the tap connection should be as small as possible.
The appliance must be accessible for maintenance work.
Plastic pipes may only be used if they conform to DIN 16893, Series 2.
The specific resistance of the water must be at least 1100 Ω cm at 15 °C. The specific resistance can be asked for with your water distribution company.

Installing the wall bracket
Thoroughly rinse the water supply pipes before installation to remove soiling from the pipes.

Using a 12 mm hexagon socket screw key, screw the screw-in nipples according to image manual into the wall connections as shown in. The seals must be fully screwed into the thread.
Hold the included mounting template according to image manual on the wall, mark the drill holes according to the template and drill them using a 6 mm drill.
To open the appliance pull down the faceplate and unscrew the main hood screw. Lift the hood carefully, remove the plug from the control panel and note the position of the plug.
Loosen the knurled nut of the wall bracket, remove the wall bracket and screw it on the wall. Offset tiling or uneven surfaces can be compensated by up to 30 mm with the aid of the spacers supplied. The spacers are fitted between the wall and the wall bracket.

Installing connection pieces
Note: Fasten the screw nuts with caution, to avoid damage to the valves or the piping system.

As shown in the illustration, screw the cold water connection piece with the union nut and the ½ inch seal onto the cold water connection.
Screw the hot water connection piece with the union nut and the ½ inch seal onto the hot water connection.
Put the water flow reducer “D” into the hot water connection piece. The O-ring must be visible after insertion.

Installing the appliance

The electrical power supply cable may be connected in the upper part. In such case, the connection will be done according to the description “Electrical connection from above” in online manual.
Install the appliance according to image manual.

For further informations please use the online operation and installation instruction. Please follow the link below or use the QR code via smartphone or tablet.
https://www.clage.de/links/gma/DLX-Next-GMA-9120-34381

Electrical connection

Only by a specialist!
Please observe:

e.g. VDE 0100
The installation must comply with current IEC and national local regulations or any particular regulations, specified by the local electricity supply company
The rating plate and technical specifications
The appliance must be earthed!

Wiring diagram FIG E1

1. Electronic circuitry
2. Heating element
3. Safety pressure cut-out
4. Connecting terminal
5. Safety thermal cut-out

Structural prerequisites

The appliance must be installed via a permanent connection. Heater must be earthed!
The electric wiring should not be injured. After mounting, the wiring must not be direct accessible.
An all-pole disconnecting device (e.g. via fuses) with a contact opening width of at least 3 mm per pole should be provided at the installation end.
To protect the appliance, a fuse element must be fitted with a tripping current commensurate with the nominal current of the appliance.

Electrical connection from below

Note: If necessary, the connecting terminal can be displaced to the upper part of the appliance.
To do this, please follow the instructions in the operating and installation manual available online.
Check that the power supply is switched off prior to electrical connection!

Remove the outer sheath of the connection cable from about 6 cm above the wall outlet (fig. E2). With the smaller opening ahead, slide the water splash protection sleeve over the connecting cable so that the sleeve is flush with the wall. This prevents any leaking water from coming into contact with the electrical leads. It must not become damaged! The protection sleeve must be used!
Strip the cables and plug them in the connecting terminals according to the wiring diagram.
The appliance must be earthed.
Pull the protective sleeve over the connecting cables until the sleeve fits perfectly in the recess of the intermediate panel. Adjust the water splash protection sleeve as illustrated and fix it with the sleeve fixing (A). Reinsert the control panel and lock it on (fig. E3).
Connect the control panel cable to the control panel in the hood, replace the hood and tighten the hood screw.

Note: The control panel cable must not be pinched or squeezed.
Note: Load shedding and electrical connection from above (fig. D2).

For further informations please use the online operation and installation instruction. Please follow the link below or use the QR code via smartphone or tablet.
https://www.clage.de/links/gma/DLX-Next-GMA-9120-34381

Initial operation

Fill the mains and the appliance with water and emerge air according to image manual.
After every draining (e.g. after work on the plumbing system or following repairs to the appliance), the heater must be re-vented in this way before starting it up again.

If the water heater cannot be put into operation, the temperature cut-out or the pressure cut-out may have tripped during transport. If necessary, check that the power supply is switched off and reset the cut-out (fig. F1 + F2).

Switch on the power supply to the appliance.
Open the hot water tap. Check the function of the appliance. The heating element will be activated after approx. 10 – 30 sec of continuous water flow.
Explain the user how the instantaneous water heater works and hand over the operating instructions.
Fill in the guarantee registration card and send it to the CLAGE Central Customer Service or use the online registration (see page 7).

Maintenance work

Maintenance work must only be conducted by an authorised professional.
Cleaning and replacing the filter strainer
The cold water connection of this instantaneous water heater is equipped with an integrated shut-off valve and a strainer. Soiling of the strainer may reduce the warm water output. Clean or replace the strainer as follows:

De-energize the instantaneous water heater (e.g. via deactivating the fuses) and prevent inadvertent reactivation of them.
To open the appliance, pull down the faceplate and unscrew the main hood screw. Lift the hood carefully, remove the plug from the control panel and note the position of the plug.
Close the shut-off valve (a) in the cold water connection piece (position “0“ fig. G1).
Unscrew the screw plug (b) from the cold water connection piece and take out the strainer (c) (fig. G2).
Note: Residual water can leak
The strainer can now be cleaned or re placed.
After fitting of the clean strainer tighten the screw plug.
Slowly reopen the shut-off valve in the cold water connection piece (position “1“). Check all connections for leaks.
Vent the appliance by carefully opening and closing the affiliated warm water tap valve sev-eral times until air no longer emerges from the pipe.
Connect the control panel cable to the control panel in the hood, replace the hood and tighten the hood screw.
Note: The control panel cable must not be pinched or squeezed.
Then switch on the power again (e.g. via activating the fuses).

Cleaning and replacing the filter strainer if direct connected
The cold water connection of this instantaneous water heater is equipped with a strainer. Soiling of the strainer may reduce the warm water output. Clean or replace the strainer as follows:

De-energize the instantaneous water heater (e.g. via deactivating the fuses) and prevent inadvertent reactivation of them.
Close the shut-off valve in the mains water supply of the instantaneous water heater.
To open the appliance, pull down the faceplate and unscrew the main hood screw. Lift the hood carefully, remove the plug from the control panel and note the position of the plug.
Unscrew mains water inlet from connection piece and take out the strainer.
Note: Residual water can leak
The strainer can now be cleaned or replaced (fig. G3).
After refitting the clean strainer reconnect the mains water inlet to the connection piece.
Slowly reopen the shut-off valve in the mains water supply. Check all connections for leaks.
Vent the appliance by carefully opening and closing the affiliated warm water tap valve sev-eral times until air no longer emerges from the pipe.
Connect the control panel cable to the control panel in the hood, replace the hood and tighten the hood screw.
Note: The control panel cable must not be pinched or squeezed.
Then switch on the power again (e.g. via activating the fuses).