1 | Front cover | 8 | Gas connection |
2 | Opening in rear panel for mounting on the wall | 9 | Connection collar for flue |
3 | Temperature/volume selector | 10 | Draught diverter |
4 | Gas adjustment | 11 | Copper Heat exchanger |
5 | Digital display | 12 | Burner |
6 | Switch/LED - Low water pressure indicator | 13 | Gas valve |
7 | LED - Burner status check | 14 | Ignition unit |
1 | Ignition electrode | 8 | Temperature sensor |
2 | Ignition unit | 9 | Pilot solenoid (Normally Closed) |
3 | Switch/LED - Low water pressure indicator | 10 | Diaphragm valve |
4 | Digital display | 11 | Main Solenoid (Normally Open) |
5 | Ionisation probe | 12 | Hydrogenerator |
6 | Flue gas safety device | 13 | LED - Burner status check |
7 | Overtemperature switch |
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This gas heater is equipped with automatic electronic ignition to simplify operation.
► To activate, just turn on the switch (Fig. 8).
After this, automatic ignition occurs whenever a hot water tap is opened. First, the pilot burner is lit and approximately four seconds later the main burner ignites. The pilot burner flame is extinguished after the main burner lights.
This is a way of saving a great amount of energy as the pilot burner only operates for the minimum necessary time to ignite the main burner.
Any local by-laws and regulations pertaining to installation and use of gas-heated appliances must be observed.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions, AS5601, NZ5261 and all Local Building & Gas fitting regulations
It is recommended that for sanitary fixtures used for the purpose of personal hygiene, that a temperature limitingl device be fitted (such as a tempering valve) as per AS3498.
This appliance must not be installed in a bedroom, bathroom, toilet, or combined living/sleeping room as per AS5601 5.12.5.2
Failure to install this appliance in accordance with these installation instructions will void the warranty.
Requirements regarding the place of installation
In case of a frost risk:
Surface temperature
The maximum surface temperature of the heater is less than 85 °C, with the exception of the flue piping. No special protection measures are required for flammable construction materials or built-in furniture items.
Air intake
The place where the heater is to be installed must have an adequate air supply as per AS5601.
Heater mounting
Water connection
It is advisable to purge the water pipes before connection, because the presence of dirt may reduce the flow and, in extreme cases, cause a blockage.
CAUTION:
If fitting an isolating valve to the water inlet line it must be a Gate or Ball Valve, a Stop Cock or Non-Return Valve must not be fitted.
The hydrogenerator (hydrodynamic generator or HDG) is located in the water circuit between the water valve and the heat exchanger. This component has a turbine that rotates when water flows past its blades. This movement is transmitted to an electric generator which powers the heater ignition unit.
The electrical voltage value supplied by the HDG is approximately 3.0 VAC.
Pressure Relief
The pressure relief (Fig. 2, pos. 33) will release pressure from the system whenever the value exceeds 1500 kPa.
Gas regulator
The appliance is supplied with a gas pressure regulator that must be installed on the heater before attaching the gas supply line (see Fig. 6).
Testing
1 Temperature/error code
2 Malfunction indicator
3 Temperature measurement units
4 Heater in operation (burner turned on)
Before starting up the heater
Turning on
Turn Hot Tap on, LED light on = Main burner on
Turning off
If the red LED starts flashing during operation, check the water flow.
Gas adjustment
Lower water temperature. Use less gas.
Higher water temperature. Use more gas.
Temperature/flow adjustment
Increases flow and decreases water temperature.
Decreases flow and increases water temperature.
Regulating the temperature to the minimum required value reduces energy consumption.
There are two ways to drain the appliance if there is a risk of freezing.
After turning off the inlet water valve and gas supply, open a hot water tap to relieve pressure then proceed as follows:
Water valve draining (see fig 14)
Cold water inlet pipe drain (see fig 15)
Inlet pressure adjustment
DANGER: The following procedures must only be performed by a qualified technician.
Burner pressures have been adjusted in the factory, however adjustment may be required upon installation.
Attach a manometer to the inlet pressure test point located on the gas inlet pipe.
Inlet gas pressure should be adjusted at the appliance regulator to 1.13 kPa for Natural Gas and 2.75 kPa for LP gas.
These measurements must be set while the unit is operating.
Accessing the adjusting screw
Connecting the manometer
Maximum gas flow adjustment
Minimum gas flow adjustment
The minimum gas flow adjustment is performed automatically after the adjustment of the maximum gas flow.
Table 6 Burner pressure
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| Natural gas H | LP gas |
MAX Burner | GWH10 | 0.69 | 2.00 |
Pressure (kPa) | GWH13 | 0.66 | 1.90 |
GWH16 | 0.44 | 2.20 |
Only use original conversion parts.
The conversion must only be performed by a qualified technician. Original conversion kits are supplied with assembly instructions.
DANGER: Failure to perform maintenance procedures can lead to appliance malfunction, errors, service calls and loss of warranty.
To ensure that gas consumption and the environmental load (pollution, etc.) remain as negligible as possible over time, we recommend the appliance be maintained on an annual basis.
These jobs can only be done by a Bosch authorised service agent.
Maintenance must only be performed by a qualified technician. Maintenance information is contained in a service manual available to licenced technicians upon request from Bosch.
DANGER: The probe must never be turned off, modified or replaced with a different part under any circumstances.
Operation and precautions
This probe verifies the condition of flue gas evacuation and, in case of malfunction, it automatically turns off the heater. This prevents combustion gases from entering the room where the gas heater has been installed. The probe restarts after a reset period.
If the heater turns off during operation:
Call a qualified technician if the same thing happens again.
DANGER: The user must never touch the flue gas safety device
Maintenance*
If the probe malfunctions, proceed as follows:
Operating check*
To check the correct operation of the flue gas safety device, proceed as follows:
In these conditions, the heater must turn off no more than two minutes afterwards, at most. Remove the pipe and replace the flue pipe.
* These procedures must be performed by a qualified installer/service agent.
Assembly, maintenance and repairs must be performed by qualified technicians only. The following chart offers solutions to possible problems.
Problem | Cause | Solution |
| The heater does not ignite and digital display is turned off. | Switch turned off. | Check switch position. |
| Slow and difficult ignition of the burner. | Reduced water flow. | Call a qualified technician. |
| Red LED in switch flashes. | Reduced water flow. | Call a qualified technician. |
| Water at low temperature. | Check the temperature selector position and adjust it according to the desired water temperature. | |
| Water is not heated, no flame. | Insufficient gas supply. Gas Cylinders may be empty | If sufficient gas appears to be available call a qualified technician. |
| Digital display shows “E9”. | Temperature limiter has tripped | Wait 10 minutes and restart the heater. If the problem persists, call a qualified technician. |
| Digital display shows “A4”. | Flue gas safety device has tripped | Vent the area. Wait 10 minutes and restart the heater. If the problem persists, call a qualified technician. |
| Incorrect temperature information in the appliance digital display. | Insuficient contact of the temperature sensor. | Call a qualified technician. |
| Digital display shows “E1”. | Water temperature sensor has tripped (outlet water temperature above 85 °C). | Reduce the water temperature using the gas and/or temperature adjustment selector. If the problem persists, call a qualified technician. |
| Digital display shows “A7”. | Temperature sensor incorrectly connected. | Call a qualified technician. |
| Temperature sensor defective. | Call a qualified technician. | |
| Digital display shows “F7” or “E0”. | Blocked Heater. | Turn the heater off and on, if the problem persists, call a qualified technician. |
| Digital display shows “EA”. | There is spark but the main burner | Check: |
| does not ignite, heater blocked.No ionisation probe signal . | • Gas supply, position of valves, empty LP gas cylinders. | |
| Digital display shows “F0”. | Power was activated with a hot water tap running. | Turn the water off and on. If the problem persists, call a qualified technician. |
| Reduced water flow. | Insufficient water supply pressure. | Call a qualified technician. |
| Dirty taps or mixers. | Call a qualified technician | |
| Gas valve blocked. | Call a qualified technician | |
| Heat exchanger blocked (limescale). | Call a qualified technician |
Environmental protection is a basic company strategy of Bosch. The quality of our products, profitability and environmental protection are equal-ranking goals for us. Laws and regulations concerning environmental protection are strictly observed. We use the best possible technology and materials, under economic considerations, to protect the environment.
Packaging
We participate in the recycling program of the respective country to ensure optimal recycling. All of our packaging materials are environmental-friendly and can be recycled.
Old appliances
Old appliances contain valuable materials that should be recycled. The assemblies can be easily detached and synthetic materials are marked accordingly. The assemblies can therefore be sorted out and passed on for recycling or disposal.
Reference file: Bosch 7701331614 Natural Gas Continuous Flow Hot Water System
Additionally, the document applies to other Bosch models: GWH 10-2 G.., GWH 13-2 G.., GWH 16-2 G..