Installation guide VAQ E Before installing read this guide first
Introduction The operation of the Quooker VAQ E The Quooker system consists of a small tank under the sink which is connected to the Nordic boiling-water tap or the Fusion tap. The tank is vacuum-insulated and is connected to the cold water supply via an inlet combination. Inside the tank the water is heated electrically to approx. 110°C and is kept at this temperature. When boiling water is drawn off, cold water flows into the tank at the same time and is heated automatically.
Technical specifications Tank PRO3-VAQ E Voltage Wattage* Capacity Heating-up time* Standby power consumption* Tank height Total height requirement Tank diameter Min. mains pressure Max. mains pressure Max.
Contents of the pack 1. PRO3-VAQ E or PRO7-VAQ E tank 2. Nordic boiling-water tap, small washers, centring ring, metal ring, brass sink nut and two screws or Fusion tap, small washers, brass fixing plate, fixing nut, white tap support (for thin work tops) and two inlet hose screens 3. Quooker inlet combination 4. Pressure reducing valve 5.
Overview of Nordic tap installation It is recommended that you install the Quooker in the following order: A. Drilling hole B1. Fitting Nordic tap C. Connecting water D. Connecting waste E1. Connecting tank with Nordic tap NOTE: Bear in mind that the tank, inlet combination, mixing valve and socket must remain accessible for servicing. For an overview of the Fusion tap installation, please refer to the next page.
Overview of Fusion tap installation It is recommended that you install the Quooker in the following order: A. Drilling hole B2. Fitting Fusion tap C. Connecting water D. Connecting waste E2. Connecting tank with Fusion tap NOTE: Bear in mind that the tank, inlet combination, mixing valve and socket must remain accessible for servicing.
A 1 Drilling hole • NOTE: The tap hole for the Nordic boiling-water tap should be 32 mm in diameter. The Fusion tap hole should be 35 mm in diameter. • For drilling the hole for the Fusion tap, see step 3 below. • The Nordic boiling-water tap should ideally be positioned at the corner of the sink to enable use above the sink or the work top. • NOTE: It must be possible to move the spout of the Nordic boiling-water tap freely up and down. When the spout is in its lowest position it projects ca.
B 1 Fitting Nordic tap 1 • NOTE: The total length of the hose between the boiling-water tap and tank is only 70 cm. The tank must therefore be fitted close to the tap. Extension hoses are available in different lengths but are not normally required. • NOTE: The small fibre washers supplied with the tap rings are not required yet at this point. One will be used for connecting the tap and tank hose (see section E), the second one is a spare.
B 1 Fitting Fusion tap 2 2 1 Tap through work top Push the tap through the hole in the work top. 2 Securing tap Position the brass fixing plate around the hoses. Screw the fixing nut onto the tap thread. Adjust the position of the tap to ensure that the Quooker logo is facing the user. When the handle is in the cold position, it will be parallel to the edge of the work top. Tighten the fixing nut with a pipe wrench, socket wrench or spanner.
C 1 Connecting water • NOTE: The VAQ E operates under mains water pressure and must always be fitted with the supplied inlet combination and pressure reducing valve. • The Nordic boiling-water tap or the Fusion tap must be installed according to the locally applicable regulations. • The inlet combination will release drips of expansion water while the water in the tank is heating up in order to regulate the pressure inside the tank.
D Connecting waste 1 2 The Quooker tank releases expansion water via the inlet combination which is fed into the grey funnel. The funnel is connected to the waste pipe via the supplied waste hose. The drilling kit, also supplied, can be used to make a connection to the waste pipe. It is important to keep the height distance between the inlet combination and the connection to the waste pipe as large as possible to prevent waste water from flowing back.
E Connecting tank with Nordic tap 1 • The Quooker tank is supplied with a UK 3 pin plug and requires a standard 13 amp earthed socket. • If the mains lead is damaged it should be replaced by the manufacturer, their agent or a qualified technician to prevent hazard. • The light ring on the boiling-water tap will light up to indicate when the water is being heated inside the tank. It will also light up when the tap is being touched to indicate that it is a boiling-water tap.
E Connecting tank with Fusion tap 2 • The Quooker tank is supplied with a UK 3 pin plug and requires a standard 13 amp earthed socket. • If the mains lead is damaged it should be replaced by the manufacturer, their agent or a qualified technician to prevent hazard. • The light ring on the Fusion tap will light up to indicate when the water is being heated inside the tank. It will also light up when the tap is being touched to indicate that it is a boiling-water tap.
F 1 Disconnecting tank • In case of service. • The Q-shaped button on top of the tank is the on/off switch. 2 1 Switching off Press the on/off switch at the top of the tank to switch it off. Do not unplug the tank from the socket yet. 2 Draining Open the boiling-water tap or the boiling-water handle of the Fusion tap and leave the water running until it is cold. Then close the tap again. 3 Isolating Close the main shut-off valve or the stop valve on the inlet combination (small grey knob).
Declaration of conformity Quooker B.V.
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