water heating - Advanced Water

April 2008
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water heating
The complete answer to water heating
including solar hot water

unvented
cylinders
The SCx range
The new Dimplex SCx cylinders supply all
the hot water required for the modern
home, providing rapid fill baths and
invigorating showers to en-suite bathrooms
and other domestic appliances at the same
time.
For the User
SCx in standard dove grey with
optional immersion cover
SCx in brushed stainless steel
(special order)
• Mains pressure hot water
• Fast filling baths
• Powerful invigorating showers
• Simultaneous supply of water to all
bathrooms
• No cold water storage tank required,
freeing up valuable living space
• Long life low maintenance hot water supply
• Backed by a big name in domestic heating
• Option of a brushed stainless steel outer case
For the Installer
• Duplex steel inner cylinder with 25 years
guarantee
• Internal expansion for quick easy installation
• Tough plastic leather grain external coating
resists scratching
• 60mm no anode – reduces service
requirements
• CFC free foam injected insulation
• 3kW incoloy 825 immersion(s) for
longer life
• Light-weight for easy handling to site
• Water inlet diffuser prevents cold and hot
water mixing
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SCx cylinder range

technical specifications
Immersions
3kW @240V 50Hz (permanent connection to
supply through a double pole linked isolated
switch with minimum breaking capacity of 13A).
Outer Casing
Dove Grey leather grain plastic coated steel.
Option of a brushed stainless steel outer case,
please contact us for further details.
Insulation
CFC free 60mm ODP zero fire retardant.
Water Supply
1.5bar 15 litres per minute minimum,
16bar maximum.
Inner Cylinder
Duplex stainless steel.
Pressure Tests
All tested to 15bar.
Primary Coil
22mm stainless steel pipe.
Hot Water Outlet
22mm stainless steel pipe.
Thermostat
Direct units
– Integral immersion thermostat and cut-out.
Indirect units
– External dual thermostat and cut-out.
T&P
Factory fitted 7bar 90°C.
Safety kit
Pressure reducing valve, expansion relief valve;
tundish; motorised valve (indirect only) supplied.
Expansion
Internal air gap
– no additional expansion vessel required.
Approvals
WRAS; BBA.
Guarantee
25 years for inner cylinder; 2 years on immersion
(excluding affects of limescale) and 5 years on
other components.
GWP (Global Warming Potential) 1.
Inlet Diffuser
Unvented Cylinder Requirements
`Property Indirect Direct
1 bed / 1 shower SCx80i SCx130d
2 bed / 1 bath & 1 shower SCx130i SCx150d
3 bed / 1 bath & 2 shower SCx150i SCx175d
4 bed / 1 bath & 3 shower SCx175i SCx215d
4 bed / 1 bath & 3 shower SCx215i SCx255d
5 bed / 2 bath & 2 shower SCx255i SCx305d
6 bed / 2 bath & 3 shower SCx305i SCx305d
Figures are provided as a guide, usage and space
restrictions may dictate alternative size cylinders.
Weight (Kg)
Capacity Direct Direct Indirect Indirect
empty Full Empty Full
80L 27 142 29 143
130L 30 185 32 187
150L 32 207 35 210
175L 37 237 40 240
215L 43 258 48 264
255L 50 305 55 311
305L 59 364 65 370
Coil Size (Indirect Only)
SCx80i
7kW
SCx130i / SCx150i
14kW
SCx175i / SCx215i
17kW
SCx255i / SCx305i
17kW
SCx cylinder range
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SCx technical specifications contd
Overall Height (A)
Cylinder Height (B)
Lower Immersion (C)
Bottom Coil (D)
Top Coil (E)
T&P Valve (F)
Dimensions relative to floor level
Performance
Product Capacity Cylinder Overall Cylinder Immersions Lower Top Bottom Top T&P Cold Heat-up Reheat Heat loss
(litres) Diameter height height Immersion Immersion Coil Coil Valve Inlet (mins) Time in 24hrs
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mins) (kw/24hr)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
DIRECT
SCx80d 80 574 681 636 1 188 N/A - - 347 230 64 53 1.12
SCx130d 130 574 973 928 2 188 521 - - 618 230 115 90 1.50
SCx150d 150 574 1101 1056 2 188 640 - - 737 230 138 104 1.82
SCx175d 175 574 1258 1213 2 188 786 - - 883 230 167 124 2.10
SCx215d 215 574 1500 1455 2 188 1011 - - 1108 230 212 153 2.59
SCx255d 255 574 1768 1723 2 188 1259 - - 1356 230 263 184 2.73
SCx305d 305 574 2044 1999 2 188 1516 - - 1613 230 313 220 2.88
INDIRECT
SCx80i 80 574 681 636 1 188 - 283 283 347 230 33 23 1.12
SCx130i 130 574 973 928 1 188 - 483 558 618 230 28 21 1.50
SCx150i 150 574 1101 1056 1 188 - 483 558 737 230 33 24 1.82
SCx175i 175 574 1258 1213 1 188 - 683 758 883 230 27 24 2.10
SCx215i 215 574 1500 1455 1 188 - 683 758 1108 230 35 30 2.59
SCx255i 255 574 1768 1723 1 188 - 683 758 1356 230 42 35 2.73
SCx305i 305 574 2044 1999 1 188 - 683 758 1613 230 50 42 2.88
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SCx cylinder range

electric
showers
The aquabatix ®
range
The aquabatix ® electric shower range
connects directly to the cold mains water
supply and heats the water to the
temperature you desire, which means there’s
no need for high volumes of stored hot
water. Easy to install virtually anywhere in
the home, these showers will provide an
inexhaustible supply of hot water. So you can
take a shower any time of the day or night
without using the existing hot water supply.
There are thirteen shower options across four
different styles, so every showering requirement
is catered for within the aquabatix range, from
the simplicity of the aX 1 to the feature-rich aX 4 .
Range Features
• Available in power ratings from 7.5kW,
which makes it easy to replace an older
shower – to the ultimate performance of
the 10.5kW units
• Clean all chrome and white/chrome
styling complements the mood of any
bathroom design
• Easy to operate, with large
ergonomically designed dials
• Shower head heights are fully adjustable
and there’s a choice of up to six spray
patterns
• Made in a BEAB and IS09002 approved
factory
• Two-year manufacturer’s guarantee,
extendable to three or five years
• For safety’s sake, all the showers have a
temperature cut-out and stabilising valve
for consistent showering
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aX range
aX 3 all chrome

aX 1
The most compact shower in the range,
slim-styled with a design that offers total
flexibility when deciding where to position
the shower in the home.
• Two plumbing entry points at the back or
bottom of the unit
• Available in 7.5kW or 8.5kW power
ratings
• Single start-stop temperature dial
• Single mode handset for an all-over body
spray
• Three temperature settings
• Multiple cable entry points
• 1.25m chrome effect hose and 530mm
riser rail with height adjuster in white
• BEAB approved
aX 2
An elegant white shower with a high
specification.
• Three power settings
• Simple on/off function
• Numbered temperature dial
• Available in 7.5kW or 8.5kW power
rating
• Single mode easy clean handset for
simple in shower maintenance
• Auto-reset indicator shows when the
shower head needs cleaning
• Detachable soap dish
• 1.25m chrome effect hose and 530mm
riser rail with height adjuster in white
• Shower unit easily replaces the majority of
existing shower units
• BEAB approved
aX range
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aX 3
A sporty shower with an impressive array
of features and benefits.
• Push-button on/off control
• Separate power control with three power
settings
• Numbered temperature dial
• Available in 8.5kW, 9.5kW or 10.5kW
power ratings
• Choice of six spray patterns with rubclean
jets for easy removal of limescale
• Auto-reset indicator shows when the
shower head needs cleaning
• Detachable soap dish
• 1.25m chrome effect hose and 530mm
riser rail with height adjuster in white.
• Shower unit easily replaces the majority of
existing shower units
• Multiple cable entry points
• BEAB approved
• Available in white or all chrome
aX 4
Our highest specification shower finished
in white with a host of features for
showering at its most sophisticated.
• Push-button combined power selection
and start control with three power settings
• Push-button off control with phased
shut-down
• Numbered temperature dial
• Available in 8.5kW, 9.5kW or 10.5kW
power ratings
• Choice of six spray patterns with rub-clean
jets for easy removal of limescale.
• Low pressure indicator light
• Auto-reset indicator shows when the
shower head needs cleaning
• BEAB approved
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aX range

technical specifications
Cable size
Cable size will depend on the length of the
cable run. Showers up to 9.5kW require a
minimum of 6mm 2 cable routed directly to the
main fuse box and a 40A fuse.
10.5kW showers require a minimum of 10mm 2
cable and a 45A fuse.
Water
Connects directly to the cold mains water
supply with minimum working pressure 15psi
(1bar), at a flow rate of 8 litres per minute;
maximum working pressure 150psi (10bar).
All electrical installations must conform to the
IEE regulations.
Model Features aX 1 aX 2 aX 3 aX 4
1.25m Flexible Hose • • • •
Riser Rail with 530mm Height Adjustment • • • •
High Temperature Safety Cut Out • • • •
Flow Stabiliser Valve • • • •
Power ‘On’ Indicator • • • •
Rotary Power Selection • • • -
Push Button Power Selection - - - •
Cold, Medium and High Settings • • • •
Detachable Soap Dish - • • •
Numbered Temperature Dial - • • •
6 Mode Rub Clean Handset - - • •
Single Mode Handset • • - -
Push Button Start/Stop - - • •
Auto Reset Indicator - • • •
Low Pressure Indicator - - - •
Automatic Phased Shut Down - - - •
Multipoint Pipe Entry 2 3 3 3
Multipoint Cable Entry • • • •
2 Year Manufacturers Guarantee • • • •
Optional Extended Warranty • • • •
Kilowatts Available (Rating at 240V)
7.5kW • • - -
8.5kW • • • •
9.5kW - - • •
10.5kW - - • •
All Chrome
Finish White/ White/ White/ White/
Chrome Chrome Chrome Chrome
Dimensions
Height 335mm 339mm 339mm 339mm
Length 190mm 218mm 218mm 218mm
Depth 90mm 85mm 85mm 85mm
Minimum running pressure must be obtained
at 9 litres/minute for 9.5kW rated models and
11 litres/minute for the 10.5kW rated models.
aX range
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After Sales Service
After sales service if required is absolutely no problem with
Dimplex – we have a network of appointed Service Agents
spread throughout the Country who are qualified and trained to
repair or service any of our appliances.
Bathrooms
Any electrical appliances installed in a bathroom should be
fitted by a competent electrician in accordance with the current
I.E.E. Regulations.
The Dimplex Range
Dimplex offers the widest range of electric space and water
heating products in the world – over 400 – to meet almost any
heating need. In addition to this publication, we have a wide range
of brochures for both domestic and commercial applications.
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Dimplex policy is one of continuous improvement; the
Company therefore reserves the right to alter specifications
without notice. Although every care has been taken in the
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This brochure is designed to assist you with your choice of
Dimplex products and it is not intended as an installation
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the installed dimensions may be critical, please contact our
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