Propex Malaga 5 (Gas only)

The Propex Malaga 5 Water Storage Heater, This high capacity water storage heater is standard with an efficient gas burner. This heater can provide a quick and efficient supply of hot water for showering and washing in touring and motor caravans. The heater may also be installed in boats used exclusively on inland waterways i.e. Class 1 & 2 and subject to finding a satisfactory mounting position.

When used with the adapter plate the Malaga makes an excellent replacement for the Carver Cascade originally fitted to many caravans as well its far east copy the Henry Water Heater.

Features

·         Large 13 litre capacity – for longer washing and showering facilities

·         Efficient gas burner – for faster warm up

·         Small flue terminal – neat appearance outside the caravan

·         Safe – combustion products are completely sealed from the caravan interior

·         Easy to fit and service – all controls accessible at the rear of the unit

·         Electronic control – turns on the heater at the flick of a switch and supervises burner operation

·         Automatic resettable overheat cut out

·         Compact dimension – more room to route pipework and ducting where necessary

Micro-processor Controller Electronics

The Malaga 5 water heater is equipped with the latest Propex electronics for accurate digital control of the heater operation and safety functions. The switch panel features 1 on/off switch.  The Green L.E.D. on the switch panel lets you know when the gas burner is operating and also, by flashing a certain amount of times, the Red LED indicates various fault conditions.

Technical Data

Dimensions

Overall  H 250mm             W 325mm            D 445mm

Weight Empty                                   9.3kg

Tank Capacity                                    13 litres

Water Temperature Thermostat Setting 70 °C

Overheat Thermostat Setting     90 °C

Water Supply

The heater will operate satisfactorily on either a system where the pump is controlled by the tap microswitches or the one controlled by a pressure switch. It must not be connect to mains water supply. Water connections can be provided to suit a range of standard fittings. Reinforced or semi rigid pipe must be used.

Pressure Relief Valve Settings                     3 bar

Maximum Working Pressure                       2 bar

Maximum Working Supply Pressure        1.9 bar

Gas Supply

Heat Input                                          1.15kw  84g/h

Pressure Settings:                            Propane 37mbar, Butane 28mbar, Mixtures 30mbar

Injector                                                Bray 960/40

Electrical Supply                               12v DC

Gas Connection                                8mm O.D.

Safety and Quality

The Malaga heater have been tested and comply with the following: 90/396/EEC gas appliance directive. 89/336/EEC EMC directive. 73/23EEC low voltage directive. It is manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 plus annex 11.3 gas directives 90/396EEC.

Installation Requirements

The heater should be floor mounted or suitably supported, normally in the bed box.

The flue is designed to pass through a vertical section of the caravan wall, structural sections of which should not be damaged.

The flue terminal position should not be closer than 300mm below an opening window or 600mm from a vertical corner.

Clearances required for installation and servicing: as seen from inside the caravan.

Clearances

LHS 240mm         RHS 5mm

Rear 100mm       Top 5mm