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ABOUT SELECTING A INSTALL ATION LOCATION
Carefully read this section before installing, and when you select the location for install the
water heater, you must follow these precautions exactly.
You check the proximity of gas & electrical lines so as not to create a hazard and avoid
access problems for other services.
It must be located in accordance with the requirements of AS5601 and have sufficient
clearances from eaves, windows, vents etc. – see the diagram on the p.11.
“Exemption from Prescribed Statutory Requirement”: AS5601-2000 Clause 5.13.6.5, This
relates to the physical separation distance specification where multiple appliances are
employed. That equates to a minimum 150mm horizontal flue separation distance allowing
appliances to be placed side by side in the same vertical plane
Most load bearing walls such as brick, brick/veneer, weatherboard and stud-frames are
suitable locations.
Sec urely fasten the unit to the wall with screws or bolts in the top and bottom brackets. A
minimum of two top and bottom must be used.
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This is a water heating apparatus only and the final fitness of water delivered is
dependent upon the quality of water supplied to this system.
Although the water heater is designed to operate with minimal sound, you should not
install the unit on a wall adjacent to a bedroom, or a room that is intended for quiet
study or meditation, etc.
Locate your heater close to a drain where leakage will not do damage to surrounding
areas. As with any water heating appliance, the potential for leakage at some time in
life of the product dose exist.
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Every care is taken to warn occupants of the building and the public of any injury that
may occur from falling tools, open trenches, water connections or any other general
hazard.
Make sure the water heater will have enough combustion air and proper ventilation.
Keep the area around the water heater clean. Particles may clog the air vent, reduce
fan function, or cause improper combustion.
Locate unit for easy access and maintain proper space for service and maintenance.
Install the unit so that it can be connected or removed easily.
The water heater must be installed outdoors only. Do not install the water heater
indoors.
Do not locate your water heater in a pit or any location where gas and water can
accumulate.