Rheem Gas Heavy Duty Water Heater Models 265 Litre and 275 Litre Installation And Owner's Instructions page 17

OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
The water heater is to be installed at
ground level on a concrete or brick
plinth (fire proof base) and must stand
vertically upright with the back of the
water heater against an external wall
or alternatively against a fireproof
screen extending at least 500mm
above, below and either side of the flue
terminal. Failure
precaution can cause problems in high
wind areas. A secondary flue is not
required.
For outdoor models the following
distances should be observed:
•
At least 500mm between the top of
the water heater and the eaves.
•
At least 500mm (265) or 1500mm
(275) horizontally
water heater and the edge of any
opening into the building.
•
At least 1000mm (265) or 1500mm
(275) vertically from the top of the
water heater to the bottom edge of
an openable window.
•
At least
horizontally along the wall between
the water heater and a return wall
or external corner.
•
At least 500mm clear of any
combustibles.
INSTALLATION
to observe
between
500mm measured
this
the
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