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INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER
THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY.
THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING.
Check the water heater is suitable for the gas type available.
(refer to the rating label on the water heater)
INSTALLATION STANDARDS
The water heater must be installed:
by a qualified person, and
in accordance with the installation instructions, and
in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local
regulations, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
All packaging must be removed from the water heater prior to its installation.
WATER HEATER APPLICATION
This water heater is designed for use in a single family domestic dwelling for the purpose of heating potable
water. Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life.
If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for the application or
business, then there should be redundancy within the hot water system design. This should ensure the
continuity of hot water supply in the event that this water heater was to become inoperable for any reason.
We recommend you provide advice to the system owner about their needs and building backup redundancy
into the hot water supply system.
This water heater is suitable for installation as an in-series gas booster
information relating to the function and operation of the solar water heater, refer to the Owner‟s Guide and
Installation Instructions supplied with the solar water heater.
The factory preset outlet temperature setting of the in-series gas booster is 60°C. The preset outlet
temperature setting can be adjusted (refer to
Note: AS 3498 requires that a water heater provides the means to inhibit the growth of Legionella bacteria in
potable water. When this water heater is used as an in-series booster for a solar water heater it can satisfy
this AS 3498 requirement provided it is energised, the booster preset outlet temperature setting is 70°C or
higher, and that a remote temperature controller is not used.
WATER HEATER LOCATION
The water heater should be installed close to the most
frequently used outlet and the solar storage tank, with its
position chosen with safety and service in mind. Make sure
people (particularly children) will not touch the flue
terminal. The flue terminal and air inlet must be clear of
obstructions and shrubbery.
Clearance must be allowed for servicing of the water
heater. The water heater must be accessible without the
use of a ladder or scaffold. Make sure the entire front
panel can be removed for service. You must be able to
read the information on the rating plate. Remember you
may have to take the entire water heater out later for
servicing.
"Preset Outlet Temperature Setting"
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to a solar water heater. For
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