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FLASHING KIT
A Flashing Kit (PN AQ1064105) for a recessed installation is available from
Rheem. It is sold separately to the water heater. The Flashing Kit must not be
installed within a 100 mm wide vertical strip either side of the cold water inlet,
hot water outlet and temperature pressure relief valve.
When attaching a Flashing Kit to the water heater jacket, use of self-drilling
screws with a maximum length of 13 mm. An effective seal must be achieved
where the screw penetrates the jacket.
Note: If the water heater or storage cylinder is damaged as a result of installing
the Flashing Kit, any resultant faults will not be covered by the Rheem
warranty.
WALL BRACKET
It is a requirement of AS 5601 and AS/NZS 5601.1 to secure the water heater
to the wall. The top of the unit is to be secured to the wall (or screen) using the
wall bracket provided. Use the M6.5 masonry anchor provided only if it is
suitable for the wall type. Otherwise select and use an alternative fastener
suitable for the application.
The fastener must be capable of bearing the weight of the water heater so it
may neither work loose, pull away from the wall nor impose any load on the gas
and water pipe work connected to the water heater. Refer to the fastener
manufacturer‟s information and recommendations for the type of fastener to
use for the wall type and load bearing requirements.
To fit the wall bracket:
Slide the wall bracket into the
formed slot at the top rear of the
water heater.
Ensure the angled profile is
facing the wall.
Mark the wall where the hole is
to be drilled.
Remove the bracket.
Drill the hole to receive the
M6.5 masonry anchor or other
suitable fastener.
Replace the wall bracket with
the angled profile facing the wall.
Secure the wall bracket to the
wall.
masonry
anchor
nut
wall
bracket
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bracket
slot
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