Important Remarks; Selection Of Location For Installation; Minimum Distances; Installation Of Fixing Bracket - Bosch Therm 8000 S Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

5.1 Important remarks

▶ Before installation, consult the gas company and current
legislation regarding gas appliance and site ventilation.
▶ Install a gas shut-off tap as close to the appliance as
possible.
▶ After connection to the gas main, the appliance should be
carefully cleaned and tested for leaks; To avoid damage
from excess pressure in the valve gas regulator, this should
be carried out with the gas valve shut.
▶ Ensure that the appliance installed is suitable for the type of
gas provided.
▶ Ensure that the flow and pressures for the regulator installed
are those indicated for the consumption of the appliance
(see technical data in Table 4 ).
▶ A low-pressure gas regulator must be installed with the
appliance, in accordance with SANS 1237:2007.

5.2 Selection of location for installation

Considerations relevant to location
▶ Fulfil requirements specific to each country.
▶ The heater must not installed above a source of heat.
▶ Respect the minimum installation measurements indicated
in Fig. 21 .
▶ The appliance must not be installed in sites where the
ambient temperature is susceptible to drop below 0 °C.
Where there is a risk of freezing, disconnect and empty the
appliance (chapter 4.10).
If the above conditions are not possible, it´s
mandatory to use the kit anti-freeze nº 7 709
003 709.
▶ Assure that exists a socket for the electric connection at the
place were the appliance will be installed.
▶ Assure that exists at the place of the installation a sewer
point for the condensed waters.
Combustion air
▶ The air admission grill must be located in a well ventilated
area.
▶ To avoid corrosion, products such as solvents, inks,
inflammable gases, glue or domestic detergents containing
halogenic hydro-carbons or any product that might provoke
corrosion must not be stored near the air admission grill.
Where these conditions are impossible to fulfil, an alternative
site for gas admission and exhaust must be selected.
Therm 8000S
Surface Temperature
The maximum surface temperature of the appliance is below
85 °C. Special protection measures are not required for
inflammable building materials or housings.

5.3 Minimum distances

Determine the installation site with the following limitations in
mind:
▶ Maximum seclusion of all salient parts such as hoses and
pipes, etc.
▶ Ensure adequate access for maintenance work, respecting
the minimum distances indicated in Fig. 21.
A
Fig. 21 Minimum distances
[A] Front > 2 cm, Side > 1 cm

5.4 Installation of fixing bracket

Before installing the fixing bracket, ensure
that the water/gas/exhaust connections are
guaranteed.
▶ Fix the fixing bracket to the installation point selected.
▶ Mark the position of the holes for the fixing bracket, make
sure that the fixing bracket is level, only then open the holes.
Installation instructions | 15
A
6720608913-04.1AL
6 720 680 174 (2014/05)