About Selecting An Installation Location - Prevail-Catv EN Series Installation Manual & Operation Manual

Prevail continuous flow gas water heater
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CAUTION
This equipment is not suitable for pool or spa heating.
Water hardness may affect the water heater performance.It is important that the water heater is
installed in water conditions that are suitable for long term operation.
This is a water heating apparatus only and the delivered water quality is dependent upon the
quality of water supplied to this system.
The connection, attachment, integration or general association of other equipment or parts not
specified by the water heater which either directly or indirectly affect the operation or performance of
this equipment could void the warranty.
The manifold pressure is preset at the factory. It is computer controlled and should not need adjustment.
Please follow the electrical earthing procedure outlined in AS/NZS3000,AS/NZS3500 before cutting or
uncoupling existing metallic pipework.
It should be as close as practical to the hot water outlets to minimise heat loss and cost.
The water heater does not require a fireproof back plate if installed on timber wall.
4.2 ABOUT SELECTING A INSTALLATION LOCATION SUITABILITY
Carefully read this section before installation, and when you select the location for installing the water
heater, the following precautions should be considered.
CAUTION
Although the water heater is designed to operate with minimal noise level, 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 does 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 sufficient combustion air and natural 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 clearance 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,
Not to be used as a swimming pool heater.
Do not locate your water heater in a pit or any location where gas and water can
accumulate.
Please check the proximity of gas & electrical connections so as not to create a hazard and
avoid access problems for other services.
It must be located in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS5601 and have sufficient
clearances from eaves, windows, vents etc. – see the diagram on the p.10.
"Exemption from Prescribed Statutory Requirement": AS/NZS5601-2000 Clause 6.9.3.
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.
Securely 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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