Installation - Rheem 3805 Series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

The water heater must be installed:
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by a qualified person, and
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in accordance with the installation instructions, and
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in compliance with all relevant standards, local codes and regulatory authority
requirements.
This product is not suitable for installation in an area where frost is likely to occur.
The water heater should be installed close to the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen
with noise, safety and service in mind.
It is advisable to install the water heater away from bedroom or living room windows as the system
controls can generate a level of noise whilst they are operating. Consider the location in relation to
neighbours' bedrooms and living room windows.
The water heater must be installed with a clearance of at least
100mm from a wall. A clearance of at least 500mm is required
perpendicular from both the air inlet and outlet louvres to any wall
or obstruction.
Clearance must also be allowed for servicing of the water heater.
Make sure the temperature pressure relief valve lever is accessible
and the top and front cover, air inlet and outlet louvres, system
controls and thermostat can be removed for servicing. You must be
able to read the information on the rating plate. If possible leave
headroom of one water heater height so the anode can be
inspected or replaced.
It is recommended the heat pump water heater be installed at ground or floor level and must stand
vertically upright, supported by a fireproof level slab or solid base (minimum thickness 50mm).
Where damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking, the water heater
must be installed in a safe tray. Construction, installation and draining of a safe tray must comply
with all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
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Drain must have a high thermal resistance to handle high temperature water otherwise
damage may result.
The water heater must not be installed in an area with a corrosive atmosphere where chemicals are
stored or where aerosol propellants are released. The air may be safe to breathe, but the chemicals
may attack the materials used in the heat pump system.
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