Important Installation Points; Installation - General Requirements - Baxi PREMIER PLUS Series Installation And User Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
INSTALLING THE BAXI PREMIER PLUS WATER HEATER. INCORRECT
INSTALLATION MAY INVALIDATE GUARANTEE.
THE BAXI PREMIER PLUS WATER HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED BY A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL PLUMBING, BUILDING AND
ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS
THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED FROM 8 YEARS AND ABOVE AND
PERSONS WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK
OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN
SUPERVISORY OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE
WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. CHILDREN SHALL NOT PLAY WITH
THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE SHALL NOT BE MADE BY CHIL-
DREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
Also:
- Water may drip from the discharge pipe of the pressure-relief device and this pipe must be left open to
the atmosphere;
-The pressure-relief device is to be operated regularly to remove lime deposits and to verify that it is not
blocked;
- How hot water can be drained. (see page 11 for details).

1. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION POINTS

1.1 The BAXI Premier Plus water heater MUST be fitted with a pressure relief valve rated at 8 bar.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE RELIEF WILL INVALIDATE ANY GUARANTEE
AND LEAD TO A DANGEROUS INSTALLATION.
1.2 Where the inlet pressure exceeds 6 bar a pressure reducing valve (set at max. 6 bar) should be
fitted to the inlet supply to the heater. This MUST NOT be fitted between the pressure relief valve
and the water heater (see diagram 3).
1.3 A check (non-return) valve should be fitted on the inlet supply to the water heater. This MUST NOT
be fitted between the pressure relief valve and the water heater (see diagram 3). This may be
provided as part of the inlet security group.
2. INSTALLATION – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 National Wiring rules may contain restrictions concerning the installation of these water heaters in
certain areas, eg. bathrooms.
2.2 The water heater MUST be installed vertically.
2.3 Enough space should be left around the water heater for pipe connections and for access to
controls and any safety valves fitted. Refer to diagram 1 and the dimensions table 1, below to
determine a suitable position for the water heater
2.4 NOTE: Ensure the floor can support the full weight of the water heater, see table 5, below for
cylinder weights.
2.5 DO NOT install where the water heater may freeze.
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