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INSTALLATION
You must be able to read the information
on the rating plate. Remember you may
have to take the entire water heater out
later for servicing.
The water heater is to be installed at
ground or floor level and must stand
vertically upright on a stable base as
acceptable to local authorities. The base
of the water heater is made of corrosion
resistant material, and it may be placed
directly in contact with the supporting
surface. It is not necessary to allow for
free air circulation under the base of the
water heater.
Note: The water heater should not be placed in direct contact with a concrete
surface that is less than two months old and not fully cured as this may attack
the metal coating of the water heater base. A moisture barrier should be used
between the two surfaces in this instance. The barrier should extend at least
100 mm from the water heater and may be trimmed after two months.
Alternatively, a 050 and 080 model may be hung on a wall capable of taking the
weight of the filled water heater. A wall bracket kit (PN 299120) is available from
Rheem. Refer to the instructions supplied with the kit.
Note: If the base of the water heater is higher than the lowest hot water outlet by
2 m or more, the tank may be subject to a negative pressure (partial vacuum)
which can cause damage to the water heater cylinder. In this instance, an
approved vacuum break valve (RMC AV50A or equivalent) must be installed at
the highest point in the hot water line. Damage to the cylinder caused by incorrect
installation is not covered by the Rheem warranty.
Remember all local authorities have regulations about putting water heaters into
roof spaces.
SAFE TRAY
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 AS/NZS 3500.4
and all local codes and regulatory authority
requirements.
AS/NZS 3500.4
also
has
particular requirements when a safe tray must
be installed.
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