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INSTALLATION NOTES
This water heater must be installed:
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by a qualified person,
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in accordance with the installation instructions,
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in compliance with the Plumbing Standard AS/NZS 3500.4,
This water heater is designed for indoor installation only.
This water heater is intended to be permanently connected to the water mains and not connected by
a hose-set. A braided flexible hose or semi-flexible connector may be used for connection to the water
heater, where permitted by AS/NZS 3500.4.
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in compliance with the Australian / New Zealand Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000,
1.
Isolation switches must be installed in the electrical circuit to the water heater in accordance with the
Wiring Rules, so the water heater can be switched off.
2.
The power supply wires are to be directly connected to the terminal block and earth tab connection, with
no excess wire loops inside the front cover. The temperature rating of the power supply wires insulation
must suit this application, or the wiring protected by insulating sleeving with an appropriate temperature
rating in compliance with all local codes and regulatory authority requirements,
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In New Zealand, the installation must also conform to Clauses G11, G12 and H1 of the New Zealand
Building Code.
Installation and commissioning requirements and details for the installing plumber and licensed electrical
worker are contained on
Mains pressure water supply
The water heater is designed to operate at mains pressure by connecting directly to the mains water supply.
The maximum mains water supply pressure for the water heater is 750 kPa. If the mains supply pressure in
your area exceeds 750 kPa, an approved pressure limiting valve that does not have non-return valve
characteristics (such as an RMC PSL series valve) must be installed.
A minimum water supply pressure of 150kPa is recommended to achieve the rated flow and performance of
the water heater. A turn on flow rate of 2.8 Lpm is required to initiate heating.
Mounting of the water heater
This water heater must be installed vertically upright with the water and power connections on the underside.
The back of the water heater can be either against a wall or supported by a frame. The water heater must be
well secured to the wall or frame using at least two screws (provided).
This water heater has an IP25 ingress protection rating. AS/NZS 3000 clause 6.2 allows this appliance to be
installed within zones 1 ,2 or 3 in a bathroom, kitchen or laundry. We recommend the appliance be limited to
zone 2 or 3.
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