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PRECAUTIONS
The water heater must be maintained in accordance with the Owner's Guide and Installation Instructions. Refer
"Maintenance Requirements"
to
If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for your application or
business you should ensure that you have back-up redundancy within the hot water system design. This should
ensure the continuity of hot water supply in the event that this water heater were to become inoperable for any
reason. We recommend you seek advice from a plumber or specifier about your needs and building back-up
redundancy into your hot water supply system.
TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
If you plan to be away from home for a few nights, we suggest you leave the water heater switched on.
If it is necessary to turn off the water heater:
•
Switch off the electrical supply at the water heater isolating switch(s) on the switchboard.
•
Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
•
Open the cold water isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater.
•
Switch on the electrical supply at the water heater isolating switch(s) on the switchboard.
•
Check and if required reset the timer, if one is installed.
GOING ON HOLIDAYS
If you plan to be away from home, conserve energy by switching the booster switch "OFF". Refer to
Off The Water Heater"
on page 13. Also if the system is not used for a period in excess of four (4) weeks it is
recommended the solar collectors be covered.
Care should be taken when returning from holidays and the collectors have not been covered. The water in
the solar storage tank can be very hot.
VICTORIAN CUSTOMERS
Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Building Authority. This water heater must be installed by a
licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993.
Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate, showing that the work complies with all the
relevant Standards. Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years. Make
sure you use a licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Compliance Certificate.
DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER?
The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some water chemistries may have
detrimental effects on the water heater, its components and fittings. Refer to
If you are in a known harsh water area or you are not sure of your water chemistry, have your water checked
against the conditions
described on pages
HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST?
The water heater is supported by a manufacturer's warranty
that will affect the length of service the water heater will provide. These include but are not limited to the water
chemistry, the water pressure, the water temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water usage pattern. Refer to
"Precautions"
on page 13.
"Anode Inspection and Replacement"
on page 14 and to
16
to
18.
13
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
"Water Supplies"
(refer to page
4). There are a number of factors
on page 17.
"To Turn
on page 16.
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