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Gas and Electric Water Heater
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this Whale® product.
For over 70 years Whale has led the way in the design and manufacturer of water and waste systems including:-
plumbing, faucets, showers, pumps and heating for mobile applications. Today's range features space and water
heaters for caravans and motorhomes. The company and its products have built a reputation for quality, reliability
and innovation backed up by excellent customer service.
For information on our full product range visit: www.whalepumps.com
CONTENTS
1.
Principles of Operation
2.
Specification
3.
Application
4.
Warnings
5.
Parts List
6.
Instructions for Installation
7.
Instructions for Use
8.
Maintenance
9.
Trouble Shooting
10.
Winterising
11.
Service Support Details
12.
EU Declaration of Conformity
13.
Patents and Trademarks
14.
Warranty
LIST OF IMAGES
Fig. 1
Components Drawing
Fig. 2
Dimensions – Side View
Fig. 3
Dimensions – Plan View
Fig. 4
Dimensions – Front View
Fig. 5
Installation Locating Diagram
Fig. 6
Cut Out Hole For Flue
Fig. 7
Flue Dimensions
Fig. 8
Reinforce Flue Hole
Fig. 9
Flue Sealing
Fig. 10
Attaching Flue Box
Fig. 11
Installation And Securing Of Flue Cover
Fig. 12
Connect Water Heater To Flue
Fig. 13
Water Heater Position
Fig. 14
Fitting The Drain Valve
Fig. 15
Secure Water Heater To Floor
Fig. 16
Connect To The Gas Supply
Fig. 17
Connect 12V d.c. Connector
Fig. 18
Mains Electrical Connection
Fig. 19
Connect Cold Water Supply
Fig. 20
Installed Cold Water Supply
Fig. 21
Connect Braided Hose
Fig. 22
Connect Hot Water Supply
Fig. 23
Completed Installation - Vehicle Manufacturer Version
Fig. 24
Whale Duo Control Panel
Fig. 25
Reset Button Location
All Whale gas products must be installed by a Qualified Gas Engineer in
accordance with the installation instructions and BS EN 1949-2011.
All work must be carried out by a competent person as defined by
BS7671 PART2.
Please note if incorrectly installed a risk of electrocution exists.
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WC0802B
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Summary of Contents for Whale WC0802B
- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing this Whale® product. For over 70 years Whale has led the way in the design and manufacturer of water and waste systems including:- plumbing, faucets, showers, pumps and heating for mobile applications. Today’s range features space and water heaters for caravans and motorhomes.
- Page 2 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The Whale® 8L Water Heater is a gas and electric storage Water Heater. The unique design has a 8.5L capacity hot water tank and incorporates versatile controls for low current draw or fast heat up settings. With robust insulation and no removable flue cover the Whale®...
- Page 3 APPLICATION The Whale® Water Heater has been designed for caravan, motorhome and mobile applications, and is suitable for small and medium sized recreational vehicles. It is only suitable for use in road vehicles i.e. caravans and motorhomes but is not suitable for use in caravan holiday homes i.e. mobile homes and static caravans.
- Page 4 PARTS LIST The Whale Water Heater contains: Quantity Water heater Flue assembly inc. 6 screws Control panel inc. 4 screws Pressure relief / Drain valve Warranty registration card Instruction manual including installation templates Fig.1 Components Drawing...
- Page 5 Before installation you must ensure the appliance has been supplied in good condition and if damaged, do not install and contact Whale® Support +44 (0)345 9090 911. A competent person must install the appliance in accordance with the appliance installation instructions. This appliance is for use with LPG (see appliance data plate) and mains electricity (230V a.c.).
- Page 6 Step 1 Find Suitable Location For Water Heater Installation Consider the following 9 points: Where possible, for weight distribution in caravans, the Water Heater must be positioned as close to the axle as possible. The installer must avoid locating the Water Heater at the very rear and the very front of the vehicle.
- Page 7 iv) Reinforce the cut out with wooden batons (minimum 20mm wide).This may require insulation in the wall to be removed. Flue Hole Wooden Batons Fig. 8 Reinforce Flue Hole Step 3 Attaching The Flue To The Caravan Apply sealant to seal flue box on the caravan side wall of the flue sealing face, ensuring each screw hole is surrounded by sealant.
- Page 8 Step 6 Fitting the Drain Pipe (see Fig. 14) When the Water Heater is in place on the floor, mark a location for where the pressure relief / drain valve discharge pipe will come through the floor. Carefully remove the Water Heater and drill a hole in the floor, minimum diameter 20mm, ensuring that there are no obstructions on the underside of the vehicle i.e.
- Page 9 Option 1 - Installing Whale® Duo Control Panel The Whale Duo Control Panel requires a cut out 118mm wide x 64mm high. Feed the wires through the cut out in the wall and locate into desired position. Secure with 2 screws (No.4 x ⁄...
- Page 10 The electrical supply must be connected to a 10 amp fused spur provided with an all-pole disconnection and the appliance must be earthed. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Whale, a Whale Approved Service Engineer or a Whale Approved Service Centre.
- Page 11 Step 12 Connection to Cold Water Supply (see Figs. 19 & 20) The Whale® Water Heater is fitted with a Whale® 12mm Quick Connect fitting on the cold water inlet to fit to Whale® semi rigid tubing. Various plumbing adaptors are included to assist with these connections as follows:-...
- Page 12 Fig. 22 Connect Hot Water Supply Step 14 Completed installation (see Fig. 23) Fig. 23 Typical Vehicle Manufacturer’s Installation WC0802B Please note: After completing installation a full function check including gas soundness must be carried out, to ensure that the appliance has been installed and operates correctly. The gas soundness check must be carried out by an accredited LPG engineer and a test certificate issued.
- Page 13 The Whale® Water Heater must be checked periodically by a Whale® Authorised Service Engineer, or competent person, at least annually. This must be completed according to the practice in the country where it is used and according to the Whale®...
- Page 14 At temperatures below 5°C, use Propane gas rather than Butane. Clear lockout as described below. Check that there is water in the appliance. Whale recommends that you wait Overheat at least 5 to 10 minutes to allow the Water Heater to cool before clearing the lockout as described below.
- Page 15 The drain valve must be left in the “open” position to ensure all the water drains out. SERVICE SUPPORT DETAILS For installation or serviceable parts advice, please contact Whale® Customer Support: Tel: +44 (0)345 9090 911 Email: info@whalepumps.com...
- Page 16 WHALE® is a registered trademark of Munster Simms Engineering Ltd trading as Whale. The Whale® Water Heater is covered by a 3 year warranty. Please complete the enclosed warranty card and return to Whale. For warranty details, please see the enclosed warranty statement.
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