Handling; Storage; Positioning The Water Heater - STIEBEL ELTRON Accelera 300 Operating And Installation Manual

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10.3 Handling

CAuTION Injury through heavy loads
dry, this water heater weighs 290 lb. (130 kg).
use suitable aids and sufficient personnel
when handling this water heater.
Risk of damage through incorrect handling.
Incorrect handling can result in substantial
material losses.
Observe the information on the packaging.
Remove the packaging just before the
installation.
Risk of damage through overturning.
The water heater has a high centre of gravity
and a low overturning moment. Protect the
water heater against overturning.
Only position the water heater on a level
substrate.
To protect the water heater against damage, it should
be transported vertically inside its packaging. Where
space is restricted, you can also tilt (max. 45 °) the water
heater briefly to move it.

10.4 Storage

Where it is necessary to store the water heater prior to
installation for a longer period, observe the following:
- If possible, store the water heater in a dry and dust-
free ambience.
- Prevent the water heater from coming into contact
with aggressive materials.
- Prevent the water heater from being exposed to
shocks or vibrations.
- In case of prolonged storage, check the condition of
the water heater and its packaging regularly.

10.5 Positioning the water heater

» Position the water heater with its wooden pallet at
the final installation location.
Install the water heater so that there is an adequate
clearance adjacent to the air grilles (see the following
diagrams).
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10.5.1 Installation conditions
It is important for the water heater maintenance that
adequate space remains available above the water
heater.
Air
b
c
dimensions and spaces
a inch (mm)
b inch (mm)
c inch (mm)
d inch (mm)
e inch (mm)
f inch (mm)
g inch (mm)
» Level the water heater horizontally by adjusting the
feet.
a
Air
d e
min. 16 (400)
min. 16 (400)
min. 20 (485)
24 (585)
min. 15.75 (400)
26.5 (670)
min. 8` (200)
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