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Optiflow Professional
14 | Installation (only by an authorised technicians)
4.4
Fitting hanging-plate
No special wall protection is necessary. The wall has to be
capable of supporting the weight of the appliance.
▶ Find a suitable location.
▶ Drill the required holes.
▶ Fix the hanging plate using appropriate fixings (not
supplied).
4.5
Installing the appliance
▶ Remove the appliance from the packaging.
▶ Check that all the items indicated are included (section
2.3).
▶ Remove the covers from the gas and water connections.
▶ Check that the gas type available matches that shown on
the sticker on the front of appliance, and on its dataplate.
4.6
Water connection
▶ Identify the cold and hot water pipe to avoid possible cross
connection.
▶ Install a pressure reducing valve if required. It's preferable
to install this valve close to the water meter.
▶ Complete the cold (fig. 2. [18]) and hot (fig. 2, [8]) water
connections.
4.7
Gas connection
The gas connection to the water heater must comply with the
AS/NZS5601.
▶ First ensure that the water heater corresponds to the gas
type available.
▶ Fit a gas isolation valve on the gas supply line as close as
possible to the appliance.
▶ After installation of the gas supply line, thorough purging
and a tightness test must be carried out.
Item
Min.clea-
rance (mm)
A Below eaves, balconies and other
projections
300
B From the ground, above a balcony or other
surface
1)
1) unless appliance is certified for closer installation
300
C From a return wall or external corner
300
D From a gas meter (GM)
1000
E From an electricity meter or fuse box (P)
2)
2) Prohibited area below electricity meter or fuse box extends
to ground level
500
F From a drain pipe or soil pipe
75
G Horizontally from any building structure
or obstruction facing a terminal
500
H From any other flue terminal, cowl, or
combustion air intake
300
J Horizontally from an openable window, door, non-
mechanical air inlet, or any other opening into a building
with the exception of sub-floor ventilation:
Appliances up to 150 MJ/h input
300
Appliances over 150 MJ/h input up to 200
MJ/h input
300
K From a mechanical air inlet, including a spa
blower
1000
N Vertically below an openable window, non-mechanical air
inlet, or any other opening into a building with the
exception of sub-floor ventilation:
Appliances over 50 MJ/h input and up to
150 MJ/h input
1000
Appliances over 150 MJ/h input
1500
Table 10
Before fitting the hanging-plate, ensure that
the water, gas, and flue connections can be
installed in this area.
NOTICE:
The appliance may be damaged if
dirt is allowed to enter via the gas or water
connections.
▶ Purge the pipes to eliminate
possible foreign bodies.
CAUTION:
▶ Never support or balance the water
heater on the water and gas
connections.
Packaging materials can be recycled.
DANGER:
Non-compliance with applicable legal
standards may cause, material damage,
personal injury, or even death.
