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Tronic 6000C
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4.2.2 Recommended minimum clearances for servicing
Should it be necessary to service the Tronic 6000C, observe
the following clearances. These are not required clearances,
but would facilitate any service work.
Fig. 5
Recommended minimum clearances
4.3
Mounting the water heater
▶ Undo the retaining screws on the front cover. Remove the
temperature knob by pulling up with slight force. Place
knob and white bushing aside, and take the cover off the
heater. Hold the back plate in position against the wall and
mark the four mounting holes.
▶ Drill the holes and secure the heater using the four wood
screws supplied.
Fig. 6
Vertical mounting position
4.4
Water connections
▶ The heater must be connected directly to the main cold
water supply and not to pre-heated water. (The inlet water
temperature must not be greater than 86 °F).
▶ The heater must be installed with shutoff valves on both the
inlet and outlet connections.
▶ It is recommended that you use ¾ inch or ½ inch copper.
▶ Do not use plastic piping within 3 feet on either side of
heater.
WH17
WH27
Top (A)
12"
12"
Sides
0"
0"
Bottom (B)
6"
6"
Front (C)
12"
12"
Table 6 Recommended minimum clearances
WARNING:
▶ The heater must only be installed in the
orientation shown in Fig. 6 i.e.,
mounted in a horizontal position with
the water fittings located at the bottom
of the heater.
Under no circumstances
should the heater be mounted
differently.
WARNING:
▶ Do not install a non-return check valve
within 10 feet of the inlet.
WARNING:
▶ Do not apply heat or solder to
connections or pipe if they are already
connected to the unit.
NOTICE:
Disclaimer
▶ In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
a pressure relief valve shall be installed
on the cold water side by a licensed
plumber. (MGL 142 Section 19).
