Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5
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H3109 3109 Rev. J
Installation Requirements
Clearances:
Clause 6.9 of AS/NZS 5601.1 specifies
the minimum clearances required
between the water heater and building
features, structures and other items.
As a guide, some of the common
clearance requirements are set out
below:
•
At least 300 mm below any eaves,
balconies or other projections.
Note at least half the height of the
water heater is recommended as
clearance to provide access to the
anode.
•
At least 500 mm from any external
corner.
•
At least 500 mm from any return
wall or other structure facing the
side of the water heater.
•
At least 1000 mm from any gas
meter.
•
At least 500 mm from any electricity
meter or fuse box.
•
At least 500 mm from any openable
window or door.
For a full list of the requirements and
exemptions please refer to
AS/NZS 5601.1.
1000mm MIN
500mm MIN
500mm MIN
500mm MIN
300mm MIN
500mm MIN
500mm MIN
ELECTRICITY METER
OR FUSE BOX
WINDOW OR
OTHER OPENING
DOOR
GAS METER
