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NOTICE TO INSTALLER
These water heater have a built in cold water feed cistern and float valve and
can supply a number of hot water outlets. As the hot water flows by gravity
the water heater must be mounted higher than the taps they serve. Ideally
the heater should be fitted close to the point where hot water is required
most frequently. pipe runs sholud be kept to a minimum.
The installation must be carried out in accordance with the relevant
requirements of:
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The appropriate Building Regulations either The Building
Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland) or Building
Regulations (Northern Ireland).
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The Water Fittings Regulations or Water Byelaws in Scotland.
SITING THE HEATER
The FBM Range is suitable for wall mounting only. Ensure that the wall is
capable of supporting the full weight of the water heater (see chart).
Mount the water heater as higher as possible, the top of the water heater
must be at least 1.2 m (4 feet) above the highest draw off point to ensure a
reasonable pressure, allowing 225mm (9”) above the heater for access to the
cistern tank. DO NOT install in a position where the heater is liable to be
subjected frost conditions.
Refer to Fig. 1 and Dimension Chart for fixing centres. A template is also
supplied with the FBM25 and 50.
FBM 25 and 50:
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Using the template provided, mark off fixing positions of the two top holes
(ensuring that they are level).
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Drill and plug these positions.
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Screw in fixing bolts leaving underside of head 12mm from wall.
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Hang heater onto fixing bolts ensuring they engage in keyhole slots.
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Mark bottom centre fixing (access is easier if terminal cover is removed).
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Remove heater, drill and plug this position.
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Replace heater onto keyhole slots, secure by screwing in bottom fixing
bolt.
