Kelvinator KGC20BLA, Installation Manual

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These steps are to be followed after the installation of the
gas continuous flow hot water system to ensure its safety
and performance. If the hot water system cannot be setup to
perform correctly as specified in this manual, please call the
service centre (number located in the warranty section of this
manual) for further instructions.
gate or ball
valve on inlet
drain plug
filter
1. Remove and clean the filter located on the cold water
inlet to the water heater (refer to page 11 of this manual).
2. Open all the hot taps and fixtures in the house.
3. Open the cold water isolation valve fully at the inlet to the
water heater
4. Check all pipe work for leaks and stop the leaks as
necessary
5. Once all the air has been forced out of the system and
water is flowing freely from every hot tap or fixture, close
all hot taps and fixtures
6. Open the gas isolation valve fully by hand at the inlet to
the water heater
7. Check the gas pipe work for leaks and stop the leaks as
necessary
caution
If there is a gas leak that cannot be stopped, do not try to
start the water heater. Do not touch any electrical switches,
use a mobile phone or any other ignition source. Close the
main gas isolating valve to the premises and walk a safe
distance away. Call the gas supplier and follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
8. Check the inlet gas pressure (refer page 10 of this
manual).
9. Plug the power cord into the socket outlet and switch on
the electrical supply.
10. Open a hot water tap or fixture.
• If there is sufficient water flow the water heater
should start up automatically
11. Check each hot water tap or fixture to ensure that there
is sufficient flow to operate the water heater (minimum 3
litres per minute).
12. Check the temperature of the hot water at each hot tap or
fixture intended primarily for personal hygiene to ensure
the temperature is not higher than 50°C.
Commissioning instructions
16 commissioning instructions Kelvinator Gas Continuous Flow hot water system
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