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Installation Instructions
This appliance shall be installed by authorised personnel in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions and
current local electrical, gas, and water regulations.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with:
AS/NZS 3000 – Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3500.4 – Plumbing and Drainage (Heater Water Services)
AS/NZS 5601 – Gas Installations (for Australia)
Local building, water, and gas fitting regulations
Local regulations and municipal building codes including local OH&S requirements
Installation Environment
This hot water heater is designed for
OUTDOOR
installation only.
The hot water heater must be installed in a position where it is above ground, in open air with natural ventilation,
where, in the case of gas leakage or product combustion, gas can be released and dispersed rapidly by ventilation or
convection.
The unit must be mounted vertically with the water and gas connections on the underside pointing downwards.
For appliances installed on elevated structures or under floors specific requirements must be adhered to.
Refer to AS/NZS 5601 Section 6 for more information.
The appliance flue terminal must be located in accordance to Section 6 and Figure 6.2 of AS/NZS 5601. The
requirements are reproduced and shown on page 7, Figure 4.
Note:References to AS/NZS 5601 are current at the time of printing but it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure
any subsequent changes in regulations are adhered with in full.
The appliance must be installed close to the most frequently used hot water outlet to minimise delay time for hot
water delivery. Alternatively, it is possible to strategically install multiple units to provide hot water for several
outlets with minimal delay time. Contact the authorised Customer Service Centre for further information.
The unit must be installed adjacent to a 240Vac, 10Amp, earthed, power point. For outdoor installations, the power
point must be weather proof. This power point must not be in the way of flue exhaust, water pressure relief valve, or
gas & water connections to the appliance.
The length of the appliance power cord is 1.5m.
The installed hot water heater must be easily accessible for inspection, servicing, or operational purposes. Sufficient
clearances are needed to allow access to, or removal of, all serviceable components.
The unit should not be mounted higher than 2.5m above ground or floor level unless the customer can arrange
permanent and safe access to the unit.
The water heater should not be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons where
contaminants can be intermixed with non‐polluted air supplying the combustion process. The air containing
