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INSTALLATION – GENERAL
INSTALLATION STANDARDS
The water heater must be installed:
by a qualified person, and
in accordance with the installation instructions, and
in compliance with national plumbing and electrical standards, and
in compliance with all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
All packaging materials must be removed from the water heater prior to its installation.
WATER HEATER LOCATION
The water heater is suitable for indoor installation only. The water heater should be
installed close to the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen with safety
and service in mind. The water heater and power cord should be positioned to
minimise exposure to splashing water.
The water heater is designed to be mounted onto a wall with the water connection
fittings pointing toward the floor. Clearance must be allowed for servicing of the water
heater. A minimum distance of 30 mm is required from the top of the water heater to
the ceiling. For an XS model, a minimum distance of 500 mm is required from the
right hand side to a wall or obstruction. Refer to dimensional drawings on pages 15
and 16.
Make sure the pressure relief valve lever is accessible, the electrical cover,
thermostat, heating unit and anode can be removed for service, and the pressure
relief valve drain line can terminate adjacent to a nearby floor trap. You must be able
to read the information on the rating plate. Remember you may have to take the entire
water heater out later for servicing.
WALL MOUNTING OF THE WATER HEATER
The wall must be of a type able to accept the fasteners to secure or accept the
brackets which support the water heater and also take the weight of the water heater
when full of water. Refer to pages 15 [XC models] and 16 [XS models] for the weight
of the water heater when full of water.
The water heater is provided with two fasteners and two wall plugs suitable for an
installation on masonry or concrete wall type. Check these fasteners are suitable for
the wall onto which the water heater is to be mounted.
If not suitable, or for other types of wall, it is necessary to select and use alternative
fasteners suitable for the application. The fasteners must be capable of bearing the
full weight of the water heater. Refer to the fastener manufacturer’s information and
recommendations for the type of fastener to use for the wall or frame type and load
bearing requirements.
