Whale WH1302 Installation & User'S Instructions Download Page 3

The Whale® Water Heater has been designed for caravan, motorhome and mobile applications, and is suitable for
use with a typical recreational vehicle shower. It is only suitable for use in recreational vehicles e.g. caravans and
motorhomes, but is not suitable for use in caravan holiday homes e.g. mobile homes and static caravans. The 13L
tank has the capacity to provide two 5 minute showers with minimal reheat time. 

Do not 

operate the appliance while the vehicle is in motion. 

This symbol indicates that this appliance is suitable for use in Leisure Accommodation Vehicles.

This symbol indicates that this appliance is not suitable for use in boats.

Observe all warnings.

In the unlikely event of leaks in the gas system, or if there is a smell of gas:  

• Extinguish all naked flames

• Switch off all appliances and do not operate any electrical switches

• Open windows and doors for ventilation

• Do not smoke

• Shut off gas connection

Ensure that the system is thoroughly checked by a registered gas engineer at a Whale Approved Service Centre or
by a member of the Whale Service Engineer Network. 

The Water Heater

must not

be operated in the following situations:

• When refuelling the vehicle or refuelling the vehicle towing the caravan or any other appliance.
• When the vehicle in which the Water Heater is installed is in motion.
• When the vehicle in which the Water Heater is installed in a confined space (such as a garage).

This appliance is 

not

intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental 

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children 

must

be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance. 

Before operating the Water Heater, the user 

must ensure

that the caravan water system including Water Heater is

full of water, and the vehicle is level.

This appliance 

must be

drained if there is a risk of frost. Frost damage will not be covered by warranty.

The water temperature cannot be adjusted. It is automatically set to approximately 70°C to prevent bacteria growth.
To avoid scalding, the temperature of the hot water supplied to the taps and showers must be controlled.  

Do not

use the water as drinking water.

Any alteration to the appliance, including flue plate, use of non-Whale® spare parts/accessories and non-observation
of the installation and operation instructions shall lead to cancellation of the warranty and exclusion of liability claims
and results in it becoming illegal to use the appliance.

Please note:

Incorrect installation or use of non-original Whale® parts may invalidate the warranty. It also becomes

illegal to use the appliance if incorrectly installed, and in some countries this even makes it illegal to use the vehicle. 

3. APPLICATION

4. WARNINGS

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Summary of Contents for WH1302

Page 1: ...mensions Plan View Fig 4 Dimensions Front View Fig 5 Installation Locating Diagram Fig 6 Cut Out Hole For Flue Fig 7 Flue Dimensions Fig 8 Reinforce Flue Hole Fig 9 Sealing the Space between Flue and...

Page 2: ...al Heat Input Gas 1 25kW Standby Consumption Gas 98W Nominal Heat Input Electric 1 2kW Electric 230V a c 50 Hz 600 1200W Maximum Current a c 6 Amps Nominal Voltage 12V d c 10 0V d c min to 15V d c max...

Page 3: ...vehicle in which the Water Heater is installed in a confined space such as a garage This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabi...

Page 4: ...sure Relief Drain Valve Assembly 1 Male Adaptor Flexible Hose Plumbing Fitting 2 Male Adaptor Flexible Hose Plumbing Fitting 1 Warranty Registration Card 1 Instruction Manual including installation te...

Page 5: ...ler must check the compatibility of the data plate information with the LPG supply requirements of the vehicle Follow these installation instructions and ensure all relevant personnel read the points...

Page 6: ...The flue terminal must not be fitted within 300mm of a ventilator for the living space or an opening part of a window Fig 5 Installation Locating Diagram The flue terminal must only be positioned vert...

Page 7: ...f the flue cover onto the back box and secure with two screws No 6 x 1 2 provided Step 5 Connect Water Heater to Flue Set Water Heater on the floor and slide fully into flue as shown see Fig 12 7 Fig...

Page 8: ...to the atmosphere at all times Fig 14 Fitting the Pressure Relief Drain Valve Step 7 Secure Water Heater to Floor To secure the Water Heater to the floor use 4 screws No 8 x 1 provided see Fig 15 Fig...

Page 9: ...wires through the Control Panel mounting frame see Fig 17 and line up the holes with the Control Panel Feed the wires through the cut out in the wall and locate into desired position Secure with 2 scr...

Page 10: ...es Connect the red flying lead coming from the 8 way connector to a 12V d c supply then connect the white flying lead to the caravan 0V d c Please note Whale recommends that a 5 amp fuse is fitted in...

Page 11: ...re Relief Valve to prevent back flow of hot water to cold water taps Step 13 Connect Hot Water Supply see Figs 25 26 Screw in the braided hose supplied into the hot water outlet and tighten with a 19m...

Page 12: ...connected to a suitable 230V a c supply Upon initial operation or to refill after the system has been drained check the drain valve is closed then fill the system with clean fresh water To fill open o...

Page 13: ...on is illuminated For 1200W press the Water Heater Function key until the high power setting icon is illuminated Note The electric elements will still operate if the appliance is in gas ignition lock...

Page 14: ...oblem persists contact Whale Support on 44 0 845 217 2933 Option 2 Whale Duo Control Panel In the unlikely event of a failure the red LED on the Control Panel will light see Fig 30 To identify the loc...

Page 15: ...onsibility that the above equipment complies with the provisions of the following EC Directives Gas Appliance Directive 2009 142 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to ap...

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