The appliance
must be
installed in accordance with the installation instructions and comply with any relevant
regulations in the country where the appliance is installed.
The gas pipe, the Water Heater and the mains supply gas pipe
must be
checked and free from dirt or other particles
before connection to the 8mm gas inlet pipe on the Water Heater with a compression joint. The supply pipe
must be
routed so that the appliance can be removed for servicing.
The gas shut off valve
must be
located in the vicinity of the Water Heater and all connections
must be
kept to a
minimum.
WARNING
: The operating pressure for the gas supply
must be
either 28-30m Bar Butane or 30mbar-37m Bar
Propane.
Step 9 Mounting of Whale® Control Panel
(see Figs. 17-19)
Option 1 - Mounting of Whale Water Heater Control Panel
Option 2 - Mounting of Whale Duo Control Panel
When mounting the Whale® Control Panel find a suitable convenient and accessible position. Ensure suitable access
for wiring loom connection and cable. Note that the cable supplied to connect the Control Panel to the Water Heater
is 3.5m long. The minimum depth behind the Panel for wiring
must be
50mm. If using a Control Panel specific to the
vehicle manufacturer or the vehicle, the electrical connections
must be
made in accordance with Step 10.
Option 1 - Mounting of Whale Water Heater Control Panel
The Whale Water Heater Control Panel requires a cut out 45mm high x 35mm wide. Feed the 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 screws (No.4 x
3
⁄
4
) provided, then clip on the
surround frame.
In some instances, it may be necessary to make the wiring connections in Step 9 before securing the Control Panel
to the wall.
Please note:
It may be possible to retrofit the Whale® control panel into existing frames.
Fig. 17 Insert Control Panel
Fig. 18 Secure Control Panel
Fig. 19 Installed Control Panel
Option 2 - Mounting of Duo Whale Control Panel
The Whale Duo Control Panel requires a cut out 118mm wide x 64mm high. Feed the wires through the cut out in the
wall and locate into desired position. Secure with 2 screws (No.4 x
3
⁄
4
) provided, then clip on the Surround Frame.
In some instances, it may be necessary to make the wiring connections in Step 11 before securing the Whale Duo
Control Panel to the wall.
Step 10
Electrical Connections 12V d.c.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply prior to working on electrical components.
The Water Heater and Control Panel come complete with electrical connectors fitted.
The Whale® Water Heater and Control Panel are designed to be integrated into the caravan’s wiring loom. The
Water Heater is provided with a JST VL series 8 way socket, and the Control Panel with a JST VL 6 way socket. 6
wires are required to connect the Water Heater to the Control Panel. The 12V d.c. and 0V d.c. power supply are to
be connected to the 8 way socket.
Please note:
Whale recommends that a 5 amp fuse is fitted in the 12V supply.
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