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Kelvinator InstaKnight Recess Box KGCRB1C  

Installation Instructions

Install the gas, cold water and hot water piping through 

the slots located at the bottom or back of the recess box 

in accordance with AS 5601 and AS 3500. If an outlet or 

isolating switch is to be installed inside the recess box to 

supply power to the water heater, an electrician should also 

install the electrical cable through the slots on the recess box 

at this time.

Installing Kelvinator InstaKnight gas continuous flow 

water heater in the recess box  

1.  Copy the details of the Kelvinator InstaKnight gas 

continuous flow water heater from the rating label located 

on the right hand side of the water heater to the inside of 

the recess box cover. This information may be required 

for warranty or service and the model number, serial 

number and gas type in particular are important.

2.  Mount the Kelvinator InstaKnight gas continuous flow 

water heater inside the recess box by aligning the 

brackets on both the water heater and the recess box 

and fixing it in place with the screws provided on the 

mounting brackets.

3.  This recess box is provided with a locking bracket security 

feature. Slide the locking bracket over the top mounting 

screw and secure with a padlock (padlock not supplied, 

requires bolt 

ø6mm

 or less).

4.  Connect the gas, cold water and hot water piping to the 

Kelvinator InstaKnight gas continuous flow water heater 

(refer to the installation manual supplied with the water 

heater for instructions).

5.  A weatherproof electrical power outlet or isolating switch 

can be fitted inside or outside the box in accordance with 

the AS 3000 wiring rules. Means for disconnection of the 

water heater must be available either by having the plug 

accessible or by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring 

in accordance with the wiring rules. 

6.  Seal the slots provided for plumbing inside the recess 

box and any remaining holes or internal joins with suitable 

sealant to prevent water or gas infiltration into the wall 

cavity. Failure to do so could result in damage to property 

and a potentially dangerous situation, and may void the 

Electrolux warranty.

7.  Use a suitable sealant between the recess box and the 

wall to weatherproof the installation.

8.  Place the cover over the recess box and fix in place using 

the screws provided.

Refer to the installation manual supplied with the water 

heater for commissioning instructions and to ensure the 

water heater has been installed correctly.

warning

•  The recess box is for outdoor installation only.

•  The recess box must be installed by an authorised person.

•  The recess box is to be installed in a well ventilated and 

accessible location.

•  The recess box is not to be used for anything other 

than its intended purpose or modified in any way.

•  The recess box is to be installed inside a wall cavity and 

must not be installed in any other configuration.

•  The recess box is not to be installed in the vicinity of 

any flammable materials or liquids.

•  The air intake louvres and air exhaust outlet on the 

recess box must not be obstructed at any time.

•  The recess box is designed for Kelvinator InstaKnight 

gas continuous flow water heaters only and is not 

suitable for water heaters of another brand or 

manufacturer. 

Installation Instructions:

The Kelvinator InstaKnight recess box is to be installed by an 

authorised person and all relevant building, plumbing, gas 

and electrical codes are to be adhered to in conjunction with 

the relevant Australian standards. The installation location 

of the Kelvinator InstaKnight gas continuous flow water 

heater must comply with AS 5601 and must be considered 

when choosing the installation location of the recess box 

(refer to figure 5.3 of AS 5601 for minimum clearances).  For 

specific instructions on the connection, installation and 

commissioning of the Kelvinator InstaKnight gas continuous 

flow water heater refer to the installation manual supplied 

with the unit. Any damage to the water heater due to 

improper installation of the recess box will not be covered by 

the Electrolux warranty.
Before installing the recess box, carefully read these installation 

instructions as well as the installation manual supplied with the 

Kelvinator InstaKnight gas continuous flow water heater.

New Building Installation – Masonry Wall

Follow these steps to install the recess box in a new wall as 

the masonry is being laid:
a)  Cut the remaining strips holding the tabs in place with  

tin snips so they are free to fold outwards

b)  Fold out the tabs outwards into the horizontal position
c)  Place the recess box in position on the new masonry wall
d)  Fix the tabs into the joins of the masonry work as the 

masonry wall is being laid.

Existing Building Installation

Follow these steps to install the recess box in an existing wall:
a)  Prepare an opening in the wall with height of 

934mm

 and 

width of 

364mm

 (

4mm

 added to the actual dimensions of 

the recess box for clearance)

b)  Ensure the cavity is at least 

160mm

 deep

c)  Remove the cover on the recess box by removing the four 

screws holding it in place

d)  Place the recess box in the wall cavity
e)  Choose a location to fix the recess box to the wall 

structure and drill holes in the sides of the recess box 

accordingly (ensure the fixings will not prevent the water 

heater from fitting into the recess box)

f)  Fix the recess box to the wall structure  

using suitable fasteners.

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