6001099 Birko Tempo Tronic 03.2017 v1.00
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Read These Warnings First
Please read all installation requirements, installation procedures and
precautions before installing any Birko Tempo Tronic instant boiling
water heater.
Never attempt to install any Birko Tempo Tronic instant boiling water
heater without reading all of the applicable instructions.
In some hard water areas where mineral scale accumulation in the
boiling chamber of the Birko Tempo Tronic may become a problem,
consideration should be given to the maintenance required. A suitable
form of water treatment may be necessary.
The cold water supply to this appliance must be potable and fall within
your local authorities guidelines.
The Birko Tempo Tronic instant boiling water heater is not intended for
use by young children or infirm people without supervision.
Young children should be prevented from having access to ensure that
they are not able to use or play with the heater.
If the installation site is located more than 1000 metres above sea level,
the installer should contact Birko for high altitude thermostat.
This appliance must be earthed. If the power supply cord is damaged it
must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
Do not remove the cover of the heater under any circumstances without
first isolating the heater from the power supply.
Do not use strong, corrosive or abrasive cleaners to clean the case of
the heater.
Frost protection: If this heater is located where ambient air
temperature could fall below 5ºC when the heater is not in use, do not
turn off the appliance electrically. This safeguard does not offer the
same protection to the connecting pipework and fittings.
The ambient temperatures this unit must operate within are 5ºC -
50ºC.
This heater is intended only for indoor use and should never be
installed outdoors or be exposed to the elements of nature.
This unit must not be positioned in an area that may be cleaned by a
water jet. This unit must not be cleaned by a water jet.
Before installing, ensure that the following are available:
a) Sufficient space to position the heater so there is at least 150 mm
clearance above the heater for service access, 65 mm to its left and
20 mm to its right – the tap outlet usually should be positioned at
least 200 mm above a draining board or drip tray.
b) Standard 220- 240 volt power cable positioned as shown on the
paper mounting template for connection from the rear of the heater
to the terminal block within the heater, OR a standard 10 amp 220-
240 volt power outlet on the wall withing 1500 mm of the heater.
This switch must provide all-pole disconnection and a contact
seperation of at least 3 mm installed in accordance with wiring
rules.
Installation Requirements
