Hot Water Safety
In accordance with Australian Standard AS 3500.4, it is recommended
that where required a temperature control device or mixing valve be
fitted between the water heater and bathroom and ensuites to reduce the risk
of scalding. This is achieved by controlling water temperature to below 50
degrees C.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Pressure and temperature relief valve (P&T)
The Everlast™ Series 2000 is fitted with an 850 kPa P&T valve, which is
located on the side of the water heater and is essential for its safe operation.
We recommend you operate the easing lever on the P&T valve once every 6
months. It is important you raise and lower the lever gently. The P&T valve is
designed to allow small quantities of hot water to discharge during heating to
allow for hot water expansion. The P&T valve discharge should be directed
away by a downwards oriented discharge pipe which is protected by location
from possible frost restriction. This pipe must be left open to atmosphere and
suitably located to not become blocked.
Should a continuous discharge occur, we recommend that you consult your
licensed plumber as this may indicate a defective P&T valve, defective
thermostat, or abnormal high mains water pressure and that a pressure
limiting valve has not been fitted during installation.
Everlast ™ recommends that a 500 kPa pressure reducing valve be fitted at
time of installation. (refer to the water heater label and Mains Water Supply
in Section 2). This is an Installation Warranty condition. (refer to Warranty).
The valve should be installed in the Cold Water Inlet Piping as shown in the
schematic adjacent to Fig 2.
2 Installation, almost anywhere !
Most electric hot water heaters require a sacrificial anode inside the
cylinder, however, anodes are not necessary with a stainless steel
storage cylinder. As anode replacement is not required, headroom above
the cylinder only needs to accommodate convenient installation rather than
the one metre or more required to remove/replace the anode. Low eaves ?
No problem for Everlast™.
The Everlast™ Series 2000 may be used either indoors or outdoors and
should be installed by and located in accordance with your licensed plumbers
recommendation, but usually close to the outlet where there is the greatest
usage of hot water. Installation must comply with Australian Standard AS
3500.4 and any local authority regulations.
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