CFEWH SERIES 1-10 /20 | INSTALLATION Manual © February 2021 MicroHeat Technologies Pty LTD
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Pre-Installation - Checklist
Installation Checklist
Please read through this section before commencing installation, to ensure you are familiar with the component parts
and the fitting
procedure.
This unit must be installed by:
A Licensed Electrician
, ensuring installation conforms to all current electrical wiring standards.
A Licensed Plumber,
ensuring installation conforms to all current plumbing standards.
The CFEWH should preferably be installed in a vertical position on an internal wall, or in an internal cupboard or space.
If the safety rules or the instructions outlined in this manual are not followed correctly, the unit may not operate properly
and could cause damage to property, serious bodily injury and/or death.
MicroHeat nor its Distributors will be liable for any damages due to failure to comply with the installation and operating
instructions outlined in this manual or through improper use.
Improper use includes the use of this appliance to heat any liquid other than potable water within the conductivity
range
specified
in this manual. Refer to the Reference section
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page 19.
IP Rating
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The unit is rated as IP44. The appliance must be installed inside a dwelling or construction and should not be
exposed to splashing water, rain or any circumstance that will allow water to enter the outside cover.
Maximum Rated Operating Water Pressure
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The maximum operating water pressure is 1 MPa / 10 bar / 150 PSI.
Ambient Temperature
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The unit is intended for internal installation and should not be installed in an environment where
there is a possibility of the ambient temperature dropping below 5°C.
Water Resistivity
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To ensure optimal operation, the resistivity of the incoming cold water should not be less than
1.25kΩ
-
cm, and should not be greater than 12.5kΩ
-cm. If the unit is operated with water conductivities outside of this
range, it will not function as specified.
WARNING
In accordance with AS/NZS 3500.4:2018, this appliance will not deliver temperatures
exceeding 50°C. Water temperatures greater than 50°C can cause scalding. Care
should be taken with children and people with limited sensory, physical, and/or
mental capability. See AS/NZS 3500.4:2018 Section 1.11.2 (a).
Compliance with AS/NZS 3498 Section 7.2.1 obviates the need to ft a temperature
limiting device if this water heater is installed in any location other than the locations
clearly stipulated in AS/NZS 3500.4:2018 Section 1.11.2 (a), where the installation of
thermostatic mixing valves is required
IMPORTANT
Failure to comply with the installation and operating instructions or improper use voids
the warranty. Never remove the unit cover unless the electricity is turned off at the
isolation switch or switchboard.
To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury to persons or property, please follow the
installation instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT
Where the ambient temperatures are likely to approach freezing
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ie: less than 5°C
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the
unit must be drained of water to prevent frozen water damage occurring.
Failure to comply with the installation and operating instructions or improper use
voids the warranty.
