ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
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FREEZE PROTECTION
The water heater has a freeze protection system. The water heater, including the in-series gas booster, is not
suitable for installation in areas where the ambient temperature falls below -20°C (including wind chill factor).
Refer to
on page 27 for further information.
If the power to the water heater is switched off and there is a risk of freezing, then it is necessary to drain the
gas booster (refer to
“Draining the Gas Booster Water Heater”
on page 14).
DRAINING THE GAS BOOSTER WATER HEATER
Turn off the water heater (refer to
on page 12).
Open a hot tap (preferably the shower outlet).
Unscrew the two drain plugs, one each at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet, on the underside of
the gas booster.
Water will drain from the gas booster.
When water stops flowing from the gas booster, close the hot tap.
Note:
It is recommended not to screw the drain plugs back in, until the water heater is to be turned on again.
GOING ON HOLIDAYS
It is not necessary to switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater if you are going
away. However, if it is necessary to switch off the power to the water heater, refer to
on page 12. If the power to the water heater is switched off and there is a risk of freezing, then it is
necessary to drain the gas booster (refer to
“Draining the Gas Booster Water Heater”
on page 14).
VICTORIAN CUSTOMERS
Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Building Authority. This water heater must be installed by a
licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993.
Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate, showing that the work complies with all the
relevant Standards. Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years. Make
sure you use a licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Compliance Certificate.
DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER?
The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some water chemistries may have
detrimental effects on the water heater, components and fittings. Refer to
on page 17.
If you are in a known harsh water area or you are not sure of your water chemistry, have your water checked
against the conditions
HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST?
The water heater is supported by a manufacturer’s warranty
. There are a number of factors
that will affect the length of service the water heater will provide. These include but are not limited to the water
chemistry, the water pressure, the water temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water usage pattern. Refer to
on page 12.
