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COMMISSIONING
COMMISSIONING MUST ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY A PROPERLY QUALIFIED AND IN MOST
CASES APPROPRIATELY LICENSED PERSON WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH THE COMMISSIONING
REQUIREMENTS OF AS3814. MOST REGULATORY AUTHORITIES REQUIRE THE APPLIANCE
AND ITS INSTALLATION TO BE INSPECTED AND CERTIFIED.
PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST
1. Conduct a visual inspection of the water heater and equipment for damage and report as
necessary.
2. Ensure the water heater is suitable for the type of gas available.
3. Ensure the correct power supply is available and the water heater and circulation pump are
correctly wired (Refer to page 20).
4. Ensure the pump is installed in the correct orientation, the flow direction is correct and (for three
phase pumps) the phase rotation is correct.
5. Ensure the position of the water heater complies with the installation requirements of this manual,
AS 5601 and local authority requirements.
6. Ensure the ventilation to the plant room complies with the requirements of AS 5601 and local
authority regulations. Mechanical ventilation, if provided, must be interlocked with the water heater
as required by AS 5601.
7. Ensure the flue complies with the installation requirements of this manual,
AS 5601 and local
authority requirement. A power flue, if provided, must be interlocked with the water heater as
required by AS 5601.
8. Ensure flammable or combustible materials are not stored near the water heater. Flammable
liquids (such as petrol), newspapers and similar articles must be kept well away from the water
heater and the flue system.
9. Ensure swimming pool chemicals, household cleaners, etc., are not stored near the water heater.
10. Ensure nothing is placed on top of the water heater or in contact with the flue system. Ensure the
flue terminal is not obstructed in any way at any time.
11. Ensure the combustion air openings are not obstructed.
12. Ensure the system is filled with water and any air has been expelled.
13. Purge all air from gas supply piping.
14. Test ALL gas connections for leaks using soapy water
(DO NOT USE A NAKED FLAME)
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS?
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DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE
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DO NOT TOUCH OR OPERATE ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH
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TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE GAS METER OR ISOLATION VALVE
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DO NOT USE A MOBILE PHONE IN THE VICINITY. VACATE THE AREA AND CALL YOUR
GAS SUPPLIER OR QUALIFIED GASFITTER
COMMISSIONING THE WATER HEATER
THE WATER HEATER MUST BE COMMISSIONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS 3814, appendix F.
Refer to Operation section on page 28 for instructions on lighting the water heater.
Refer to Adjustment section on page 30 for instructions on adjustment of the water heater.
