INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER
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As a guide the following requirements extracted from the Australian Gas Installations Standard
AS 5601, must be observed.
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At least 300 mm between the top of the water heater
and the eaves.
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At least 300 mm between the water heater and the
edge of any opening into the building, measured
horizontally along the wall.
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At least 300 mm between the water heater and a
return wall or external corner, measured horizontally
along the wall.
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At least 1500 mm below any openable window.
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At least 1500 mm between the water heater and any
opening into a building, in the direction of the flue
discharge.
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At least 500 mm between the water heater and a fence, wall or other obstruction, in the direction of
the flue discharge.
PIPE COVER
The pipe work to the water heater can be housed in a pipe cover housing. A pipe cover kit (PN 299848)
is available for such an installation. Refer to the installation instructions which accompany the pipe
cover kit.
RECESS INSTALLATION
The water heater can be installed recessed into a wall. A recess box (PN 299849) is available for such
an installation. The rating plate on the side of the water heater must be moved to or the information
copied onto either the front panel of the water heater or to another position which is visible when the
water heater is installed. Refer to the installation instructions which accompany the recess box kit for
information on its installation.
FROST PROTECTION
The gas booster water heater has a frost protection system. The frost protection system will protect the
gas booster water heater from damage, by preventing ice forming in the waterways of the gas booster
water heater, in the event of freezing conditions occurring.
The frost protection system will be rendered inoperable if electrical power is not available at the water
heater. Damage to the water heater caused by freezing of the pipe work to or from the water heater is
not covered under warranty. Refer to AS/NZS 3500.4 for precautions to be taken for installations in frost
prone areas. The water heater is not suitable for installation in areas where the ambient temperature
falls below -20ºC (including wind chill factor).
The solar preheat water line to the water heater, where exposed, must be insulated where there is a
risk of freezing conditions occurring. The insulation must be fitted to the underside of the water heater
and be weatherproof and UV resistant.
