Install Instructions
INSTALLATION
Preparation
ENGLISH
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- 2 x 0.5 gpm (1.9 l/min) and 1 x 1.0 gpm (3.8 l/min) flow-re-
ducer/aerators [DHC-E 4/6-2 Trend only]. See section 11.3,
“Aerator installation at connected faucet,” pg. 17, for more
information.
10. Preparation
10.1 Installation site
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Install the water heater in a room that is free from the risk
of frost.
f Install DHC-E in a frost free area. If frost may occur, remove the
unit before freezing temperatures set in.
f Always install the water heater vertically with plumbing fittings
pointing downward. Install the water heater near the draw-off
point to minimize pipe runs and thermal losses.
f Taps: Do not use open vented or non-pressurized taps.
The water heater is suitable for under-sink and over-sink installa-
tion.
Typical under-sink installation
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1 Electrical junction box
2 ½˝ water supply line for faucet installation
3 Shut-off valve
4 Cold water supply
5 Sink
6 Cold valve (right)
7 Hot valve (left)
Note
f Install the water heater flush to the wall. The wall
must have sufficient load bearing capacity.
10.2 Minimum clearances
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f Maintain the minimum clearances to ensure trouble-free oper-
ation of the water heater and facilitate maintenance work.
11. Installation
Factory default settings DHC-E
3/3.5-1
Trend
DHC-E
4/6-2
Trend
DHC-E
8/10-2
Trend
DHC-E
12/15-2
Trend
& Plus
Internal temperature limit, °F (°C) 140 (60) 140 (60) 140 (60) 140 (60)
Power output
@ 120V 3.5 kW - - -
@ 208V - 4.5 kW 7.2 kW 10.8 kW
@ 240V - 6.0 kW 9.6 kW 14.4 kW
11.1 Standard wall-mounted installation
11.1.1 Preparing the power cable
4Ǭ–5ǩÝ (125–130 mm)
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f Prepare the power cable.
11.1.2 Mounting instructions
f Install DHC-E as close as possible to the hot water draw-off
point, for example, directly underneath the sink.
f Install DHC-E in a frost free area. If frost may occur, remove
unit before freezing temperatures set in.
f Observe minimum clearances on all sides to ensure unob-
structed servicing if necessary.
f Remove plastic cover by loosening the screw on the bottom.
Lift cover off from the bottom.
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