Technical data

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It is a requirement of AS 5601 and AS/NZS 5601.1 that the water heater is
secured to a wall. A wall bracket is supplied with the water heater for this
purpose. The top of the unit is to be secured to the wall using the wall
bracket and masonry anchor provided (or other suitable fastener). Refer to
‘Wall Bracket Installation’ on page 22.
Note: Damage to the storage cylinder caused by incorrect installation is not
covered by warranty.
This water heater must not be installed in an area with a corrosive
atmosphere where chemicals are stored or where aerosol propellants are
released. Remember the air may be safe to breathe, but when it goes
through a flame, chemical changes take place which may attack the water
heater. Some chemicals and aerosol propellants are flammable and storing
or using these products near the water heater may cause fire or explosion.
The following restrictions to water heater location are from AS 5601 or
AS/NZS 5601.1 and are supplied here as a guide. The dimensions shown
in the table below are the minimum clearance distances from the flue
terminal. These clearances must be observed at all times.
Below eaves balconies and other projections 300
From the ground, above a balcony or other surface 300
From a return wall or corner. Refer example (a) in diagram 500
From a gas meter 1000
From an electricity meter box or fuse box 500
From a drain pipe or soil pipe 150
Horizontally from any building structure or obstruction facing a
terminal
500
From any other flue terminal, cowl or combustion air intake 500
Horizontally from an openable window, door, non mechanical air
inlet, or any other opening into a building with the exception of
sub floor ventilation. Refer example (b) in diagram
500
From a mechanical air inlet, including a spa blower 1500
Vertically below an openable window, non mechanical air inlet, or
any other opening into a building with the exception of sub floor
ventilation. Refer example (c) in diagram
500
From any other combustible material 500
All dimensions in mm.