INSTALLATION
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
The water heater is to be installed at ground level on a concrete or brick plinth (fire proof base) and must stand vertically upright with the back of the water heater against an external wall or alternatively against a fireproof screen extending at least 500mm above, below and either side of the flue terminal. Failure to observe this precaution can cause problems in high wind areas. A secondary flue is not required.
As a guide the following requirements extracted from the Australian Gas Installations Standard AS 5601, must be observed:
•At least 300mm between the top of the water heater and the eaves.
•At least 500mm between the water
heater and the edge of any opening into the building, measured horizontally and vertically.
•At least 500mm between the water heater and a return wall or external corner, measured horizontally along the wall.
•At least 500 mm below any openable window.
•At least 500mm clear of any combustibles.
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