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2. Where to install my water heater?
2.1 Precautions
•Chooseaplaceofinstallationwhosetemperatureisalwaysbetween4°Cand35°C.
•The waterheatermustbepositionedascloseas possibletothemajordraw-offpoints (bathroom,
kitchen, etc.)
•Ifitispositionedoutsidethelivingarea(cellar,garage),thepipesandthesafetyunits(safetyunit,
pressure limiter) must be insulated.
•Make provision in the room for ventilation to prevent condensation and corrosion of the water
heater paint.
•Ensure that the supporting element (wall or ceiling) is sufciently resistant to accommodate
the weight of the water heater full of water (see table p. 37).
•Makeprovisionforaspaceof40cmfortheperiodicmaintenanceoftheheaterelement.
•In the case of installation above living rooms (suspended ceilings,
attics, etc.), it is ESSENTIAL to make provision for a water collection
tank connected to the drain under the water heater (shower type
tank for example).
2.2 Specic installation in the bathroom
•Installationoutsidetheseareas(NFC15-100orstandardsinforceinthecountry).
If bathroom dimensions do not allow the water heater to be positioned outside these areas :
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0,60 m
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Possible in Area 2
Possible in Area 1 if:
- the water heater is horizontal and positioned
as high as possible
- the pipes are made from conductive material
- the water heater is protected by a circuit
breaker residual differential current (30m A)
connected
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