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iStore - Installation Manual - 270L/R290-v1.4 May 2024
Circuit Selection
• Avoid installing the iStore onto a Controlled Load / Offpeak circuit unless the circuit provides for
manual activation of the circuit – no service can be provided without business hours power supply.
Cable Connection
• This unit requires an isolating switch as required by local by laws
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician
• Local codes including but not limited to AS/NZS 3000 must be adhered to for all electrical work
and be undertaken by a licenced electrician. The licensed electrician deems the circuit is suitable.
Adequate overload protection and a residual current device of appropriate size should be installed.
• If the iStore is rated below 10amps and is fitted with a 3 pin plug the electrician may remove the
plug if required without effecting the warranty.
• Allow 1m of free cable outside the iStore to avoid noise transfer to the wall and facilitate ease of
servicing.
Tank Location
• Place tank on level surface and in accordance with building and plumbing codes.
• To avoid noise transfer:-
• Do NOT have the iStore touching the wall, 50mm clearance minimum is required.
• Do NOT have solid electrical conduit attached to the iStore – leave 1m of free coiled flex cable.
• Do Not leave pipework loose.
• Consider tank location to reduce any nuisance noise complaints (eg positioning near bedrooms or
neighbours’ bedrooms)
• Avoid positions where leaf litter and soil can build up in and around the unit.
• Avoid positions where excessive pollen may be sucked into the unit.
• Ensure the minimum space between the unit and walls and objects are per specifications illustrated
in Diagram 1a/2a and Diagram 1b/2b.
• Unit shall be located as close as possible to the most frequently used hot water outlet.
Seismic Restraints
• Where required the unit must be braced with with seismic restraints according to local standards
• Only applicable in earth-quake zones
Air Flow
• The iStore requires a minimum of 120 cubic meters of natural ventilation to operate eciently
• An example would be an area of 8.0m x 6.3m x 2.4m (a large double garage or open space under a
home)
• If suitable air ow or area cannot be provided then the performance may be reduced
• External installation is the preferred method to capture the warm ambient air temperature
Air discharge will always be cold
• If unit is being installed internally, provision for fresh air to be introduced shall be provided
450 m3/h minimum requirement
Pre-installation checklist
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