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If the unit leaks or does not heat properly, disconnect the unit.
ISOLATE the electrical and water supplies before removing the cover and before
proceeding with installation or servicing.
NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITHOUT THE COVER!
WATER AND PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
DO NOT USE PVC, CPVC or plastic supply lines directly to the unit. A 16" copper or
stainless steel pipe must be con nected to the heater.
Be sure to clean the pipes before connecting the heater to the main line. Clean all the
impurities of the pipe, allowing water to ow for a few minutes, check for leaks. Any
residue or dirt in the pipes may cause internal damage to the unit.
A safety release valve must be tted in the supply pipe.
We recommend installing a sediment lter before the entry of water to the heater.
Hard water or water with high levels of minerals and alkali can cause damage to this
unit. When this is the case, we recommend the use of a (non-salt) water softening
system.
The provision of a service stop valve in the cold supply pipe will assist in the event of
any subsequent servicing or maintenance.
These heaters are of the closed type (closed system with no ventilation pressure)
suitable for tting to the normal input of cold water with a maximum of 94 PSI (6.5
PREPARATION
1. Isolate electrical and water supplies BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
SITE REQUIREMENTS
CONNECTING TO SERVICES