Rheem 260 Litre - Manual (Page 14)

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INSTALLATION
THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING.
Check the water heater is suitable for the gas type available
(refer to the rating label on the water heater).
WATER HEATER LOCATION
An indoor model must be installed indoors and an outdoor model must be
installed outdoors. The water heater should be installed close to the most
frequently used outlets or with a circulated flow and return system and its
position chosen with safety and service in mind. Make sure people (particularly
children) will not touch the flue outlet. The flue terminal must be clear of
obstructions and shrubbery.
Clearance must be allowed for servicing of the water heater. The water heater
must be accessible without the use of a ladder or scaffold. Make sure the
temperature pressure relief valve lever is accessible and the front cover and
burner can be removed for service.
You must be able to read the information on the rating plate. If possible leave
headroom of one water heater length so the anode can be inspected or
replaced. Remember you may have to remove the entire water heater later for
servicing.
The installation must comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601
and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. In New Zealand, the
installation must conform with NZS 5261 Code of Practice for Installation of
Gas Burning Appliances and the New Zealand Building Code.
The 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.
For a single water heater installation, follow the
diagrams on pages 21 and 22.
For multiple water heater installations, follow the instructions on pages 26
to 30.