Victorian customers, Does the water chemistry affect the water heater, How long will the water heater last – AquaMAX G135VE User Manual

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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER

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HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY?

Installation requirements are shown on

pages

20

to

27. The water heater must

be installed:

by a qualified person, and

in accordance with the installation instructions, and

in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1,
as applicable under local regulations, and all local codes and regulatory
authority requirements.

In New Zealand, the installation must also conform with the New Zealand
Building Code.

VICTORIAN CUSTOMERS

Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission.
This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as required by the
Victorian Building Act 1993.

Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate, showing that the
work complies with all the relevant Standards. Only a licensed person will have
insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years. Make sure you use a
licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Compliance
Certificate.

DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER?

The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some water
chemistries may have detrimental effects on the water heater, its components
and fittings. Refer to

“Water Supplies”

on page 13.


If you are in a known harsh water area or you are not sure of your water
chemistry, have your water checked against the conditions

described on

pages

13

to

16.

HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST?

The water heater is supported by a manufacturer’s warranty

(refer to page

38

)

.

There are a number of factors that will affect the length of service the water
heater will provide. These include but are not limited to the water chemistry, the
water pressure, the water temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water usage
pattern. Refer to

“Precautions”

on page 7.

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