Rheem 260 Litre - Manual (Page 16)

INSTALLATION
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OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
The water heater is to be installed at
ground level on a concrete or brick
plinth (fire proof base) and must stand
vertically upright with the back of the
water heater against an external wall
or alternatively against a fireproof
screen extending at least 500mm
above, below and either side of the flue
terminal. Failure to observe this
precaution can cause problems in high
wind areas. A secondary flue is not
required.
As a guide the following requirements extracted from the Australian Gas
Installations Standard AS 5601, must be observed:
•
At least 300mm between the top of
the water heater and the eaves.
•
At least 500mm between the water
heater and the edge of any opening
into the building, measured
horizontally and vertically.
•
At least 500mm between the water
heater and a return wall or external
corner, measured horizontally along
the wall.
•
At least 500 mm below any
openable window.
•
At least 500mm clear of any combustibles.