12 | Commissioning
CAUTION:
Never rest the gas heater on the water or gas
connections.
4.4
Water connection
Purge the water pipes before connection, because the
presence of dirt may reduce the flow and, in extreme cases,
cause a blockage.
▶ Identify the cold water pipe and the hot water pipe, so as to
avoid any possible cross-connection.
▶ Check and ensure water filter cleanness.
Fig. 7
Water connection
[A] Hot Water Outlet
[B] Cold Water Inlet
CAUTION:
Isolating valve on the water inlet line must be
a Gate or ¼ turn full flow Ball Valve. A Stop
Valve, Duo Valve or Non-Return Valve must
not be fitted.
4.5
Gas connection
DANGER:
If local regulations are not followed, a fire or
explosion could result causing property
damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Size gas supply as per AS/NZS5601.
Incorrect gas pipe sizing will not be covered
by the warranty.
Gas regulator
The appliance is supplied with a gas pressure regulator already
installed. A regulator must be fitted to LPG cylinders to supply
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the correct pressure to the appliance regulator.
The gas pressures require setting upon installation.
▶ Open all water and gas isolation valves.
▶ Purge the pipes.
4.6
Testing
▶ Turn on the gas and water valves and check all connections
for leaks. If all connections are sound then follow
procedures set out in Section 5 for adjustment of Gas
Pressures to complete appliance commissioning.
5
Commissioning
5.1
Before starting up the heater
CAUTION:
▶ Initial startup must be performed by an
authorised gas fitter who will provide the
customer with all the necessary
information for optimum operation of
the gas heater.
5.2
Remove the front cover
▶ Loosen the two knurled screws located on the rear side of
the front panel.
Fig. 8
Front cover removal
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