#042793 Manual
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Version 1.1
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MAY DELIVER WATER AT HIGH TEMPERATURE.
REFER TO THE PLUMBING CODE OF AUSTRALIA (PCA), LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL DELIVERY
TEMPERATURE CONTROL IS REQUIRED.
WARNING: FOR CONTINUED SAFETY OF THIS APPLIANCE IT MUST BE
INSTALLED OPERATED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.
Critical Installation Warnings
Install in recreation vehicles only. RV’s are recreation vehicles designed as temporary living
quarters for recreation, camping, or travel use having their own power or towed by another
vehicle.
All combustion air must be supplied from outside the RV, and all products of combustion must
be vented to outside the RV.
DO NOT vent water heater with venting system serving another appliance.
DO NOT vent water heater to an outside enclosed porch area.
Protect building materials from flue gas exhaust.
Install water heater on an exterior wall, with access door opening to outdoors.
DO NOT modify water heater in any way.
DO NOT alter water heater for a positive grounding system.
DO NOT HI-POT water heater unless electronic ignition system (circuit board) has been
disconnected.
DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of the appliance while it is in operation
DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance
DO NOT use battery charger to supply power to water heater even when testing.
DO NOT install close to opening door or under room slide-out where the vent or inlet louvers
can be obstructed.
This appliance shall be installed by authorised persons only and in accordance with these
installation instructions, AS5601.2, local gas fitting regulations, municipal building codes,
electrical wiring regulations, local water supply regulations and any other statutory regulations.
Remove every packaging and transit protection in and outside of the water heater
The pressure test screw must be properly tightened, and the unit leak tested, prior to
completion of commissioning the unit.
Installation Instructions for the IWH-1.5-13.5 Water Heater
The IWH-1.5-13.5 water heater is designed for easy installation and removal from the exterior of the
vehicle. The mounting instructions are for the surface mount door. No other door should be used.
Doing so will void the warranty and cause the heater to malfunction and could cause damage or injury.
Please read these instructions before making any modifications to the construction of your caravan or
RV.
Selecting Installation Location
Review the following guidelines carefully before choosing the location for the water heater and ensure
the location complies with the requirements of the current edition of AS5601.2 before installation.
The water heater must not be installed in an area where the vent can be covered when any door or
access panel on the coach is opened.
The water heater should be located in an area where leakage will not result in damage to other items
of, or in the structure. If such an area cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable pan and
drain be installed under the heater.
Install the heater as close to the gas supply as practical to minimize length of the gas line.