12 | Installation
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Installation
DANGER: Risk of electric shock!
B For safety reasons, disconnect the power
supply to the heater before any service or
testing is performed.
WARNING:
B This heater must be electrically grounded
in accordance with the most recent
edition of the National Electrical Code.
NFPA 70. In Canada, all electrical wiring
to the heater must be in accordance with
local codes and the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1.
4.1
Important information
DANGER:
B The installation must only be performed
by a qualified person in accordance with
these instructions.
B Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. is not
responsible for improperly installed
appliances.
WARNING:
B The heater must only be mounted in a
vertical position with the water fittings
located at the bottom of the heater.
Under no circumstances should the
heater be mounted differently.
WARNING:
B The appliance should be located in an
area where leakage of the heater or
connections will not result in damage to
the area adjacent to the appliance or to
lower floors of the structure.
Please follow these instructions. Failure to follow
instructions may result in:
• Damage or injury.
• Improper installation/operation.
• Loss of warranty.
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4.2
Selection of place of installation
WARNING: Risk of freezing!
B Do not install the water heater in an area
where there is a chance of freezing.
Damage to the water heater as a result of
freezing will not be covered under
warranty.
• If being used in a public place, locate the heater out
of easy reach to discourage vandalism.
• Mount the unit onto a flat section of wall, well away
from any potential splashes of water or spray and
away from areas where direct moist or wet contact
could occur.
• Install the heater in a place that provides easy access
for any service or maintenace.
4.2.1
Freeze prevention
WARNING:
B ELECTRICITY IS EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS. TAKE EXTRA
PRECAUTIONS AND ENSURE ALL
CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE OFF BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY WORK TO THE
HEATER.
WARNING:
B Indoor installation only, where it will NOT
be exposed to freezing.
Introduction
Please note that the installation manual states that the
water heater must not be installed in a location where it
may be exposed to freezing temperatures. If the heater
must be left in a space that is likely to experience
freezing temperatures, all water must be drained from
the heater. See Section 6.
Freeze damage is not covered under the warranty.
Use of chemical agents such as anti-freeze
are not allowed as they may cause damage
to the water heater's internal components.
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