Preparation; Installation Site; Minimum Clearances; Installation - Stiebel Eltron DHX 15 Select Guía Rápida De Inicio

INSTALLATION

Preparation

10. Preparation

10.1 Installation site

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Install the water heater in a room that is free from the risk
of frost.
Install DHX in a frost free area. If frost may occur, remove the
unit before freezing temperatures set in.
Always install the water heater vertically with plumbing fittings
pointing downward. Install the water heater near the draw-off
point to minimize pipe runs and thermal losses.
Taps: Do not use open vented or non-pressurized taps.
The water heater is suitable for under-sink and over-sink installa-
tion.
Typical under-sink installation
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1 Electrical junction box
2 ½˝ water supply line for faucet installation
3 Shut-off valve
4 Cold water supply
5 Sink
6 Cold valve (right)
7 Hot valve (left)
Note
Install the water heater flush to the wall. The wall
must have sufficient load bearing capacity.
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10.2 Minimum clearances

Maintain the minimum clearances to ensure trouble-free oper-
ation of the water heater and facilitate maintenance work.
11. Installation
Factory default settings
Internal temperature limit
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11.1 Standard wall-mounted installation

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11.1.1 Preparing the power cable
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Prepare the power cable.

11.1.2 Mounting instructions

Install DHX as close as possible to the hot water draw-off point,
for example, directly underneath the sink.
Install DHX in a frost free area. If frost may occur, remove unit
before freezing temperatures set in.
Observe minimum clearances on all sides to ensure unob-
structed servicing if necessary.
Remove plastic cover by loosening the screw on the bottom.
Lift cover off from the bottom.
Mark the 2 drill holes, referencing their position using the
water heater rear panel as a guide.
Set water heater rear panel aside and drill the 2 marked holes.
All DHX Models
140 °F (60 °C)
4 –5 (125–130 mm)
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