User Maintenance - EQUATION EQ3 Série Manuel D'installation, D'utilisation Et D'entretien

MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION: Before removing the plastic cover, make sure the power is turned off
to avoid any risk of injury or electric shock.

1. USER MAINTENANCE

Operates once a month the discharge of the safety valve to prevent scaling deposit
and verify that the safety device is not blocked. If this is not done, damage may
be caused and the guarantee invalidated. For an installation with a booster
pump; before starting up, after a long period of disuse, turn the rotor following
the advice in the manufacturer's instructions.
2. MAINTENANCE BY A QUALIFIED PERSON
- Scaling: Remove the scale sludge. Do not scrape or hammer the lime scale
deposited on the casing, as this may damage the lining.
- Magnesium anode: Change the magnesium anode every 2 years or when its
diameter is lower than 10 mm.
- Heating element: The replacement of a sheathed heating element involves draining
of the water heater and replacement of the flange gasket. Reassemble the heating
element, reasonably tight nuts (cross tightening), check that there is no leakage after
the first heating-up, tighten again if necessary.
- Drain: Turn off power and cold water supply. Open hot water taps and drain valve
of the safety device.
Spare parts list: Flange gasket, magnesium anode (reference section 5 page 95).
Advice to the user
 When the water has a TH > 20°f, it is recommended to treat it with a softener.
When a softener is used, the water hardness must remain above 15°f.
 In case of prolonged absence, especially in winter, drain your appliance
following the procedure above.
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