Checking Of Magnesium Anode Rod - Buderus Logalux PL750 Installation And Maintenance Instruction

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Checking of magnesium anode rod

The magnesium anode rod is a sacrificial anode rod which
will be consumed during its operation.
V Check the diameter and surface of the anode rod
annually.
When the anode rod is not professionally and
annually maintained, the tank will loose its
warranty. Annual service records must be
maintained and shown in case of a warranty
claim along with an original proof of pur-
chase.
Avoid contact between the anode rod and oil
or grease.
V Keep the anode rod clean.
Visual inspection of the anode rod
V If not yet done, remove the top tank cover, insulation
material and disconnect any pipe (AW and EZ).
V Remove hex. bolts to disassemble clean-out cover [1]
and magnesium anode rod [2].
V Check anode rod for surface irregularities and diame-
ter.
V When the diameter is reduced to ½" (15 mm), replace
the anode rod.
V Install the new anode rod back into the tank.
Logalux PL750/2 S - Changes may be made following technical improvements!
Fig. 17 Check magnesium anode rod
1 Clean-out cover
2 Magnesium anode rod
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