15. COMMISSIONING
15-1 CHECK THAT THE TANK IS FULL OF WATER
Fill the water heater (by opening the water inlet valve and a hot water
To do this:
The water heater is full when the water flows normally at this tap.
supply tap to evacuate the air from the tank).
NB The appliance must never be connected to the mains when it is empty;
the electrical components (if existing) may become damaged.
15-2 CHECK:
That the connections are suitable for the specifications of the current
That all connection terminals are securely tightened.
distributed and the heating components.
That the element or the thermostat is not short circuited.
The free flow of the safety valve(s) and their correct sizing.
The good watertightness of the seals, the flange and any electrical
components.
15-3 CONNECTING TO THE MAINS
Connect to the mains and monitor the first rise in temperature in order to
check the thermostat cuts in properly.
15-4 WATERTIGHTNESS
After a few days of operation, check that all seals are watertight.
16.
SHUTDOWN OF THE SYSTEM
NORMAL (less than 3 months, no risk of frost)
Shut off the power to the water heater.
Close the cold water inlet.
PROLONGED (over 3 months)
Shut off the power to the water heater.
Drain the appliance:
EN
VERY IMPORTANT
Close the cold water shutdown tap
Open a tap on the hot water circuit
Open the drain valve.
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