Replacement Parts - Atlantic Vertigo 30 Installation Manual

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Documentation for installation and use (21 pages)

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Flushing of Sediment and Draining

To flush or drain the water heater, power must be turned off, then turn off the cold water supply to the unit. The

lever on the TPR valve should be opened but care should be taken to the lever does not snap back as it could

damage the valve seat. The pressure in the water heater will be released when the lever is opened. The union at

the cold water inlet to the water heater should be undone and a hose should be attached to the water heater side

of the union. The other end of the hose should go to a drain.

Opening the TPR valve allows air into the water heater and for the water to drain. Following complete draining of

the water heater, the closest hot water taps may be opened fully and the TPR valve closed with care. Following

reconnection at the cold water inlet, the cold water stop valve is now opened fully and the water heater may be

filled with cold water and flushed through to ensure the cylinder contains no sediment and is clean. Finally the

closest hot taps are closed and power may be turned on again to the completely filled water heater.

In the event of an anomaly – the heater does not heat or steam is released from the TPR valve – switch off the

electric power supply and contact your reseller.

Domestic/User Maintenance

Water heaters do not require much domestic maintenance by the user. Operate the TPR valve once a month to

eliminate any residue of scaling and check that it is not blocked. Open and close the TPR valve slowly to avoid

damage to the seal.

WARNING: Failure to operate the TPR valve at least once every six months may mask a problem with the water

heater. Continuous leakage of water from the TPR valve may indicate a problem with the water heater. Any damage

caused due to not regularly operating the TPR valve may invalidate the warranty.

It is not unusual for the TPR valve to allow a small quantity of water to escape during the heating cycle and this

must be left open to the atmosphere.

Maintenance by a qualified person

Remove the scale sludge. Do not scrape or chip at lime scale deposited on the casing because this may damage the

lining. Change the magnesium anode every 2 years or when its diameter is less than 10mm. Changing the heating

element or the anode requires the water heater to be drained and the seal changed.

Draining the Tank

Turn off the power and the supply of cold water. Open the hot water faucets and manipulate the safety TPR valve

before performing these operations. Refit the heating element and tighten the screws gently (opposite screws in

sequence). Check for leaks the next day and tighten if required.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer

or approved service agent.