Checking Of Magnesium Anode Rod - Buderus Logalux SM300/1 Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Checking of magnesium anode rod

The magnesium anode rod is 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.
In case of reuse of dismouted anode rod, use
a high quality Teflon sealing material.
Visual inspection of the anode rod
V If not yet done, remove the cover and insulation mate-
rial.
V Remove anode rod.
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 SM300/1 - SM400/1 - Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Fig. 21 Replacement of the anode rod
1 Hex head
2 Magnesium anode
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