Incorrect Use; First Steps To Be Taken In The Event Of Malfunction; Maintenance And Care; Installation Instructions - STIEBEL ELTRON MINI 2-1 Operation And Installation

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

6.4

Incorrect use

The following are not permitted and will void the factory warranty:
- Installation of the appliance where it is at risk
from frost
- Installation in rooms where the appliance is at risk from
explosions as a result of dust, gases or vapors
- Ignoring safety clearances and safety zones
- Incorrect power connection
- Operation of the appliance without water fl owing through the
unit, or with air in the lines (See section 8, "Initial start-up",
pg. 8)
- Operation of the unit with the cover off
- Heating liquids other than potable water
6.5 First steps to be taken in the event of
malfunction
WARNING: ALWAYS SHUT OFF POWER AND WATER TO
THE UNIT PRIOR TO REMOVING THE FILTER SCREEN.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
DEATH.
» Check the circuit breaker
» Check the fi lter screen for scale blockage or dirt accumulation.
See section 12, "Troubleshooting", pg. 9.
6.6

Maintenance and care

MAINTENANCE WORK, SUCH AS CHECKING ELECTRICAL
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SAFETY, MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED
INSTALLER.
WARNING: ALWAYS SHUT OFF POWER AND WATER TO
THE UNIT PRIOR TO REMOVING THE FILTER SCREEN.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
DEATH.
Regularly clean and descale the fi lter screen located in the cold water
inlet connection and if necessary replace. Always shut off power and
water to the unit prior to removing the fi lter screen.
A damp cloth is suffi cient for cleaning of the unit's housing. Do not
use any abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents.
7. Installation instructions
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND PASS THEM
ON TO YOUR SUCCESSOR IN THE EVENT OF A CHANGE
IN OWNERSHIP, IN THE EVENT OF MAINTENANCE AND POSSIBLE
REPAIR WORK THEY SHOULD BE PASSED TO THE QUALIFIED
INSTALLER FOR HIS OR HER REFERENCE.
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7.1

Mounting the unit

UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED WITH THE PLUMBING
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CONNECTIONS POINTING DOWNWARD OR UPWARD ONLY.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL UNIT WHERE IT WOULD
ROUTINELY BE SPLASHED WITH WATER. ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR DEATH MAY RESULT.
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» 1. Install Mini as close as possible to the hot water draw-off
point, for example, directly underneath the sink or next to the
shower stall.
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» 2. Install Mini in a frost free area. If frost may occur, remove
unit before freezing temperatures set in.
» 3. Leave a minimum of 5" of clearance on all sides for
servicing.
» 4. Remove plastic cover by removing screws located on the left
and right sides of the unit
» 5. Remove plastic backplate by pulling on the tab with a
screwdriver .
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» 6. Mount backplate securely to wall by putting two screws
through mounting holes
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» 7. Snap unit back onto mounting plate
» 8. Reinstall cover with screws on left and right side of unit
7.2

Plumbing connections

NOTE: IF SOLDERING NEAR THE UNIT IS NECESSARY, PLEASE
DIRECT THE FLAME AWAY FROM THE HOUSING OF THE UNIT
IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE. EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM SOLDERING
ON COP PER PIPES NEAR THE MINI
ALL PLUMBING WORK MUST COMPLY WITH NATIONAL AND
APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL PLUMBING CODES.
» 1. All plumbing work must comply with national and
applicable state and local plumbing codes.
» 2. A pressure reducing valve must be installed if the cold water
supply pressure exceeds 150 PSI (10 bar).
» 3. Make certain that the cold water supply line has been
fl ushed to remove any scale and dirt.
» 4. Install isolating valve in cold water line as shown in
illustration . This allows the unit to be isolated for
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maintenance purposes.
» 5. Cold water connection (inlet) is on the right side of the unit,
hot water connection (outlet) is on the left side of unit.
» 6. Tankless water heaters such as the Mini
to be equipped with a Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve
(except in Massachusetts). If the local inspector will not pass
the installation without a P+T valve, it should be installed on
the hot water outlet side of unit.
» 7. The Mini ™ is designed for connection to a braided stainless
steel hose with a 3/8˝ O.D. Tube Outlet.
» 8. When all plumbing work is completed, check for leaks and
take corrective action before proceeding.
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