Maintenance Instructions - Stiebel Eltron SHC 2.5 Directives D'installation Et Mode D'emploi

OPERATION | INSTALLATION

Maintenance instructions

Temperature setting
The water heater thermostat is factory set at 120 °F
(49 °C).
Temperature settings:
1. 100 °F (38 °C)
2. 120 °F (49 °C)
3. 140 °F (60 °C)
11. Maintenance instructions
WARNING:
!
BEFORE SERVICING OR CLEANING THE WATER
HEATER, DISCONNECT THE WATER HEATER
FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
THE TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
MUST BE MANUALLY OPERATED AT LEAST ONCE
PER YEAR. CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO EN-
SURE THAT:
1. NO ONE IS NEAR THE TEMPERATURE/PRES-
SURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE.
2. THE WATER DISCHARGED WILL NOT CAUSE
ANY BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
THE WATER MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT.
Do not attempt to repair the water heater.
Call your licensed plumber or electrician for service.
Unplug the unit whenever the water supply is turned off.
Before calling for service, make sure that:
1. The heater is properly fi lled.
2. The electrical supply has not been interrupted.
Approximately every two years, it is advisable to descale
the heating element and to check the condition of the
magnesium anode, replacing it if the diameter is less
than .32" (8 mm). (See changing the anode rod).
The temperature/pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once per year. Caution should be taken
to ensure that:
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1. No one is near the temperature/pressure relief
valve discharge pipe.
2. The water discharged will not cause any bodily
injury or property damage. The water may be ex-
tremely hot.
If after manually operating it, the valve fails to complete-
ly reset and continues to release water, immediately
close the cold water inlet to the heater. Replace the
temperature/pressure valve with a new one.
Failure to install and maintain a properly functioning
3
and properly listed temperature/pressure relief valve
2
will release the manufacturer and distributor of this
1
water heater from any claim which might result from
excessive temperature or pressure.
Draining the water heater
Some service work requires draining the water heater.
This should be done in the following manner:
1. Unplug the water heater.
2. Open the hot water faucet to let the hot water out.
Let it continue to fl ow until cold water runs from
the faucet.
3. Turn off the cold water supply to the heater.
4. Close the hot water faucet
5. Disconnect the heater from both the hot and cold
water pipes.
6. Carefully detach the water heater from the wall.
7. Tilt the water heater to drain out the remaining
water.
Removing the cover
1. Remove the temperature control knob from the
front of the unit.
2. Remove the screws from the cover.
3. Remove the cover by lifting the back and pulling
forward. Cover should come right off.
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