Installation or removal
Detailed information demonstrating the dif-
ferent ways of installing or removing a radi-
ator heating element is available from the
manufacturer or importer (see footnotes at
the end of the manual). Below we list some
basic requirements and principles which
must be followed to ensure long term, reli-
able operation of the product.
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Before installation or first use:
1. Read the chapter Safety requirements
— Installation.
2. Fit the heating element using the cor-
rect spanner (size
3. The heating element must be installed
at the bottom of the radiator, perpen-
dicular to the radiator pipes, while pre-
serving space for the proper circulation
of the heating medium.
4. Use a suitable heating medium for fill-
ing the electric radiator, i.e. (water, spe-
cial products based on water and glycol
for use in central heating systems, or oil
which complies with the requirements
of the manufacturer of the radiator and
heating element).
5. Do not switch the heating element on if
it is not fully immersed in radiator heat-
ing medium.
6. Make sure an adequate air cushion is pre-
sent to protect against excessive pressure
build up within the heater (always leave
one of the radiator valves open).
22).