Maintenance; Draining; Cleaning - Reflex Storatherm Aqua Load AL 300/R_C Mode D'emploi

Maintenance

8 Maintenance
CAUTION
Risk of burns
Escaping hot medium can cause burns.
• Maintain a sufficient distance from the escaping medium.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment (safety gloves and goggles).
8.1

Draining

Prior to maintenance, repair or removal from service, disconnect the cylinder from the mains water
pipe and drain.
Proceed as follows:
1. Close the shut-off valves.
– Mains water pipe.
2. Fully empty the cylinder via the drainage connection.
8.2

Cleaning

The cylinder should be de-scaled at regular intervals and cleaned to remove silt/sludge deposits. The
levels of scale formation and silt deposits in a cylinder depend on the usage duration, the operating
temperature and the water hardness.
Proceed as follows:
1. Empty the cylinder, see chapter 8.1 "Draining" on page 14
2. Open the blind flange.
3. Clean the cylinder.
– Remove the sludge with water and a cloth.
4. If necessary replace the blind flange seal.
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