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MAINTENANCE - TRADESPERSON
It is recommended that qualied tradespeople perform the following
maintenance every FIVE YEARS.
P.T.R VALVE - Should be free draining and free of leaks.
E.C.V VALVE (IF INSTALLED) - Should be free draining and free of leaks.
TEMPERING VALVE - Water should be no hotter then 50°C at sanitary outlets.
PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE - Incomming pressure to tank should be >500kPa
CHECK BACKUP MAGNESIUM ANODE - If consumed replace.
DRAIN TANK
1. CHECK PLUMBING VALVES
It is recommended to ensure that all valves connected to the heat pump are operating properly.
Faulty valves should be replaced.
2. CHECK BACKUP MAGNESIUM ANODE
The anode protects the inner lining of your hot water tank. When the anode become degraded
the level of protection is diminished. It is recommended that anode is periodically checked for
its level of degradation and gets replaced if required.
• Turn off the power and turn off the cold water inlet valve.
• Open a hot water tap and decrease the pressure of the inner container.
• Open the drain port and drain remaining water completely in the release about 20L water.
• Remove the side cover by removing the screws, locate the anode position behind the cover.
• Unscrew the anode using 3/4” socket and pull out- Check for degradation.
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• If anode is in an unsuitable condition, replace with a new one, ensuring an effective seal.
• Reopen the cold water inlet valve.
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• Turn on the power to restart the unit, now the unit can be used as normal.
It is recommended to clean the inner tank and electric heating element regularly to maintain
• Turn off the power and turn off the cold water inlet valve.
• Close the cold water inlet valve & open a hot water tap.
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resistance of the drain pipe must not be less than 93°, if the drain pipe does not meet the
requirement, please open the cold water inlet valve & open a hot water tap, until the tem-
perature of the water is suitable for the drain pipe).
• Open the drain port of the water heater; drain out all the water in the inner tank. If it is
needed, use water to wash the inner tank several times to clear the deposits.
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3. DRAIN TANK