Dux ProFlo 80T118 - System Maintenance; Six Month Service by Owner; Five Year Professional Service

Owner’s Manual – Proflo Electric Storage Water Heaters
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System Maintenance
Regular servicing will help to keep
the water heater operating safely and
efciently.
Six Month Service:
This service may be carried out by the
owner.
1. Stand clear of the Pressure &
Temperature Relief (PTR) Valve drain
pipe outlet.
2. Open the PTR Valve for
approximately 10 seconds by
lifting the easing lever on the valve.
Conrm water discharges to waste
through the drain pipe.
3. Lower the easing lever gently and
check it closes correctly.
4. Repeat the above process for the
expansion control valve (if installed).
Other than this, personally inspecting or
servicing any part of the water heater is
not recommended.
Five Year Service:
This service should only be carried
out by a licensed tradesperson. We
recommend your local Dux Service
Agent.
In locations where the water has Total
Dissolved Solids (TDS) exceeding 600
mg/L, this service is recommended
every 3 years.
This service should include the following:
• Replace the PTR Valve.
• Replace the anode.
• Inspect and ush the expansion
control valve (if installed).
• Drain and ush the water heater.
• Inspect the condition of the
electrical conduit and the water
heater electrical cover. Replace any
damaged components.
Replacement parts are available from
your local Dux supplier.