Truma DLE60CP - Decalcification; Decalcification Frequency

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Easy Drain Lever
Water inlet filter *
Water inlet filter *
Top
Latch
Latch
O-rings
* or heating cartridge
Fig. 10
Decalcification
Risk of damage in frosty conditions.
In frosty conditions there is a risk that water
in pipes, faucets and appliances could freeze.
This can cause considerable damage.
• Do not decalcify the appliance in frosty
conditions.
Decalcification frequency
Lime scale occurs especially as a result of
precipitation from “hard” water. The appliance
must be decalcified regularly depending on wa-
ter hardness and hot water consumption.
Recommended decalcification frequency
per year
Water hardness mg/l CaCO
3
Very hard
>180
1 2 4
Hard
121 – 180
1 1 3
Moderately
hard
61 – 120
1 1 2
Soft
0 – 60
1 1 1
Use* few normal fre-
quent
* Hot water consumption (approximately)
low 635 gallon/year 2400 l/year
normal 1585 gallon/year 6000 l/year
high 6350 gallon/year 24000 l/year