Aqua Power AQM 2-1, Operation And Installation

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TEMPERATURE INCREASE ABOVE AMBIENT WATER TEMPERATURE
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Check the circuit breaker
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Check the filter screen for scale blockage or dirt
accumulation. See section 12, “Troubleshooting”, pg. 19.
6.6 Maintenance and care
Maintenance work, such as checking electrical safety, may
only be carried out by a qualified installer.
WARNING:
Always shut off power and water to the unit prior to remov-
ing the filter screen. Failure to do so may cause serious
bodily injury or death.
Regularly clean and descale the filter screen located in the cold
water inlet connection and if necessary replace. Always shut off
power and water to the unit prior to removing the filter screen.
A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning of the unit's housing. Do
not use any abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents.
7. Installation instructions
Keep these instructions carefully and pass them on to your
successor in the event of a change in ownership, in the
event of maintenance and possible repair work they should
be passed to the qualified installer for his or her reference.
7.1 Mounting the unit
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Unit must be installed with the plumbing connections
pointing downward or upward only.
WARNING: Do not install unit where it would routinely be
splashed with water. Electric shock or death may result.
1 Install AQM as close as possible to the hot water draw-off
point, for example, directly underneath the sink or next to
the shower stall.
2 Install AQM in a frost free area. If frost may occur, remove
unit before freezing temperatures set in.
3 Leave a minimum of 5” of clearance on all sides for
servicing.
4 Remove plastic cover by removing screws located on the
left and right sides of the unit
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5 Remove plastic backplate by pulling on the tab with a
screwdriver
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