Owner’s Manual – Prodigy 5
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H3109 3109 Rev. E
This Dux water heater is designed such
that there is little to do regarding system
maintenance other than that detailed in
this
Owner’s Manual
.
Personally inspecting or servicing any
part of the system is not recommended.
Anodes
The recommended time after installation
when the anode should be inspected by
an authorised person is 5 years.
After each 5 years of operation you
should contact the local service agent
to replace all safety valves and anodes
to ensure continued system life and
operational safety. In locations where
the water has a TDS greater than 600
ppm, this service is recommended each
3 years.
Six Monthly Service – By Owner
Operate the Pressure & Temperature
Relief Valve for approximately 10 seconds
by operating the easing lever on the
valve to ensure water is relieved to waste
through the relief drain pipe. Check to
ensure the valve closes correctly.
Five Year Service – By Authorised
Personnel Only
The five year service must be carried
out by a licensed tradesperson. It is
recommended that this service be
carried out by your local Dux agent.
The service should include the following:
• Replace the Pressure &
Temperature Relief Valve.
• Replace the anodes (in areas of
harsh or adverse water conditions, a
more frequent check of the anodes
is recommended).
• Flush the water heater by doing the
following:
i. Turn off gas and electricity
supply.
ii. Turn off the cold water
supply to the water heater at
the isolating valve.
iii. Gently operate the easing
lever on the Pressure &
Temperature Relief Valve to
release the pressure in the
water heater.
iv. Disconnect the cold water
inlet union to the heater and
attach a drain hose.
v. Gently operate the Pressure
& Temperature Relief Valve
to let air into the heater
and allow water to escape
through the hose.
vi. Flush the heater until
clear water appears then
reconnect all fittings, fill the
heater and restore the gas
and electricity supply.
System Maintenance