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6.1 Faults and fixes
If problems arise when the product is in use,
check for possible faults and fixes in the table.
If you are unsure what is wrong, contact the
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
installer (see product type plate) or OSO Hot-
water AS - see section 7.1 (page 18).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible cause of fault
Possible solution
There is leakage/drip-
ping from the safety
valve/there is often
water on the floor by the
cylinder in the morning
Pressure reduction valve, water meter
or blocked non-return valve on the
water intake.
Water pressure into the system is too
high.
Check the expansion vessel/s air pressure
settings and recharge if incorrect. Check
the cold water supply pressure and follow
the guidelines described in point 3.5.1.
The safety valve is worn or there are
particles stuck between the mem-
brane and the valve seat because the
water is dirty
Try to flush with water through the safety
valve. Open valve for approx. 1 minute. See
section 5.2. If the valve still leaks, it must be
replaced. Contact auth. installer.
Leak from heating element.
Verify as follows: a) cut the electric sup-
ply, b) unscrew the cover, c) visually check
whether there is a leak from the heating
element. If so, replace the gasket/heating
element. Contact auth. installer.
No hot water
Power supply interrupted (if fitted).
Verify that the power supply is working
correctly and the main breaker has not
tripped.
Thermostat has cut out (if in use).
Press the ‘RESET’ button on the safety
thermostat; see ‘User guide’.
Heating element is defective (if
fitted).
Replace heating element. Contact auth.
installer.
Leak in hot water pipe
Verify as follows: a) close the water sup-
ply, b) wait 2-3 hours, c) touch the tank
to see whether it is hot. If so, there is a
leak in the hot water pipe or elsewhere.
Contact auth. installer.
Not enough hot water
High consumption in the system.
Switch to a larger OSO water heater.
Contact auth. installer.
Not high enough tem-
perature
The thermostat (if fitted) is set for
low temperatures.
Check the thermostat settings. Turn up
to 75°C, see manual supplied with the
OSO electric peak load package.
Crossover bleed/flow from cold to
hot water in taps.
Contact auth. installer.
Fuse/earth breaker trips
repeatedly
Possible fault in the water heater
electrical system (if fitted).
Verify as follows: a) cut the electric supply,
b) unscrew the cover, c) visually check the
junction box for any problems. If so, con-
tact auth. installer to check. Fit the cover.
Long time before the
water reaches the tap
Long stretch of pipe from water
heater to tap.
Check secondary circulation pump
and pipework is installed correctly and
working as required.
Knocking in the pipes
when the hot tap is
closed
Large pressure increase when the
tap is closed quickly.
Completely normal. Fit an additional ex-
pansion vessel or shock arrestor in the
CF supply line. Contact auth. installer.
