Timberk SWH FSM3 100 V Instruction Manual Download Page 2

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1.  Important information
2.  Precautions
3.  Application of water heater
4.  Performance parameters

Technical characteristics
Dimensional features

5.  Water heater description
6.  Delivery set
7.  Water heater installation

Location
Water heater mounting methods
Water heater mounting
Connection to water main
Connection to electric mains
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI)

8. Water heater control

Control panel
Water heater operation

9.  Maintenance
10.  Troubleshooting and error codes
11.  Transportation and storage conditions
12.  Wiring diagram
13.  Disposal
14.  Serial number and production date

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Dear customer!

Thank you for your good choice. You purchased TIMBERK

electric storage water heater with an stainless steel internal

tank. It will serve you for a long time!

TIMBERK electric storage water heaters will provide a lot

of hot water and will automatically maintain the specified

temperature. They are perfect to provide hot water for country

houses, cottages, baths and other standalone amenity rooms.

Please, read this operation manual carefully prior to use of the water heater.
This operation manual contains important information regarding your

safety, as well as recommendations on the proper operation of the unit and

its maintenance.
Save this operation manual together with the guarantee card, cash register

receipt, if possible, cardboard box and packing material.
Different types of this device are described in this manual.
The purchased water heater can slightly differ from the one, described in

the manual, but that doesn’t affect methods of its use and operation.

IMPORTANT!

Important precautions and instructions, contained in

this manual, do not account for all possible modes and

situations to be encountered. It is vital to understand

that common sense, caution and thoroughness are the

factors that are impossible to be built-in in any product.

These factors must be taken into consideration by

a person, interested in proper operation of the unit.

The manufacturer does not bear any responsibility in

case when the unit or its parts are damaged during

transportation, as a result of improper installation,

voltage fluctuations, as well as if some part of the unit

was altered or modified.

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Completely automatic control: automatic water heating, continuous auto-

matic water temperature control.
2.

DROP Defense

– leakage protection and protection against surplus pres-

sure within a tank (pressure safety valve).

HOT Defense

– two-stage overheating protection (thermostat and tempera-

ture limiter).
ALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS ARE RELIABLE AND SAFE.
3. Pipes of heating elements are designed taking into account high heat load:

safe and reliable, with an increased service life.
4. NON CFC urethane foam insulation of increased thickness: excellent heat

A number of precautions is to be observed upon operation of the fan heat-

er. Improper operation as a result of ignoring precautions may harm health

of the user and other people, as well as damage their property.
1. Any electrical appliance must be supervised when in operation, espe-

cially if there are children nearby. Make sure children do not touch the ap-

pliance.
2. Prior to installing the water heater, not connecting it to electrical main,

check and make sure the outlet for the water heater has a ground pin and

if it is properly earthed. If there is no earth circuit in your electrical main then

operation of the water heater is dangerous for your life.
3. Connect the water heater only to 220-230V, 50Hz main. If necessary,

find out parameters of your mains at power suppliers.
4. To prevent overheating and risk of fire, as well as damage of internal

electrical main, do no modify the power cord’s length and do no connect

the water heater through electrical extenders.
5. It is forbidden to switch on the water heater if it is not filled with water or

if water cannot go through a pressure safety valve.
6. Never use the water heater if it is broken.
7. Do not remove the water heater cover when it is in operation.
8. Immediately unplug the water heater from electrical main if strange

sounds, odor or smoke are coming from it.
9. Always unplug the water heater from electrical main during a thunder-

storm.
10. Prior to cleaning and maintenance of the water heater unplug it from

electrical main. Cleaning and maintenance must be performed in compli-

ance with instructions of this operation manual.
11. Do not use hazardous chemical substances to clean the water heater

and prevent their contact with the appliance.
12. To prevent electrical shock the damaged power cord must be replaced

only in manufacturer’s authorized service centers by qualified specialists.
13. To prevent electrical shock do not place the power cord nearby heating

devices and flammables or combustibles.
14. Do not press buttons on the control panel of the water heater and its

remote controller (for some models) otherwise but by your fingers.
15. Since temperature of water in the water heater can reach +75°C, when

it is in operation you should not place your body parts under hot water at

2. PRECAUTIONS

the first run.
To prevent burns you should adjust the temperature of the discharging

water.
16. Do not use the water heater for purposes not specified by this oper-

ation manual.
17. Do not use the water heater in an explosive or corrosive environment.

Do not store gas and other volatile flammable liquids next to the appliance

– it is very dangerous!
18. It is forbidden to make alterations in the design of the water heater or

modify it.
19. Any service operations must be performed by a specialized organisa-

tion and qualified specialists. Improper installation may cause voiding of

guarantee maintenance.
20. The water heater is not intended for use by children and persons with