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Värmebaronen EK 13
Operation
EK 13
Power 13 kW, which is divided into three stages, 6 + 4 + 3 kW.
Power can be limited to 10, 9, 7, 6, 4 or 3 kW.
EK 13 has a main switch, overheating protection, a thermostat,
operating indication, time delay and a fuse-protected outlet for a
circulation pump.
The electric cartridge has connection for external control/tariff
control.
Stainless electric elements
The electric elements are of stainless, acidproof steel, SS 2353.
Low-energy
A low volume of water and a well-insulated tank mean extremely
low heat loss.
Operation
The electric cartridge maintains a constant flow temperature in the
range 30-85 °C.
Simple connection
In terms of pipes, the electric cartridge may be connected to the
boiler via an expansion pipe or a docking outlet and drain cock.
Installation
Brackets for wall mounting are enclosed.
Accessories
Load guard VBB 12 TX. The load guard senses the load on the main
fuses and, if necessary, temporarily disconnects power from the
electric cartridge.
Contents
General ...................................................................................2
Operation ...............................................................................2
Notes ......................................................................................3
Technical data .......................................................................4
General
Water quality
Pipe installation.....................................................................5
General
Flow
Pressure drop diagram
Freestanding heating unit
Open system
Closed system
Supplement to boiler
System principles
Electrical installation ............................................................6
General
Terminal block, supply
Connection of circulation pump
External blocking
Connection delay after power cut
Limitation of power
Load guard
Electrical installation - wiring diagram ...............................7
Control panel ........................................................................ 8
Operation and maintenance .................................................8
General
Operation
Overheating protection
Venting
Action in the event of electrical operation
Safety valve
Draining
Action in the event of a risk of freezing
Frost protection
Connection delay
Troubleshooting .....................................................................9
Components .........................................................................10
Safety and handling
Read these instructions carefully before installation,
adjustment or service is carried out. Follow the
instructions.
• Keep these instructions close to the cartridge.
• If the cartridge is correctly installed and adjusted and serviced
regularly, it will operate very reliably.
• Switch off the operating switch before any service/repair.
• Only authorised persons may intervene in the boiler.
• Never carry out maintenance work/service on pressure-bear-
ing parts when they are pressurised.
• The boiler must not be modified, changed or converted in
any way.
• The electric cartridge may not be used by children or people
with physical or mental impairments. Nor by children/people
who lack knowledge about the electric cartridge.
Children may not play with the electric cartridge and connect
accessories.
•
Contact your installer for service.
• The type and production number of the cartridge must always be
specified when contacting Värmebaronen. See the rating plate.
• Värmebaronen AB reserves the right to change the specifica-
tion, in accordance with its policy of continuous improvement
and development, without prior notice.
