
How to replace the heating
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How to replace the heating
The PTC heating element is safe to run dry. If the level of the
liquid falls below the position of the heating element, it
automatically reduces the current consumption and thereby
reduces the heating energy.
After switch-on the current consumption of cold heating
elements is very high for a short period; on units with more than
one heating element the elements must be activated one after
the other (for 230 V). Otherwise the accumulating currents
could cause the release of the fuse in the building.
The performance of the heating element does not change
during its service life.
The only possible cause of a breakdown of this type of heating
is a short circuit in the component (humidity, faulty insulation,
etc.). In most cases the fault current breaker or the fuse
automatic of the relevant socket is released. The fuses on the
interference filter (if available) are faulty.
As mentioned above, the PTC heating element automatically
limits the current consumption if the temperature is high. In
order to achieve an efficient heating up, it is necessary to mix
the cleaning liquid thoroughly during the heating period. This
can be done by stirring the liquid from time to time or by
operating the ultrasound. This will allow the high temperature
around the heating element to be carried into the bath.
Also, the formation of lime deposits in this part of the tank is
reduced. Any lime deposits that might already be there and
which usually have the colour of the contamination that has
been cleaned away can be removed with acetic cleaners or
industrial decalcifyers (
see Illustration 9.1
.). Caution: Do not use
any sharp tools to scratch off the deposits.
Illustration 9.1. Lime deposits due to insufficient stirring
Cause of breakdown
Wrong operation
Lime deposits
around the heating
element
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