Siemens DE1821515: Installation instructions Installation

Installation instructions Installation: Siemens DE1821515

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Installation instructions

Installation

Install the continuous-flow heater as described in the

I.

Unpacking/Removing the cover

illustrated section. Observe the instructions in the text.

Unpack the appliance and check for transport-related

The illustrations can be found in the centre of the instruction

damage.

manual.

Please dispose of the packaging, and if applicable, the old

appliance in an environmentally-friendly manner.

Safety information

II.

Preparations for installation

Risk of electric shock!

Switch off the mains voltage supply immediately if

Important: Only use the supplied installation set.

a fault occurs.

The supplied water connection nozzles must be installed!

We do not accept liability for damage resulting from

Shut off water supply. The electrical connection (connec-

failure to heed these instructions.

tion cable) must be disconnected from the power supply.

Unscrew the fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.

The continuous-flow heater may only be connected

and put into operation by a qualified professional.

III.

Wall mounting

Never open the appliance without disconnecting the

The continuous-flow heater must be mounted on the

power supply beforehand.

wall. Attach it if necessary on the lower adjustable screws.

The statutory regulations of the respective country, as

The distance to the wall is variable. You can compensate

well as those of the local electricity and water suppliers,

for any unevenness of the wall's surface.

must be adhered to.

The grommet must tightly surround the connection cable.

I appliance and

The continuous-flow heater is a Class

If it is damaged during mounting, the openings must be

must be connected to the protective earth.

provided with watertight sealing.

The appliance must be permanently connected to installed

IV.

pipes. The conductor cross-section must comply with

Water connection

the installed appliance power.

The continuous-flow heater must be vented. The

: Earthed water pipes may give the appearance of

Caution

warm water tap must be opened and the appliance

a connected protective earth.

must be flushed out thoroughly for 1 minute with

at least 6 litres of water.

To guarantee compliance to relevant safety regulations,

an all-pole separator must be fitted during installation.

V.

The contact opening must be at least 3 mm.

Electrical connection/Mounting

The continuous-flow heater is only suitable for closed

The electrical supply terminal can be fitted at the top or

(pressurized) operation.

bottom. The sheath of the connection cable must extend

for at least 40 mm into the appliance.

The tap and outlet fittings must be approved for operation

with closed (pressurized) continuous-flow heater systems.

Set the power using the power selector switch before

connecting the wires to the mains connection terminal:

The continuous-flow heater can be operated with cold or

pre-warmed water (for example, from a solar energy unit

Set DE 1821515 and DE 5151821 to 18 kW (down) or

water supply). Observe the technical data and the special

21 kW (up).

accessories for this purpose.

Set DE 2427515 or DE 5152427 to 24 kW (down) or

The continuous-flow heater is only suitable for connection

27 kW (up).

to DVGW (German Technical and Scientific Association for

The set power must be marked on the ratings plate.

Gas and Water) approved plastic pipes.

Now screw the wires tightly into the mains connection

The continuous-flow heater may only be installed in a

terminal.

frost-free room.

Disconnect the electrical connection cable from the

supply and shut off the water supply before connect-

ing the appliance!

Connect the water supply and then connect the elec-

trical supply.

Only make the openings which are required for instal-

lation on the rear of the appliance. If the appliance is

reinstalled, the unused openings must be provided with

watertight sealing.

Do not touch electrically live parts after installation.