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2.5 - Commissioning, Operation and Possible Faults
WARNING!
THE OUTGOING HOT WATER SHALL NOT BE LEAD THROUGH COMMON PLASTIC
PIPES. THE PIPING SHALL BE RESISTANT TO TEMPERATURE OF 100 °C MIN.
IF PLAIN COMMON PLASTIC PIPING IS USED, ITS SERVICE LIFE IS SIGNIFICANTLY
REDUCED UNDER TEMPERATURES OVER 60 °C. WHEN COMBINED WITH
IMPROPER PIPE FIXING THAT RESTRICTS DILATATION OR EVEN MAKES IT
IMPOSSIBLE, THE PIPE SERVICE LIFE MIGHT BE JUST SEVERAL HOURS!
Prior to commissioning, please make sure the water in direct contact with the heating element does not ex-
ceed the values given in the table below. The manufacturer bears no responsibility for defects (e.g. limescale
deposits on the heating element) caused by adverse operating conditions.
Table of limit values for total dissolved solids in hot water
2.3 - Connection to the mains
The electric heating element shall be wired to a terminal box or electrical switchboard, 3/N/PE AC 400/230V,
xed wiring. The installation shall meet valid rules and standards and shall be done by an authorized person
only.
2.4 - Wiring Diagram
t 99 ºCt 25–85 ºC
Recommended wiring to the mains*
Element type wiring 3 x 230 V
equal phase load
wiring 3 x 230 V
unequal phase load
(e.g. a PV system)
wiring 1 x 230 V
ETT-R – 2.0 5G x 1 5G x 1.5 3G x 1.5
ETT-R – 3.0 5G x 1 5G x 2.5 3G x 2.5
ETT-R – 4.5 5G x 1.5 5G x 2.5 (to 3 m) 3G x 2.5 (to 3 m)
ETT-R – 6.0 5G x 1.5 7 x 1.5 (to 3 m)** 3G x 4 (to 3 m)
ETT-R – 9.0 5G x 2.5 7 x 2.5 (to 3 m)** not recommended
ETT-R – 12.0 5G x 2.5 (to 3 m) 7 x 2.5 (to 3 m)** not recommended
* For cables run in the air.
** Separate neutral conductor for each phase.
It is recommended to use cables with silicone insulation.
Hot water in direct contact with the heating element shall not exceed the following values:
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) pH Calcium Chlorides Mg Na Fe
600 mg/litre 6.5–9.5 40 mg/litre 100 mg/litre 20 mg/litre 200 mg/litre 0.2 mg/litre