STIEBEL ELTRON DHC 6 EL User manual

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General information
The chapter Operation is intended
for users and qualied installers.
The chapter Installationis intended
for qualied installers.
Read these instruction
carefully before using the
appliance and retain them for
future reference. If the appliance
is passed on the third party please
hand these instructions to the new
user.
- This appliance is not
intended for use by
persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal capabilities, or lack of experi-
ence and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
- Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

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Description of the unit (External)
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Operation Instruction
1. Operation and installation
instruction
1.1Description of the unit.
The DHC_EC / EL fully electronic instanta-
neous water heater heat the water while it
light will show when the heater is in opera-
tion, and the temperature can be adjusted
by turning the knob at the front of the unit,
which controls the operation of the heater
electronically.
1.2 Using the unit
1. Adjust the temperature using at
the selector.
Level heats the water to a
temperature of~ 40 C
Level heats the water to a
medium temperature
of ~ 50 C
Level heats the water to a
maximum temperature
of ~ 60 C
Note :
too high or cold water
temperatures are to low
temperatures may not be reached.
2. Turn the hot water on. The indicator
valve will show at the front of the unit
(a)
1.3 Description of the unit (External)
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ELCB Knob Positioning
Fig 2
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The DHC EC water heater unit is to
be installed in a closed, frost-free
room (disconnected units are to be stored in
a frost-free location, since there will always
be some water left in the unit) The water
heater is to be installed vertically on a wall
(water connection downwards).
Warning :
For electrical heating appliances
does not reset automatically, if you would
like to reset the unit, the mains power
1.4 This model features an Earth Leakage
Circuit Breaker (ELCB) (Type EC only),
which should be test a monthly.
How to use the ELCB:
Before operating the water heater. Turn the
ELCB Reset knob (d) at the side of the heater
to start operation.
How to test the ELCB:
Turn the ELCB Test knob (c) at the side of the
unit. ELCB Reset (d) will cease to function.
Please note that the indicator light at the
ELCB Reset knob (d) to start operate again.
Warning !
If the unit does not operate,
even
pressing the Reset knob, contact Stiebel
service for acheck and repair.
device that functions when the water
temperature is unusually high
.
In the event that the thermostat
refrain from taking any action. Please contact
the Stiebel Eltron Service Center for further
inspections and repairs to be made.

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Operation Instruction
2. First Operation
by an expert technician only.
Before turning on the water
heater to start operation, turn
tion, and open all of water valves fully at
through the heater and expel air from the
constant. Please ensure that the water
heater is functioning correctly, and close
the valve again.
- Turn the ELCB Reset knob to the “on”
position to start operating the water heater.
WARNING:
When selecting an appropriate
water temperature, the temperature may
be dangerously high, especially for children.
Keep away from the hot water outlet, as it
may cause a potential scalding hazard.
- The indicator light will show.
- The DHC_EC Water Heater features
a temperature control knob at the front
of the unit, whereby 3 temperature levels
may be selected.
2.1 Adjusting Water Flow
If the required temperature is not
turning the combination valve or water
The hot water temperature
depends on the power of the
unit, the cold water temperature and the

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3. Technical Data
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4. Regulations and Provisions
- Regulations of the local power
supply company should be
observed.
- Regulations of the water supply
company should be observed
- Read & study the technical data.
- Install the unit vertically on the
wall.
- Electrical connection to be
secured.
The device must be capable of
being isolated from the mains,
for example by fuses, with an isolating
distance of at least 3.5 mm. in all poles.
5. Important notes
- Make sure the data on the unit rating
plate is current
the wall
- Material for the water installation:
Steel, copper, or plastic piping
systems. If plastic piping systems are
being used, the following instructions
are to be respected.
- Temperature : max 60 ˚C
- Pressure : max 10 bar
The unit must be connected to
the protective earth conductor
(see electric circuit diagram).

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Operation Instruction
Guarantee
6. Installation location
The instantaneous water heater
should be installed in an enclosed
frost-free area, if possible close to the
unit is to be stored in a place not subject to
frost, because there will always be some
residual water left inside). The unit is to be
installed vertically, as in Example (Fig 1)
7. Care and maintenance
All the information in these
instructions for operation and
installation must be followed carefully.
They provide important information
regarding safety, operation, and
maintenance of the unit.
unit. Do not use any foaming or abrasive
cleaning agents!
Maintenance work may only be
When carrying out any work,
disconnect the unit from the
mains.
8. Guarantee
For guarantees please refer to the respec-
tive terms and conditions of supply for
your country.
The installation, electrical
of this appliance should be carried
The company doesnot accept
liability for any failure caused
by inproper installation and / or
unauthorized installers.

9. Fault elimination for the user
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Fault elimination for the user
through the unit.
required for the unit
to turn it on has not
been reached.
- Heating setting too low - Turn knob to the right
(max. position)
- ELCB activated. - Turn ELCB Reset
button.

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Installation Instruction
Description of the unit (Internal)
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Fig 3
Description of the unit
(internal)
1. Upper mounting hole
2. Lower mounting hole
3.
Depth for mounting screw
(Fig 7#3)
4. Distance of the connection
cable (Fig 6#4)
5. Thermostat
6. Cable entry with seal
7. Electrical connection
8. ELCB (option)
9. Plug connecting the circuit
board to the cover
10. Reed switch
11. ELCB Test (option)
12. ELCB Reset (option)
13. Cold water connection
14. Hot water connection
15. Flow Limiter
16. Circuit board cover
17. Cover

Fig 4
Installation to a bath / sink.
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200 mm
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110 mm.
59 mm. 280 mm.
360 mm. 270 mm. 264 mm.
9 mm.
50 mm.
65 mm
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