K-Star K-5-D Instruction Manual - page 2
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1) Installation
FIGURE 01. LEAKAGE CURRENT COLLECTOR DIAGRAM
K-Star Heater may be installed indoors or outdoors with clearance
of at least 6’away from water and minimum of 6” clearance from
any object.
Ensure that the installation allows access for electrical and
plumbing connections and that the Thermostat is conveniently
located (facing front).
The installation of current leakage collectors should be done (as
shown in
Figure 01) before permanently positioning Heater.
Heater must be installed after the filter and before the Air Injector
or Automatic Chlorinator.
A leakage current collector must be installed at the water inlet, and
at the water outlet of the unit.
Leakage current collectors shall be grounded properly to the
unit. The installation of the collectors shall be such, that all
ows through the two current
collectors (as shown in
Figure 01). The length of the leakage
current collectors shall be made of a corrosion resistant metal and
shall be provided with a copper lug brazed to the collector body.
Hand tighten only. Do not use high force with a pipe wrench.
1a)
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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Winterization:
rst turn the thermostat to the off position and
switch off the electric power at the circuit breaker. Then completely
empty the tank by removing the drain plug located at the bottom of the
heater body. Drain plug must be left out all winter. Cover the control
panel of the heater with ordinary plastic cover to prevent any penetration
of moisture or water into electrical components. At all times the unit
must be properly ventilated to avoid condensation.