Inspection [08/2020 - ]: Procedure
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- INSPECT WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY WARNING:
- Do not put your hands into the water that has been heated for the inspection.
- Touching the heated water could result in burns.
HINT:
The valve opening temperature is inscribed on the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
- Immerse the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly in water and then gradually heat the water.NOTE:
Do not allow any water to come into contact with the connector of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
- Check that the valve of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly opens at the specified temperature.
Standard Valve Opening Temperature
80 to 84°C (176 to 183°F)
If the result is not as specified, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
- Check the valve lift.
*a Valve Lift Standard Valve Lift
8.0 mm (0.315 in.) or more at 95°C (203°F)
If the result is not as specified, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
- Check that the valve is fully closed when the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly is at low temperatures (below 72°C (162°F)).
If it is not fully closed, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 Always 10.6 to 14.2 Ω If the result is not as specified, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.