Inspection [06/2018 - ]: Procedure
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- INSPECT WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Check the valve opening.
HINT:
The valve opening temperature is inscribed on the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
- Add 15 cc (0.9 cu. in.) of water to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly from the inlet pipe side.
*a Inlet Pipe Side *b Valve Side - Confirm that water does not flow out from the valve side of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
If water flows out from the valve side of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly with a new one.
- Immerse the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly in water that is between 92°C (198°F) and 96°C (205°F) for 5 minutes or more.NOTE:
- Do not allow any water to come into contact with the connector of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
- Make sure that the end of the inlet pipe of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly is not facing downward.
- Make sure to immerse the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly in the water as shown in the illustration.
*a Connector *b Inlet Pipe Temperature Sensor - Leave the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly at ambient temperature for 5 minutes so that the valve closes.NOTE:
Make sure that the end of the inlet pipe of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly is not facing downward.
*a Inlet Pipe - Check that the water that was added to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly has completely flowed out.
If the water that was added to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly has not completely flowed out, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly with a new one.
- Add 15 cc (0.9 cu. in.) of water to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly from the inlet pipe side.
- Check the resistance of the temperature sensor.
- Check the valve opening.