Inspection [11/2016 - ]: 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.

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Add 15 cc (0.9 cu. in.) of water to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly from the inlet pipe side.

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*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:

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.

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*a	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.