The MECH HIU documentation

Table: MECH Advanced Troubleshooting

ComplaintCauseSolution
Leakage
Note: Close all valves on the plumbing bracket under HIU and the mains water valve.
Weeping from connectionCoupling nut is loose / Gasket missing
Tighten union nut / Insert gasket

| | Weeping from temperature sensor | O-ring is missing/ O-ring damaged | Replace temperature sensor | |

Differential pressure control valve  leaks

| Connection nipple (s) loose | Tighten connection nipple (s) | |

Differential pressure control  valve damaged

|   | Replace valve | | Other components or pipes leak | Component or pipe damage | Replace component or pipe | | Central Heating System does not heat | | Radiators are not warm | Valves on plumbing bracket closed | Open valves on the plumbing bracket | |   | Radiator valves closed | Open radiator valves | |   | Air in heating pipe | Bleed air from heating system | |   | Tap is open | Close tap | |   | Filter blocked | Clean filter | |   |

Pressure and / or temperature of district heating network does not conform with demand

|

Check pressure and / or temperature of district heating distribution network

| |   |

Possible defect in temperature sensor or heating valve

| Contact Engineer | | No Domestic Hot Water | | No water | No water pressure |

Check / open main valve  Check flow limiter for proper placement  and / or blockages

| | Domestic Hot Water is not at the right temperature | | Water is not hot | Pre-payment and / or return valves closed |

Purchase energy and / or open return valve on heat distribution network

| |   | Low flow rate,1 lt / min is not being achieved |

Open the tap to achieve at least 2 lt / min and / or open valves fully

| |   | Flow Sensor defect |

Replace flow sensor

| |   |

Pressure and / or temperature of district heating network does not conform with demand

| Check pressure and / or temperature of district heating distribution network | |   | Filter blocked | Clean filter | |   |

Possible defect in temperature sensor or heating valve

| Contact Engineer |

Insulation Cover will not close
Cover does not close properlyCables caught between sheathingMake sure cables are in slots provided and keep cables free of the insulating jacket
Pipe spacer is not seated correctly in the slotPress pipe spacer into slot fully
Heat meter hitting against the inside of caseCheck correct installation dimensions and adjust position as required
Sound
NOTE: It is normal that the HIU makes noise when hot water or heating are active.
Rattling soundFlow sensor incorrectly installedFlow Sensor correct installation (up arrow)
Other SoundContact Engineer

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