Electric Heating Element A.C. Relay ................Page 38-39 Interior Heating Zone Relay - Fans ................Page 40 Interior Heating Zone Relay - Pumps ................Page 40 Section 5: Filling/Draining The Aqua-Hot 375D With Heating Solution Filling the Aqua-Hot.…………………………………………………………………………..Page 42-44 Draining The Aqua-Hot………………………………………………………………………..Page 45 ®...
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The Aqua-Hot’s exhaust system produces white smoke after ignition ......Page 98 The Aqua-Hot’s exhaust system produced black smoke after ignition ......Page 98 The Aqua-Hot is operating, but an interior and/or fresh water tank heating zone is not working….…………………………………………………………..……………………..Page 99 The Aqua-Hot is at operating temperature;...
Please note that all Danger, Warning, Caution, and Note box- es, appearing as needed throughout this manual, must be reviewed and adhered to during servicing of the Aqua-Hot in Indicates that damage to the heater is possible. order to avoid potential hazards which could result in injury, death, product damage, and/or property damage.
Aqua-Hot Heating of chemical inhibitors. Due to their potentially hazardous Systems Inc. recommends CAMCO’s Boiler Antifreeze properties, they should never be used in the Aqua-Hot’s -100° F. Hydronic Heating System. Antifreeze Types:...
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Boiling Point: The Aqua-Hot utilizes the antifreeze and water heating solu- tion as a transportation means for the heat produced from the internal processes. The antifreeze absorbs the heat created until its boiling point is reached;...
Burner; reference Figure 5. This procedure allows the Diesel Volt-AC Electric Heating Element; reference Figure 5. This -Burner to operate and supply heat to the Aqua-Hot’s Boiler procedure allows the 120 Volt-AC Electric Heating Element Tank, which will heat the Aqua-Hot’s antifreeze and water to operate and supply heat to the Aqua-Hot’s Boiler Tank,...
XHAUST YSTEM EQUIREMENTS Because the Aqua-Hot’s exhaust is hot and must be kept The exhaust must be able to freely exit away from the away from any heat-sensitive material, the exhaust system vehicle without any obstructions. should be checked to ensure that it continues to meet the following requirements: ...
1. Disconnect the interlock switch’s wires by pulling the quick connectors from the switch’s spade terminals. Sensors/Switches 2. Release the interlock switch from the Aqua-Hot cabinet by pushing in on the locking tabs and pulling the inter- Interlock Switch: lock switch.
Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank using the drain valve, Approxi- mately 2 gallons will need to be drained.. 1. Verify that the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank is full of the anti- freeze and water heating solution. 3. Disconnect the float switch’s wires by separating the quick-disconnect terminals.
The Aqua-Hot is consid- If continuity exists, complete the following: ered to be at operating temperature between 158°F and 190°...
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ALLOW THE HEATER TO COOL BEFORE SERVICING COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY 6. Screw the replacement control thermostat into the port on the Aqua-Hot boiler tank and tighten securely with a 1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut down 7/8 socket.
The Aqua-Hot is consid- AILURE TO DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLIES AND OR TO ered to be at operating temperature between 158°F and 190°...
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Control Thermostat: Electric Element (continued) Replacement Procedure: 5. Install the replacement control thermostat, tightening 1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely only to 15 in/lbs. Do not overtighten. shut down and that all power sources have been disconnected. 6. Connect the replacement control thermostat’s wires in the same configuration as the removed thermostat’s...
The high-limit thermostat allows the current for the heating element to pass through it until the boiler tank reaches a tem- 1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut perature of 215°F. Should this temperature be reached, the down and that all power supplies have been disconnect-...
2. Remove the two wires from the defective high-limit NOTE: Bypassing the high-limit thermostats is for testing thermostat by pulling firmly on the wires. only and must not be used for the Aqua-Hot normal operation. 3. Using a 5/8 wrench or socket, remove the defective high -limit thermostat from the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank.
2. Remove the two wires from the defective high-limit thermostat by pulling firmly on the wires. NOTE: Bypassing the high-limit thermostats is for testing only and must not be used for the Aqua-Hot’s nor- 3. Using a 5/8 wrench or socket, remove the defective high mal functioning.
Troubleshoot the low-temperature cutoff thermostat if the is necessary for the thermostat to trip. following conditions have occurred: B. Inspect the wiring to ensure that the Aqua-Hot is There is a lack of interior heat. wired properly and that the low-temperature cutoff thermostat has not been bypassed via jumper wires.
There is a lack of interior heat in a particular zone. 3. Check the Aqua-Hot’s antifreeze and water heating solu- tion’s ratio of water to propylene glycol. The mixture Troubleshooting: ratio should be approximately 50/50. If the solution is comprised fully of antifreeze (100%), the check valves 1.
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CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY on the replacement check valve, ensuring that they are 1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut down installed properly with the 90* hose barb on the arrow and that all power sources have been disconnected. Also, side of the check valve.
4. Disconnect the pex pipe and fittings from the tempering valve assembly. The tempering valve for the Aqua-Hot mixes the heated do- mestic water from the boiler tank with cold domestic water at 5. Remove the pressure relief valve assembly from the a preset ratio to reduce the risk of scalding.
The Zone pumps first draw the heated antifreeze and water Block for the zone pumps, #56(WHT). heating solution from the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank, then pro- a. If No voltage, replace the fuse. pel it through the hydronic heating system’s interior heat b.
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9. Refill the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank with the antifreeze and 2. Drain the antifreeze and water heating solution from the water heating solution. Reference Section 5 for filling i- Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank using the drain valve.
The stir pump circulates the antifreeze and water heating solution within the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank in order to ensure B. Using a Volt Meter check the zone 2 relay for even-heating of the solution. To accomplish this, the stir voltage on the #4 pin.
Troubleshoot the electric heating element if the following condition has occurred: If the boiler tank is above 185°F, the Aqua-Hot is at operating temperature and requires no heat. There is a lack of hot domestic water and interior heat when the electric element is selected as the heating 4.
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8. Connect the wires removed from the defective electric COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY heating element to the replacement electric heating ele- 1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut ment utilizing crimp terminals. down and that all power sources have been disconnect- ed.
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TO ALLOW THE HEATER TO COOL BEFORE SERVICING COULD CAUSE SERIUOS DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY 1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut down and that all power sources have been disconnect- 2. Also, ensure that the motorhome is not connected to shore power and that a generator is not running during this replacement procedure.
2. Since the Aqua-Hot 375D is a hot water priority system, 5. On the zone relay, check pin #8 for 12 VDC +. make sure the Low Temperature cut-off Thermostat is...
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NOTE: Even though the Aqua-Hot 375 is a Hot Water Pri- 6. On the zone relay, check pin #4 for 12 VDC +. ority system, and utilizes a Low Temperature Cut-Off ther-...
Reference Figure please contact the Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Product Appli- cation Department at 1-800-685-4298. 1. Open the Aqua-Hot’s drain valve located at the front of Figure 24 the heater. Reference Figure 25. 2. Connect a piece of 1/2 inch PEX-type tubing to the drain valve.
Be sure the valve is closed when finished by hand-tightening. Look for the solution to enter the over- 9. Check the Aqua-Hot’s expansion tank and top it off to flow tube attached to the expansion tank connection on the cold level mark with the 50/50 antifreeze and water top of the Aqua-Hot.
Aqua-hot to a bucket. 2. Open the Aqua-Hot’s drain valve located at the front of Ensure that the overflow tube is connected from the Aqua- the heater. Reference Figure 27.
To keep the Aqua-Hot running smoothly, it is ideal to have the Diesel-Burner tuned-up annually. A tune-up should consist of a new Fuel Nozzle and Fuel Filter, along with a thorough cleaning of the Combustion Chamber, if necessary (reference Figure 29).
Diesel-Burner and disconnect power could result in serious bodily injury. CAUTION! Be sure to clamp off the Fuel Supply and Return lines at the ports on top of the Aqua-Hot prior to beginning this replacement procedure. Step 1: Turn Off the Diesel Switch Figure 37 1.
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EATTACHING THE IESEL URNER Step 5: Remove the Diesel Burner from the Aqua-Hot 1. The Diesel-Burner is secured to the Aqua-Hot with 2. Carefully lift the Diesel-Burner away from the Aq- three nuts that can be removed by using a 9/16 ua-Hot.
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1. Set the access cover back into place on the Aqua-Hot. Figure 55 2. Insert the bolts in the two locations on the Aqua-Hot to se- cure the cover in place; tighten the bolts securely. NOTE: The access cover must be installed prior to operation as...
Air-Tube Assembly: Replacement Indicator: The Mounting Gasket should be replaced each time the Diesel- The Aqua-Hot operates o both AC and DC power. Be sure Burner is detached from the Aqua-Hot. to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply from the Aqua -Hot prior to servicing.
Replacement Procedure: The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply from the Aqua-Hot NOTE: The Diesel-Burner does not need to be detached prior to servicing.
4. Reach into the Blower Housing and pull the Igniter As- sembly out of the Diesel-Burner. The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to NOTE: To ease the removal of the Igniter Assembly, rotate servicing.
#5 and the #6 Terminals on the Diesel Burner’s white, electrical plug; reference figure The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure 3. Work the wires out and away from the Diesel-Burner; ref- to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to servic- erence Figure ?.
4. Close the Ignition Module Assembly and secure with the Ignition Module Retaining Clips. Flame Sensor Gasket Replacement Procedure: The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to 1. Loosen the two screws securing the Ignition Module Re- servicing.
Gasket, pull the defective Flame Sensor straight out from the Flame Sensor Socket. The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to servic- 3. Insert the replacement Flame Sensor’s pins into the Flame ing.
NOTE: The Diesel-Burner does not need to be detached from the Aqua-Hot for this replacement procedure. The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be 1. Loosen both hexagonal locknuts on either end of the Fuel- sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to Supply Tube Assembly with a 7/16 inch open-end wrench.
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Aqua-Hot; then, remove these lines completely. Diesel-Burner. 2. Attach short pieces of fuel line to both the Aqua-Hot’s Fuel Return and Fuel Supply ports; reference Figure 31. 4. Using a 3/8 inch socket wrench, remove the two bolts se- curing the Fuel Pump Assembly to the Blower Housing.
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Plate Fuel Connection and Fuel Pump Assembly and the Diesel-Burner” located in Section 7 of this manual, tighten both hexagonal locknuts with a 7/16 inch open-end reattach the Diesel-Burner to the Aqua-Hot. wrench. Be sure to remove the clamps from the Fuel Supply and Fuel Return lines prior to starting the Diesel-Burner.
#8 terminals on the Diesel-Burner’s white, electrical plug. The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to 3. Work the wires and Cord-Set out and away from the Die- servicing.
Fuel-Supply Tube Assembly with a 7/16 inch open- air level, which mixes with the diesel fuel spray and is ignited end wrench. in order to establish a flame to heat the Aqua-Hot’s Boiler Tank. B. Pull the Fuel-Supply Tube Assembly away from the Diesel-Burner.
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Adjustment Scale once installed. NOTE: The Mounting Gasket must be replaced each time the 9. Insert the Fuel Pump Assembly and attached Coupling, if Diesel-Burner is detached from the Aqua-Hot; refer- applicable, into the Blower Housing. ence the procedure for “Detaching and Reattaching the Diesel-Burner,”...
6. Using a 5/16 inch socket wrench, loosen and remove the bolt securing the Air Shutter to the Blower Housing. The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to 7.
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NFORMATION NOTE: The Mounting Gasket must be replaced each time the Setting the Combustion-Air Level: Diesel-Burner is detached from the Aqua-Hot; refer- ence the procedure for “Detaching and Reattaching For information regarding setting the Diesel-Burner’s Combus- the Diesel-Burner,,” located in Section 4 of this manu- tion-Air level, please contact the Technical Support Depart- al for instructions.
Fuel Pump Assembly, but must be loosened to rotate out of the way. The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be 2. Using a 7/16 inch open-end wrench, remove the Fuel- sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to Supply Tube Assembly’s hexagonal locknut, which se-...
Fuel-Supply Tube to the Igniter Assembly. 3. Remove the Fuel-Supply Tube from the Igniter Assembly The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be and rotate out of the way. sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to servicing.
Be sure to clamp off the Fuel Supply and Return lines prior to beginning this replacement procedure. The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to 1. Following the procedure for “Detaching and Reattaching servicing.
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NOTE: The Mounting Gasket must be replaced each time the with the two screws previously removed. Diesel-Burner is detached from the Aqua-Hot; refer- ence the procedure for “Detaching and Reattaching 7. If applicable, return the Air Band to its original configura- the Diesel-Burner,”...
Housing, under the Air Guide, and slide it onto the Fuel Pump Assembly’s shaft. The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the Coupling slowly to sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to properly seat it on the Fuel Pump Assembly’s shaft;...
Blower Motor’s shaft. 4. Place a 0.030 (1/32 ± 1/64) inch Feeler Gauge on top of The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be the Blower Motor, then slide the replacement Blower sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to Wheel onto the Blower Motor’s shaft until it contacts the...
Switch Panel’s Diesel-Burner switch is in the ON position as an electrical shock can occur. The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to NOTE: Once the Diesel-Burner switch is activated, the volt- servicing.
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NOTE: If the Blower Motor’s yellow/orange signal wire does B. Rotate the Blower Wheel until the set screw is cen- not reflect current when the Aqua-Hot’s Control Ther- tered on the flat of the Blower Motor’s shaft. mostat is calling for heat, the Diesel-Burner Controller may need to be replaced.
2. Locate the white, electrical plug connecting the Diesel- Burner Controller to the Aqua-Hot’s wiring harness, then The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be press back on the two tabs securing the two connections sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply prior to together.
If the fault codes are not corrected by the checks listed below each specific code, NOTE: contact the Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Technical Support Department at 1-800-685-4298. Fault Code 0 (Indicator light is not illuminated, but the Diesel-Burner Switch is ON.): 1.
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Fault Code 6: 1. Did the left High-Limit Thermostat (connected to wires #15 and #16) trip? 2. Is The insulation, surrounding the Aqua-Hot Boiler Tank, shorting out the thermostat to ground? Fault Code 7: 1. Check the Fuel Solenoid for an external short.
Is the Indicator Light flashing a fault code? If so, refer to the “Switch Panel Blinking Fault Indicator Light” section. b. Check the Control Thermostat (The Aqua-Hot’s normal operating range is 160-190°F) for functionality by locating the control thermostat on the heater, disconnecting the wires and placing a jumper wire on the harness between wires #10 &...
E. Verify that the Combustion-Air is set to the proper level. F. Check that the Diesel-Burner’s gaskets are properly seated and not creating an obstruction. G. Check that the Diesel-Burner is firmly attached to the Aqua-Hot. H. Ensure that the Diesel-Burner’s gaskets are not worn or damaged.
The Aqua-Hot is operating, but the domestic hot water system is not producing hot water. 1. Reference Section 1, pages 13-14, and ensure that the Aqua-Hot is using the appropriate antifreeze type and mixture ratio. 2. Verify that the water outlet’s domestic hot water flow rate is at or below 1.5 Gallons per Minute (GPM).
1. Ensure that the motorhome is plugged into shore power or has the generator running. 2. Ensure the Aqua-hot is not up to maximum operating temperature, by checking it with a digital thermometer. 3. With the Interior Switch Panel’s Electric Element switch on, locate the Electric Element’s 120VAC relay and check for DC volt- age at Pin #0 (+) and Pin #1 (-);...
Not winterizing the Aqua-Hot when freezing temperatures this procedure for both the hot and cold faucets. are present will result in serious damage to the Aqua-Hot’s Domestic Water Heating System. Also, be sure to use an 6. Turn off Demand Water pump and remove the hose and re- FDA approved, “GRAS”...
1/4 tank. B. When was the last time an Annual Service was performed? NOTE: The Aqua-Hot can continue to be used for interior zone heating once the domestic water heating system C. Is the Diesel Fuel liquid or Jelled? has been drained and winterized.
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If there is a lack of Interior Heat During Cold Weather Operation: Note: The 120 Volt-AC Electric Heating Element is the Aqua-Hot’s secondary heat source for heating both the interior and/or the domestic hot water during low heat- ing demand situations (such as when moderate ambient temperatures exist and/or when there is a low demand for domestic hot water).
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General Recommended Maintenance Figure 93 Annually To keep the Aqua-Hot running smoothly, it is ideal to have the Diesel-Burner tuned-up annually. A tune-up should consist of a new Fuel Nozzle and Fuel Filter, along with a thorough cleaning of the Combustion Chamber, if necessary (reference Figure ?).
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C. Remove the Flame Tube. D. Clean and inspect the Flame Tube. E. Clean and inspect the Heat Transfer Tabs welded inside the Aqua-hot, using a long handled wire brush. F. Clean and inspect the Flame Tube Spacer. Figure 96...
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NOTE: The Two Flame Tube Mounting Gaskets should be replaced each time the Flame Tube is de- tached from the Aqua-Hot. A. Install the 1st Flame Tube Mounting Gasket on to the boiler tank. B. Install the Flame Tube into the Boiler Tank.
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ROCEDURE Step 5: Replace the Fuel Nozzle NOTE: The Diesel-Burner does not need to be detached from the Aqua-Hot in order to replace the fuel nozzle. NOTE: Before Removing Igniter Assembly, it is recommended to unplug the control unit, to pre- 1.