Aqua-Hot 400P Use & Care Manual

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  • Page 1 USE & CARE GUIDE SERIES 400P...
  • Page 2 Thank you for equipping your RV with an Aqua-Hot hydronic heating system! We value your business and are grateful for the trust you have placed with Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Inc. Our customers are top priority and we are committed to providing best-in-class products, service, and support.
  • Page 3 Comfort Zone #5: Over 160 Factory-Trained Service Centers You won’t need to service your Aqua-Hot often, but when you do, you can be confident in our Certified Service Centers that are close by and trained to assist you with all of your Aqua-Hot specific needs.
  • Page 4: About The Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating System

    Read this Installation Manual before installing or using • Disconnect electric wiring to the Aqua-Hot System be- the Aqua-Hot System to reduce the risk of injury to per- fore welding or plasma cutting the coach to avoid dam- sons or damage to equipment.
  • Page 5: Operating Safety Information

    Section #: Title Safety Instruction & Precautions 400P Use & Care Guide Aqua-Hot®...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    NOTICE, CAUTION, WARNING and Introduction DANGER symbols when they appear. This infor- About the Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating System ..... 4 mation is important for safe and efficient use of Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating System Reference ....7 the Aqua-Hot equipment.
  • Page 7: Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating System Reference

    2. The Burner: This is the Aqua-Hot’s most powerful heat source and provides all of heating and hot water needs in cold temperatures or dry camping.
  • Page 8 20. Zone 2 Circulation Pump 21. Zone 2 Inlet Port The Aqua-Hot tank and heating loop operate at 0.0 psi (zero pressure system). Air pressure applied to the tank MUST NOT exceed 20 psi. Excess pressure will result in internal damage.
  • Page 9: Operating Zone Thermostats

    ON position, it will supply the necessary heat to the boil- er tank. Keep in mind that the Aqua-Hot must be at operat- ing temperature for the heating zones and hot water to function properly.
  • Page 10: Using The Domestic Water Heating System

    Instead, when the burner and/or electric home. If you are unable to locate the switch panel, contact element switch is ON and the Aqua-Hot is at operating tem- your dealer to guide you in the location and operation of all perature, the water is automatically heated as it is being switch operations.
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    Hydronic Heat- ing System transferring heat to the heat exchanger, which is then transferred to the surrounding zone. The cooled antifreeze and water heating solution is returned to the boiler tank to be reheated. 400P Use & Care Guide Aqua-Hot®...
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    When the Aqua-Hot is at maximum operating temperature, tion to ensure that it is at the proper level. This can be ac- the coolant will be very HOT! If the Aqua-Hot’s heating sys- complished by visually checking the coolant level in the Aq- tem is accessed, scalding by hot vapor or coolant could ua-Hot’s Expansion Tank;...
  • Page 13: Winterization

    Please follow these instructions when winterizing the the FDA approved, “GRAS” rated antifreeze for winteriza- tion. NOTE: The Aqua-Hot can continue to be used for interior zone heating once the domestic water heating system has De-Winterization: been drained and winterized.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    12 Volt-DC power supply circuitry. loose plug connections on the Burner controller unit. 2. The Aqua-Hot is off due to a combination of high electri- Reference page 8 (part #7). cal 12 Volt-DC power loads and a high surface tempera- ture of the electronic controller.
  • Page 15: Tempering Valve

    This occurred in a particular heating zone’s circuitry. valve is located in the back of the Aqua-Hot unit. Reference page 8 (part #15). NOTE: The Low Temp Cutoff Light must be illuminated and...
  • Page 16: Appendix A: Antifreeze Types

    “boiler” type antifreeze in the components, it has been determined that there is a need to Aqua-Hot. Propylene glycol is a safer alternative to the more use distilled, de-ionized, or soft water in combination with toxic ethylene glycol antifreeze;...
  • Page 17 Therefore, wa- ter is added to the mixture because it is an excellent heat The Aqua-Hot utilizes the propylene glycol based (PPG) conductor. PPG antifreeze solution, mixed with water that is antifreeze and water heating solution as a transportation 35% to 50% propylene glycol is recommended to provide means for the heat produced from the internal processes.
  • Page 18: Using A Refractometer

    Section #: Title Appendix D Measuring Propylene Glycol Using a Refractometer Calibrate the Refractometer Aqua-Hot Part Number MSX-907-162 Calibration Screw Eyepiece Daylight Plate Assembly Main Prism Assembly Calibration Operation 400P Use & Care Guide Aqua-Hot®...
  • Page 19: Owner's Service Log

    Section #: Title Owner’s Service Log DATE SERVICE PERFORMED SERVICE CENTER 400P Use & Care Guide Aqua-Hot®...
  • Page 20 Section #: Title Owner’s Service Log DATE SERVICE PERFORMED SERVICE CENTER 400P Use & Care Guide Aqua-Hot®...
  • Page 21 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AQUA-HOT® HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEM Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Inc. warrants the Aqua-Hot Heater to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years on both parts and labor commencing upon the original date of registration of the vehicle. Replacement parts are warranted for the remainder of the Heater’s standard warranty coverage or for six months,...
  • Page 22 LTE-400-000 Rev. B SERIES 400P 7501 Miller Drive, Frederick, CO 80504 Visit us on line at www.aquahot.com Call us at (800) 685-4298 or (303) 651-5500 ©2018 Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Inc. Printed In U.S.A.

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