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Alde Compact 3020 HE
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Operating Instructions – Alde Compact 3020 HE

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  • Page 1 © Alde. All Rights Reserved 2531 Alde Compact 3020 HE Certified for use in recreational vehicles Operating Instructions – Alde Compact 3020 HE...
  • Page 4 Do not use the LPG operation on the heating system while refueling or when filling a fixed LPG tank. AVERTISSEMENT • Do not use any type of open flame when checking for gas leaks. • Use genuine Alde parts only. WARNUNG • LPG tanks must be filled by a qualified gas supplier only. ADVARSEL •...
  • Page 5 WARNING HOT WATER HAZARD VARNING Hot water at temperatures above 49 ºC can cause serious scalding injuries and in extreme cases even death. AVERTISSEMENT The heating can deliver hot water at temperatures above 85 °C. • For safe operation, always use a mixing valve set at a temperature no higher than 48 °C. WARNUNG •...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTENDED USE PROHIBITED USE SAFETY FEATURES TECHNICAL DATA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALDE COMPACT 3020 CHECKING THE HEATING SYSTEM BEFORE USE THE FIRST TIME THE HEATING SYSTEM IS STARTED DESCRIPTION OF THE HEATING SYSTEM HEATING WITH LPG HEATING WITH ELECTRICITY...
  • Page 7: Intended Use

    ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA These instructions explains the operation of the heating system and control panel and are approved for the Alde Com- AVVERTENZA AVVERTENZA pact 3020 HE heating system fitted in recreational vehicles.
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Current consumption: 1.9 A (max) Fuse: 3.15 A CAUTION OBSERVERA When this heating system is in operation; Always be aware of hot surfaces highlighted in ATTENTION orange colour, see Figure 1. VOORZICHTIG Figure 1. Alde Compact 3020 HE boiler, hot surfaces...
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions For Alde Compact 3020

    1. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALDE COMPACT 3020 These instructions are approved for the The Alde Compact 3020 HE vehicle heater that is CE-marked according to EN-624 for compliance to the Gas Appliance Regulation. For all relevant harmonised standards and technical speci- fications see declaration of conformity.
  • Page 10: 1:3 Description Of The Heating System

    DESCRIPTION OF THE HEATING SYSTEM The Alde Compact 3020 HE boiler (Figure 2). is designed to provide both heat and hot water. The heating system includes both an LPG burner and electric heating elements and you can use the system with either LPG, electricity or both.
  • Page 11: 1:4 Heating With Lpg

    HEATING WITH LPG • ABOUT LPG LPG is a petroleum product, formally known as “liquid petroleum gas.” It consists primarily of propane and butane gas. The advantage of propane is that it remains gaseous at temperatures as low as -40 °C. For this reason, propane is used in colder climates.
  • Page 12: 1:5 Heating With Electricity

    HEATING WITH ELECTRICITY All Alde Compact 3020 heating systems are fitted with two 230V heating elements (one 1kW element and one 2kW element) in total 3kW. Refer to the control panel instructions (section 2). When electrical operation is selected on the control panel, the immersion heating elements are used to heat the heating system.
  • Page 13: 1:7 Using The Heating System

    USING THE HEATING SYSTEM • DOMESTIC HOT WATER The Alde Compact 3020 heating system can supply domestic hot water using either LPG or electricity. Please see the control panel instructions (section 2) for details. NOTICE NOTICE Always flush the boiler completely before using for the Hot water from the boiler is not intended as drinking first time or if it has not been used for a long period.
  • Page 14 • For emptying specially-adapted heating systems, as well as any other water systems in the vehicle, please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. 22 23 Figure 5. Alde Compact 3020 HE boiler Closed Open Figure 6. Combined safety/drain valve Figure 7. Frost Control...
  • Page 15: 1:8 Storage And Winterization

    STORAGE AND WINTERIZATION CAUTION OBSERVERA The heating system and its plumbing components should always be drained of fresh water when there is a risk of freezing and when the vehicle is not in use. ATTENTION The warranty does not cover frost damage. VOORZICHTIG For this reason it is advisable to follow the recommendation(s) below if the heating system is to be stored in a freezing environment or for long periods of time.
  • Page 16: 1:11 Glycol Heating Fluid

    VAROITUS 1:12 FILLING THE HEATING SYSTEM WITH GLYCOL FLUID Fill the heating system through the expansion tank, either manually or using the Alde filling pump, which both tops up ADVERTENCIA and bleeds the system. To purchase a filling pump, contact your Alde dealer. For manual filling, remove the nut AVVERTENZA (Figure 8) from the expansion tank.
  • Page 17: 1:13 Bleeding The System

    The easiest way to bleed the heating system is to place the vehicle on a sloping surface or to raise one end of the vehicle using a jack. Bleed the heating system as described above. Alternatively, the heating system can be bled using the approved filling pump. To obtain a pump, contact your Alde dealer.
  • Page 18: 1:14 Important Information

    1:14 IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Always switch off the main isolating switch (12V) for the heating system when the vehicle is not in use. • The LPG burner must not be in operation when refuelling the vehicle or when filling a fixed LPG tank. •...
  • Page 19: Operating Instructions For Controlpanel

    J. The symbol flashes during heat up of activated *Alde Flow when set in (part no. 3020 161) more hot water mode. K. 230 volt. The symbol is displayed when 230 V is connected to the boiler.
  • Page 20: 2:4 Set The Desired Temperature

    ADVERTENCIA NB. If an additional hot water tank is installed and the panel is (*Alde Flow part no. 3020 161) AVVERTENZA in more hot water mode, the hot water function can then be in operation for longer than 30 minutes.
  • Page 21: 2:6 Heating With Electricity

    *FULLY AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (ACC) If a Truma AC is connected up to the Alde, then the ACC button is visible and it is possible to control ACC from the panel. This function makes it possible to have fully automated climate control for both heating, cooling and hot water. The button is grey if not installed or if 230 V is disconnected.
  • Page 22: 2:9 Activated Functions A

    Circulation pump in continuous operation. * DuoControl or DuoComfort is installed and connected to Alde Compact 3020 HE Day mode is activated. However, it does not * Timer for engine heater is set but not neces- have to be within the time/day setting.
  • Page 23: 2:10 Tools Menu

    2:10 TOOLS MENU The tools menu can be accessed from the settings menu. 1. The control panel showing the settings menu. Press the tool symbol to access the tools menu +22°C 1 kW 2:11 TOOLS MENU – FUNCTIONS The following tools are available from the tools menu. A grey function button means the function has not been installed and/or activated in ”Installed Accessories”, see section ”2:15 Activation of installed functions”.
  • Page 24 30 minutes (see section 2:5). This is to automatically. This also applies to Truma reduce the risk of legionella. Comfort AC if connected to the Alde 3020. Due to voltage fluctuations and tolerances, 15. Offset (temperature adjustment) different regulation levels can be selected If the temperature that is displayed in the (5-17 A).
  • Page 25 Turn the button sound on and off. • Audible signal on reaching hot water To exit the tools menu, press Return or Menu. temperature when Alde Flow* is installed and more hot water is selected. • Audible signal on ”Gas Failure”.
  • Page 26: 2:12 Service Menu

    2:12 SERVICE MENU The Service menu is accessed by pressing Service (see fig. 1). The function shows the values from the boiler on the screen (fig. 2 to 4). The values are updated every second. Figure 1 Settings Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Service...
  • Page 27: 2:13 Error Messages

    3rd Part Panel C. fail: Communication fault between Alde’s panel and Alde Smart Control*. Panel failure: Fault on the panel. May be caused by excessive moisture. No match Heater/Panel: The circuit board in the boiler is not intended for the Alde Compact 3020 HE and will not work with the 3020 HE panel.
  • Page 28: 2:15 Activation Of Installed Functions

    Duo Control Alde Flow EisEx Engine Pre-Heat Pump The relevant box must be checked if you have: Connected an external panel or Alde Smart Connected a gas bottle changer Control (DuoComfort or DuoControl). (part no. 3020 057). Connected a load monitor.
  • Page 29: 2:16 Cable Connection Compact 3020 He And Control Panel 3020

    Saphir compact needs a Truma adapter 40090-69300 Mechanical panel 3010 214 NOTICE To protect against malfunction only use original Alde cables, shielded cable for EMC. Functions marked with a (*) are accessories, which are not installed on all vehicles, refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    If Alde Premium Antifreeze is used, the interval for changing the mixture can be extended to five years under normal operating conditions. Fore more information about the glycol heating fluid, see chapter “1:11 glycol heating fluid”.
  • Page 31: Important Information

    Do not use the LPG operation on the heating system while refuelling or when filling a fixed LPG tank. AVERTISSEMENT • Do not use any type of open flame when checking for gas leaks. • Use genuine Alde parts only. WARNUNG • LPG tanks must be filled by a qualified gas supplier only. ADVARSEL •...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    5. TROUBLESHOOTING Always start by checking any error messages. If a fault occurs in the system, the cause will be shown on the display. This is only displayed when the control panel is in standby mode, see chapter “2:13 Error messages”. The boiler will not start on gas NOTICE If the heating system has not been operated for some time, or if the gas cylinder has been changed, it may take...
  • Page 34: Warranty

    “Original Owner”) and subject to the below mentioned conditions during the Warranty Period (as defined be- low), that the Alde Compact 3020 HE boiler (the “Product”) will conform to the Company’s published specifi- cations and will be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal and intended use. The Company shall be allowed to retain its right to deviate from its published specifications due to the latest innovations of the Product.
  • Page 35 9. In the event of a warranty claim, the Original Owner shall immediately notify the Company in writing of any defects of the Product. 10. Any notices or requests should be directed to: Alde International Systems AB Box 11066 • S-291 11 Färlöv • Sweden Tel: +46 (0)44 712 70 info@alde.se •...
  • Page 36: Health Declaration

    7. HEALTH DECLARATION...
  • Page 37: Declaration Of Conformity

    8. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...
  • Page 40 Alde International Systems AB Box 11066 • S-291 11 Färlöv • Sweden Tel: +46 (0)44 712 70 info@alde.se • www.alde.se...

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