Winter - Bailey Approach Autograph Series Owner's Manual

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When the hot water cylinder is in continuous
use, it should be drained and refilled once a
month. This recreates the air cushion in the hot
water cylinder that absorbs pressure surges.
The Alde control panel requires no maintenance,
other than cleaning of the screen as needed.
Use a microfibre cloth to clean the touchscreen.
Panel radiators and towel rails should be
regularly cleaned with a cloth and multi-
purpose cleaner.
When shut down, the system has a normal draw
on the 12V leisure battery of approximately 60
mA.

Winter

When camping in the winter, always ensure the
flue terminal remains unobstructed by snow
and ice. Extensions for roof flue terminals, and
condensate spouts for side flue terminals are
available from Alde.
Check the strength of the heat transfer fluid
(HTF) with a hydrometer and/or refractometer.
It should measure 50% ethylene glycol
antifreeze, or -35–-37 °C.
The central heating can still be used with no
fresh water in the system. The air in the hot
water cylinder is heated but no damage can
result.
WARNING: Always drain down and
completely empty the hot water
cylinder when there is risk of frost,
unless the vehicle is explicitly stated
to be self-winterising by the vehicle
manufacturer.
If camping in temperatures below -10 °C,
consider carrying spare parts in the event of an
emergency. Alde recommends a 12V circulation
pump for the expansion tank (with cabling), a
PCB, and 4–5 litres of ready to use antifreeze.
These spare parts should be kept well insulated
and in the warmest part of the vehicle; for
example, in the wardrobe, near to the expansion
tank pipes.
If storing the vehicle for winter, ensure the flue
terminal is covered to prevent pest animals
nesting in the flue. NB: Consider removing the
Alde control panel over winter, if the vehicle is
to be kept in storage and is susceptible to damp.
If using the lighter duty 12V circulation pump
in the expansion tank, do not leave the central
heating on over winter, even with a low desired
temperature set.
NOTE: Air the vehicle over winter
without wearing out the lighter duty
pump. Use Delayed Start/Cycle on
the Alde
automatically heat the vehicle for 24
hours, once a week.
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