As you read this information, take particular note of the NOTICE, CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER symbols The Aqua-Hot 250D, and 250P are hydronic (water when they appear. This information is important for safe and based) heating systems that provide interior heat and tank- efficient use of the Aqua-Hot system.
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• Read this service manual before installing or using the ly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, Aqua-Hot System to reduce the risk of injury to persons or personal injury, or death. damage to the equipment •...
Fuse Functions, Locations, and Ratings There are three fast-blow fuses included with this re- The relay control board at use in your Aqua-Hot 200 lay board, and may need to be replaced if they cease to func- series unit is designed to function in conjunction with the Fen- tion.
The interior switch panel is used to control the two switch is “ON,” the electric heating element will be used to potential heating sources for the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank. When provide heat to the boiler tank if the need arises. A cold boiler...
Exhaust Requirements The exhaust must be able to freely exit away from the ve- hicle without any obstructions The Aqua-Hot’s exhaust is hot and must be kept away from • Use standard two-inch automotive type exhaust piping any heat-sensitive material. Therefore, the exhaust system and avoid bends if possible.
Release the interlock switch from the Aqua-Hot cabinet by Replacement parts can be ordered online through pushing in on the locking tabs and pulling the interlock Aqua-Hot’s webstore.
+1 (800) 685-4298. Troubleshooting Using a hose clamp, clamp off the connection between Verify that the Aqua-Hot’s expansion bottle is full of anti- the expansion bottle and the fluid return port as depicted freeze and water heating solution below. ...
The Aqua-Hot is the control thermostat. considered to be at operating temperature between 155°F and 188°F.
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Failure to disconnect all power supplies and/or allow the thermostat unit to cool before servicing could cause serious damage 8. Refill the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank with anti-freeze and water and/or personal injury. heating solution. 9. Refill the Aqua-Hot using an external fill pump, filling 1.
2. Ensure that the unit has been shut down, and cooled completely before continuing. 3. Shut off the coach-side power breaker to the Aqua-Hot 4. Disconnect the 3-pin AC Molex plug from the AC relay en- closure. Leave the DC power supply connected.
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8. Butt-splice a new AC high-limit thermostat to the stripped wire 1. Shut off gas, electric and water supply to the Aqua-Hot. 9. Re-install the AC high-limit thermostat using a 5/8” sock- 2. Disconnect the domestic water inlet and outlet line fittings et or crow’s foot...
Replacement Procedure tion by interrupting the power signal (left thermostat,) and the Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut down, fan validation signal (right thermostat.) all power sources disconnected, and the unit is allowed to cool completely before continuing...
If the LTCO indicator light does not illuminate when do- heating feature when domestic hot water is being used. This mestic water is being used, or when the Aqua-Hot falls ensures that even heat is provided for domestic hot water, below operating temperature, complete the following;...
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1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut down, and that all the power sources have been disconnected 2. Locate the low-temperature cutoff thermostat on the Aqua -Hot 3.
Aqua-Hot Components 3-Way Valve Scope The Aqua-Hot has a 3-way directional valve to control coolant priority within the Aqua-Hot. This ensures that there will be a supply when heated water is being called, but can provide interior heating when the need arises.
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Connect to wire and/or personal injury. #21 “Faston” connector. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut down, Crimp a female 22-18AWG “Faston” connector to the that all power sources have been disconnected, and that green/black wire of the three way valve.
Using a back-up wrench, unscrew the tempering valve a lack of hot water and may result in scalding. Do NOT at- from the Aqua-Hot. Failure to use a back-up wrench could tempt to adjust the tempering valve without assistance from result in damage to the cold water inlet pipe.
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9. Connect the wires to the replacement pump 1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut down, 10. Refill the boiler tank with a 50/50 mixture of propylene- all power sources have been disconnected, and that the...
1. Switch both the electric, and burner switches to the “OFF” position. If the boiler tank is above 155°F, the Aqua-Hot is up at 2. Allow the unit to cool completely. operating temperature, and will not request heat.
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Aqua-Hot molex terminal. 9. Refill the Aqua-Hot boiler tank with a 50/50 mix of anti- - Resistance should be between approximately 11 freeze and distilled water heating solution.
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) ANSI/NFPA 1192 Handbook for Recreational Vehicle Standards. To receive a Note: The product label attached to each Aqua-Hot pro- copy of this handbook and other pertinent RVIA Standards, write to: vides a ready reference to specifications, test standards, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, 1896 Preston White Drive, and important safety notices.
The propane burner operates on standard, readily available propane found at a local propane store. The Aqua-Hot’s propane burner is the heart of the Aqua-Hot The burner itself contains six user-serviceable components unit. The propane burner is the device which ignites, and sus- that can be repaired, or replaced as part of standard service, tains the combustion of a propane-air mixture.
The purpose of the Fenwal card is to control the pro- 9. Move the burner switch, located on the interior switch pane burner. Please note that the Aqua-Hot 250P units are panel to the “ON” position. absent a unified “controller” as it is traditionally known, and...
“PWR.” burner from the Aqua-Hot. Failure to do so before service 12. Set the Fenwal control card and the steel enclosure aside. may lead to unit damage and/or personal injury.
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16-pin connector from its mate on the relay control board. 14. Carefully remove the clear tubing from the pressure switch located on the right side of the Aqua-Hot cabinet. Figure 38 15. Continue to carefully remove the diesel burner from the Aqua-Hot cabinet.
11. Using a 1/2” socket and extension, re-secure the propane these replacement gaskets and prep them to be installed. burner to the mounting studs on the Aqua-Hot tank face. 2. Slide the combustion chamber, and the old gaskets for- It may be necessary to use a swivel fitting to gain access ward until they are completely removed from the Aqua- to all mounting hardware.
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24. Secure these ground wires with the previously removed 3/16” nuts atop the propane burner sub-assembly. Figure 43 25. Reconnect the Aqua-Hot to a propane source to check for leaks in the propane fittings. 26. Open the propane ball valve on the Aqua-Hot, and open any propane shut-off valves present within the coach.
Section #: Title Propane Burner Components Mounting Gasket The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120V AC power supply from the Aqua-Hot Mounting prior to servicing. Failure to do so could result in serious Gaskets personal injury, electrical shock, or even death.
- If the amp-draw is less than 1.5A, replace the hot surface igniter. The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120V AC power supply from the Aqua-Hot prior to servicing. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, electrical shock, or even death.
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1. If not done so already, shut off all power sources to the Aqua-Hot 2. Turn off the propane at the ball valve atop the Aqua-Hot. 3. Remove the access cover of the Aqua-Hot to gain access to internal components.
30 ft/lbs. 11. Test the Aqua-Hot for proper operation The Aqua-Hot operates on both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120V AC power supply from the Aqua-Hot prior to servicing. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, electrical shock, or even death.
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Backing Wrench Here Tighten Fitting Figure 52 12. Tighten the bulkhead fitting to the Aqua-Hot cabinet. Figure 50 Backing Wrench Here 7. Remove the fittings present at the top and bottom of the dual-stage propane gas valve as shown below.
“back-flows” 3. Remove the defective switch into the cabinet of the Aqua-Hot, or if there is an obstruction or 4. Secure the replacement switch to the side of the propane damage to the exhaust system.
5. Remove the defective switch. 6. Secure the replacement switch to the side of the Aqua-Hot NOTE: The interlock switch will inhibit the operation of the cabinet in place of the defunct component.
NOTE: There are two buck-boost converters at use within the propane units of the 200 series. Reference figures 62 and 64 to ensure that you are troubleshooting the correct mod- ule.
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1. Move all switches on the interior switch panel to the “OFF” module. position. - Connect the Hot Surface Igniter wires to the 2. Disconnect the Aqua-Hot from any power source. side labelled “OUT.” 3. Locate the buck-boost module which is to be replaced. Blower Fan 4.
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Procedure: 1. Disconnect the Aqua-Hot from any and all electric sources. 2. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has had adequate cool-down time if the unit has been recently run.
Section #: Title Diesel System Features Note: The product label attached to each Aqua-Hot provides a ready reference to specifications, test standards, and im- portant safety notices. Diesel Burner Heat Input (Firing Rate) ....55,000 BTU/hr ± 10% Continuous Fuel Consumption ......0.40gal/hr Electric Heating Element Specifications ..........
The diesel burner serves as the primary heating source for the er will also possess a unique identifying label with information Aqua-Hot 250D. The diesel burner is responsible for mixing such as specifications, and a serial number. and igniting diesel fuel within the combustion chamber. Heat 1.
Aqua-Hot. Thermostat Input (White) Replacement Procedure Thermostat Output (Orange) 1. Disconnect the Aqua-Hot from any and all power sources. Block C 2. Using a 3/8” socket, remove the two bolts on the left side Function...
1. Disconnect the Aqua-Hot from any and all electrical sources. 8. Remove the remaining two nuts from the right side of the 2. Remove the access cover from the front of the Aqua-Hot. diesel burner assembly. 9. Disconnect the blower fan by separating the wires at the 3.
Take care to ensure that wires are correctly reconnected to the Aqua-Hot harness. Failure to correctly reconnect these wires may result in damage to the Aqua-Hot and/or the en- closed components. 6. Reconnect the plugs to of the diesel burner controller to the wiring harness present within the Aqua-Hot.
Scope: This section details how to safely remove, and re- install the diesel burner found on the Aqua-Hot 250D. It may be necessary to perform this procedure for repair and mainte- nance. Be sure to move the Burner switch on the interior switch panel to the “OFF”...
Purpose: The ignition coil functions as a voltage transformer to provide adequate voltage to the igniter electrodes thereby igniting the diesel fuel cone within the Aqua-Hot’s combustion chamber. Troubleshooting Procedure: 1. Move the burner switch, located on the interior switch Figure 90 panel to the “OFF”...
- The motor operates with excessive noise - The motor operates with excessive heat 3. Follow the directions on page 61 to remove the diesel- - The in-line fuse of the Aqua-Hot continually burns burner head 4. Using a 7/16” wrench, and an additional backing wrench The fuel pump must be replaced if it meets any of the follow- of the same size, remove the fuel nozzle.
Failure to correctly orient the blower fan will result in com- 6. Disconnect the blower fan from the buck-boost module, bustion exhaust venting into the Aqua-Hot cabinet, and and apply 12V DC directly to the fan. It should reach full could result in serious personal injury.
Follow the steps below in order to correctly set the diesel air shutter. 1. Remove the access cover from the Aqua-Hot to gain ac- cess to the air shutter. 2. Using a Philips head screwdriver, loosen, but do not re- move the adjustment screw located at the top of the air shutter.
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Procedure: 15. Test the unit for normal operation. 1. Before removing the defunct buck-boost module from the Aqua-Hot, the replacement buck-boost must first be set to the correct output voltage. Voltage IN 2. Locate the new buck-boost, and a multi-meter. Set the meter to measure for voltage.
Purpose: nance, it may be necessary to scrub excess carbon buildup from the air swirler and/or the combustion cham- Every Aqua-Hot 250D is equipped with a diesel burner ber. which serves as the primary heat source. This burner will need to be serviced annually in order to ensure optimal perfor- mance.
3-way valve Procedure: • Fluid expansion bottle 1. Attach an external fill pump and hose to the Aqua-Hot at • Control thermostat the ball valve located just above the 3-way valve. Ensure that the hose is of adequate length to allow the easy •...
Purpose: the coach. During winter months it is highly recommended that the Aqua-Hot be winterized due to the possibility of freezing 2. Ensure that all of the interior faucets have been re- temperatures causing damage to the Aqua-Hot. Damage re- opened.
Once these components have been diagnosed, restart searching for any damaged, or disconnected wires. Recon- the Aqua-Hot and allow it to heat itself to operating tempera- nect, or repair any damaged wires found. ture. Once that’s been done, draw hot water to determine if •...
- Damaged wiring Black Smoke Troubleshooting Procedure: - A malfunctioning control thermostat 1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot is receiving 12V DC power from 2. Diagnose the control thermostat by testing for continuity. the coach. Reference page 13 for detailed instructions. Test the unit after this is complete.
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8. Diagnose the fuel delivery system. Reference page 66. 9. Visually inspect the inside of the combustion chamber for any warping or apparent heat damage. 10. Remove the diesel burner from the Aqua-Hot with the di- rections found on page 61. Ensure that all of...
17 to diagnose, and if necessary, re- outline common reasons for overall unit non-function which pair it exist outside of the Aqua-Hot. Stage 2 will diagnose common • Test for unit operation. issues within the Aqua-Hot, including lack of burner operation.
As always, if you require additional assistance in diag- place one or both of them. nosing problems with your Aqua-Hot, please contact our tech- 11. Verify the functionality of the diesel fuel delivery system by nical support department at +1 (800) 685-4298.
Although RV and Marine antifreeze is often “GRAS” transport medium for the Aqua-Hot, transferring heat from the approved by the FDA, it should never be used in the Aqua-Hot internal heating sources to the heat exchangers at use within hydronic heating system.
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Another major function of antifreeze is to provide pro- Antifreeze Terms and Mixture Ratio: tection to the internal metal components of the Aqua-Hot hy- The following information addresses the process of dronic heating system from corrosion and rust. Antifreeze is...
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