The Aqua-Hot will continue to send the heated heating source from the interior switch panel.
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Although the Propane-burner is the primary heating source for the Aqua-Hot and is necessary for providing con- ene glycol based antifreeze is selected. tinuous domestic hot water, an alternate heat source exists ...
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Another major function of antifreeze is to provide protec- freeze and water heating solution contains over 70 percent tion to the internal metal components of the Aqua-Hot hy- antifreeze, the freezing point is actually raised, resulting in dronic heating system from corrosion and rust. Antifreeze is less freeze protection.
The interior switch panel is used to control the two po- source (e.g. shore power, generator, etc.) and the electric tential heating sources for the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank. When element switch is ON, the electric heating element will be a switch is activated, the indictor light on the switch will illu- used to provide heat to the boiler tank if the need arises.
Section #: Title Exhaust System Requirements The Aqua-Hot’s exhaust is hot and must be kept away from The exhaust must be able to freely exit away from the any heat-sensitive material; therefore, the exhaust system vehicle without any obstructions.
1. Disconnect the interlock switch’s wires by pulling the Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. quick connectors from the switch’s spade terminals. 2. Release the interlock switch from the Aqua-Hot cabinet by pushing in on the locking tabs and pulling the inter- Sensors and Switches lock switch.
Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank using the drain valve. 3. Disconnect the fluid-level sensor’s wires by releasing 1. Verify that the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank is full of the anti- the clip securing the plug to the sensor and pulling the freeze and water heating solution.
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3. Using a 3/8 hex socket, remove the nut holding the ring terminal to the ground stud. The stud is located 1. Verify that the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank is full of the anti- adjacent to the fluid level sensor. freeze and water heating solution.
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The circuit is connected via the boot terminal. boot terminal. 4. Using a 7/8” wrench, unscrew the fluid-level sensor 4. Refill the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank with the antifreeze and from the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank. It may be necessary to water heating solution.
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The heating status light does not illuminate on the elec- Verify the Propane-burner’s control thermostat wires tronic controller when the Aqua-Hot is below 155 ° F. are properly connected and that there are no loose wires, both at the Propane-burner and at the JP4 plug Troubleshooting: on the electronic controller.
2. Drain the antifreeze and water heating solution from stat’s wires. the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank using the drain valve. 8. Refill the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank with the antifreeze and 3. Disconnect the defective control thermostat’s wires by water heating solution.
1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut heat to the boiler tank. down and that all 120V ac power supplies have been disconnected, confirm with a voltmeter.
NOTE: By passing the high-limit thermostats is for testing 2. Remove the two wires from the defective high-limit ther- only and must not be used for the Aqua-Hot’s normal func- mostat by pulling firmly on the wires. tionality. 3. Using a 5/8 wrench or socket, remove the defective high-limit thermostat from the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank.
NOTE: By passing the high-limit thermostats is for testing only and must not be used for the Aqua-Hot’s normal func- 2. Remove the two wires from the defective high-limit ther- tionality.
- between 155°F and 185°F. guish. B. Verify that the domestic hot water is not being B. Inspect the wiring to ensure that the Aqua-Hot is used. wired properly and that the low-temperature cut- off thermostat has not been bypassed via jumper 2.
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Section 5 for the proper pin jumper or personal injury. configuration. 1. Ensure that the Aqua-hot has been completely shut down and that all the power sources have been discon- 3. If the jumper pins are properly positioned, fol- nected.
This mixture ratio should be approximately 50/50. If the 11. Refill the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank with the antifreeze and solution is fully antifreeze (100%), the check valves will water heating solution. Reference appendix D for continue to stick.
Aqua-Hot Components Tempering Valve: Replacement Procedure: The tempering valve for the Aqua-Hot mixes the heated do- mestic water from the boiler tank with cold domestic water at pre-set ratio to reduce the risk of scalding. Failure to disconnect all power supplies and/or to allow the...
The circulation pumps first draw the heated antifreeze and Using a voltmeter, check for 12 Volts of DC power on water heating solution from the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank, then the JP3 plug pins corresponding to the pump not oper- propels it through the hydronic heating system’s interior ating.
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Disconnect the power wire by using wire cutters and 10. Refill the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank with the antifreeze and cutting the butt connector. (a new butt connector water heating solution. will need to be utilized when installing the replace-...
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Pump #2 and Pump #3. If the “Pump #2” indicator light remains RED when the stir There is no Pump #3 on the Aqua-Hot 400 series. pump is disconnected, check the wiring for damage. If no...
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If both hoses are hot, the pump is working properly. nector and joining the two wires together. 10. Refill the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank with the antifreeze and If only one hose is hot, or neither hose is hot, check the cold water heating solution.
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Status Light is not illuminated, troubleshoot the control thermostat. Troubleshoot the electric heating element if the following If the boiler tank is above 155°F, the Aqua-Hot is at operat- condition has occurred: ing temperature and requires no heat. ...
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If the ohms reading is not between 8.5 to 9.5 ohms follow 8. Reinstall the AC access cover. the instruction in this section to replace the electric heating 9. Refill the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank with the antifreeze and element. water heating solution.
1. Ensure the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut down and that all power sources have been disconnected. Troubleshoot the AC relay if the following condition has oc-...
It also will indicate when panel is connected to the electronic controller, as circuits are functioning properly with a green indi- well as the wiring circuitry from the Aqua-Hot unit. cator light. Electronic Controller General Facts Figure 23 Nominal Input Voltage Range ..
This feature will en- The electronic controller is equipped with two 12 Volt-DC sure that the Aqua-Hot will be protected in the event that the power source connections, which allow for the secondary 12 primary power is interrupted while the Propane-burner is Volt-DC battery connection.
Section #: Title Electronic Controller Low-Voltage Reset Feature: Whenever the Aqua-Hot’s DC power is interrupted for longer set” button on the electronic controller (use a thin, straight, than 5 minutes, the “Low Battery Voltage Fault” red indica- non-metallic object to access the button through the face- tor light on the electronic controller will illuminate.
Aqua-Hot 400-LP. Reference information in the sec- or personal injury. tion for proper pin-jumper configuration. 1. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot has been completely shut 8. Install each terminal strip/plug back onto the electronic down and that all the power sources have been discon- controller and tighten the screw on the terminal strips/ nected.
Under normal operating conditions, this light will not be illuminated because an adequate level of antifreeze and water heating solution within the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank Heating Zone Status (1-5) exists. When illuminated (red only), some possible issues that...
Pump #3 Pump #2– Zone Pump The Aqua-Hot 400 does not utilize Pump #3. However the light will be illuminated anytime Pump #2 light is illuminat- NOTE: Pump #2 and Pump #3 are jumped together via a jumper wire.
Propane-Burner Propane-Burner Overview The Aqua-Hot’s Propane-burner is a device that ignites a mixture of Propane gas and air within a con- trolled setting to serve as a heat source. The flame is established in a combustion chamber within the Aq- ua-Hot’s boiler tank and the heat from the flame is transferred to the antifreeze and water heating solu-...
OFF position and disconnect the Pro- Position prior to beginning this replacement procedure. pane-Burner’s power supply before detaching the Propane- burner from the Aqua-Hot. Failure to turn off the Propane- Burner and disconnect power could result in serious bodily injury.
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Instructions for Detaching the Propane-Burner Step 4: Remove the gas line from the Propane-Burner Be sure to turn off the Propane Gas Sup- ply at the port on top of the Aqua-Hot prior to beginning this procedure. 1. Locate the gas valve assembly on the Propane 2.
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Section #: Title Propane-Burner Instructions for Detaching the Propane-Burner Step 5: Remove the Propane-Burner from the Aqua-Hot 1. The Propane-Burner is secured to the Aqua- 2. Carefully lift the Propane-Burner away from the Hot with four nuts that can be removed by us- Aqua-Hot.
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Step 4: Reinstall the Access Cover NOTE: The access cover must be installed prior to operation as a safety switch exists, which will prevent the Aqua-Hot from operating whenever the access cover is not properly installed 1. Reinstall the Aqua-Hot’s access cover.
Propane-Burner Mounting Plate. Replacement Indicator: The Mounting Gasket should be replaced each time the The Aqua-Hot operates o both AC and DC power. Be sure to Propane-Burner is detached from the Aqua-Hot. disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply from the Aqua-Hot prior to servicing.
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Replacement Procedure Visual Inspection Procedure It is possible to view the Hot Surface Igniter, to verify func- The Aqua-Hot operates o both AC and DC power. Be sure to tionality. disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply from the Aqua-Hot prior to servicing. Failure to do so could result in serious 1.
2. Turn the propane gas supply valve, located on the top of The Aqua-Hot operates o both AC and DC power. Be sure to the heater, to the OFF position. disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply from the Aqua-Hot prior to servicing.
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Section #: Title Propane-Burner Components Be sure to turn OFF the Propane Gas Supply, at the port on top of the Aqua-Hot prior to beginning this replacement procedure. Dual Stage Propane Gas Valve (continued) Propane inlet port ball valve The Aqua-Hot operates o both AC and DC power. Be sure to disconnect the 120 Volt-AC power supply from the Aqua-Hot prior to servicing.
Section #: Title Troubleshooting If one of the Aqua-Hot Heating Zones will not get Hot: If there is a Lack of Domestic Hot Water: 1. General Problems: 1. General Information: Propane/Electric not operating (antifreeze cold) The Heater is rated for a water flow of 1.5 GPM.
50% full. B. Is the motor home’s propane tank filled with propane or butane? NOTE: The Aqua-Hot can continue to be used for interior zone heating once the domestic water heating sys- Butane has a lower boiling point than pro- tem has been drained and winterized.
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If there is a lack of interior Heat: 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 heating demand situations (such as when moderate ambient tem- peratures exist and/or when there is a low demand for domestic hot water).
RV antifreeze is present. Not winterizing the Aqua-Hot when freezing temperatures Perform this procedure for both the hot and cold fau- are present will result in serious damage to the Aqua-Hot’s cets. domestic water heating system. Also, be sure to use an FDA 6.
Application Department at 1-800-685-4298. ous injury or death. NOTE: To fill the Aqua-Hot, it is recommended to use a fluid transfer pump to pump the antifreeze into the boiler tank through the drain valve on the Aqua-Hot.
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10. Open the drain valve and turn the fluid transfer pump Figure G3. on and fill the Aqua-Hot with the 50/50 mixture of anti- 7. Take the circulation pump’s blue (negative) wire and freeze and water heating solution until the Low Tank- disconnect it from the connector of the opposing wire.
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Failure to do so could result in an Aqua-Hot to a bucket. antifreeze spill in the motor home’s bay. Open the Aqua-Hot’s drain valve located at the from the of In order to provide the best freeze protection, boil-over pro- heater. Reference Figure G5.
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HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEM AHE-400-LP 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,...
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