Thermo H plus Content Introduction Content and purpose Effectivity of the workshop manual Meaning of highlighted content Symbols Further documentation to be used Safety information and regulations 1.6.1 Required qualifications 1.6.2 Emergency stop / de-energizing 1.6.3 Work at the heater 1.6.4 Cleaning Suggestions for improvement and change...
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Thermo H plus Content HV heater D heater Servicing General 7.1.1 Heater servicing HV heater servicing D heater servicing Components and heater removal and installation General HV control head 8.2.1 Temperature guards (temperature limiter, control thermostat) removal/installation. 8.2.2 Hood removal/installation 8.2.3 Housing removal/installation (incl.
It may be subjected to modifications and amendments. The respectively currently effectife version is binding. This version can be found on the Valeo homepage under Orientation help - next wor- www.valeo-thermalbus.com/eu_en/Service/Downloads/ king step (s) on the Diesel Heating-systems/Thermo-H plus.
Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be Please direct any complaints, improvement or modifica- carried out when the vehicle's engine is not running tion suggestions regarding this manual to: and the high voltage supply (AC/DC) / power supply is switched off. service-valeobus@valeo.com...
Thermo H plus 2 Technical data Technical data Except where limit values are specified, these technical data refer to the usual heater tolerances of ±10% at an ambient temperature of +20°C and at the rated voltage. Technical data: Heater (general) Kind of design Hybrid heater Ambient temperature during operation...
Only the on the model plate of the heater spe- ins the TI (Technical Information) Fuels. cified fuel must be used. It can be found on the Valeo homepage under Service/ Technical Updates (TI)/Heating systems. The following table lists the by Valeo approved fuels and their specifications.
Thermo H plus 3 Description of assemblies and components Description of assemblies and components The water heater, hereafter referred to as heater, is used a) by burning liquid fuel, and in conjunction with the vehicle’s own heating system b) by electric current. –...
Thermo H plus 3 Description of assemblies and components HV control head 3.1.1 Small distribution board The small distribution board (3, Fig. 302) includes the The AC/DC control head (see Fig. 302) consists of an components required for the electrical part of the heater aluminum die-cast ring as housing (4) and the hood (1).
Thermo H plus 3 Description of assemblies and components Heat exchanger the heating cartridges. At the rear, the Diesel burner head is fixed. In the heat exchanger (1, Fig. 303) the water flowing 3.2.1 Combustion chamber through is heated directly by heating cartridges (7) arran- ged in a ring shape.
Thermo H plus 3 Description of assemblies and components Diesel burner head The diesel burner head is used to generate the diesel-air mixture, which is burned in the combustion chamber. Components for the control of the combustion process are integrated. Further information can be found in Chapter 3 of the Workshop Manual for the Thermo plus series heaters.
Thermo H plus 4 Functions of the heater Functions of the heater General functional description of the is regulated. The overheat protection opens its contact at 125°C and heater must be mechanically reset by service personnel. The Thermo H plus hybrid heater integrates two different ATTENTION: and independent each other coolant heating systems: After the overheating protection has been triggered,...
The speed required for the CO content is determined ched on and off. For control a temperature sensor is during first calibration at Valeo and is stored in the control installed in the coolant outlet of the heat exchanger. unit.
Thermo H plus 4 Functions of the heater Operational heater sequence Signals Main switch UPFA Econ. mode Terminal 61 off (parking heating) on (aux. heating) Coolant temperature T > T_min T < T_min T >= T_max T >= T_max Actuators Operation indicator Flame indicator Comb.
Instructions which are supplied with the device. 4.3.2.4 Minimum combustion period The Operation Instructions are also available for down- load on the Valeo website. NOTE: Frequent burning time under 120 seconds may result in NOTE: soot build and increased smoke formation.
In a heater lock-out safety-related components are no fault lock-out). affected by the failure or malfunction. It may only be released by Valeo trained personnel after eliminating the 4.6.2 Malfunctions during heater operation cause. Each fault lock-out and heater lock-out is stored in the In case of malfunctions during heater operation, a 120 control device.
5. Repeat steps 2. and 3. Prior to restarting the heater troubleshooting must be 6. Heater is ready for service and starts, if necessary performed by personnel trained by Valeo in order to iden- turn it off. tify the root cause.
Thermo H plus 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and error correction General This section describes troubleshooting and error correc- tion for Thermo H plus 160, H plus 230, H plus 300 and H plus 350 heaters. Danger to life and health! Warning! The safety information and regulations (see 1.6) must be observed.
Thermo H plus 5 Troubleshooting Table 501: Error symptoms and possible causes Error symptom Possible cause No HVIL (Interloop) signal (if existent) • SC600 respective the control unit does not transmit a HVIL signal • HVIL contact is not established •...
Thermo H plus 6 Wiring diagrams Wiring diagrams General The following figures show wiring diagrams/connecting schematics applicable for the Thermo H plus heater. Wiring diagrams/connecting schematics concerning the electrically operated part of the heater are designated with HV heater - such concerning the Diesel operated part are designated with D heater.
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Thermo H plus 6 Wiring diagrams HV heater Fig. 601 Housing removal for devices Thermo H plus DC/DC 7.0/7.0 kW (heater ident no. acc. to model plate 11143458A and 11143457A)
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Thermo H plus 6 Wiring diagrams HV heater Fig. 602 Housing removal for devices Thermo H plus AC 20.0 kW (heater ident no. acc. to model plate 11139571A and 11143481A)
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Thermo H plus 6 Wiring diagrams HV heater HV Cable Id. no. Heater Id. no. 11124288 11139574A 11139490 11142595A Fig. 603 Housing removal for devices Thermo H plus DC 20.0 kW (heater ident no. acc. to model plate 11139574A and 11142595A)
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Thermo H plus 6 Wiring diagrams HV heater Fig. 604 Housing removal for devices Thermo H plus AC 20.0 kW (heater ident no. acc. to model plate 11142671A)
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Thermo H plus 6 Wiring diagrams HV heater Fig. 605 Housing removal for devices Thermo H plus AC 7.0 kW (heater ident no. acc. to model plate 11142686A)
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Thermo H plus 6 Wiring diagrams HV heater Connecting HLP / Anschluss HLP orange cable blue cable (oranges (blaues Kabel) Kabel) DC12 DC22 DC23 DC24 DC20 DC17 DC14 Fig. 606 Small distribution board removal for devices Thermo H plus DC/DC 7.0/7.0 kW (heater ident no.
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Thermo H plus 6 Wiring diagrams HV heater Connecting HLP / Anschluss HLP orange cable blue cable (oranges (blaues Kabel) Kabel) DC16 DC14 DC13 DC12 DC11 DC10 DC19 DC20 DC17 Fig. 608 Small distribution board removal for devices Thermo H plus DC 20.0 kW (heater ident no.
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Thermo H 6 Wiring diagrams D heater D heater The minimum cable cross-sections indicated in the table must be applied. * Note for F2: The max. possible for the design value is shown. The fuse is to be adapt under circumstances acc. to Cable length <7.5m Cable length 7.5 - 15m the smaller cable cross section of the connected...
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T. 30 2.5mm T. 31 2.5mm 0.75mm UPFA ZFG+ 0.75mm UPFA econ. setting econ. setting 0.75mm ZFG SE T. 61 T. 61 Valeo 0.75mm Pre-selection Valeo ZFG- Vorwahluhr timer SG 1589 0.75mm 0.75mm UP + Coolant temperature UP - sensor...
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Thermo H 6 Wiring diagrams D heater Position Designation Operation indicator 3W (max. 5W) Flame indicator 3W (max. 5W) Circulation pump Spheros Thermo Test (diagnostic tool) F1, F2* Car flat-type fuse 25A acc. to DIN 72581 part 3 or ISO 8820-3 F3 - F7 Car flat-type fuse 5A acc.
HV heater servicing The necessary service work can be found in the main- tenance plan for the Thermo AC/DC heater series. This can be downloaded from the Valeo homepage in the Service/Downloads/Heating Systems/Thermo AC DC section. D heater servicing...
If components are disassembled to a degree not covered in this workshop manual, any warranty claim shall be voided. Only genuine Valeo spare parts should be used. In the figures of the procedures following icon is used: Symbol tightening torque: Features in graphics parts (e.g.
Thermo H plus 8 Repairs HV control head 8.2.1 Temperature guards (temperature limiter, Installation 1. Screw the control thermostat (7, Fig. 801) by hand into control thermostat) removal/installation. the coolant inlet. 2. Install protection cap (6). 3. Slide rubber cap (4) of the temperature limiter (2) back until it can be put in its installation position.
Thermo H plus 8 Repairs 8.2.2 Hood removal/installation 8. Remove housing (12) from heater. Installation Removing the hood provides access to the following 1. Position housing (12) over the small distribution board components for maintenance, inspection and repair onto the heater and then secure it using screws (24, purposes: Fig.
Thermo H plus 8 Repairs 8.2.5 Heating cartrides/screw plugs removal/ installation Actuation tool Removal 1. Establish voltage-free state of the heater and secure Wire it for duration of the work (Observe 1.6.3 NOTE: To ensure the safe removal and installation of the heating cartridges, the heat exchanger is to be removed and placed in a vertical mounting position.
Thermo H plus 8 Repairs NOTE: The groove of the gasket ring must in installed position Installation rest on the heat exchanger. NOTE: 3. Apply thread sealant according to the manufacturer‘s During the next step pay attention that the cables are not instructions onto the thread, see Fig.
Thermo H plus 8 Repairs 3. Remove hood (see 8.2.2). 4. Remove housing (see 8.2.3). 5. Remove ties wich bundle disconnected wires. NOTE: During the next step pay attention that the cables are not jammed or are still connected. “Danger of damage“. 6.
Thermo H plus 8 Repairs Diesel burner head 8.3.1 Burner removal/installation Removal 1. Establish voltage-free state of the heater and secure it for duration of the work (Observe 1.6.3 2. If necessary, disconnect the combustion air intake line from the heater. Removing the Diesel burner head, in the following 3.
The two combination nuts M8, connecting the burner and the heat exchanger, must be tightened to 7.5 +1 Nm each and additional are to be secured using thread lock (Valeo ident. no.: 154245Z). 17 ±1 Nm 8.3.2 Removal/installation of the temperature...
Thermo H plus 8 Repairs 8.3.4 Combustion air fan removal/installation b) the position of cut-outs in the combustion chamber head. Removal NOTE: 1. Remove burner (see 8.3.1). – The combustion chamber should be inserted into the 2. Withdraw combustion chamber (1, Fig.
Thermo H plus 8 Repairs Heat exchanger removal/installation 6. Install screws (24, Fig. 805) with washers (15). 7. Install temperature sensor (D heater), refer to 8.3.2. 8. Install temperature guards (HV heater), refer to 8.2.1. Removal 9. Install threaded pins (9, Fig.
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Thermo H plus 8 Repairs 3. Reconnect the fuel lines for fuel supply and fuel return 3. Close coolant hoses (7, Fig. 811) using suitable pinch- to the heater, using for each a hollow screw and two off pliers. gasket rings. 4.
Thermo H plus 8 Repairs Start-up after burner or heater installation The fuel system must be bleeded after burner installation. As soon as it is confirmed that the vehicle engine is filled The coolant circuit and the fuel system must be bleeded with coolant, run vehicle engine with increased idle speed.
Thermo H plus 9 Modifications and retrofits Modifications and retrofits General For further optimization the heaters are continuously improved. Units in the field can usually be upgraded or retrofitted. For this purpose respective modification kits will be available.
Thermo H plus 10 Packing/storage/shipping Packing/storage/shipping 10.1 General The heater or its components, which are sent to Valeo for inspection or repair, must be cleaned and packaged to ensure that handling, transport and storage will not damage them. ATTENTION: If a complete heater is sent back, it must be comple- tely drained.
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