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We know that you must be eager to get underway, but take time to read and understand this Use and Care Guide to understand the basic functionality of the Aqua-Hot. This guide should be maintained in legible condition and kept in a safe, accessible location for future reference.
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Comfort Zone #5: Large Service Networks You won’t need to service your Aqua-Hot often, but when you do, you can be confi dent in our Certifi ed Service Centers that are close by and trained to assist you with all of your Aqua-Hot specifi c needs.
CAUTION signals a situation where potential harm or risk Maintenance Schedule ........11 of minor or moderate injury could occur if you do not follow instructions. Winterizing the Aqua-Hot ........12 Antifreeze Types ...........13 Measuring Antifreeze Using a Refractometer ..15 General Troubleshooting........16 Testing Functionality ..........17...
Manual Mode • Aqua-Hot’s exhaust is HOT. DO NOT park is dry areas when The 2.0 Reporters with CFG 1.9 and greater come with a operating to avoid fi re and injury to persons. manual mode in case the general coach RV-C network fails.
The same heating loop that preheats the diesel engine the vehicle engine and is connected directly to the electrical allows the Aqua-Hot system to take surplus heat generated by system and diesel fuel system of the vehicle. the motor home’s diesel engine while running, and use it to •...
2. Diesel Burner: This is the Aqua-Hot’s most powerful heat source and provides all of the heating and hot water needs in cold temperatures or dry camping.
This valve is To operate the Aqua-Hot hot water system, you will need to located in the back of the Aqua-Hot unit as shown in Figure 8. locate the interior switch panel or coach control panel located inside your coach.
Aqua-Hot. Monthly maintenance to the Aqua-Hot requires a visual check of the antifreeze and Overheat Protection water solution to make sure it’s at the correct operating level.
This damage is not covered by the Aqua-Hot warranty. NOTE: The Aqua-Hot can continue to be used for interior heat once the domestic hot water system has been winterized. If disinfecting the hot water system, be sure to follow NFPA 1192 Standard on Recreational Vehicles “Instructions for...
“boiler” type antifreeze in the concentrated propylene glycol antifreeze with water; suppliers Aqua-Hot. Propylene glycol is a safer alternative to the more of premixed antifreeze are responsible for the use of high- toxic ethylene glycol antifreeze; however, as mandated by...
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Another major function of antifreeze solution is to provide exists within the heating solution, the water’s heat absorption protection to the internal metal components of the Aqua-Hot properties are compromised. Ultimately, this could inhibit the Hydronic Heating System from corrosion and rust. Antifreeze is...
4. Ensure the vehicle’s fuel tank has a suffi cient level of fuel. 2. Ensure that the vehicle’s fuel tank contains a suffi cient level of fuel. The Aqua-Hot system will not operate if the 5. If the Aqua-Hot still fails to operate, please contact the fuel level is at or below ¼...
The RESET button shown above on the Reporter fault screen can be used to reset the Reporter after a component has been changed or modifi ed. Some components will require a full power-cycle in order to fully reset the Aqua-Hot system. Over-Current Figure 15...
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(4/second) the network Aqua-Hot Reporter units with fi rmware 1v5 and later and all Reporter 2.0 units are equipped with a “heartbeat” function The Reporter is online, but which establishes a signal between the RVC system and the...
OR shown on the home screen - “FW: 2.0”. This mode can accessed under the test page of the Aqua-Hot Reporter (see below). Figure 21 If the system power is cycled, the manual mode will be disabled and must be manually reactivated.
Thus, problems due to improper specifi cations, improper installations, improper use, the use of accessory parts or parts not authorized by Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Inc., repair by unauthorized persons, and damage or abuse of the heater are specially excluded from warranty coverage.