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  • Page 1 Use and Care Guide Series AHE-400-P02...
  • Page 2 Technical Support can be contacted at 574-AIR-XCEL (574-247-9235). Hours of operation are 7:00am to 4:00pm (MST) Monday through Friday. The Aqua-Hot heating system is protected by the fi nest warranty in the industry (read about it at the back of this manual).
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 5: Safety Features

    The 2.0 Reporters with CFG 1.9 and greater come with a • Aqua-Hot’s exhaust is HOT. DO NOT park is dry areas when manual mode in case the general coach RV-C network fails. operating to avoid fi re and injury to persons.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions p. 5 ©Aqua-Hot® 400P Use and Care Guide...
  • Page 7: System Overview

    New Low Emissions Technology virtually Hot Water Priority System eliminates smoke and odor from the exhaust The Aqua-Hot 400P is a Hot Water Priority heating system. by reducing total hydrocarbon emission by Meaning that the 400P cannot heat the interior of the coach 82%, making Aqua-Hot the cleanest burning propane-powered and produce hot water simultaneously.
  • Page 8: System Features

    Aqua-Hot System Features System Features The Aqua-Hot Heating System is a Low Emissions Hydronic Heating System (heating with hot water) that signifi cantly improves your level of comfort, decreases harmful emissions released into the atmosphere, and adds thousands of dollars in valve to your RV.
  • Page 9: Component Callouts

    NOTE: The top panel has been made transparent in the view above to aid in the explanation of the heater. DO NOT remove the top panel. Doing so risks irreparable damage to the Aqua-Hot. Only remove the service panels. Figure 6 Figure 5 p.
  • Page 10: Controls Overview

    It can be activated by turning the burner switch in the ON position or by tapping the burner to ON on the coach The Aqua-Hot heating system is controlled by two switches, the display screen. burner switch and the electric element switch. When one or both •...
  • Page 11: Domestic Hot Water System

    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.
  • Page 12: Operational Flowchart

    Heat exchanger fans activate, transferring heat into the coach interior The now cooled antifreeze and water solution is recirculated back to the boiler tank of the Aqua-Hot to be reheated. p. 11 ©Aqua-Hot® 400P Use and Care Guide...
  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    When the Aqua-Hot is at maximum operating temperature, assistance in locating a qualifi ed person to service this heater. the coolant is very hot. If the Aqua-Hot heating system is accessed, scalding by hot vapor or coolant may occur. Before cleaning or servicing, disconnect all power supplies.
  • Page 14: Winterizing The Aqua-Hot

    The warranty does not cover freeze damage. NOTE: The Aqua-Hot can continue to be used for interior heat De-Winterization once the domestic hot water system has been winterized. 1. Completely drain the fresh water storage tank.
  • Page 15: Antifreeze Types

    “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...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17: Measuring Antifreeze Using A Refractometer

    Refractometer Sight Glass Application of Propylene Glycol Upper Blue Field Poor Poor Good Boundary Line Adjust to 32°F Lower White Field p. 16 ©Aqua-Hot® 400P Use and Care Guide...
  • Page 18: General Troubleshooting

    2. Ensure that there is an adequate amount of propane for the propane burner. If the Aqua-Hot still fails to operate, please contact the Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Technical Support Department at 574-AIR- 3. Ensure that the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank has an adequate XCEL (574-247-9235) or visit our web site at www.aquahot.com.
  • Page 19: Testing Functionality

    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...
  • Page 20 Orange nect (within 30 seconds) network will trigger the Reporter to deactivate the Aqua-Hot. This serves as a safety feature to ensure that the Aqua-Hot Reporter is currently online Alternating Green does not continue to operate if the coach loses power. Once but has gone offl...
  • Page 21: Reporter Manual Mode

    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.
  • Page 22: Owner's Service Log

    Service Log DATE SERVICE PERFORMED SERVICE CENTER p. 21 ©Aqua-Hot® 400P Use and Care Guide...
  • Page 23 Service Log DATE SERVICE PERFORMED SERVICE CENTER p. 22 ©Aqua-Hot® 400P Use and Care Guide...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 25 LTE-100-100 SERIES Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, LLC 7501 Miller Drive, Frederick, CO 80504 Visit us online at www.aquahot.com Call us at 574-AIR-XCEL (574-247-9235) ©2021 Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, LLC. Printed in the USA...

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