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Vehicle Systems Hydro-Hot H2E-200-01E Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual / Manuel du propriétaire H2E-200-01E...
  • Page 2 Date of Purchase (Motorhome): __________________________________________ Hydro-Hot Model No. (reference the label on the front cover):_________________ Hydro-Hot Serial No. (reference the label on the front cover): _________________ Please Mail To: Vehicle Systems’ Warranty Department 15549 East Highway 52 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 INFORMATION DU PROPRIÉTAIRE Nom du propriétaire : __________________________________________________...
  • Page 3 Vehicle Systems, Inc. Warranty Department 15549 East Highway 52 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 Vehicle Systems, Inc. Warranty Department 15549 East Highway 52 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Information Limited Warranty Statement ..........Page 1 Introduction Introduction to the Hydro-Hot Hydronic Heating System .
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting General Information ........... .Page 14 Electronic Controller Diagnostic .

  • Page 6: Warranty Information

    Hydronic Hydro-Hot H2E-200-01E Vehicle Systems, Inc. garantie que le boîtier de la chaudière du Hydro-Hot sera sans défaut de matériel ou de fab- rication pour une période de trois (3) ans lorsqu’utilisé en conditions normales. Les autres composantes principales du Hydro-Hot seront garanties pour les deux (2) premières années de fonctionnement, en...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (GRAS) by the FDA. For additional information regarding this “GRAS” antifreeze product, please System. Also, be sure to fill out and mail in the reference Appendix A, contact Vehicle Systems’ Owner’s Information Card located at the front Technical Support Department at 1-800-685-4298, or of this manual.
  • Page 8 CUT-OFF THERMOSTAT ACCESS PANEL NOTICE: Use only a non-toxic Propylene Glycol based Boiler Antifreeze which meets FDA (GRAS) DIESEL-BURNER HIGH- Standards. For more information call Vehicle Systems, Inc. CIRCULATION 1-800-685-4298 LIMIT THERMOSTATS PUMP #1 COLD BOILER TANK STIR PUMP CIRCULATION...

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS procedure will activate the Diesel-Burner and the indicator light located on the “Diesel” switch. Allow 10-20 minutes for The Hydro-Hot’s Exhaust is HOT! the Hydro-Hot System to reach operating temperature. Please note that the Diesel-Burner is the primary heat source for DO NOT park in areas where dry conditions exist under- heating both the interior and the domestic hot water (such as neath the vehicle, as a fire may result (e.g., in a dry, grassy...

  • Page 10: Zone Thermostat Operation

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Both the Diesel-Burner and the Electric Heating Simply adjust the Thermostat (i.e., Bay Heating) to Element are thermostatically controlled. Either, or approximately 40ºF. This will prevent freezing of the both, heating sources will automatically maintain domestic water storage system. Please contact the specific the temperature of the Hydro-Hot’s antifreeze and motorhome manufacturer for the exact location of the Fresh water heating solution between approximately 160...

  • Page 11: Using The Engine Preheat System

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE (continued): operate and provide heat to the Heating NOTE: The Hydro-Hot’s Engine Preheating System acts as a supplemental heating source, in addition to the Die- Zones. Please note that the Electronic Controller’s Low Temp Cutoff Status indicator light will sel-Burner and the Electric Heating Element.

  • Page 12: Hydro-Hot Operational Flow-Chart

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Hydro-Hot Operational Flow-Chart Heat source is selected from the Interior Switch Panel Diesel-Burner is activated Electric Heating Element is activated by the “Diesel” switch by the “Electric” switch The Boiler Tank heats the antifreeze and water heating solution to 190°F FONCTIONNEMENT Schéma de fonctionnement du Hydronic Hydro-Hot La source de chaleur est choisie au panneau...
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Hydro-Hot Operational Flow-Chart (continued) Heating Zone Thermostat “Engine Preheat” switch on the Interior A hot water faucet (e.g., kitchen sink, calls for heat. Switch Panel is activated. shower, etc.) is opened. The heated antifreeze and water heating The engine’s coolant is circulated through Continuous hot water is supplied to the solution flows through the Hydronic Heating the Hydro-Hot’s internal Engine Preheat...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    FDA. For additional information regarding this Before cleaning or servicing, disconnect all power supplies! GRAS antifreeze product, please reference Appendix A, contact Vehicle Systems’ Technical Support Department at 1-800-685-4298, or visit the website at www.vehiclesys.com. DO NOT operate the Diesel-Burner and/or the Electric...
  • Page 15 (0.35 GPH) Fuel Filter instructions are needed, please reference the Hydro-Hot’s (10 Micron) “Shop Manual” or contact Vehicle Systems’ Technical Support Department at 1-800-685-4298 for the nearest Hydro-Hot Service Center. NOTE: The Hydro-Hot’s Diesel-Burner is factory calibrated to function efficiently up to 8,500 feet above sea- level.

  • Page 16: Winterization

    WINTERIZATION Disconnect the domestic water demand pump’s suction line from the fresh water storage tank. Not winterizing the Hydro-Hot when freezing temperatures are present will result in serious damage to the Hydro-Hot’s Attach an adequate piece of hose onto the suction side of Domestic Hot Water Heating System.
  • Page 17 WINTERIZATION If disinfecting the potable water system after de-winterizing, be sure to follow RVIA’s “Instructions for Disinfection of Potable Water Systems on Recreation Vehicles.” These instructions can be obtained by contacting the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association at (703) 620-6003, visiting them online at www.rvia.com, or writing to them at the following address: Recreation Vehicle Industry Association...
  • Page 18 WINTERIZATION Arrows indicate directional flow of domestic water To Hot Water Faucets TOP VIEW Domestic Hot Water OUTLET Domestic Cold Water Figure 4 INLET Fresh To Cold Water Faucets Water Storage Demand Tank Pump Antifreeze Remove the hose from the Fresh Water Storage Tank and attach an adequate piece of hose onto the suction side of the demand pump.

  • Page 19: General Information

    • If the Hydro-Hot still fails to operate, please contact Should the Hydro-Hot’s Diesel-Burner fail to operate, com- Vehicle Systems’ Technical Support Department at 1-800- plete the following: 685-4298 for additional troubleshooting assistance or visit the website at www.vehiclesys.com.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Low Tank Level Cutoff Indicator Light: Interior Switch Panel for approximately 30 seconds, then turning the switch back ON. This indicator light will illuminate RED when either the 120 Volt-AC Electric Heating Element and/or Diesel-Burner have Overload Fault Indicator Light: automatically shut down due to a low antifreeze and water heating solution level inside the Hydro-Hot’s Boiler Tank.
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING the five indicator lights illuminate RED, it indicates that an Engine Preheat Circulation Pump is operating. Please note electrical overload condition (i.e., short) has occurred in a that this light will only be active if the Engine Preheat switch particular heating zone’s circuitry.

  • Page 22: Switch Panel Blinking Fault Indicator Light

    The Interior Switch Panel incorporates a self-diagnostic Blink- Switch Indicator Light, do not attempt a Heater ing Fault Indicator Light, which by using a series of blinking restart; contact Vehicle Systems’ Technical Support lights, indicates the particular component of the Diesel-Burner Department at 1-800-685-4298 for assistance.

  • Page 23: Tableau D'interprétation Des Séquences Des Voyants De Panne Clignotants

    à l’interrupteur Diesel du panneau de commande intérieur. Veuillez compléter les étapes de base indiquées pour l’alarme montrée au panneau de commande avant de consulter l’assistance technique de Vehicle Systems au 1-(800)-685-4298. Définitions des codes d’alarme de l’interrupteur Diesel Le contrôle du brûleur diesel ne reçoit pas un minimum de 11,1 Vcc...
  • Page 24 APPENDIX A Antifreeze and Water Heating Solution Annexe A Solution de chauffage d’antigel et d’eau...
  • Page 25 APPENDIX A: ANTIFREEZE AND WATER HEATING SOLUTION Appropriate Water/Propylene Glycol Solution “Burst Point.” Once the solution reaches the burst point, the potential is present for ruptured pipes to exist. The burst point Mixture Ratio of the antifreeze and water heating solution is dependent upon the brand of propylene glycol employed.
  • Page 26 APPENDIX A: ANTIFREEZE AND WATER HEATING SOLUTION Rust and Anti-Corrosive Inhibitors: antifreeze, the freezing point is actually raised, resulting in less freeze protection. Please reference the attached graphical Another major function of antifreeze is to provide protection representation regarding the percentage of antifreeze to water to the internal metal components of the Hydro-Hot Hydronic and how it directly affects the solution’s freezing point.
  • Page 27 APPENDIX A: ANTIFREEZE AND WATER HEATING SOLUTION Freezing Point Temperature (In Degrees Fahrenheit) Annexe A : Solution de chauffage d’antigel et d’eau 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 10 % Température du point de congélation (en degrés Fahrenheit) ©...
  • Page 28 APPENDIX A: ANTIFREEZE AND WATER HEATING SOLUTION Selecting an Appropriate Propylene Glycol only. Although RV & Marine antifreeze is often “Generally Recognized as Safe” by the FDA, it should never be used Based Antifreeze in the Hydro-Hot’s Hydronic Heating System. This type of antifreeze is not formulated to transfer heat, which is essential The following information addresses the necessary usage of a to the Heating System’s functionality and does not contain rust...
  • Page 29 OWNER’S SERVICE LOG: Date Service Performed Service Center JOURNAL D’ENTRETIEN DU PROPRIÉTAIRE Date Entretien exécuté Centre de service © Hydro-Hot Hydronic Heating System Owner’s Manual / Manuel du ® propriétaire du système de chauffage Hydronic Hydro-Hot 09/05 ®...
  • Page 30 OWNER’S SERVICE LOG: (Continued) Date Service Performed Service Center JOURNAL D’ENTRETIEN DU PROPRIÉTAIRE (suite) Date Entretien exécuté Centre de service © Hydro-Hot Hydronic Heating System Owner’s Manual / Manuel du ® propriétaire du système de chauffage Hydronic Hydro-Hot 09/05 ®...
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