Draining Freshwater; Heat Transfer Fluid; Filling - Bailey Pursuit Owner's Manual

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Draining Freshwater

1. Switch off the water pump.
2. Open all water taps, showers, etc.
3. Open the safety/drain valve by lifting the
yellow tab (Fig.1 [M]): see page 62, or by
turning the blue knob (Fig 1.[K]) 90°.
4. The system will drain directly below the
vehicle through the clear plastic hose on the
safety/drain valve. Check that all water has
emptied out (7–10 litres). Leave the valve in
the open position until the next time the hot
water cylinder is used.
NB: Check that the red breather valve (Fig.1
[N]) is allowing air to enter the hot water
cylinder, when it is being drained, and that the
clear plastic hose is not obstructed.
Fig.1

Heat Transfer Fluid

The central heating system is filled with
heat transfer fluid (HTF), a solution of 50%
ethylene glycol antifreeze and 50% water.
The boiler must not be switched on if
there is no HTF in the system.
!
The antifreeze manufacturer will
have a maximum water hardness
recommendation. Read the product
label or contact
manufacturer for details.
Alde recommends antifreeze meeting VAG
G12++ or G13 specification, and deionised
water (0 ppm).
50:50 ethylene glycol antifreeze and water
will protect against frost down to -35 to 37°C.
A refractometer and/or hydrometer can be
used to measure the strength of the antifreeze
solution.
Corrosion protection will vary depending on
the lifespan of the antifreeze. Read the product
label or contact the product manufacturer for
details.
Always replace the HTF in accordance
with the antifreeze product's lifespan.
!
If in any doubt, replace the HTF after
2 years.
The corrosion inhibitors found in ethylene
glycol antifreeze may not be cross-compatible.
When topping up or replacing the HTF, ensure
the new antifreeze is compatible with the
current antifreeze product. Read the product
label or contact the product manufacturer for
details.
As a rough guideline, blue and red
antifreeze products are not
i
compatible with each other, but VAG
G12++ and G13 spec antifreeze
(purple/magenta) is compatible with
both.
Failure to fill with suitable HTF may result in
severe damage to your Alde system, which is
not covered under warranty.

Filling

The central heating system is filled with HTF
through the expansion tank, either by hand, or
using the Alde service pump. Any containers
used for handling or storing the HTF should
be checked first, and must be visibly clean
to avoid introducing contaminants or foreign
the product