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Hydro-Hot    Hydronic Heating System Owner’s Manual  08/04

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NOTE:

Both the Diesel-Burner and the Electric Heating Element are

thermostatically controlled.  Either, or both, heating sources will

automatically maintain the temperature of the Hydro-Hot's water and

antifreeze solution between approximately 160-190 (+/- 5) degrees

Fahrenheit.   So to heat your motorhome / domestic hot water, simply

choose the desired heat source(s) and leave the switch(s) (i.e. Diesel

and/or Electric)

 ON

.

Heat

Sources

,

continued

SECTION 2:  OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Comfort

Control

2.2  Zone Thermostat(s) Operation
Interior Room Thermostats

Simply adjust each Interior Room Thermostat to the desired temperature.

Then whenever an Interior Room Thermostat 

“calls-for-heat”

,

 the 

Hydro-

Hot’s Circulation Pump(s) and Interior Heat Exchanger Fans will be

activated.  These devices together will supply warmth and comfort to each

interior heating zone.  Please contact your specific motorhome

manufacturer for the exact location of the Interior Room Thermostat(s).

Fresh Water Tank Thermostat

Simply adjust the Thermostat (i.e. Bay Heating) to approximately 40

degrees Fahrenheit.  This will prevent freezing of the domestic water

storage system. Please contact your specific motorhome manufacturer

for the exact location of the Fresh Water Tank Thermostat.

2.3  Using the Domestic Hot Water System

When the Hydro-Hot is at operating temperature, the domestic water is

automatically heated as it is being used.  Because the Hydro-Hot does not

store any hot water

,

 simply open any hot water faucet and a continuous

supply of domestic hot water will be present within a few seconds.  This

hot water feature is 

continuous

 and is accomplished by the Hydro-Hot’s

Domestic Hot Water Heating System.  Please note that the 

Diesel

switch must be 

ON

to get an unlimited supply of hot water (i.e. during

showers).

Hot Water

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Summary of Contents for HHE-200-09E

Page 1: ...Hydro Hot Hydronic Heating System Owner s Manual 08 04 R OWNER S MANUAL Model Number HHE 200 09E 12 VDC HHE 500 09M 12 VDC ...

Page 2: ...y State Zip Code Telephone E mail Address Motorhome Model Date of Purchase Motorhome Hydro Hot Model No reference Figure 1 Marking Plate Hydro Hot Serial No reference Figure 1 Marking Plate Vehicle Systems Warranty Department 15549 East Highway 52 Ft Lupton CO 80621 Vehicle Systems Inc Warranty Department 15549 East Highway 52 Ft Lupton CO 80621 ...

Page 3: ...ne Thermostat s Operation 3 2 3 Using the Domestic Hot Water System 3 2 4 Using the Engine Preheat System 4 2 5 Diesel Burner Component Overview 5 2 6 Diesel Burner Operational Flow Chart 5 2 7 Precautions 6 Section 3 Maintenance 3 1 Maintenance Schedule 7 Section 4 Winterization 4 1 Domestic Hot Water System 8 Section 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 General Information 9 5 2 Electronic Controller Diagnosti...

Page 4: ...based solution is a Boiler type antifreeze which is Generally Recognized as Safe GRAS by the FDA For additional information regarding this GRAS antifreeze product please contact us at 1 800 685 4298 or visit our website at www vehiclesys com SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Hydro Hot Overview Figure 1A Heating Zones Status 5 4 3 2 1 Electric Heating Element Status Low Voltage Reset Low Tank Level Cutoff Heating...

Page 5: ... water such as when cool ambient temperatures exist and or when there is a high de mand for domestic hot water Electric Heating Element Turn the Electric switch ON reference Figure 2 This procedure will activate the 120 VAC Electric Heating Element and the indicator light located on the Electric switch Allow 1 2 hours for the Hydro Hot System to reach operating temperature Also please note that th...

Page 6: ...ces together will supply warmth and comfort to each interior heating zone Please contact your specific motorhome manufacturer for the exact location of the Interior Room Thermostat s Fresh Water Tank Thermostat Simply adjust the Thermostat i e Bay Heating to approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit This will prevent freezing of the domestic water storage system Please contact your specific motorhome ma...

Page 7: ...g Element switch is ON follow these simple instructions A Turn the Hydro Hot s Engine Preheat switch ON reference Figure 2 This procedure will activate the Engine Preheat Circulation Pump and circulate the engine s coolant through the Engine Preheat System This feature will adequately warm the engine for easy start ups on cool mornings Engine Preheat Indicator Light Diesel Electric Engine Preheat ...

Page 8: ...ill the Motor 2 begin to operate Operation sequence once the Hydro Hot s Diesel switch is turned ON NOTE The Diesel switch s Indicator Light will illuminate reference Figure 4 while the Heating Status and Diesel Burner Status lights illuminate on the Electronic Controller reference Figure 5 The Motor 2 which turns the Combustion Air Blower 5 and drives the Fuel Pump 14 will begin to operate After ...

Page 9: ...The Hydro Hot s Diesel Burner will automatically turn back ON once the coolant temperature reaches the preset temperature of approximately 160 5 degrees fahrenheit The Motor 2 will continue to run for approximately three 3 additional minutes This process is refered to as the purge cycle which cools down the heater s internal components and purges the Combustion Chamber 11 of any residual exhaust g...

Page 10: ...eeds replenishing fill the Hydro Hot s Expansion Tank to the FULL HOT level mark Be sure to use a 50 50 mixture of water and P G antifreeze Annually WARNING Before cleaning or servicing disconnect all power supplies To keep your Hydro Hot running smoothly it is ideal to have the Diesel Burner tuned up annually A tune up should consist of a new Fuel Nozzle and Fuel Filter along with a thorough clea...

Page 11: ...N Storage C Attach an adequate piece of hose onto the suction side of the domestic water demand pump D Place the opposite end of the hose into an adequate supply of FDA approved RV Antifreeze E Open close all interior and exterior water faucets one at a time until only pure RV Antifreeze is present Perform this procedure for both the hot and cold faucets F Remove the hose and reconnect the domesti...

Page 12: ...Controller Faceplate by unscrewing the four cover screws C Remove the Hydro Hot s Access Cover and check for loose plug connec tors on the Diesel Burner s Control Unit located on the under side see Figure 1A D Check to ensure that the vehicle s fuel tank has a sufficient level of fuel E If your Hydro Hot still fails to operate please contact our Technical Support Department at 1 800 685 4298 for a...

Page 13: ... GREEN whenever a Zone Thermostat for each particular zone is calling for heat The GREEN indicator lights also indicate that VDC power is being supplied to the particular interior heating zone s Heat Exchangers i e fan motors If any of the five indicator lights illuminate RED it indicates that an electrical overload condition i e short has occurred in a particular heating zone s circuitry NOTE A s...

Page 14: ... the Diesel Burner and or the Electric Heating Element When this indicator light is off no heat is being supplied to the Hydro Hot s Boiler Tank NOTE The Hydro Hot s VDC VAC Control Thermostat will automatically activate the Diesel Burner and or the Electric Heating Element only if the Diesel and or Electric switch is in the ON position So to heat your motorhome domestic hot water simply choose th...

Page 15: ... the Heater by the end user This warranty does not apply to damage or failure of the HYDRO HOT Heater or the vehicle into which it was installed due to improper installation assembly maintenance abuse neglect acci dent or the use of parts not supplied by Vehicle Systems Inc Vehicle Systems is not re sponsible for incidental or consequential damages The intent of this warranty is to protect the end...

Page 16: ...Hydro Hot Hydronic Heating System Owner s Manual 08 04 Date Service Performed Service Center OWNER S SERVICE LOG ...

Page 17: ...s Manual 08 04 Hydro Hot Motor Coach Heating System Owner s Manual 08 03 R 15549 East Highway 52 Fort Lupton Colorado 80621 1 800 685 4298 Fax 303 857 9000 Copyright 2004 Vehicle Systems Inc All rights reserved www vehiclesys com LTE VHS 225 ...

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