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© 2011  Aqua

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LP Installation Manual

 

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Propane Burner, Heat Input (Firing Rate) ................................................................................................................................. 64,377 BTU/hr 
 
Propane Burner, Fuel Consumption (Continuous Operation) ............................................................................ 0.72 gal/hr, 2.72 liters/hr 
 
Heater, Voltage/Maximum Power Consumption ...................................................................................................... 12  Volt-DC/122 watts 
 
Electric Heating Element specifications .................................................................................................................... 120 Volt-AC/1500 watts 
 
Zone Heat Circulation Pump specifications .................................................................................................... (2) 12 Volt-DC/21 watts each 
 
Number of Heating Zones ............................................................................................................. maximum of 2, plus Bay Heat Exchanger 
 
Domestic Water Heating Capacity ............................................................................................................................... continuous/on-demand 
 
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................... 

16.75”H x 18”W x 29.5”L

 

 
Dry Weight .......................................................................................................................................................................... approximately 155 lbs. 
 
Wet Weight .......................................................................................................................................................................... approximately 200 lbs. 
 

NOTE:  All vehicle installations must comply with the requirements listed in the Recreational Vehicle Industry Associ-

ation’s (RVIA) ANSI/NFPA 1192 Handbook for Recreational Vehicle Standards.  To receive a copy of this handbook 

and  other  pertinent  RVIA  Standards,  write  to:    Recreation  Vehicle  Industry  Association,  1896  Preston  White  Drive, 
P.O. Box 2999, Reston, VA 22090-0999, call them at (703) 620-6003, or visit them online at www.rvia.org.

 

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Страница 1: ...quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous de bien suivre les instructions donn es dans cette notice pour r duire au minimum le risque d incendie ou d explosion...

Страница 2: ...eed 20 psi Excess pressure will result in internal damage CAUTION Before welding or plasma cutting on any coach it is necessary to disconnect the electric wiring to the Aqua Hot System Failure to disc...

Страница 3: ...System Heat Exchanger Location and Clearances 16 Heat Exchanger Mounting Requirements 16 Mounting the Heat Exchangers 17 Sample Heating System Floorplan 19 Wiring the Heat Exchangers 20 Plumbing Requ...

Страница 4: ...System by Grounding the Zone Thermostat Connection 42 Purging the Domestic Water System 43 Purging the Propane System 44 Section 11 Initial Start Up Operating Safety Instructions 45 Activating the Aq...

Страница 5: ...hot water This TribridHot designated system uses one or a combination of heat sources to heat FDA approved Generally Recognized as Safe GRAS propylene glycol based antifreeze solution in the Aqua Hot...

Страница 6: ...maximum of 2 plus Bay Heat Exchanger Domestic Water Heating Capacity continuous on demand Dimensions 16 75 H x 18 W x 29 5 L Dry Weight approximately 155 lbs Wet Weight approximately 200 lbs NOTE All...

Страница 7: ...NIC HEATING SYSTEM Each Aqua Hot heating system possesses an I D label on the unit itself This I D label details the specifications of the heater to what standard it has been tested and im portant saf...

Страница 8: ...ion Manual SECTION 1 AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEM Figure 3 Page 8 I D Label Pump 1 and Pump 2 Propane Inlet Hot Water Outlet Port Operating Instructions Cold Water Inlet Port Zone 1 and 2 Outlet P...

Страница 9: ...n Manual SECTION 1 AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEM Figure 4 Page 9 Interlock Switch Propane Burn er Controller Zone 1 Circulation Pump Drain Valve Zone 2 Circulation Pump Domestic Water Assembly Fuse...

Страница 10: ...t the Aqua Hot securely into the mounting tray to ensure that the unit does not move or shift under normal operating conditions NOTE Remove the bolt securing the front of the access cover to the mount...

Страница 11: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual SECTION 2 AQUA HOT INSTALLATION Figure 6 Figure 7 Page 11 Mounting Tray Flange Installed in cut out Underside of Mounting Tray...

Страница 12: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual SECTION 2 AQUA HOT INSTALLATION Figure 8 Page 12...

Страница 13: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual SECTION 2 AQUA HOT INSTALLATION Figure 9 Page 13...

Страница 14: ...installed cable clamp fittings Reference Figure 11 2 Insert the wires into the terminal block access area through the appropriate port s cable clamp fitting and into the proper terminal 3 Secure the w...

Страница 15: ...of overflow tubing so that it can be connected to the top of the expansion tank and extend through the bay floor Figure 12 Page 15 NOTE The top of the expansion tank should always be mounted at least...

Страница 16: ...oor of the plumbing bay as possible heat will naturally rise NOTE Mounting the heat exchangers without sufficient ventilation will severely reduce their overall heating performance heat output In orde...

Страница 17: ...1 Cut out a 2 5 inch H x 10 inch W opening for each heat exchanger outlet and cold air return register Reference Figure 21 2 Mount each heat exchanger permanently into place 3 Install the hot air outl...

Страница 18: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual SECTION 3 HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEM Page 18 Figure 21 Figure 20...

Страница 19: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual SECTION 3 HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEM Figure 19 Page 19...

Страница 20: ...ached to the last heat exchanger or cov ered to prevent additional connections 4 Attach each zone wire ran in step 2 to the Aqua Hot terminal block position F1 for zone 1 and position F2 for zone 2 Re...

Страница 21: ...anual SECTION 3 HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEM When wiring the heat exchangers in parallel the main 18 gauge wire is split to allow the heat exchanger wires to combine with the main wire to be powered or gro...

Страница 22: ...te any potential air traps The kitchen and living room heat exchangers typically three must be plumbed together in series on Heating Loop 1 Reference Figure 26 The fresh water tank bedroom and bathroo...

Страница 23: ...to each heat ex changer Plumbing heat exchangers in this manner will allow air to escape naturally If air is trapped in any heat exchanger it will significantly reduce the heat exchanger s overall hea...

Страница 24: ...l SECTION 3 HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEM Figure 28 Page 24 Figure 29 Barbed Fittings Components Compression Fitting Compo nents Inlet Heating Loop Connection Examples Compression Fittings Components In sta...

Страница 25: ...RONIC HEATING SYSTEM Straight Connection Components 90 Connection Components Pex Tube Pex Insert Two Constant Tension Band Clamps Pex Tube Pex Insert Constant Tension Clamps 3 4 Heater Hose Constant T...

Страница 26: ...red The thermostat installs using two mounting holes in the attached Bracket Mount the bracket to a bay wall using fasteners of your choice Positioning the Bulb and Capillary Tube The Capillary Tube a...

Страница 27: ...mostat Mounting Once the room thermostat has been wired perma nently mount the thermostat in place Be sure to then turn OFF both interior room ther mostats Room Thermostat Wiring 1 Run one 18 gauge wi...

Страница 28: ...domestic water plumbing line from the Aqua Hot s hot water outlet port to the hot water system s distribution lines water manifold Reference Figures 33 and 34 Use the RVIA provided table below in orde...

Страница 29: ...2 Inch Pex Tube Outside Diameter Domestic Cold Water Inlet Fresh Water Storage Tank Demand Pump Domestic Hot Water Outlet To Hot Water Faucets Domestic Cold Water Inlet AT Indicates Options for mount...

Страница 30: ...sing them in a downward motion Switch Panel Wiring 1 Run 16 gauge wires from the switch panel to the 2 Strip and crimp insulated female terminals on to each wire at the switch panel location 3 Connect...

Страница 31: ...ock Connections Interior Switch Panel Rear View Burner Switch Electric Element Switch Switch Mount Location Pin 2 Terminal Block DO Pin 4 Terminal Block D1 Pin 10 Terminal Block L Pin 9 Terminal Block...

Страница 32: ...a tee fitting into the manifold to provide a 3 8 inch port 2 Run a 3 8 inch line of an approved material from the propane manifold to the manual shut off valve installed on the Aqua Hot s propane inl...

Страница 33: ...ng any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa Manual Shut Off Valve for Propane Supply Installed in Propane Inlet Port NOTE The 375 LP must be isolated from the...

Страница 34: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Страница 35: ...in the pipe and mount the exhaust tip This will prevent excessive air movement up the exhaust pipe pre venting the propane burner from extinguishing Reference Figure 46 Exhaust System Requirements The...

Страница 36: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual SECTION 8 EXHAUST SYSTEM Figure 42 Figure 43 Page 36...

Страница 37: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual SECTION 8 EXHAUST SYSTEM Figure 44 Page 37...

Страница 38: ...Manual SECTION 8 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 Black Pipe Nipple Installed Black Pipe Elbow 4 Black Pipe Nipple Installed 2 Automotive Type Exhaust Pipe Figure 45 Figure 46 Page 38 8 3 8 8 3 8 sheet metal screw V...

Страница 39: ...f 27 38 amps 6 x 23 26 B Determine the total length of wire required to con nect the terminal block to the vehicle s main battery disconnect C Reference Appendix B with the total amps and length of wi...

Страница 40: ...12V DC Terminal Block 120V AC Terminal Block Cable Clamp Fittings Placement Optional Terminal Block for Switches Heat Exchanger Fans and Thermostats Figure 48 WARNING Tighten the terminal block screws...

Страница 41: ...e rather than an RV and Marine antifreeze or an automotive antifreeze coolant If assistance is needed in selecting an appropriate antifreeze please contact the Aqua Hot Heating Sys tems Product Applic...

Страница 42: ...drain valve located at the front of the heater Reference Figure 50 5 Connect a piece of 1 2 inch PEX type tubing to the drain valve This piece should be long enough to transport the antifreeze and wat...

Страница 43: ...domestic water pump has 12 Volt DC power then activate it by opening each hot water faucet one at a time and running the water until all air is purged from the domestic water system 2 Once the domesti...

Страница 44: ...shut off valve ball valve at the Aqua Hot s propane inlet port and allow propane to fill the Aqua Hot s internal line fully At this point ensure that the connections to the unit are not leaking propan...

Страница 45: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual SECTION 11 INITIAL START UP Page 45...

Страница 46: ...available 4 Ensure that adequate electricity is available for the Aqua Hot if the electric element is to be used 5 Set the interior room thermostats to the desired temperature 6 On the interior switc...

Страница 47: ...APPENDIX A WIRING DIAGRAM...

Страница 48: ...APPENDIX B WIRE GAUGE INFORMATION...

Страница 49: ...formulated specifically to protect auto motive engines against corrosion freezing tempera tures and overheating They also have excellent heat transfer and thermal conductivity characteris tics Althoug...

Страница 50: ...he heating system Therefore a higher boiling point is desired in order to combat the loss of efficiency which allows the anti freeze to transport the heat created from the internal process throughout...

Страница 51: ...APPENDIX E ANTIFREEZE TERMS AND MIXTURE RATIO Page 51...

Страница 52: ...Installation Manual Figure 1 Eyepiece Calibration Screw Daylight Plate Assembly Main Prism Assembly CALIBRATE THE REFRACTOMETER Aqua Hot Part Number MSX 907 162 APPENDIX F MEASURING PROPYLENE GLYCOL...

Страница 53: ...n the prism for approximately 30 seconds before going to step 2 This allows the sample to adjust to the ambient temperature of the refractometer 2 Hold daylight plate in the direction of a light sourc...

Страница 54: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual NOTES...

Страница 55: ...2011 Aqua Hot 375 LP Installation Manual NOTES...

Страница 56: ...LTE 375 016 Rev C 15549 East Highway 52 Fort Lupton CO 80621 Toll free 800 685 4298 phone 303 659 8221 fax 303 857 9000 www aquahot com...

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