Using The Boiler - Alde Compact 3010 Instructions D'utilisation

USING THE BOILER

DOMESTIC HOT WATER
The heating system can supply domestic hot water using
either LP Gas or electricity. You may temporarily increase
the temperature of the hot water using the same thermo-
static control panel that is used for space heating.
Please see the control instructions for details.
To make hot water with the boiler:
1. Make sure that the RV:s freshwater tank is filled up
with freshwater or connected to main water supply.
2. Fill the boiler with clean, fresh water. If the boiler has
not been used for some time, flush it out with fresh
water by opening any hot water tap in the RV and al-
lowing approximately 3 gallons to run through the tap.
3. Close all taps and start the heater using the
Control Panel.
DANGER
HOT WATER HAZARD
FARA
Hot water at temperatures above 125°F (51ºC) can
cause serious scalding injuries and in extrem cases
DANGER
even death.
GEFAHR
The boiler can deliver hot water at a temperature up
to 185°F (85°C).
FARE
– For safe operation, use a mixing valve set at
VAARA
temperature no higher than 125°F (51°C).
PELIGRO
PERICOLO
NOTICE
GEVAAR
There may be a variation between the temperature
delivered from the water heater and the temperature
at the tap due to water conditions or the length of
pipe to the water heater.
USING ONLY HOT WATER
When only hot water is required (for example during the
summer), no settings need to be changed. The boiler will
look after this function automatically.
Refer to the Control Panel instructions for details on
operating hot water.
Opening safety valve/drain valve
Drain valve lever
Closed
Figure 5. Safety/drain valve
6
Drain valve lever
Open
AIR CUSHION
The boiler is designed to have an air space, called an air
cushion, at the top of the tank. This air cushion is essen-
tial for absorbing pressure surges in the heater, thus pre-
venting a build-up of pressure that could cause damage
to pipes and pipe joints. When the boiler is in continuous
use, however, this air cushion tends to dissipate.
NOTICE
To maintain the air cushion, the hot water tank
should be emptied approximately once a month,
to ensure that a new air cushion is formed in the
heater. Follow the directions below to drain the
water heater.
Draining the boiler using the combined safety/drain
valve:
WARNING
INJURY / SCALDING INJURY
VARNING
• Never actuate the drain valve lever as long as the
water heater is still warm.
AVERTISSMENT
• Never actuate the drain valve lever as long as the
WARNUNG
water heater is under water pressure and/or is still
warm.
ADVARSEL
1. Switch off the fresh water pump. Consult your RV
VAROITUS
owner's manual to find the location of this control.
ADVERTENCIA
2. Open all water taps.
3. Open the safety/drain valve by turning the lever
AVVERTENZA
(See Figure 5). Check your RV owner's manual to
find the location of the safety/drain valve.
WAARSCHUWING
4. The boiler will now drain directly below the vehicle
through the safety/ drain valve hose. Check that all
the water is emptied out (about 2-3 gallons/7-10
liters). Leave the valve in the open position until the
next time the heater is used.
5.
NOTICE
Check that the automatic check valve
(see Figure 6) is open and is allowing air to en-
ter the heater when it is being drained, and that
the hose is not blocked.
6. For emptying specially-adapted boilers, as well as
any other freshwater systems in the vehicle, please
refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
Automatic check valve
Figure 6. Check valve location