Fitted Equipment
MAINTAINING THE HEATING SYSTEM
Winter camping
While camping during the winter, ensure that
the flue is kept clear of snow and ice since
the inlet air to the LPG boiler enters through
the flue. Do not start the LPG boiler until the
flue is completely free of snow. A flue
extension (part no. 300 320) for fitting on the
roof is recommended for winter camping.
The LPG system
A professional, who will ensure that there are
no leaks from connections or hoses, should
check the LPG system regularly. LPG hoses
should be changed every second year, since
their propensity to dry out and crack will
eventually result in leaks.
To increase safety, we recommend fitting an
Alde leak gauge, type 4071, as close as
possible to the pressure reduction valve.
The heating system
Regularly check the heating system's fluid
level in the expansion tank. The level should
be about 1cm above the minimum indicator
in a cold tank.
The heating system should be filled with a
mixture of water and glycol. For preference,
use high quality ready-mixed glycol (with
inhibitor) intended for use in aluminium
heating systems. If using concentrated
glycol, the mixture should consist of 60%
water and 40% glycol. If the heating system
will be exposed to temperatures below -
25°C, the glycol content must be increased,
but not to more than 50%.
Any vessels used for the liquid must be
spotlessly clean, and the pipes in the heating
system must be free of contamination. This
will prevent the growth of bacterial in the
system.
The glycol mixture should be checked before
topping up with new liquid. This will ensure
that the concentration of glycol in the
mixture is not too high.
If the fluid level in the expansion tank falls for
reasons other than evaporation, please
check all joints, drain cocks and bleeder
screws to ensure that they are not leaking. If
the glycol-water mixture leaks out, rinse with
water and wipe up. New allow the heating
system to stand empty of glycol.
FILLING THE SYSTEM WITH GLYCOL
FLUID
NB!
Any vessels used for the liquid must be
spotlessly clean, and the pipes in the heating
system must be free of contamination. This
will prevent the growth of bacterial in the
system.
The system is filled through the expansion
tank, either manually or using the Alde filling
pump which both tops up and bleeds the
system. For manual filling, unfasten the
circulation pump nut (R) and life the pump
(S) out of the tank. Slowly pour the glycol
mixture into the tank. Bleed the system.
Top up with more liquid if the level has fallen
after bleeding. Bleed a newly filled system
regularly during the first days the heating
system is in operation.
BLEEDING THE SYSTEM
Depending on how the pipes have been
fitted, air pockets may form when the
system is filled with glycol fluid. A sign that
there is air trapped in the system is that the
heat released into the pipes only extends a
metre or so from the boiler even though the
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