Truma AquaGo AU Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Operating instructions Page 2
Installation instructions Page 19
To be kept in the vehicle!
Truma AquaGo AU
LP Gas Instant Water Heater
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Truma AquaGo AU instant water heater (appliance)
Overview / Designation of parts
Legend
1 Cold water connection 1/2 inch NPT 2 Hot water connection 1/2 inch NPT 3 Circulation line connection 1/2 inch NPT
(comfort plus model only)
4 Pressure relief valve
4a Test lever
5 Flue fan 6 Unit casing 7 Control unit 8 POWER switch
9 Latch 10 Flue duct 11 Easy Drain Lever
11a Water inlet filter
12 Gas pipe grommet (side) 13 Gas valve 14 Cover plate 15 Temperature stabiliser
16 Water flow sensor 17 Burner with manifold, orifice size 0.82mm 18 Circulation pump 19 Heat exchanger
20 Access door (assembly) 21 Turn lock 22 Webbing 23 Ventilation grille (air inlet, exhaust) 24 Grommet for 12 V cable
(power supply) 25 Type plate 26 Exhaust pressure switch 27 Control panel
LED 1 Power-ON LED 1– green LED 2 Error code LED 2 – red LED 3 Status LED 3 – yellow
Fig. 1 (Unit casing/Frame partially omitted)
Fig. 2 (rear view of appliance)
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Trademark information
Truma AquaGo referred to as AquaGo below.
Truma AquaGo comfort AU referred to as AquaGo comfort below. Truma AquaGo comfort plus AU referred to as AquaGo comfort plus below.
Intended use
The AquaGo instant water heater (appliance) may be used only to heat tap water in recreational vehicles (RVs) that are used for recreation, travel or camping.
RVs are recreational vehicles designed as temporary living quarters for recreation, camping or travel use. Such vehicles have their own power or are towed by another vehicle.
Prohibited use
Any use other than the intended use (see above) is prohibited. Examples of prohibited use:
• Use in a marine environment.
• Use as part of a space heating system.
• Use in mobile homes.
• Use in food trucks or roadside food vending vehicles.
• Use in construction trailers
• Use as a pool heater
Glossary
electric antifreeze kit AquaGo electric antifreeze kit
appliance AquaGo instant water heater
AWG American Wire Gauge
control panel Control panel CP classic AquaGo
heating cartridge AquaGo electric antifreeze kit cartridge
MWG Metric Wire Gauge
Model
Truma AquaGo comfort AU (DLE6AC) Truma AquaGo comfort plus AU (DLE6ACP)
Table of contents
Overview / Designation of parts ..................................... 2
Trademark information ..................................................... 3
Intended use ....................................................................... 3
Prohibited use .................................................................... 3
Glossary ............................................................................... 3
Model ................................................................................... 3
Consumer Safety Information
Safety symbols and signal words ................................... 4
Safety behaviour and practices ...................................... 4
Safety features ................................................................... 6
Operating instructions
How the appliance works ................................................. 7
Pressure relief valve .......................................................... 7
Access door ........................................................................ 8
Opening the access door ...................................................... 8
Removing the access door ................................................... 8
Closing the access door ........................................................ 8
Starting the appliance ....................................................... 9
Inspections before each use ................................................. 9
Operating procedures ........................................................... 9
Switching ON the appliance ................................................. 9
Operating modes (control panel) ........................................ 10
Description of the yellow status LED 3 .............................. 10
Switching OFF the appliance .............................................. 10
Operation in frost conditions ......................................... 11
Winterising ........................................................................ 11
Winterising the appliance ................................................... 11
Winterising the RV with a winterising fluid ........................ 11
AquaGo technical data .................................................... 12
Approval ............................................................................ 12
Maintenance ..................................................................... 13
Draining the water and cleaning the water inlet filter ........ 13
Decalcification .................................................................. 14
Decalcification frequency ................................................... 14
Performing decalcification .................................................. 14
Interrupting decalcification ................................................. 16
Accessories ....................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 17
Truma warranty policy .................................................... 18
Installation Instructions
Safety behaviour and practices .................................... 19
Selecting a suitable location .......................................... 19
Preparing for installation ................................................ 19
Unpacking the appliance .................................................... 19
Preparing the installation site .............................................. 19
Preparing the gas connection ............................................. 20
– Gas side connection ......................................................... 20
– Gas rear connection ......................................................... 21
Preparing the water connection ......................................... 21
Preparing the 12 VDC electrical connection ....................... 21
Connection diagrams .......................................................... 22
Mounting the control panel ................................................ 23
Installing the appliance ................................................... 23
Gas connection ................................................................. 24
Connecting the gas line (gas side connection) ................... 24
Connecting the gas line (gas rear connection) ................... 25
Functional check .............................................................. 26
APPENDIX A – Error Codes ............................................ 27
APPENDIX B – Functional Diagram .............................. 29
APPENDIX C – Spare Parts (all models) ....................... 31
APPENDIX D – Electrical Connection Diagram .......... 33
APPENDIX E – Notes for painting the access door
and cover plate ...................................... 34
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Safety symbols and signal words
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
is used to address practices not re-
lated to physical injury.
Other important information or tips
Safety behaviour and practices
If the gas system is leaking or if there is a smell of gas
• extinguish all open flames
• open windows and door
• close all shut-off valves and gas cylinders
• do not smoke
• do not activate any electric switches
• ask an expert to inspect the entire system!
Ensuring a safe operating environment
Suffocation through exhaust gases. To ensure dissipation of exhaust gas­es, operate the appliance outdoors only.
– Never use in enclosed spaces or tents or
breathe in the exhaust gases.
– If installing an awning, make sure that the
exhaust system terminates outdoors.
– If you park the RV in an enclosed space,
such as a garage or repair shop: · You must block the fuel supply. · You must switch the appliance off at the
control panel.
Consumer Safety Information
• Keep the air inlet and exhaust outlet free of obstructions in order to ensure clean combustion.
Do not place articles on or against the ap- pliance. Do not lean any objects against the water heater’s access door or place any foreign objects within 61 cm (2 feet) of the access door.
Do not use or store flammable materials near the appliance.
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the appliance while it is in operation.
Do not modify the appliance.
Responsibilities of the operator
• Avoid possible serious health issues caused by electromagnetic radiation. All persons with a pacemaker are prohibited from open­ing the access door and maintaining the ap­pliance during operation.
• The operator is responsible for the water filled into the appliance and its quality.
• The use of upright gas cylinders from which gas is taken in the gas phase is mandato­ry for the operation of gas regulators, gas equipment and gas systems. Gas cylinders from which gas is taken in the liquid phase (e. g. for forklifts) must not be used, since they would result in damage to the gas system.
• Gas systems and pressure regulators must comply with the technical and administrative regulations of the country in which the appli­ance is used (AS/NZS 5601.2 – LP Gas instal­lations in caravans and boats for non-propul­sive purposes (“LP Gas installations”)).
• For your own safety it is absolutely neces­sary to have the complete gas installation regularly checked by an expert (at least every 2 years). The vehicle owner is always respon­sible for arranging the gas inspection.
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Safe operation
• Use only with propane gas (in accordance with AS 4670).
• The nominal gas system pressure must be
2.75 kPa.
• LP tanks must be filled by a qualified gas supplier only.
• Hot water can be dangerous, especially for infants, children, the elderly or infirm. It can cause severe burns. Therefore:
– Never actuate the pressure reliefvalve
(Fig.1 – 4 ) as long as the appliance is still hot.
– Never actuate the Easy Drain Lever
(Fig. 1 – 11) as long as the appliance is un­der water pressure and/or still hot.
• Always check the water temperature before entering a shower or bath.
• How long before hot water causes skin damage?
Temperature °C Time before skin becomes scalded
68 1 second 64 2 seconds 60 5 seconds 56 15 seconds 52 1 minute 51 3 minutes 48 5 minutes 37 safe bathing temperature
Source: Moritz, A.R. / Herriques, F.C.: Studies of thermal injuries: the relative im­portance of time and surface temperature in causation of cutaneous burns A. J. Pathol 1947; 23: 695 – 720
• The water pressure on the inlet side must be limited to 450 kPa, otherwise internal com­ponents of the appliance will be damaged. On (city) water connections with a pressure higher than 450 kPa a pressure regulator is strongly recommended.
While driving
• To avoid damage, make sure the access door (Fig. 1 – 20) to the appliance is closed before moving the RV, as follows:
– Turn lock is engaged. – Access door is flush with the cover plate.
• Shut OFF gas and the LP tank when moving the RV. This disables all gas appliances and pilot lights. Gas appliances must never be operated while the vehicle is in motion.
• Shut OFF the appliance when refueling or pumping gas, in multi-storey car parks, in garages or on ferries.
• To avoid damage, make sure no spray water enters the appliance when cleaning the RV, e.g., do not spray directly into the openings/ ventilation grille.
Safe handling of malfunctions
• Switch OFF the gas supply and the appliance:
– if anything seems to be out of the ordinary. – if you smell gas.
Fire / explosion if you attempt to use an appliance that has been damaged by flooding or if the vehicle has been involved in an accident. A damaged appliance must be repaired by an expert or be replaced.
• Only carry out repairs yourself if the solution is described in the troubleshooting guide of this manual.
• A damaged appliance may have to be re­placed with a new one.
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Safe maintenance and repair
• Repairs may only be carried out by an expert.
• Children must not carry out maintenance, repair or cleaning work.
• Before accessing terminals, please secure all supply circuits (i.e. 12 V) and make sure that the gas supply is securely turned off.
• Any work involving connection or intercon­necting wiring must be carried out by a li­censed electrician.
• Only use AquaGo decalcification tablets to decalcify the appliance to avoid damage and the voiding of your warranty.
– Never use vinegar. – The use of non-Truma-approved substances
for decalcification can cause chemical re­actions and produce hazardous substances that could enter the drinking water.
• Any alteration to the appliance or its controls can cause unforeseen serious hazards and will void the warranty.
• After a long period of winterisation: Flush all hot/cold water hoses and the appliance thor­oughly with drinking water before using it.
• Keep the appliance free of foreign objects, e.g., leaves, animals, spiderwebs, and keep the area around free of snow and ice. The appliance will not function properly if the in­take air or exhaust terminal is obstructed.
Safety features
The appliance is equipped with the following safety devices:
Flame monitoring
If the flame goes out, the gas supply to the burner is switched off (after 3 failed restarts).
Low-voltage (over-voltage) shutdown
If the voltage drops below 10 VDC (or rises above16.4 VDC), the appliance shuts off.
Overcurrent protection
If there is a short circuit in the appliance (>10A), a fuse on the control unit is activated and the appliance is switched off.
Monitoring of the flue fan
If there is a failure of the flue fan, the gas supply to the burner is switched off.
Monitoring of hot water temperature
A water over temperature switch avoids excessively high wa­ter temperatures in case of a malfunction.
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Operating instructions
Read and follow the “Consumer Safety Instructions” be­fore operating the appliance.
Scalding injuries caused by hot water!
Water temperatures over 52 ºC can cause severe burns or scalding and in extreme cases even death.
• Before using the hot water tap or using the shower, allow the hot water to run until the water temperature no longer increases.
• Test the temperature of the water before placing a child in the bath or shower.
• Do not leave a child or an infirm person in the bath unsupervised.
How the appliance works
The appliance was developed exclusively for use in recreational vehicles (RVs).
The appliance is connected between the vehicle’s fresh water supply and its hot water system.
It is powered by propane and a 12 VDC power supply. The ventilation grid on the access door allows combustion air to flow into the appliance and exhaust gas to flow out.
When the appliance is switched on, the tap water will be heated on-demand:
• A volume-flow sensor in the appliance detects when the hot water tap has been opened and the volume flow is greater than approximately 1.5 litres/min. The burner then starts automatically.
• The burner control continously adjusts the heater output based on volume flow and inlet water temperature, so that the temperature at the hot water outlet is approximately 49°C. A temperature stabiliser is also installed in the appli­ance to minimise fluctuations of the outlet temperature.
• After some time the maximum temperature at the tap or in the shower is reached. The length of time will depend on the model and variations in the water system (length of pipes, insulation, circulation line, etc.). Like in a home show­er, a comfortable water temperature at the shower head is reached by mixing in cold water.
• When the volume flow is less than approximately
1.5 litres/min or the tap is closed, the burner is automatically switched off.
The AquaGo is equipped with a circulation pump. The circula­tion pump as well as the burner are switched on automatically by the control unit in order to keep the water temperature above 39 °C in “COMFORT” mode and 5°C in “ECO” mode.
Risk of damage in frost conditions.
Refer to “Operation in frost conditions” on Page11.
Pressure relief valve
Scalding injury from hot water and/or tampering with the pressure relief valve!
• Never actuate the pressure relief valve as long as the ap­pliance is still hot.
• Do not place a plug or reducing coupling on the outlet part of the valve
The pressure relief valve is a safety component and must not be removed for any reason other than replacement.
• The pressure relief valve is not serviceable; if defective, it must be replaced. It must be replaced by a Truma certified service technician.
Tampering with the pressure relief valve will void the warranty.
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4
4b
Fig. 3
4 Pressure relief valve 4a Lever in “valve closed during operation” position 4b Lever in “open” position
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Access door
Opening the access door
1. Turn the turn lock counterclockwise to the vertical position.
open
Fig. 4
• The access door can be opened in two different positions:
– Position is the maximum opening width for
switching the appliance on or off.
– Position is the starting position for removing
the access door.
Damage to the hinge!
• Do not try to remove the access door in Position . Posi­tion is the maximum opening width of the access door.
• Only remove the access door in Position .
2. Open the access door to Position .
Fig. 5
Removing the access door
1. Open the access door to Position .
2. Move the access door upwards to remove it.
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II
Fig. 6
Closing the access door
Damage to the access door and the RV if the access door is not closed properly!
• Make sure that the access door is flush with the cover plate when closed.
1. If removed, insert the access door into the cover plate.
2. Make sure that the webbing is not pinched between the ac­cess door and the cover plate.
3. Press the access door against the cover plate.
4. Turn the turn lock clockwise
into the horizontal position.
close
Fig. 7
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Starting the appliance
Danger of over-temperature and toxic exhaust gases!
• Use with propane gas only. Butane or any mixtures con­taining more than 10% butane must not be used.
• Keep the air inlet and exhaust gas outlet free of obstruc­tions. Do not lean any objects against the appliance’s access door or place any foreign objects within 61 cm of the access door.
Danger of combustion, personal injury and damage to RV!
• Keep the area around the appliance free from combustible materials, petrol, and other flammable vapours or liquids.
• Switch the gas supply and the appliance off:
• if anything seems to be out of the ordinary.
• if you smell gas.
• if you move the RV.
• before entering a service station.
• before entering a tunnel.
Inspections before each use
Check the appliance for the following points before each use. In case of damage, contact an authorised Truma service pro­vider and do not operate the appliance.
1. Check for visible damage, e.g., on the cover plate or access door.
2. Provide adequate quantities of propane gas and fresh water.
3. Switch ON and check the 12 V power supply of your RV.
4. Check that the access door of the appliance is closed.
5. Keep the appliance free of foreign objects, e.g., leaves, an­imals, spiderwebs, and keep the area around free of snow and ice. The appliance will not function properly if the intake air or exhaust terminal is obstructed.
Operating procedures
Risk of damage in frost conditions.
In frost conditions, ambient temperatures below 4°C, there is a risk that water in pipes, taps and appliances could freeze. This can cause considerable damage.
• Before you fill water into appliances and parts that trans­port water, you must heat the installation area sufficiently so that the water cannot freeze.
Proceed as follows to fill the appliance with water:
1. Close open bypass lines (if present). Insert the water inlet fil­ter or heating cartridge – if removed. See “Draining the wa­ter and cleaning the water inlet filter” on Page13, steps 2, 7, 9 – 11.
2. Turn on fresh water supply or switch on water pump.
3. Fill the water system.
• Open all water-release points, e.g., cold and hot water
taps, showers, toilets.
It is important that you bleed the water system be­fore starting the appliance.
– Once water flows continously, the water system is vented.
Close the water-release points.
Start the appliance as follows:
4. Make sure that the propane gas supply is turned on.
5. Switch on the 12 V power supply (RV).
6. Open the access door (refer to “Opening the access door” on Page8).
7. Switch on the appliance at the POWER switch (refer to “Switching ON the appliance” on Page9).
8.
Select the desired operating mode (refer to “Operating modes (control panel)” on Page10.
9. Close the access door (refer to “Closing the access door” on Page8).
Scalding injuries caused by hot water!
Water temperatures over 52 ºC can cause severe burns or scalding and in extreme cases even death.
• Before using the hot water tap or using the shower, allow the hot water to run until the water temperature no longer increases.
• Test the temperature of the water before placing a child in the bath or shower.
• Do not leave a child or an infirm person in the bath unsupervised.
• There may be a variation between the temperature delivered from the appliance and the temperature at the tap due to water conditions or the length of pipe from the appliance.
• The presence of a flow restrictor in the hot water line may Iimit the water flow.
10. How to use hot water:
• To obtain the desired water temperature at the tap or in the shower, mix cold and hot water.
• Particularly when showering, wait until the water tem­perature has stabilised before entering or allowing other people or animals to enter the shower.
Switching ON the appliance
1. Open the access door (refer to “Opening the access door” on Page8).
2. To switch on the appliance, switch the POWER switch (Fig. 8 – 8) to one of the two “ON” positions.
Both ON positions on the POWER switch have the same function. Choose your preferred position.
• When the green power ON LED 1 (Fig. 8 – LED 1) is lit,
the appliance is switched on.
• If the red error code LED 2 (Fig. 8 – LED 2) is lit / flashes,
there is a fault or warning. (refer to “APPENDIX A – Error Codes” on Page27).
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LED 1
LED 2
Power
Power
Fig. 8
• The appliance is now ready for using the control panel inside your vehicle (refer to “Operating modes (control panel)” on Page10).
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Operating modes (control panel)
A control panel to select the operating mode is included with the delivery.
LED 3
Rotary switch
O
Eco
Clean
Fig. 9
With the rotary switch (Fig. 9) you can choose between the following operating modes:
Sign Operating mode / Description
ECO The appliance is now running in energy-saving mode.
• Water temperature at outlet is approximately 49 °C.
• Prevention of freezing by using propane gas. The temperature in the appliance is automatically kept above 5 °C.
• During operation, the yellow status LED 3 is lit.
COMFORT The appliance is now running in a mode that pro-
vides rapid availability of hot water.
• Water temperature at outlet is approximately 49 °C.
• Standby heat. The temperature in the appliance is automatically kept above 39 ºC.
• During operation, the yellow status LED 3 is lit.
Off
Stand-by. The appliance is not running in any oper­ating mode.
• The yellow status LED 3 is off.
To switch off the POWER and gas supply refer
to “Switching OFF the appliance” on Page10. ANTIFREEZE Prevention of freezing using 12 VDC electricity:
Operating mode with installed electric anti-
freeze kit (available as an accessory) and ap­pliance switched on. The temperature in the appli­ance is automatically kept above 5 °C.
• During operation, the yellow status LED 3 is lit.
Clean DECALCIFICATION
See “Decalcification” on Page14.
For safety reasons, after 30 seconds the de-
calcification process cannot be stopped until the system has been rinsed in accordance with the instructions. See “Interrupting decalcification” on Page16
Description of the yellow status LED 3
(see Fig. 9 – LED 3)
Signal Meaning
LED 3 lit – Appliance is switched on LED 3 is off – Appliance is switched off.
– See “Troubleshooting” on Page17.
Every 7 s, LED 3 is interrupted for 1 s
– The appliance must be decalcified
LED 3 flashes slowly 1 s on, 1 s off
– Decalcification mode has been
activated
LED 3 flashes quickly
– Before you use the water system
you must rinse it (see step f) “Rins­ing the water system” on Page 15).
LED 3 flashes 2x briefly after a break.
– There is a fault in the appliance.
The exact fault diagnosis must be determined via error LED 2. Refer to “APPENDIX A – Error Codes” on Page27.
– Risk of freezing, the temperature in
the appliance is below 3 °C.
Switching OFF the appliance
1. Set the control panel to “Off”.
2. Open the access door (refer to “Opening the access door” on Page8).
3. Switch off the appliance at the POWER switch (Fig. 8).
The green Power-ON LED 1 (Fig. 8) extinguishes.
4. Close the access door (refer to “Closing the access door” on Page8).
5. If the appliance is not needed, turn off the gas supply to the appliance.
If you intend to put the RV into storage or turn off the appliance during freezing temperatures, refer to
“Winterising” on Page11.
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Operation in frost conditions
(Ambient temperatures below 4°C)
Risk of damage in frost conditions.
In frost conditions, ambient temperatures below 4°C, there is a risk that water in pipes, taps and appliances could freeze. This can cause considerable damage.
• If the appliance is not to be used in frost conditions, you must winterise the appliance. Refer to “Winterising the appliance” on Page11.
• Winter operation will not protect the RV’s entire water system. Water lines, taps, water tanks and the external water valves and the vehicle must be heated separately.
• The RV must be designed for winter use/freezing conditions.
• The water pipes in the RV must be ice-free to operate the AquaGo in winter. Otherwise, there is no water flow and the appliance does not start.
When the vehicle is standing, to -20°C
• The appliance has a built-in thermostat that will start the burner and the circulation pump whenever the temperature in the appliance falls below +5°C. The burner will automati­cally shut off when it senses a temperature above 44°C.
For the appliance to operate properly, you must ensure a constant supply of power (12 V), propane gas, sufficient water in the system. You must leave the ap­pliance powered “ON”. The operating mode must be “ECO” or “COMFORT”. The water system must be bled so that the circulation pump works.
If the vehicle is standing and ambient tempera­tures are below -20°C, the appliance must not be operated and must be winterised. To winterise the appliance (refer to “Winterising” on Page11).
While driving (or if there is no gas supply), to -20 °C
Gas must not be used for heating while the ve­hicle is in motion. Ask your dealer / vehicle manufacturer about options for heating your RV while driving.
• An electric antifreeze kit is available as an accessory (ask your dealer). With this kit, the appliance can be kept frost­free while you are driving or if there is no gas supply (to ambient temperatures of -20 °C). The electric antifreeze kit includes detailed instructions.
While the vehicle is in motion and at ambi­ent temperatures below -20 °C the appliance must not be operated and must be winterised. To winterise the appli­ance (refer to “Winterising” on Page11).
Winterising
Severe damage to the water system components and the appliance!
Any damage caused by freezing or an unsuitable winteris­ing fluid will not be covered by warranty.
• Follow the recommendations below if the appliance will be stored under freezing conditions or for an extended period of time.
• Winterise the appliance at the start of the winter season or before travelling to a location where freezing conditions are likely.
If your RV is equipped with a bypass around the appliance, separate the appliance from the water system with the bypass.
Winterising the appliance
To winterise the appliance, you must drain all water from the appliance. To do this we advise the following steps:
• Remove the water inlet filter or heating cartridge. See “Draining the water and cleaning the water inlet filter” on Page13, steps 1to 8.
• Let water completely drain from the appliance. This can take several minutes.
• Do not insert the water inlet filter or heating cartridge into the appliance during winter – if the appliance is not used.
Danger of crushing/pinching of fin- gers when the Easy Drain Lever is closed! Never put fingers between the Easy Drain Lever and latch.
• Close the Easy Drain Lever and the access door.
Once the water has been drained, the appliance is protected against freezing conditions.
Winterising the RV with a winterising fluid
• Winterising the RV with a winterising fluid is only possible with an installed bypass kit (not in scope of delivery)
• Refer to the connection diagram “Connection di­agrams” on Page22 for all letters referred to in the following description.
Winterising AquaGo comfort
1. Close valves A and B.
2. Open valve C.
3. Drain the appliance (see “Draining the water and cleaning the water inlet filter” on Page13).
4. Flush the RV’s water system with a suitable winterising fluid according to the supplier’s or RV manufacturer’s guidelines.
Winterising AquaGo comfort plus
1. Close valves A, B and E.
2. Make sure that valve D remains in the closed position.
3. Open valve C.
4. Drain the appliance (see “Draining the water and cleaning the water inlet filter” on Page13).
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