
Maintenance
©Aqua-Hot® 100DE Use and Care Guide p. 13
Maintenance Schedule
Monthly Maintenance
Check the Aqua-Hot’s antifreeze and distilled water heating
solution to ensure that it is at the proper level. This can be
accomplished by visually checking the coolant level in the Aqua-
Hot’s expansion bottle; reference Figure 18 on page 15.
Please note that the coolant level should be checked ONLY
when the Aqua-Hot is at maximum operating temperature.
This should be done immediately after the electric element
disengages, or after the diesel burner has completed a cycle.
At maximum operating temperature, the antifreeze and water
heating solution should be at the level marked “HOT” on the
expansion bottle.
It is also recommended to run the diesel burner once a month
for a full cycle (at least 20 minutes) to ensure optimum heater
condition.
Annual Maintenance
To maintain the Aqua-Hot at its full potential, it is highly
recommended to have the diesel burner tuned up annually. This
involves the fuel fi lter replaced, burner cleaned, inspecting the
exhaust and combustion air lines for damage and ensure they
are clear, checking the fuel lines for any leaks, checking the
hoses and wiring to make sure there is no damage or cracks.
Replenishing the Antifreeze and Water Heating
Solution
If the antifreeze and distilled water heating solution needs
replenishing, remove the cap for the expansion bottle and fi ll it
to the “HOT” mark. Replace the expansion bottle cap when this
is complete. DO NOT operate the unit without fi rst replacing the
cap of the bottle. Excess air will escape through this bottle as
the stir pump of the unit operates. While bleeding this system
of air it will be necessary to continue to fi ll the bottle until this
process is complete.
The Aqua-Hot does not need regular replacement of the
ethylene glycol antifreeze and distilled water heating solution,
but in the event that more antifreeze is required, contact Aqua-
Hot Heating Systems to purchase antifreeze, or for guidance
in selecting an appropriate antifreeze product for use with this
unit.
When the Aqua-Hot is at maximum operating temperature, the
coolant is very hot. If the Aqua-Hot heating system is accessed,
scalding by hot vapor or coolant may occur. Before cleaning or
servicing, disconnect all power supplies.
DO NOT operate the external diesel burner and/or electric
heating element without antifreeze and distilled water
heating solution present in the Aqua-Hot’s boiler tank. Doing
so will cause serious damage to the heater.
Overheat Protection
Every Aqua-Hot is equipped with at least two overheat
protection devices. These are commonly known as the high-
limit thermostats. These thermostats operate by maintaining a
circuit while the unit is below 103° C (218° F).
In the event of an overheat condition, the high limit
thermostats will cut the operating signal to the diesel burner
and/or the electric element. When this signal is interrupted, the
electric element and diesel burner will immediately disengage.
Contact Aqua-Hot for assistance in locating a qualifi ed person
to service this heater.
DO NOT attempt to reset the high-limit thermostats after
an overheat condition until the unit has been serviced by a
qualifi ed technician. Failure to do so could result in damage
to the unit, personal injury, or death.
In order to provide the best freeze protection, boil-over
protection, anti-corrosion, and rust protection, a mixture
of 50/50 ethylene glycol antifreeze and distilled water
is recommended. The Aqua-Hot 100D boiler tank holds
approximately 6.8 litres (1.8 gallons).
The mixture may be modifi ed to provide the most adequate
freezing, boiling, and rust/anti-corrosive protection. A 50/50
mixture of ethylene glycol and distilled water has a freeze
point of approximately -37°C (-35°F) and a boiling point of
approximately 106°C (223°F). Refer to the table below to
determine the best protection mixture ratio. Reference page 16
for measuring the antifreeze mixture with a refractometer.
Freeze
Point (°C)
Concentra-
tion (%)
0 -4 -7 -12 -15 -17 -23 -29 -34 -40 -46 -57
0 10 16 21 25 29 33 39 44 48 52 56
Ethylene Glycol