Aqua-Hot AHE-100-02S Operating instructions

Antifreeze Leak Troubleshooting p. 1
SECTION 2: TROUBLE SHOOTING
Inspect the following components on the Aqua-Hot
Heating System for Leaks Model #’s: 431/12, AHE-
100-00S, 01S, 02S, AHE-100-03S & AHE-100-04S, AHE-
600 & AHE-675.
1.On the Front-Side of the Aqua-Hot:
A. Fluid Level Sensor/Float Switch
i. The 431/12 and AHE-100-00S, 01S,
02S do not have a fluid level sensor/
float switch.
B. Control Thermostat
i. The 431/12 and AHE-100-00S, 01S,
02S, do not have a control thermostat in
the antifreeze solution
C. Drain Valve Assembly
D. Electric Heating Element (s).
E. Circulation Pump (s).
i. When checking the circulation pumps be
sure to inspect the plumbing for the
hoses, the tank ports, and the circulation
pump.
F. Combustion Burn Chamber leak
i. When the Combustion Burn Chamber
leaks, the antifreeze will run out the tip
of the exhaust pipe.
2.On the Top of the Aqua-Hot:
A. Radiator Cap
i. bad seal
ii. Loose
B. Expansion Tank Tubing
i. cracked
ii. Loose
C. Filler Neck
i. Bent
ii. Broken nipple
iii. Bad solder joint
D. Supply and Return interior zone heat ports.
i. tubing/hose
ii. Brass fittings
Inspect the following components on the Aqua-Hot
Heating System for Leaks Model #’s: HHE-200, HHE
-500, AHE-400, AHE-450.
1. On the Front-Side of the Aqua-Hot 400, 450/
Hydro-Hot:
A. Fluid Level Sensor/Float Switch
B. Control Thermostat
C. Drain Valve Assembly
D. Electric Heating Element
E. Circulation Pump (s) / Stir Pump.
i. When checking the circulation pumps be
sure to inspect all of the plumbing:
Hoses, the Tank Ports, and the
Circulation Pump.
F. Combustion Burn Chamber leak
i. When the Combustion Burn Chamber
leaks, the antifreeze will run out the tip
of the exhaust pipe.
Antifreeze Leak NOTE: Newer model heaters do not have a radiator cap.
They will have a brass hose barb fitting, which the expan-
sion tank tubing connects to. There is also an air release
valve on the brass fitting, that may leak.
NOTE: To find an antifreeze leak, the system must
be Hot (up to operating temperature)
Or pressurized to 15 PSI.

Antifreeze Leak Troubleshooting p. 2
2.On the Top of the Aqua-Hot 450/Hydro-Hot:
A. Radiator Cap
i. bad seal
ii. Loose
B. Expansion Tank Tubing
i. cracked
ii. Loose
C. Filler Neck
i. Bent
ii. Broken nipple
iii. Bad solder joint
D. Supply and Return interior zone heat ports.
i. tubing/hose
ii. Brass fittings
3. On the Back of the Aqua-Hot 450/Hydro-Hot:
A. Domestic Water and Coach Engine copper
plumbing.
i. The copper coils are in the antifreeze
solution and where they come through
the steal tank is a possible point of
leakage for each pipe.
B. Interior Zone Heat Return ports
i. Either the coach manufacturer’s fitting
could be leaking, or the brass fitting on
the back of the Aqua-Hot, supplied by
Aqua-Hot could be leaking. The brass
fitting may need to be removed to
inspect for cracks.
NOTE: On some of the AHE-450 models the return ports are
on the top of the heater, and do not utilize the brass fitting sup-
plied by aqua-hot.
NOTE: If no leaks are found on the Aqua-Hot, it is possible
the leak is on the interior of the motor home. It could be an
interior heat exchanger, or the plumbing for the interior heat
exchangers.
3. Antifreeze Leak - (continued)
NOTE: Newer model heaters do not have a radiator cap.
They will have a brass hose barb fitting, which the expan-
sion tank tubing connects to. There is also an air release
valve on the brass fitting, that may leak.
SECTION 2: TROUBLE SHOOTING