ELwell Timberline User manual

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PREMIUM HEAT & HOT WATER SYSTEM
USER MANUAL | 2021-2022

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Timberline heat and hot water is generated by the
Autoterm Binar Compact, a powerful but quiet diesel
or gasoline heating unit made for the most adverse
conditions. A heated glycol solution is circulated
through the interior of the living space through quiet
air handlers that provide soft radiant heat.
The glycol is also circulated through an instantaneous
water heat exchanger which produces hot water for
showers and kitchen use. By using the diesel or gaso-
line burner coupled with 110V electric element sup-
port, Timberline provides efcient comfort whether
dry camping or plugged into shore power.
The Timberline touchscreen digital panel located
inside the RV gives you full control of your interior
temperature. The controls are intuitive and easily allow
you to adjust how hard or soft you want the heat to
distribute and whether you want to utilize your fuel
source or electric only.
When the RV is cold the fans run on high until the
interior temperature starts to reach it’s target. The fans
then automatically slow down and remain on low l
evels, maintaining the comfort levels inside.
Contact Elwell Corporation for Info
Tel: [phone] • Email: [email protected]
680-C South 28th St. Washougal, WA 98671
OPERATION SUMMARY

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HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM
The best way to use the Timberline system is to enable the burner
, the electrical element , and the hot water icon . The Timber-
line system will self manage, prioritizing the element if the coach is
plugged in and only using the diesel/gas burner as needed. When
its cold outside, set the thermostat to your desired temperature and
the system will manage energy while maintaining the selected
set point.
If you are utilizing multiple 120V appliances at the same time (Cof-
fee maker, AC, etc) you can turn off the electric element to con-
serve amperage and the Timberline system will maintain hot water
and heat via the diesel burner. If you want to conserve diesel you
can choose only the electric element .
Note: The electric element is limited in energy and will not provide
as much hot water or keep the coach warm in colder temperatures.
68°F +
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off
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Timerline Touch Screen

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Hot Water
When the Hot Water icon is selected the system will cycle and
maintain the hot water heat exchanger so hot water is available on
demand. Note: In order for hot water to be maintained, either the
burner or the electric element icons must be selected (or both).
Electrical Element
When the 120V Electric Element icon is selected the 1500 watt
120V element will activate and provide supplemental heat to
the coolant.
When both the Burner and Element icons are selected the sys-
tem automatically prioritizes using heat from the electric element.
If there is greater heating demand on the system the burner will
automatically engage and heat the glycol.
Burner
When the burner icon is selected the diesel heater will run and
keep the coolant hot and ready for hot water and heat. The heater
will cycle on and off, maintaining the temperature of the coolant.
Interior Temperature
The interior temperature set point can be set by either sliding the
temperature bar to the desired temperature or by pressing the +
and -icons under the temperature bar.
When the RV is cold the fans run on high until the interior tempera-
ture starts to reach its target. The fans then automatically slow down
and remain on low levels, maintaining the comfort levels inside.
Note: In order for the system to heat the interior, either the burner
or electric element icons must be selected (or both).
ICON DESCRIPTIONS

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Settings
ICON DESCRIPTIONS
Display
For adjusting the brightness you
can check the Sleep mode and the
display will “go to sleep” for the
set time. You can “wake” the panel
by touching the screen.
Clock
Selecting Show clock in sleep
will display a clock when the screen
goes into sleep mode. Select Set
up Time to set the clock.
Clock
Show clock in sleep
Set up time
Brightness
Display
Sleep mode
Timeout
100%
90s
Service info
Air temp:
Tank temp:
Heater temp:
Heat exchanger:
Circ pump:
Solenoid:
Fuel pump:
Element relay:
62°F
61°F
65°F
63°F
No
No
No
No
Service Info
Air Temp: The current temp in the
living space.
Tank Temp: The temperature of
the coolant inside the Timberline
tank.
Heater Temp: The coolant temp
inside the Timberline heater.
Heat Exchanger: The temp of the
domestic water heat exchanger.
Circ Pump: Indicates if the
circulation pump is activated
or not.
Solenoid: Indicates if the heating
loop solenoid is activated.
Fuel Pump: Indicates if the Fuel
pump for the Timberline heater is
activated.
Element Relay: Indicates if the
110V element is activated in the
Timberline Tank.

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Limitation of Heating duration
Domestic water bar allows you
to choose a length of time the
domestic hot water is activated;
from 30 minutes to innity.
These functions are used when
you plan to leave the coach for
some time and want to limit the
heaters operation.
System bar allows you to choose
a length of time the system will
be activated; from 1 hour to
innity. These functions are used
when you plan to leave thecoach
for some time and want to limit
the heaters operation.
System
Limitation of
heating duration
60m
∞
Domestic water
Fan speed and Coolant Pump
When Fan auto mode is select-
ed the fans will regulate air ow
based on the needs inside the
living space. The fans will blow
harder when more heat is need-
ed and softer when maintaining
the selected set point.
Selecting Fan manual mode will
make the fans always run at the
set percentage selected anytime
there is a call for heat.
By selecting the Pump override
the coolant pump will run for
10 minutes. This mode is used
for purging air from the
coolant system.
Fan speed &
coolant pump
37%
Fan auto mode
Fan manual mode
Fan power
Pump override (10 min)
Settings
ICON DESCRIPTIONS

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Hydronic System
• The glycol system does not require annual maintenance.
• It is recommended to test the alkalinity in the system coolant annually.
Domestic Water
• The domestic water loop does not require annual maintenance.
• Calcium build-up over time will act as an insulator. The exchanger unit
can be back-ushed with a lime removal cleanser.
Fan Unit(s)
• The fan unit does not require annual maintenance.
Furnace
• The Timberline system is equipped with the efcient Autoterm Binar
Compact Diesel or Gasoline burner. This burner is designed for opti-
mal use in all climates including high altitude up to 10000 feet. There
is limited required maintenance for the Autoterm burner.
• It is recommended to exercise the burner every month letting the
burner run for 15-20 minutes. If the burner is utilized monthly there is
no annual or hour based maintenance required.
Exhaust System
• The exhaust system should be inspected annually for damage.
System Coolant
• The system coolant does not require winterization.
• The system coolant can be tested for its freeze protection value.
Domestic Water System
• The domestic water circuit needs to be drained or protected using RV
winterizing uid.
• Draining is accomplished by opening the low point drains and blowing
air through the water system. Please refer to the RV’s owners manual
for the procedure.
• Propylene-glycol can be pumped through the system using the domes-
tic water pump and opening both hot and cold valves at a plumbing
xture. Using this procedure does not require draining the Demand
Hot Water exchanger.
MAINTENANCE
WINTERIZATION

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TIMBERLINE WARRANTY STATEMENT
Elwell Corp warrants to the original owner and subject to the below mentioned
conditions, that the Timberline system will be free of defects in material or
workmanship for a period of two years (unless otherwise specied) from the
original date of purchase.
Elwell Corp liability hereunder is limited to the replacement of the product,
repair of the product or replacement of the product with a reconditioned
product at the discretion of the manufacturer.
This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unrea-
sonable use, neglect, tampering or other causes not arising from defects in
material workmanship.
This warranty extends to the original owner of the product only and is subject
to the following conditions:
1. For two years (unless otherwise specied) from the date of purchase,
Elwell Corp will repair or replace any part defective in material or work-
manship. This warranty includes reasonable labor charges required to
remove and replace the part. Service calls to customer’s location are not
considered part of these charges and are, therefore, the responsibility of
the owner.
2. This warranty does not cover the following items
classied as normal maintenance:
a. Cleaning the burner and screens
b. Replacing the screens.
c. Replacement of the glycol
3. Warranty approvals and payments will be made by Elwell Corp. All warran-
ty repairs require a pre-authorization.
4. The warranty period on replacement parts is the unused portion of the
original warranty period or one hundred eighty (180) days, whichever is
greater.
5. Damage or failure resulting from misuse (including failure to seek proper
repair service), misapplication, alterations, water damage or freezing are
the owner’s responsibility.
6. Elwell Corp does not assume responsibility for any loss of use of the
vehicle, loss of time, inconvenience, expense for gasoline, telephone,
travel, lodging, loss or damage to personal property or revenues. Some
states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.

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ELWELL CORPORATION
www.elwellcorp.com
Tel: [phone] • Email: [email protected]
680-C South 28th St. Washougal, WA 98671