Operation Manual

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10.4.3 Alde boiler
Switching the boiler on/
off
The boiler is integrated in the hot-water heater. A separate operation is not
possible. For operating the hot-water heater, see section 10.2.5.
Filling/emptying the boiler The boiler can be supplied with water from the water tank.
Filling the boiler with water:
Close drain cocks. Position the rocking levers (Fig. 141,1) horizontally.
Switch on 12 V power supply on the panel.
Set all the water taps to "Hot" and open them. The water pump is turned
on. The warm water pipes are filled with water.
Keep the taps open until the water flowing out of the taps has no bubbles
in it. This is the only way to ensure that the boiler is full of water.
Close all water taps.
Emptying the boiler:
Switch off boiler.
Open all water taps and set to the central position.
Open drain cocks (Fig. 141). To do this, set the rocking levers (Fig. 141,1)
in a vertical position. The boiler is drained to the outside using the drain
cocks.
Check whether the water has been drained completely from the boiler
(approx. 12.5 litres).
Depending on the model, the vehicle is fitted with one or two drain cocks.
Fig. 141 Drain cocks
Further information can be obtained from the separate instruction manual
"Alde Compact".