Operation Manual

Appliances
10
116 Caravan - 12-10 - EN
10.4.3 Alde boiler
Switching the boiler on/off The boiler is integrated in the hot-water heater. Separate operation is not possible.
For information about 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 the drain cocks. Position the rocking levers (Fig. 125,1) 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
hot 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 the drain cocks (Fig. 125). Position the rocking levers (Fig. 125,1) vertically.
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).
Z Depending on the model, the vehicle is fitted with one or two drain cocks.
Fig. 125 Drain cocks
Z Further information can be obtained in the manufacturer's instruction manual.