Operating instructions
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HYDRONIC 10
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Engine
Radiator
Shut-off valves
(Optional)
Hydronic 10
Water
Heater
The heater is incorporated into the engine’s cooling system for
engine preheating
Follow these guidelines and refer to the engine plumbing dia-
gram shown below.
• Install hose fittings into the engine block for pick-up and 
return lines.
• Use existing holes in the engine block (ie. remove
blanking plugs when possible).
• Use shut off valves to ensure the system can be isolated 
from the engine when not in use. Alternatively “T” piece 
connectors in existing coolant hoses can be used if no 
blanking plugs are available
• Provide 20mm (3/4” ) hose barbs for hose connections.
• Use 20mm (3/4” ) hoses to ensure adequate coolant flow.
• Keep the pick up and return points as far apart as 
possible to ensure good heat distribution.
• Take the coolant from a low point on the engine to reduce
aeration in the system.
• Ensure proper direction of coolant flow by taking coolant 
from a high pressure point in the engine and returning it 
to a low pressure point. (ie. pickup from back of block and
return to the suction side of the engine's water pump).
• Ensure adequate flow rate through the heater by
comparing the incoming and outgoing coolant
temperatures while the heater is running. If the rise in 
temperature exceeds 10°C (18°F), coolant flow must be 
increased by modifying the plumbing.
• Ensure the heater and water pump are installed as low as 
possible to allow the purging of air.
• If a bunk heat exchanger is incorporated into the system, 
proper plumbing layouts must be followed.
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The coolant must contain a minimum of 10% 
antifreeze at all times as a protection against
corrosion. Fresh water will corrode internal heater 
parts.
Hydronic10
water heater
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