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Persondouglap
02/9/2011 at 10:53pm
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Bought a 2005 model recently  and just used it for first time

No instructions for water system -does anyone have a set as I am having a few problems and also need to know how to drain it

 

 


PersonHowieG
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Quote: Originally posted by douglap on 02/9/2011

Bought a 2005 model recently  and just used it for first time

No instructions for water system -does anyone have a set as I am having a few problems and also need to know how to drain it

 

 



I've got a 2005 model, what exactly are you having problems with?


Personarthur.daley
03/9/2011 at 11:09am
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not sure but I seem to remember that you can download manuals from the Truma website. Failing that ring Truma UK and ask if they can email you a pdf.

That said I am sure someone here has a set they could email to you.


Personrichardcook326
03/9/2011 at 3:33pm
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Hi

On my 2004 Pathfinder to drain the hot water tank you set the yellow tog switch that is found next to the hot water tank in to the vertical position and if you look under the camper you should see the water draining out.

To fill the tank you have to open all taps and let the water run for a good 3-5 minutes to ensure there is no air block, you should then have hot water in about 20-30 mins after that.

When running off the EHU there is no manual thermostat but it does get very hot.

Hope that helps.

:-)


PersonPaulDG
03/9/2011 at 4:33pm
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Quote: Originally posted by douglap on 02/9/2011

Bought a 2005 model recently  and just used it for first time

No instructions for water system -does anyone have a set as I am having a few problems and also need to know how to drain it

 

 



There's a little yellow toggle [drain] next to the heater. You'll know if it's in the wrong position when you set up because it'll nicely dump all the water you draw through straight onto the pitch just behind the pump.

So, get that in the correct position, run some water through by operating the tap and then switch the heater on with the little switch on the front of the seat.

Before packing away, switch the switch off and open the yellow toggle to drain.

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Paul


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Personarthur.daley
03/9/2011 at 5:21pm
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Hi Richard

"When running off the EHU there is no manual thermostat but it does get very hot."


the switch for the water heater on the front of the shorter bench seat has a thermostat next to it which I thought was for the heater when on EHU? As we don't leave the water on all day and night I couldn't be 101% sure but it certainly appears to be the case.


Personrichardcook326
03/9/2011 at 6:55pm
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Hi Arthur

That is for when you are running heater on gas.


PersonVenturis4
04/9/2011 at 9:49am
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Try this.....
http://www.bailey-caravans.co.uk/images/downloads/Ultrastore%20Rapid%20072006.pdf

looks similar to ours in our Pathfinder.

I always turn on taps in the toilet compartment to draw the water through. You know when the tank is full when the tap stops spitting and popping and get a proper stream of water.

Always make sure that you switch off the heater when you are draining the tank
Cheers
Mark


Personarthur.daley
04/9/2011 at 12:40pm
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Hi Richard

Not 100% sure about the thermostat on gas as we have to use an electric hook up - for various other tedious non camping reasons.

I always set the thermostat on electric and it appears to work - or maybe I am just fooling myself!

A friend has a Truma instruction leaflet and is going to email me a copy - when he gets around to it.

The unit in the link above from Mark looks similar but I don't think its the same unit inside a different casing.

As well as making sure the heaters full before you switch it on - make sure you have checked the drain tap is off before you try to fill - and when Captain Paranoia is sitting on your should er whispering in your ear asking if you are sure that you really have closed the drain - go outside and look to make sure there is no water running out of the drain hose!

If that instruction leaflet turns up anytime soon I'll post it here


Personrichardcook326
05/9/2011 at 8:24pm
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Pretty sure I read it in one of the many manuals we have. I will try and have another read through when I get the chance and confirm.


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Personsteer_2001
05/9/2011 at 8:52pm
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The instructions are in the main Pennine Instruction Manual, if you don't have it drop me an email on

steer_2001 (at) hotmail.co.uk

and I will email you a copy back.


Personrichardcook326
06/9/2011 at 1:14pm
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Hi

I've found it!!

On page 44 of the Pathfinder manual it has a noted section that says when running water heater on electric,

"The water temperature cannot be selected, automatic temperature limitation at approx 70c"

This is for the 2004 model so maybe its different on newer ones.


Personbonerp
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70 c bloody ridiculous.  Everytime I turn the taps on I burn myself - worries me with the kids around!


Personrichardcook326
06/9/2011 at 11:56pm
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Yep its very hot, I guess thats why they have mixer taps so you can mix cold water with the very hot to create something bearable!


Personarthur.daley
07/9/2011 at 9:36am
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From memory and without checking my paperwork, we have to set all of the hot water systems in our building at a minimum of 65 due to the risk of lysteria and other water born nasties and consequently they get set a bit higher than 65 just in case the thermostat isn't as consistent as it should be. That said a temp lower than 65 can be set when using gas - maybe there are different guidelines for gas water heaters.

Well at least I now know that all the time I have been dutifully setting the thermostat knob on my Pathfinder I have been wasting my time :o(


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Hmm didn't know that about lysteria etc - we set our home hot water thermostat to 60 to save energy as many sites recommend - never really thought about that



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