Dewinterizing 2015 320S with Alde - No Bypass Valve?

Pekoe1111

 When I winterized, I used  air compressor to blow air out of the lines. Now I want to refill and sanitize, but my set up does not appear to have a bypass valve. Also, my set up does not look like any of the ones in the manuals. Which valves should I open and close to refill and sanitize my system?   Here is my setup. 

Thanks,

Sharon_is_SAM

@Pekoe1111, Pleasant Valley made the Alde bypass valve a permanent fixture maybe late 2015 production.  Anyway, you can turn off the Alde supply valve and run the bleach water through the cold water plumbing.  Another alternative is using the Alde recommended brand cleaner - Puriclean.

Pekoe1111

I have the system pressurized and sink, toilet, and bathroom sink all work fine.  How can I be sure the Alde has water?  I tuned it on, hear a two pairs of soft clicks at the unit, but no heat or hot water.  when I turn the switch off, I hear a pair of clicks.

Thanks!

Sharon_is_SAM

 Fill the Alde water tank by opening the faucets until they no longer sputter.  Then turn on the Alde and wait a half hour.  Are you using the water pump or city water inlet?

Pekoe1111

Ok, thanks.  Water pump.

Pekoe1111

I have hot water working!  Thick black hose higher up on the unit with brass round thing is warm but the brass thing appears to be a valve that is closed, preventing hot water from reaching the space heater under the bench.  I have tried both settings on the switch panel, hot water and hot water plus heat.  

Sharon_is_SAM

The large black hose carries hot glycol to the radiator under the bed.  I think the brass “thing” is the flow assembly.  It has a valve that can get stuck open and cause loss of glycol.  How is your glycol level?  

Can you list your Alde settings left to right or take a picture of your setting?  Have you tried turning up the thermostat?  Are you on electric, propane or both?

Pekoe1111

On shore power.  Settings on manual panel are in the right spot - worked fine before. How do i check the glycol level?

thanks!

Sharon_is_SAM

Check this thread for locating your tank.  Not sure how long you have had it, but it may need more glycol.

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/129344#Comment_129344

Pekoe1111

Got it working!  Glycol tank was full.  Thermostat was not high enough to kick it on.  thanks for your help.