Dewinterizing 2015 320S with Alde - No Bypass Valve?

Pekoe1111
Pekoe1111 Posts: 54
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
 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,

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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Posts: 10,035
    edited May 2020
    @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.


    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Pekoe1111
    Pekoe1111 Posts: 54
    edited May 2020
    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
    Sharon_is_SAM Posts: 10,035
     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?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Pekoe1111
    Pekoe1111 Posts: 54
    Ok, thanks.  Water pump.
  • Pekoe1111
    Pekoe1111 Posts: 54
    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
    Sharon_is_SAM Posts: 10,035
    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?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Pekoe1111
    Pekoe1111 Posts: 54
    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
    Sharon_is_SAM Posts: 10,035
    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
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Pekoe1111
    Pekoe1111 Posts: 54
    Got it working!  Glycol tank was full.  Thermostat was not high enough to kick it on.  thanks for your help.

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