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Title: Aquahot Service Tip
Post by: trailertrashrick on November 28, 2019, 08:25:07 am
In the little over a year that I've owned our Foretravel, I've had the Aquahot burner assembly out three times (new nozzle, new fuel solenoid, new fuel pump).

With the Aquahot access panel in the small passthrough bay, installing the assembly is the worst part.

I've found the following process to be the best:
1. Lay on your right side.
2. Back the j-bolt nuts off nearly to the end.
3. Place the burner in place and secure it with an allen wrench through the rear flange*.  Just drop it through the holes.
4. Connect the front j-bolt (10mm).  Don't over-tighten.
5. Connect the rear j-bolt.  Don't over-tighten.

* The burner unit and the bigger assembly both have two two-hole flanges that don't seem to be in use.  It looks like it might have been a hinge or something.  Dropping an allen wrench through the holes secures the burner in place while you juggle the opposing j-bolt.  My problem in the past has been that fixing one j-bolt pops the other side loose.
Title: Re: Aquahot Service Tip
Post by: juicesqueezer on November 28, 2019, 08:39:02 am
On the note of making the process easier, I went out to wally world and purchase a thick quilted blanket in the auto section.  I use it to lay on and drape over the rail of the pull out drawer.  Helps my back and arms while reaching in to the cave!
Title: Re: Aquahot Service Tip
Post by: folivier on November 28, 2019, 09:03:36 am
I have a couple roll-up foam camping pads I lay on.  One of them is rolled up to support my chest up a bit to relieve the pressure on my bad back the other I lay on.
I'll have to remember the Allen wrench trick, nice!. 
Title: Re: Aquahot Service Tip
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on November 28, 2019, 09:35:44 am
Susan got me a set of these 3/8" thick interlocking foam mats. Six pieces fit together in many ways.  The surface is smooth enought to make it easy to slide around on.  They sure make crawling into the bay to do an AH service or anything else in the cave.

Amazon.com : Sorbus Interlocking Floor Mat Print, Wood Grain - Light... (https://amazon.com/Sorbus-Interlocking-8-Inch-Flooring-Borders/dp/B0746NN5KG/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2QK7B4OQXL4ZH&dchild=1&keywords=foam%2Bfloor%2Bmats&qid=1574950827&sprefix=Foam%2Bfloor%2Bmat%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-28&th=1&psc=1)
Title: Re: Aquahot Service Tip
Post by: craneman on November 28, 2019, 12:11:05 pm
I added electrical disconnects on the thermostat wires and the wire that goes to the bay thermostat. Used a 4 prong for the thermostats and a single for the rear wire. Thinking next service fuel line disconnects.
Title: Re: Aquahot Service Tip
Post by: juicesqueezer on November 28, 2019, 12:46:16 pm
I added electrical disconnects on the thermostat wires and the wire that goes to the bay thermostat. Used a 4 prong for the thermostats and a single for the rear wire. Thinking next service fuel line disconnects.

Great idea, can you share photos?
Title: Re: Aquahot Service Tip
Post by: craneman on November 28, 2019, 12:47:36 pm
I'll try to find them I posted when I added the electrical.

Found them

Aqua Hot plug addition (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=37354.msg358480#msg358480)