Hot-Water Heating for Coach Conversions

by George Myers

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Table of Contents

Preface
About the Author
Terms Used In This Book
Table of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Introduction
Choosing
Go For It

Chapter 1 The Fundamentals

Sizing
Diesel vs LP
System Functions
System Components
The Furnace
Coolant
The Pump
Expansion Tank
Controls
Radiators
Water Heater
Engine Heat Exchanger
Coolant Filter
Fuel Consumption
Summary

Chapter 2 Layout and Operation

Layout
Operational Considerations
Zones
Engine Heating
Engine Heat
Bay Heating
Component Considerations
Engine Heat Exchanger
Tubing Layouts
Zone Control
Direction of Flow
Locations
Coolant Flow Rate
Valves
Bypasses
Maintenance Valves
Other Systems
Most Basic
Basic Full Function
One or Two Loops
Parallel/Series
Aqua-Hot
A Step Beyond

Chapter 3 Installation

Weight
The Tubing
Connecting the Tubing
Insulating the Lines
Fuel Lines
Air Flow
Coolant Filter
Filling the System
Noise
Flow Rate
Temperature Measurements
Working on the System
Safety

Chapter 4 The Control System

The Furnace Cycle
My System
Electrical Power
Protection
The Wire
Ground
Main Switches
Off
Furnace Heat
Engine Heat
Engine Preheat
Pilot Light
Thermostats
Diodes
Relays
Thermostat Tie
Anticipator
Aquastat
Cold Air Prevention
Fan Speed
Control Panel
Sensor Plug

Chapter 5 The Available Systems

Aqua-Hot and Hydro-Hot
Webasto
Espar
Proheat
ITR TruHeat
Hurricane
LP Fired
Diesel-Fired Hot Air

Chapter 6 After Thoughts

Lessons Learned
Conservation
Warranty
Conclusion

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