Alde • Alde Flow

Alde Flow

Official technical documentation and workshop diagnostics for Flow.

Technical Specifications

Operating Voltage12V DC
Power Consumption0.3A
Gas Or PressureMax pump pressure domestic water: 0.22 MPa (2.2 bar) / Max radiator water pressure: 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
Fuse Ratings3.15A
Dimensions CutoutWidth 225 mm, Length 320 mm, Height 180 mm

Master Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Matrix

Error Code / IndicatorSymptom / MeaningPossible CauseStep-by-Step DIY FixSuggested Actions
N/A
Central heating stops working after some time
Incorrect non-return valve orientation
Make sure the non-return valves are fitted facing the right way.
DIY Safe
N/A
No continuous hot water
Hot Water Boost switches itself off automatically after 30 minutes.
Activate Hot Water Boost again.
DIY Safe
N/A
No continuous hot water
'Aux Hot Water Tank' is not selected in installed accessories
In the Installed Accessories menu, confirm the 'Aux Hot Water Tank' option has a tick.
DIY Safe
N/A
No continuous hot water
Air trapped in the system
Bleed the system of air.
DIY Safe
N/A
No continuous hot water
Circulation pump not connected properly to options dongle
Make sure the 12V circulation pump is properly connected to the options dongle.
DIY Safe
N/A
No continuous hot water
Gas and electric heating not both selected or functioning
Confirm the gas heating and the electric heating are each switched on and working.
DIY Safe
N/A
No continuous hot water
Circulation pump lacks power or is malfunctioning
Make sure the 12V circulation pump is actually receiving power and running.
DIY Safe
N/A
'Aux Hot Water Tank' isn't listed in the Installed Accessories menu
Options dongle is not properly connected to the boiler
Confirm the options dongle is properly connected to the Compact HE boiler.
DIY Safe
N/A
'Aux Hot Water Tank' isn't listed in the Installed Accessories menu
Power supply needs a reset to clear saved behaviours after connection
After connecting the options dongle, disconnect and reconnect the boiler's 12V power supply to clear any saved settings.
DIY Safe
N/A
Noise from 12 V circulation pump
Air trapped in the system
Bleed the system of air.
DIY Safe
N/A
No water comes out even though the tap is open
Vehicle fresh water pump is turned off or not working
Confirm the fresh water pump in the vehicle has been switched on.
DIY Safe
N/A
No water comes out even though the tap is open
Ice plugs present in the water tank or pipes
Check there's no ice blocking the water tank or pipes.
DIY Safe
N/A
No water comes out even though the tap is open
Draining valves or FrostControl are open
Make sure all the draining valves and FrostControl are closed.
DIY Safe
N/A
The tap runs but no warm water comes out
Water pump malfunctioning or lack of water supply in tank
Confirm the vehicle's water pump is working and that there's actually a water supply.
DIY Safe
N/A
The 'Aux Hot Water Tank' icon is flashing
The water's still in its heating cycle.
Just wait for the heating cycle to complete - the icon switches to solid once the water reaches 60°C.
DIY Safe