What does this switch do please? (photo)

[82125]

First wild camp tonight, not very wild, a see front on West Coast Scotland. But I want to test out everything works when only Gas and Solar are the options.
*edit, its on a Burstner Elegance i890 MH*

Anyway, since buying the MH ive still not come across what this switch does? Turning it to the opposite position seems to activate some sort of servo (can hear it). Answers on a post card please!

 

[Silver-Fox]

What ever it does it looks like it’s turned on

 

[82125]

thanks lol! even i figured that one out
Im thinking maybe the recirc heating for when driving the van in winter? (theres a manual valve in the locker close by)

 

[TinaLes]

What make is the van please?
Could it be a Grey waste tank dump valve? Switch On to open, off to close.
I am fitting one soon to our van, only wish I could replicate/buy a switch like that, haven't seen one anywhere like it yet.
LES

 

[82125]

its a Burstner Elegance i890 sorry.
Ive already found the grey waste switch in the garage, 3 position, off, on and heated.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Silver-Fox]

thanks lol! even i figured that one out
Im thinking maybe the recirc heating for when driving the van in winter? (theres a manual valve in the locker close by)

Just trying to help

Have you tried switching it off to see what happens.

 

[Jev88]

That almost looks like a DIY add on. Trace the wires?

 

[irnbru]

We have a switch on our Benimar to stop the waste water freezing up. Maybe thats what it is.

 

[St3v3]

It's a pump symbol.

 

[Trevor Wbm]

I've Googled 'camper van switch symbols' and am still looking. Found this - no help at all but a possible replacement...

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Yorick]

I think it's the missile launcher.

 

[Ditcha]

It could be for the engine preheat from the Alde heating, pumps hot fluid around the heat exchanger/ engine block for extreme cold weather

 

[TheBig1]

What make is the van please?
Could it be a Grey waste tank dump valve? Switch On to open, off to close.
I am fitting one soon to our van, only wish I could replicate/buy a switch like that, haven't seen one anywhere like it yet.
LES

I used a new electric window switch on mine. Down opens the valve, Up closes it and I can stop at any point in between

 

[82125]

It could be for the engine preheat from the Alde heating, pumps hot fluid around the heat exchanger/ engine block for extreme cold weather

that would make sense as its near the heat exchanger, now i have an idea what im looking for ill have a 3rd read of the many manuals thanks!

 

[Grummyb]

Ejector seat or revolving number plates?

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[WESTY66]

Ejector seat or revolving number plates?

Either of those could be very handy in certain circumstances

 

[soppy]

Our Burstner has same switch with a different symbol which is for grey waste tank heater for winter, so a heater switch of some sorts

 

[Andy1954]

Our Burstner has same switch with a different symbol which is for grey waste tank heater for winter, so a heater switch of some sorts

Agree that’s what ours is, I hope

 

[82125]

dont think it will be on mine as the fresh tank heater switch is on my main control panel, and the grey water heater switch/empty is in my garage. Ill have a read tomorrow.
Laptop is dying and im yet to discover any sort of inverter or even 12v socket that doesnt run off the engine battery (soon to be rectified!).

 

[rhinoman]

Same van if you turn your alde heating control on before driving and turn the yellow button to the on position when you arrive at destination central heating has been working in the habitation area and you’ll have instant hot water happy days

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[MisterB]

Same van if you turn your alde heating control on before driving and turn the yellow button to the on position when you arrive at destination central heating has been working in the habitation area and you’ll have instant hot water happy days

So it means travelling with the gas turned on? Popcorn anyone?

 

[paddymcc]

So it means travelling with the gas turned on? Popcorn anyone?

I don't think so, it will be just the pump turned on so that the heat exchanger can relay engine heat to the Alde circulation. No heat supplied by the Alde boiler itself.

 

[82125]

Same van if you turn your alde heating control on before driving and turn the yellow button to the on position when you arrive at destination central heating has been working in the habitation area and you’ll have instant hot water happy days

perfect thank you.
I assume what looks like a manual shut off valve on top of (what i think is) the heater exchanger also needs to be in the on position first for it to work though?
The black shut off below, currently in the off position)

 

[STEVE4SONN]

First wild camp tonight, not very wild, a see front on West Coast Scotland. But I want to test out everything works when only Gas and Solar are the options.
*edit, its on a Burstner Elegance i890 MH*

Anyway, since buying the MH ive still not come across what this switch does? Turning it to the opposite position seems to activate some sort of servo (can hear it). Answers on a post card please!
View attachment 525845

ROOM SERVICE..

 

[Eggs]

I would imagine the noise you can hear is the solenoid valve on the fitting, top right of the heat exchanger. Can you get someone to operate the switch while you look/listen on?

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[82125]

I would imagine the noise you can hear is the solenoid valve on the fitting, top right of the heat exchanger. Can you get someone to operate the switch while you look/listen on?

will give it a try, slightly confused why it would have the manual shut off pictured and a separate electrical switch too. Oddly it illuminates in the OFF (0) position.
Reading my manual it shows a similar looking switch for the optional underfloor heating (no idea if i have it) but would explain apparently having a manual shut off valve on the heat exchanger and this switch as well.