Maintenance; Care And Cleaning - Chattanooga Hydrocollator SS Bedienungsanleitung

MAINTENANCE

Care and Cleaning

The Hydrocollator Heating Unit is equipped with an immersion type heating element and a hydraulic
capillary type thermostat which evenly maintains the HotPac temperature in the water and provides a ready
supply of heated packs. It is critical to maintain the water level over the top of the HotPac to avoid damage
to the heating element, the stainless steel, or the HotPac. Water is constantly lost during operation due to
evaporation. Therefore, it is essential that water be added daily. The tank should also be drained, cleaned and
inspected systematically, at minimum intervals of every two weeks.
Always unplug the unit from the power source when emptying or cleaning the unit. Drain the unit by
the drain valve located at the bottom rear of the unit. Either move the unit to a floor drain or attach the
extension hose to it when draining. (E-1 units have no drain and can be emptied by turning unit upside
down).
• DJO, LLC does not recommend the Hydrocollator Heating Unit be moved while filled with heated water.
Tipping over could result in a burn to the user or others. If the Hydrocollator Heating Unit must be
moved while filled, exercise extreme caution! It is recommended to allow the water to cool below 49° C
(120° F) before moving the unit.
• Always unplug the Hydrocollator Heating Unit from the power source before attempting to empty water
from unit.
The Hydrocollator Heating Unit is made of high quality stainless steel that, with proper care and
maintenance, could easily last a lifetime. Improper care could allow the stainless steel to wear prematurely.
Follow these simple steps to ensure that the Hydrocollator Heating Unit remains in excellent condition:
1. Excessive chlorine can be detrimental to the stainless steel in the Hydrocollator Heating Unit. No bleach
or any cleaner with high chlorine content should be used under any circumstance.
2. Clean regularly for optimal service and operation.
NOTE: Failure to maintain the unit (including regular cleaning) will void your warranty.
3. Fill daily with water. Water is constantly lost during operation due to evaporation.
4. Chlorine in regular tap water may be present in high enough concentrations to damage the unit. If
you suspect high levels of chlorine in the Hydrocollator Heating Unit, the addition of a dechlorinator is
recommended.
5. Certain additives (such as herbal teas, essential oils, etc.) will damage the HotPacs and components of
the heating unit, including the stainless steel. The Hydrocollator Heating Unit was designed to heat
water and HotPacs only. The addition of any such foreign substance (except dechlorinator) to the water
in the unit will void the warranty.
6. Inspect the heating element for pitting and other visible damage during regular cleaning intervals.
7. Inspect the power cord for wear, fraying, and other visible damage during regular cleaning
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