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MAINTENANCE
Care and Cleaning
The Hydrocollator 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 and
cleaned systematically, at a minimum every two (2) weeks.
Always unplug the unit from its electrical service when emptying or cleaning the unit. Drain 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.
CAUTION! Hydrocollator may tip over if product is moved while filled with water. It is best to unplug the
Hydrocollator from the power source and allow hot water inside to cool to room temperature before
moving. If this is not possible, take extreme caution when moving the product with hot water inside.
Tipping over could result in a burn to the user or others. DO NOT pull unit toward you while moving.
Your Hydrocollator Heating Unit is made of high quality stainless steel that should last a lifetime. That is
Stain
less
not Stain
proof
steel. You must properly care for your Hydrocollator Heating Unit if you wish for
it to last a lifetime. And it will.
Follow these simple steps to ensure that your Hydrocollator Heating Unit lasts and lasts.
1.
Chlorine means death to stainless steel. No bleach or any cleaner with high chlorine content.
2. Clean it regularly if you want it to last for years. NOTE: Failure to maintain your equipment (including
regular cleaning) will void your warranty.
3. Fill it 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 your unit by
causing rust. If you suspect high levels of chlorine in your Hydrocollator Heating Unit, we
recommend the addition of a dechlorinator.
5. Certain additives (such as herbal teas, essential oils, etc.) will damage the components of the heating
unit including the stainless steel. The Hydrocollator Heating Unit was designed to heat water and
HotPacs only.
To avoid potential for rusting.
1. Do not use bleach or cleaners with high chloride content.
2. Do not use paper clips, safety pins staples coat hangers, etc., in or on the unit.
3. Do not clean the unit with steel wool or a carbon steel brush.
4. Do not use abrasive cleaners which tend to disturb the grain in the finish.
5. Water level is critical: Add water daily and keep it full.
6. Do regular cleaning and draining of the tank (every two weeks).
7. Remove all deposits from interior surfaces and parts (including heating element). The deposits are
concentrations of chlorine that allow rusting to begin. If allowed to accumulate on the heating
element, these deposits will lower the efficiency of the element and increase the power
consumption of the unit.
8. If you suspect that you have “hard water”, you may need to change your water more frequently. Salt
deposits are an indication of hard water that will eventually cause rust.
Cleaning Tips
1. The interior of the unit should be scoured, usually every two weeks, using a low abrasive bathroom
cleaner. Check for low or no chlorine content in your cleaner and make sure that the residue is
thoroughly rinsed away with water.
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