FIELD REPAIR/SERVICE MICRO-TEMP
®
LT, Model 749
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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4-2. MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER RESERVOIR
The reservoir holds approximately 0.24 gallons (0.9 liters) of distilled water that remains in the unit
between periods of use. Quarterly, the water reservoir should be drained and replenished.
NOTE: DO NOT USE DE-IONIZED WATER, TAP WATER, OR ALCOHOL.
4-2.1. DRAINING THE RESERVOIR
A. Twist off reservoir cap.
B. Turn unit upside down and pour water into sanitary drain.
C. After all the water has drained from the unit, wipe, clean.
D. If planning on storing the unit, perform the disinfection/dry storage procedure in Section
(4-2.3) and store in a dry environment. (Refer to Section (7) specifications for
storage conditions)
E. If any other maintenance/repair is to be completed, go to the appropriate section. If not,
go to Section (4-2.2) to replenish the reservoir.
4-2.2. REPLENISHING THE RESERVOIR
A. Twist off the reservoir cap and gradually pour approximately 0.9 liters of distilled
water (or the distilled water-bacteriostatic preparation described in Section (4-2)) and
2 ounces of Propylene Glycol into the reservoir. (DO NOT USE ALCOHOL, TAP
WATER, OR DE-IONIZED WATER)
B. Stop pouring when the water is visible at the bottom of the strainer in the water fill
opening.
C. Proceed with normal operations. Always check the water level before starting.
Always drain the MICRO-TEMP
®
LT to a sanitary drain because bio-contaminants may be
present in the unit’s water supply.
Do not use alcohol. Alcohol may cause pad and unit deterioration.
Use distilled water only. Do Not Use De-Ionized water or tap water. Failure to use
distilled water may result in poor performance and damage to the Micro-Temp
®
LT.
Do NOT fill the reservoir to the bottom of the strainer if there is water in the pad. This
could cause an overflow when the unit is turned on.
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