Cleaning & Storage
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CLEANING THE CHILLER
STORING THE CHILLER
For safe, efficient operation and long service life, it is essential to regularly clean the chiller and all
hoses, connections and other components in the system in which it is installed. Thorough cleaning
is recommended every 1-2 months, including:
• Rinse collected debris from filters, external reservoir pump, all inlet and outlet connections,
hoses, etc., with clear, lukewarm water. Soap, detergent or bleach is NOT recommended because
any remaining residues can contaminate the nutrient solution. The chiller housing, digital
control panel, power switch and other external surfaces must be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth.
NEVER immerse the chiller in water or spray it down with a hose!
• Clean air filters every 2 weeks:
1. Loosen screw on front cover, turning counterclockwise (Fig. 1).
2. Gently pull cover toward you to remove (Fig. 2).
3. Loosen screws on attached filter and remove (Fig. 3 & 4).
4. Lift bottom clips and pull out to remove side filters (Fig. 5 – 1/4 & 1/2 HP Models only).
5. Loosen screws on attached filters and remove (Fig. 6 & 7)
6. Remove dust with a brush or vacuum cleaner, or rinse well in lukewarm water (Fig. 8).
Make sure filters are thoroughly DRY before reinstalling them.
Disconnect chiller from the system. Gently tilt the unit to drain water out through the inlet and
outlet connections. DO NOT INVERT CHILLER TO DRAIN! Clean and dry filters, wipe down external
surfaces with a soft cloth, cover with plastic bag, insert into carton and store in a safe, dry place.
Always make sure unit is unplugged before performing any cleaning!
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