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The following are solutions to minor performance problems. Only qualified personnel should service equipment
problems.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hydrocollator® Heating Units
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Unit plugged in,
Water does not get hot
Breaker for electric circuit off
Thermostat not functioning
Heating element burned out
1.
2.
3.
Turn breaker on
Replace thermostat
Replace element
1.
2.
3.
Cloudiness of water
Filler from packs is seeping
Too long a period between
cleanings.
1.
2.
Replace packs
Drain and clean
1.
2.
Packs too hot
Thermostat set too high
Thermostat failure
1.
2.
Adjust thermostat
Replace thermostat
1.
2.
Packs too cool
Thermostat set too low
Thermostat failure
1.
2.
Adjust thermostat
Replace thermostat
1.
2.
Unit boils
Thermostat failure
1.
Replace thermostat
1.
Rust/Discoloration
Contact with ferrous material
Deposits on inside of tank
Too much chlorine in water
1.
2.
3.
Remove the ferrous metal item from
the unit (staple, paper clip, safety pin,
tongs, etc.) and clean thoroughly. Add
a dechlorinating agent if local water
has high chlorine content.
Thoroughly clean tank and remove all
deposits.
Clean tank and rinse thoroughly. Add
a dechlorinating agent if local water
has high chlorine content.
1.
2.
3.
