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8.
MAINTENANCE
8.01
Cleaning and care of stainless steel:
Stainless steel will resist corrosion; however, it is
not impervious to it. For maximum life, stainless
steel must receive a certain amount of care.
CAUTION
AVOID SPILLING HARSH CHEMICALS
ONTO THE BATH, AS CORROSION OF THE
STAINLESS STEEL MAY RESULT.
IMPORTANT
THE USER HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
CARRYING OUT APPROPRIATE DECON-
TAMINATION IF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
IS SPILLED ON OR INSIDE THE BATH.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE USING ANY CLEANING OR DE-
CONTAMINATION METHOD OTHER THAN
THOSE RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER, USERS SHOULD
CHECK WITH THE MANUFACTURER
THAT THE PROPOSED METHOD WILL NOT
DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
1. There are many chemical cleaners, but
usually just changing the water and periodic
cleaning with a non-scratching scouring
powder, such as Bon Ami will suffice.
Should algae or any other undesirable
microorganisms form on top of the bath
media, remove the diffuser pan, drain the
water and clean the bath.
CAUTION
ELECTROLYSIS CAN DAMAGE
STAINLESS STEEL. THIS CAN OCCUR IF
AN OBJECT IS ALLOWED TO REST
DIRECTLY ON THE SURFACE, TRAPPING
MOISTURE THAT BECOMES OXYGEN
STARVED BUT IS SURROUNDED BY
WATER CONTAINING OXYGEN.
RESULTING ELECTROLYTIC ACTION WILL
PIT OR ERODE THE STAINLESS STEEL.
3. Should the stainless steel ever become
discolored by iron rust, use the following
procedure to remove all traces of the rust
and restore the stainless steel.
WARNING
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS! USE HEAVY GLOVES OR
OTHER ADEQUATE HAND PROTECTION.
WEAR GOGGLES OR OTHER ADEQUATE
EYE PROTECTION. ONLY WORK IN AREAS
WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Prepare a solution of 20% nitric and 1.5%
hydrochloric acid ( if preferred, a 2% to 5%
solution of warm oxalic acid may be used).
Swab solution over surface, allowing it to
remain until all rust is loosened. This will
usually take 1 to 2 minutes.
As soon as rust is loosened, immediately
flush with clean water until all acid is removed.
Dry thoroughly.
4. During operation, condensation forms on
the inside of the gable cover. When removing
the gable cover, have one of its corners
centered above the water bath, so that water
runoff goes into the bath. Shaking the cover
aids the water runoff. Be sure to wipe up any
water spillage on or around the bath.
2. Should it be necessary to use a media other
than water such as those listed below, limit
the time to a maximum of four hours. Clean
surfaces immediately after use.
Aluminum Chloride
Barium Chloride
Bichloride of Mercury
Calcium Chloride
Carbolic Acid
Chlorinated Lime
Citric Acid (boiling)
Dakin's Solution
Ferrous Chloride
Mercury Salts
Lysol Mercuric Chloride
Phenol
Potassium Permanganate
Stannous Chloride
Sodium Hypochlorite
Tartaric Acid
Potassium Thiocyanate
CAUTION
Never use the following chemicals:
Aqua Regia
Ferric Chloride Iodine
Sodium Azide
Sulfuric Acid
