ThermoTek VascuTherm 4, User Manual

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Draining the Fluid from the Unit:
Periodically between uses or if the unit is going to be stored for a long period of time, the
system should be drained of fluid.
1. Turn the unit OFF and unplug from electrical source.
2. Disconnect all of the hoses from the unit.
a. Firmly press the metal tabs of the fitting attached to the hose.
b. Gently pull back the hose from the unit to release.
c. If the hoses are attached to the DVT air fittings, simply pull on the fitting to release it
from the unit.
3. Remove the reservoir cap from the unit by twisting the cap counter-clockwise.
4. Lift the unit on both ends and tip backward to empty the fluid from the reservoir into a
bucket or sink.
5. Continue to tip the unit until the reservoir is completely empty of all fluid.
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