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Water Temperature Cool down Chart
The sealed water bags do slow down heat loss, but of course the temperature will eventually drop
over time. The following chart will help give a general indication of how soon the heated water
should be used after heating to prevent excessive temperature drop.
Time to Drop 3°F (1.7 C)
°F
°C
90F (32.2C)
95F (35 C)
100F (37.8 C) 105 (40.6 C) 110 (43.3 C) 115 (46.1 C)
50
10.0
27 min.
24 min.
22 min.
20 min.
18 min.
17 min.
60
15.6
37 min.
31 min.
27 min.
24 min.
22 min.
20 min.
70
21.1
57 min.
45 min.
37 min.
31 min.
27 min.
24 min.
80
26.7
2 hrs
78 min.
57 min.
45 min.
37 min.
31 min.
90
32.2
5 hrs
2 hrs
78 min.
57 min.
45 min.
Initial Water Temperature (4 gallons / 15 l)
Air Temp
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Shower Mat
To keep your feet clean when showering, bring along a small piece of
poly
tarp or plastic to stand on.
Storage
Heating Coil
1.
After it has cooled off, hold up the heating coil assembly to drain any
residual water out of the tubes before storing.
2.
Place heating coil into the poly bag before
wrapping up and storing in drawstring bag. This
will contain any creosote which may have
accumulated on the coil.
15 Liter Universal Bags
1.
Sanitize and dry bags before or after long-term storage (see page 13
for instructions).
2.
Store flat or roll as shown.
Maintenance
1.
Heating Coil – Cleaning Creosote
If you use a camp fire to heat the coil, creosote (soot) can build up on the exterior of the heating
coil over time. This buildup will not cause any damage to the coil but can lower the efficiency of
the heating system.
If desired, a heavy duty household oven cleaner can be used periodically to remove this creosote
coating from the outside of the coils. Follow oven cleaner manufacturer’s directions.
Rinse thoroughly
and allow to dry before storing or using.
Chart shows
approximate times in
which the temperature
of a full water bag
drops 3 °F (1.7 C).
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Thermostat Inspection
The thermostat may be opened up periodically (yearly) to check for debris and verify function.
Important!
Do not attempt to remove the set screw on the end of the thermostat
dial. This will cause the thermostat to lose its calibration, possibly
causing excessive water temperatures or hot steam during operation
posing a risk of injury including burns.
To check the thermostat:
a.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws holding the thermostat case
together.
b.
Before separating
the case turn the case over with the dial
toward the ground. This will help prevent the small black
valve gate from falling out and getting lost.
c.
Remove the small black valve gate and set aside.
d.
Look over the inside of the housing:
i.
Check for Debris:
Remove any debris if found.
ii.
Check Function:
1.
Set thermostat dial to the center position
(#4).
2.
Run hot tap water over the bimetal coil.
The formed end of the coil should rotate
outward to the edge of the housing.
3.
Run cold tap water over the bimetal coil. The
end of the coil should rotate to the middle of
the housing and rest against the stop.
4.
Replace thermostat assembly if function does
not match the above description.
iii.
Check for Corrosion:
Over time the inner bimetal
coil may show some white rust as well as some
localized areas of red rust. This is normal and will
not impact the thermostat accuracy. If excessive
red rust is seen (possibly after a several years of use), the thermostat should be
replaced to ensure its accuracy. See the ‘Service Parts’ section of this manual and
contact BoundaryTEC to order a replacement thermostat.
e.
Assemble the thermostat in reverse order,
making sure not to forget the small black valve
gate
into the formed end of the bimetal coil. Torque (4) screws 4-6 in-lbs.