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