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MAINTENANCE
Hydrocollator® Heating Units
WARNING
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DJO, LLC does not recommend the Hydrocollator Heating Unit be moved while filled with heated water .
Tipping over could result in a burn to the user or others . If the Hydrocollator Heating Unit must be moved
while filled,
exercise extreme caution!
It is recommended to allow the water to cool below 120° F (49° C)
before moving the unit .
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Always unplug the Hydrocollator Heating Unit from the power source before attempting to empty water
from unit .
Care and Cleaning
The Hydrocollator Heating Unit is equipped with an immersion type heating element and a hydraulic capillary
type thermostat which evenly maintains the HotPac temperature in the water and provides a ready supply
of heated packs . It is critical to maintain the water level over the top of the HotPac to avoid damage to the
heating element, the stainless steel, or the HotPac . Water is constantly lost during operation due to evaporation .
Therefore, it is essential that water be added daily . The tank should also be drained, cleaned, and inspected at
minimum intervals of every two weeks .
Always unplug the unit from the power source when emptying or cleaning the unit . Drain the unit by the drain
valve located at the bottom rear of the unit . Either move the unit to a floor drain or attach the extension hose to
it when draining .
The Hydrocollator Heating Unit is made of high quality stainless steel that, with proper care and maintenance,
could easily last a lifetime . Improper care could allow the stainless steel to wear prematurely .
NOTE: Failure to maintain the unit (including regular cleaning) will void your warranty.
Follow these simple steps to ensure that the Hydrocollator Heating Unit remains in excellent condition .
Excessive chlorine can be detrimental to the stainless steel in the Hydrocollator Heating Unit . No bleach or
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any cleaner with high chlorine content should be used under any circumstance .
Clean regularly for optimal service and operation .
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Fill daily with water . Water is constantly lost during operation due to evaporation .
3 .
Chlorine in regular tap water may be present in high enough concentrations to damage the unit . If
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you suspect high levels of chlorine in the Hydrocollator Heating Unit, the addition of a dechlorinator is
recommended .
Certain additives (such as herbal teas, essential oils, etc .) will damage the HotPacs and components of the
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heating unit, including the stainless steel . The Hydrocollator Heating Unit was designed to heat water and
HotPacs only . The addition of any such foreign substance (except dechlorinator) to the water in the unit will
void the warranty .
Inspect the heating element for pitting and other visible damage during regular cleaning intervals .
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Inspect the power cord for wear, fraying, and other visible damage during regular cleaning intervals .
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