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Methods of Cleaning the Heat Dump
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Personal protective equipment should always be worn.
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Do not use a water or steam hose to clean the unit whilst still installed
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It is important that all the vents and grills are kept clear (including
condenser grills where applicable).
Maintenance Twice Annually: By a competent service maintenance
engineer
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Isolate the unit from the base cooler electricity supply
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Open the unit to access both sides of the condenser matrix and remove
any extraneous debris from the unit or its casing, preferably using a
vacuum cleaner or brush
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Check the unit for electrical safety
Power Isolation Method for the Heat Dump
Switch off the socket that the base cooler unit is installed into
Remove the plug from the socket
Prevention of Freezing
The recommended concentration of glycol to water is 30%/70% which will
protect the system down to –13
°
C. In the event of extreme weather
conditions and the unit freezing, the following action is recommended:
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Isolate the unit from the base cooler electricity supply
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Apply gentle warmth to the general area of the unit and its pipe work,
taking care not to scorch or burn the insulation tubing surrounding the
pipes
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Check for obvious leaks
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Reconnect the base cooler mains electricity supply
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Observe the unit running to a short time, watching for leaks, strange
noises and any form of malfunction. If no problems are observed, the
normal operation of the unit may be resumed.
Recommended Minimum and Maximum Ambient
Temperatures
Minimum –5
°
C (nb 30% glycol/ 70% water mix)
Maximum 32
°
C
WARNING: THIS UNIT IS UNSUITABLE FOR USE BY UNSUPERVISED
CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY AND THE INFIRM
