Finish Thompson Little Cooler - Manual (Page 9)

9
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CAUTION:
ALWAYS WEAR EAR PROTECTION, SAFETY GOGGLES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
AND GLOVES WHEN WORKING ON OR WITH THIS UNIT.
Each use:
 CHECK LIQUID LEVEL - Verify that the coolant in the reservoir tank is filled to the proper
level. If low, top off with a 50/50 mix of automotive (long-life, low silicate) antifreeze and
distilled water until liquid is visible in the sight glass.
 CHECK VENTILATION - Verify that no objects are placed against or around the unit that
can restrict proper airflow through the Little Cooler.
Monthly:
 HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM - Clean the finned-tube surfaces of the heat-exchanger by
removing the front access cover and blowing compressed air through the fins from the
inside to the outside.
 DEBRIS IN PLUMBING - Remove and clean the screen in the Y-strainer installed on the
water inlet side of the distillation system.
Annually:
 CHANGE THE COOLANT - Drain and flush (with water) the reservoir tank, piping, and heat
exchanger and re-fill with a 50/50 mix of automotive (long-life, low silicate) antifreeze and
distilled water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following are a few tips for diagnosing some problems you may experience during the use
of your Little Cooler. If the following suggestions do not pinpoint the cause of your problem,
contact FTI’s toll-free “Service Hotline”: 800-888-3743, 8 am to 5 pm EST, Mon. - Fri.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS WEAR EAR PROTECTION, SAFETY GOGGLES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
AND GLOVES WHEN WORKING ON OR WITH THIS UNIT.
CAUTION:
A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD PERFORM ANY ELECTRICAL TESTS
PERFORMED ON THIS UNIT.