SETUP
Remove all of the contents inside the Tropic Heater Heating Unit and then replace the wire
rack. Make certain the drain valve is closed before filling the tank with water. The tank should
be approximately 3/4 full with packs removed. The tank may be filled from any standard type
faucet.
Check the voltage rating on the serial decal plate which is located on the back of the unit.
To turn the unit on, simply plug the unit into a 120 Volt, 60 Hz or 220/240 Volt, 50-60Hz
outlet as indicated on the decal plate. To turn the unit off, simply unplug from outlet. Do
not attempt to use direct current. Follow the procedures indicated in the Precautionary
Instructions. Do not attempt to use the unit if it is not properly grounded.
OPERATION
The Tropic Heater Heating Unit is simple and easy to operate. The controls are located
in the rear, near the bottom of the unit. The thermostat controls the temperature of the
water. It is located near the bottom of the unit on the control panel. It has been tested and
preset at the factory to normal operating temperature. If further adjustment is necessary,
it can be easily accomplished by turning the adjusting screw located on the thermostat.
Turning the outer screw counterclockwise lowers the temperature, while turning it
clockwise raises it.
NOTE: Do not turn the inner stem under any circumstance! Stem is preset by the
manufacturer.
The Tropic Heater Heating Units operate through the use of a hydraulic capillary-type
thermostat and can be left plugged in and turned on to provide a ready supply of heated
Tropic Pacs.
The Tropic Pac rack accommodates different sizes and types of packs.
3537/ 3537V – The unit comes complete with four Standard Size Tropic Pacs.
3540/ 3540V – The unit comes complete with six Standard Size Tropic Pacs.
3538/ 3538V – The unit comes complete with eight Standard Size Tropic Pacs.
5614-05 – The unit comes complete with eight standard Tropic Pacs.
3539/ 3539V – The unit comes complete with 12 standard Tropic Pacs.
NOTE: 3539X Tropic Heater 12-Pac Mobile does not include Tropic Pacs.
NOTE: 3537/ 3537V, 3540/ 3540V, 3538/ 3538V and 5614-05 Models include rack insert
that holds two Neck Contour Tropic Pacs.
Tropic Heater Heating Units by Sammons Preston
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