Description
The DJO Chattanooga Hydrocollator M-4 Heating Unit is a stainless steel Hydrocollator heating unit that keeps HotPacs at a constant therapeutic temperature. The M-4 is the largest mobile model in this range and ships with a mixed set of neck, oversize and standard packs. Clinics fill the M-4 tank in the morning and draw heated packs all day without replumbing a treatment room.
- Stainless Steel Tank – the M-4 tank is high quality stainless steel, durable and easy to maintain through daily clinic use.
- Constant Temperature – the M-4 thermostat holds packs at the ideal therapeutic temperature of 160 to 165 degrees F.
- No Plumbing Needed – the M-4 runs without a plumbing connection, so it sets up on a counter or cart where treatment happens.
Chattanooga Hydrocollator M-4 Heating Unit with Stainless Steel Tank
This M-4 heating unit is designed for keeping HotPacs at treatment temperature through a full clinic day. The M-4 stainless steel tank holds the water bath that its thermostat keeps between 160 and 165 degrees F. Its capacity is described as follows: largest mobile tank in this range, mixed HotPac set included. Packs leave the M-4 at a consistent temperature, so moist heat treatments start on schedule instead of waiting on a warming cycle. For rehabilitation and athletic training clinics, the M-4 is a dependable moist heat station that runs quietly in the background.
Features and Benefits
Heating Performance
- Thermostatic Control: the M-4 control holds HotPacs at 160 to 165 degrees F, the therapeutic range for moist heat.
- Always Ready Supply: the M-4 tank keeps a working set of packs heated, so treatment never waits on a single pack warming up.
Clinic Setup
- Stainless Steel Build: the M-4 stainless steel is durable and easy to maintain in wet treatment areas.
- No Plumbing Required: the M-4 fills and runs without a water line, so placement follows the treatment schedule.
Product Specifications
Heating Unit Details
- Tank Material: Stainless steel
- Temperature Range: 160 to 165 degrees F (71 to 74 degrees C)
- Capacity: Largest mobile tank in this range, mixed HotPac set included
- Plumbing: None required
- Packaging: 1 each, sold individually
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Why Choose the Hydrocollator M-4 Heating Station
Hydrocollator units are the clinic standard for moist heat because they hold temperature instead of chasing it. The M-4 pairs a stainless tank with a steady thermostat and a ready supply of packs, which keeps treatment rooms moving.
- Steady Treatment Temperature – the M-4 thermostat holds the 160 to 165 degree band, so the first pack of the day and the last feel the same.
- Stainless Longevity – the M-4 stainless steel tank is built for years of daily heating cycles and wipes clean between fills.
- Placement Freedom – no plumbing means the M-4 goes where the caseload is, on a counter or a mobile cart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the M-4 heating unit used for?
It keeps Hydrocollator HotPacs at treatment temperature for moist heat therapy programs. Clinics draw heated packs from the M-4 tank through the day.
What temperature does it hold?
The M-4 thermostat holds the water at 160 to 165 degrees F, the ideal therapeutic temperature the manufacturer states for HotPacs. Packs drawn from the M-4 should always be applied over a protective cover.
Does it need a water line?
No, the M-4 requires no plumbing. Fill the M-4 tank, plug the unit in, and it maintains temperature on a counter or cart.
Who is this product made for?
It is made for rehabilitation and athletic training clinics that run the M-4 in daily moist heat treatments. The M-4 capacity suits departments that treat several patients per hour.
How is this product sold?
It ships as 1 each, sold individually, as the Hydrocollator M-4 Heating Unit. The price shown covers the Hydrocollator M-4 Heating Unit package exactly as listed.
