Brass Monkey Health Residential Ice Bath Instructions

Brass Monkey Health Residential Ice Bath

Specifications

• Rapid cooling & heating capabilities
• Chiller cooling rate : 30°C per hour
• Temperature range: 3-50°C (cooling), up to 40°C (heating)
• Control: Touch screen or app connectivity
• Water maintenance: Paper filter and ozonator

Product Usage Instructions

How it Works
The chiller is designed to rapidly cool or heat water for your immersion experience. It can cool at a rate of 30°C per hour and maintain temperatures between 3-50°C. Additionally, it can heat water up to 40°C if desired. Control the chiller using the touch screen interface or through our companion app for convenient remote temperature management.

Automated and Connected
Our barrels are designed for ease of use. The companion app allows you to schedule the chiller to be ready when needed, optimizing temperature management. Receive maintenance reminders to ensure the water remains clean. The barrel utilizes a paper filter and an ozonator to keep the water free of impurities.

Maintenance
To maintain clean water, use the provided paper filter and ozonator. It is recommended to take a quick shower before entering the water to prolong its cleanliness.

Getting Set Up

1. Place the barrel and chiller in their final positions, ensuring good airflow for the chiller and access to the control panel.
2. Attach the step to the barrel using provided bolts and an allen key.
3. Unpack the chiller and keep the power off.
4. Remove the white stopper fittings from the chiller’s back.
5. Screw the hose filter into the lower fitting on the chiller.
6. Screw the hose adaptor onto the filter.
7. Check O rings on each pipe end and attach them to the chiller’s fittings.
8. Screw the pipes securely into place.
9. Attach both pipes to the corresponding holes on the barrel.

FAQ

• How often should I replace the paper filter?
  The paper filter should be replaced regularly, depending on usage. We recommend checking it every month and replacing it if necessary.

• Can I adjust the temperature settings remotely using the app?
  Yes, you can control and monitor the temperature settings of the chiller through our companion app, allowing for convenient adjustments from anywhere.

Welcome

• The cold is both brutal and spiritual. A fierce stressor, yet a valuable teacher. It can be without mercy, and—if you let it—will reward you with the warmest of hugs. It’s why we have an unstoppable quest to help people like you to get their cold on.
• We’re here to support people, like you, in their every day journey towards building a stronger mind and a healthier body. As Wim Hof says, “This—Sh*t—Works”.

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The Barrel & Chiller – Where Art meets Tech
Aged over decades maturing Scotland’s beloved Whisky’s – and now up-cycled and reimagined to take you on a journey into cold water immersion. Every oak barrel is restored by expert coopers in the Speyside Valley before being handed to us for finishing, these barrels are steeped in their own history which is why every one is stripped back, refurbished and deep cleaned before being resined and oiled. This ensures it’s perfectly water tight and has locked-in the original wood colour and uniqueness. No oak barrel is the same, they each bear their own subtle colouring and markings.

How it works

Rapid cooling & heating
The chiller that connects to our barrel is capable of cooling at 30c an hour and once it reaches target temperature it will maintain it for you. It will cool to between 3 and 50c and can also heat the water to 400c should you want it to do that. There’s a simple touch screen to control the chiller or you can connect it via our app to remotely set and monitor temperatures.

Automated and connected
Our barrels are designed to ensure you can just say focussed on your immersion. Using our companion app you can schedule your barrel to be ready when you want it to be, bringing efficiency to temperature management. On top of that, receive maintenance reminders to ensure your water is always crystal clear.

Maintenance
The barrel uses a simple paper filter and an inbuilt ozonator to keep the water clean and free of any nasties. To ensure your water stays clean for as long as possible we’d always recommend a quick shower before jumping in!

Need to know

• The weight of the Barrels when full is over 600Kg and will need a stable base that can withstand this weight.
• The Barrel will need to settle into its environment – leave to stand for a day or two or you may experience leakage. This is normal. The oak barrel is over 50 years old and the wood will expand and contract. This means that the resin on the inside of the barrel will stretch and a leak may occur. After a day or two, when the wood has settled into its environment the resin will self heal and become watertight.
• To empty the barrel you will need a submersible pump – we recommend a puddle pump.
• Leave adequate space for ventilation near the grilles to allow airflow to the chiller unit.
• Do not plug into an extension cable – this is a fire hazard.
• When using the Barrel & Chiller switch the power off to the chiller this is essential in case the chiller is going through an ozone cycle. Ozone dissipates within minutes of being released but it’s safest to switch it off to ensure this.

Parts Overview

Getting Set Up

• Step one
  Place your barrel and chiller into the final position you want them in. Remembering that you will need good airflow for the chiller and access to the control panel. The unit weighs over 600Kg when full so it’s best to get it in its forever home now.

• Step two
  Attach the step to the barrel. Using the bolts provided, use an allen key to attach the bolts through the holes in the back of the step into the brackets that are mounted on the front of the barrel.

• Step three
  Remove the chiller from its packaging. Leave the power off at this point.

• Step four
  Remove the two white stopper fittings on the back of the chiller.

• Step five
  Screw the hose filter into the lower fitting on the chiller.

• Step six
  Screw the hose adaptor over the filter and onto the lower fitting on the chiller.

• Step seven
  Ensure there is an O ring in the end of each pipe (4 in total), if not use the spares provided.

• Step eight
  Attach the end of the pipes to the fittings on the back of the chiller.

• Step nine
  Just screw them on and twist until secure.

• Step ten
  Now attach both pipes to each of the holes on the barrel:

  • Top hose to top fittings
  • Bottom hose to bottom fittings.

• Step eleven
  Fit the Filter. Unscrew the filter housing on the side of the chiller using the filter housing key, pop your filter in, screw it back in.

• Step twelve
  Using the filter housing key turn it by 1/8th for a snug fit without over tightening.

• Step Thirteen
  Now you can fill the barrel with water using a garden hose, fill to 20cm below the rim of the barrel with clean tap water.

• Step Fourteen
  Plug in the light and the chiller – you are now ready to switch the chiller on and set it to your desired temperature!

Using the control panel

1. Power on/off key: Press for 1 second to power on/off: the software version number o1.X.(x represents numbers 1-9) will be displayed when the machine is switched on.
2. Mode key: Press for 3 seconds to convert temperature units.
3. Set Key: Press S and then press the up or down (5,6 keys) to adjust to the required temperature.
4. Ozone key: Press and hold S and then press W to adjust the ozone level function.
5. Up arrow: Used after pressing S to increase the temperature of the water.
6. Down arrow: Used after pressing S to reduce the temperature of the water.
7. System Working Status : Displays whether the chiller is cooling or heating.
8. Defrost: On means the machine is defrosting, Off means the machine is not defrosting.
9. Water flow: Displays the water flow, if there is no flow device installed, it will display 0.
10. The flame icon is displayed when heating
11. The snowflake icon is displayed when cooling

Keeping the water clean

• Clean the filters every 10 days.
• Change the water once a month.
• Set the ozone function at Low, Med or High.
• Use a residual cleaner such as Huwa-San.

Cleaning the filters and changing the water

Dependent on usage we recommend you clean the filter every 10 days and then do a full clean once a month. Here we describe the steps to change the water and clean the filters.
Make sure you switch off the power to the chiller before starting.

1. Drain the barrel using a submersible pump.

2. Clean the hose filter by removing it from the back of the chiller and clearing any debris it has collected.

3. Unscrew the filter housing, using the spanner provided to gently twist it loose.

4. Flush any sediment or solid matter present in the filter bowl with running water.

5. To fit a new cartridge, remove the cartridge from its packaging and ensure it does not pick up any contamination before fitting in the housing.

6. Seat the cartridge into the filter housing and check it has been correctly aligned before locating it back into place and gently tightening with the spanner.

7. To clean the filter you have just removed you can run this under the hose until the water runs clear. We also recommend soaking the filter in a bucket of water with a small amount of Lo-Chlor filter cleaner & degreaser. Rinse well after soaking. This can then be left to dry for the next filter change.

8. Clean the inside of the barrel with antibacterial wipes or an antibacterial spray and clean cloth. This will lengthen the life of the water on the next fill by making sure any bacteria is cleaned away. Don’t forget to clean underneath the step as bacteria can lurk here!

9. Refill the barrel using the hosepipe . Switch on as usual and set your desired temperature.

Cleaning the filters without draining the water

When you clean the filter every 10 days you can do a quick filter change without draining the water.

• Switch off the chiller.
• Turn the blue taps into the off position so that they are no longer in line with the pipe.
• Remove the hoses from the back of the chiller and place into the barrel.
• Follow steps 2 – 7 to replace the filter.
• Reattach the hoses onto the chiller.
• Turn the blue taps in line with the pipe to allow the water to flow.
• Switch the chiller on.

Troubleshooting

You will find your own cleaning protocol that works for you, the recommendations are based on an average household use and don’t take into account other factors such as frequency of use and body lotions in the water. When you begin using the barrel, you will soon find the optimum number of days until your next filter change and then your next water change. As a rule of thumb, if the water is murky, it means that you have gone past the date for changing your filter. You can use residual cleaners in the barrel such as Huwa-San to extend the time between filter/water changes. Problems can occur if the cleaning protocol is not followed:

• Problem:
  The chiller is noisy / has stopped cooling. This indicates that water cannot move freely and the pump is straining to pull water through, you will see a reduced water flow rate on the control panel. A normal flow rate is between 17 and 20L per minute.
  Solution:

  • Check the filters.
  • Check that the hose filter on the inlet pipe on the chiller is clear. If the hose filter is clogged with dirt this will reduce the flow rate.
  • Check if the main filter on the side of the unit needs changing or cleaning.

• Problem:
  The water is murky.
  Solution :

  • Change your cleaning protocol.
  • Decrease the amount of days between filter/water changes.
  • Introduce a residual cleaner.
  • Keep the lid on to prevent debris entering the water.

Maintaining the barrel

Your barrel is a thing of natural beauty, there is literally not another one the same. We took many weeks to prepare it for you, here’s how to keep him (or her!) happy…

• Positioning – The barrel is an outdoor product only. Aged oak is happiest in moderate temperatures and when the unit it filled with water to retain moisture levels. The ground under the barrel should be level and of solid construction – this is vital to ensure before filling.
• Sunlight – We recommend always keeping the barrel under a degree of shade on hot days, whilst not critical it will help your barrel to last for years to come. This is more important in very hot climates where summer days repeatedly reach temperatures over 35°c. Direct sunlight and heat warms the wood, it’s a natural product that expands and contracts, the aim is to minimise this flexing where possible.
• Freezing weather – Being Scottish, the barrel will be happy on cold days, however please keep the water circulating (the chiller switched on), this is to prevent the water standing and freezing in the pipework between barrel and chiller
• Exterior wood maintenance – the barrel is cleaned and sanded before an oil is applied. Reapply this every two years, we use Osmo natural woodstain.
• Interior resin maintenance – the resin is applied once and will not need applying again for the life of the barrel. You can maintain the resin by never using or applying harsh chemicals in the water. This includes chlorine and other salts. We encourage the use of eco-friendly additives or cleaners such as hydrogen peroxide so long as not above 500ppm.
• Removing debris – inside the barrel, the base will collect grit and debris from your feet. You can remove grit easiest with pump-action spa vacuum. Any debris, such as leaves, floating on the surface can be removed with a small net.
• Storage – the barrel is happiest when filled with water as it retains moisture in the wood. If you decide to store the barrel empty for a period then move to a cool and shaded location. Upon refill it’s possible the wood will contract and tiny leaks will occur, these will self heal a day after refilling as the wood expands again.

Chiller technical data

• Voltage 220 -240VAC 50/60Hz
• Dimension (LxWxH) 510x400x560MM
• Weight 35 KG
• Warranty 1 Year
• Power 710W
• Working Temperature Range 3 to 42 oc
• Cooling capacity 1770W
• Cooling type Cooled Water Circulating
• Refrigerant R410
• Model Number SY-08-HC/OC (YC-2800W)
• Compressor power 605W
• Tank volume 500L

Estimated Cooling Times to 3-50c

• < 50L 0.37H
• 50 – 100L 1.1H
• 100 – 200L 2.2H
• 200 – 500L 5.5H

We are here for you

If you have any questions or require technical support you can get in touch with us by the following means:

• Email: support@brassmonkey.co.uk
• Call us : 0113 526 7255
• Raise a ticket in your online account

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