Due to the special material and precise structure of acrylic cold baths, the installation process must adhere to rigorous techniques and standards to ensure stable performance, safety, reliability, and the full therapeutic effect during subsequent use. Installation involves not only foundation preparation, equipment placement, and system connection, but also ensuring leak prevention, shock absorption, waterproofing, and accurate temperature control, forming a complete engineering loop.
Preparing the foundation before installation is the primary step to ensure long-term stability. The placement area for the cold bath should be accurately located according to the design drawings, and the flatness and load-bearing capacity of the ground should be checked to ensure it can withstand a full load of water and the weight of the equipment. For larger or irregularly shaped cold baths, a reinforced concrete base or steel structure support should be pre-cast, and elastic buffer pads should be added at the contact points with the acrylic cylinder to distribute pressure and prevent stress cracks caused by hard contact. The ground must have a waterproof layer and a suitable slope and water collection facilities to prevent water leakage from damaging the building structure or affecting the surrounding environment.
Mechanical damage must be strictly prevented during equipment transportation and placement. While acrylic is a resilient material, its surface is easily scratched or prone to microcracks due to excessive localized stress. Therefore, flexible slings or specialized brackets should be used during handling to avoid concentrated stress on a single point. A designated person should direct the hoisting and movement to keep the cylinder stable and prevent impacts and tilting. When positioning, align with a reference line to ensure the cylinder is level and accurately positioned, with uniform joints, creating favorable conditions for subsequent sealing and connection.
Jointing and sealing are crucial steps in determining leak prevention and durability. The joint surfaces between acrylic cylinders or between the cylinder and accessories should use welding rods of the same material or certified specialized adhesives. Before application, ensure the joint surfaces are clean, dry, and free of oil. Ambient temperature and humidity should be controlled within suitable ranges to avoid affecting bonding strength. Large components can be reinforced with mechanical fastening and structural adhesive composite processes to improve overall rigidity and sealing. All sealing materials for water contact points must be low-temperature resistant, mildew-proof, and food-grade to ensure long-term leak-proof and non-detachment properties. Waterproof sleeves and redundant seals should be installed at points where electrical and refrigeration pipelines pass through the cylinder body to prevent moisture intrusion and potential electrical safety hazards.
System connection and commissioning should be carried out after the main body installation is completed and cleaned. Connect the temperature control, refrigeration, circulation filter, and sterilization devices sequentially, checking the sealing and unobstructed flow of each pipe and joint to ensure no water or air leaks. After powering on, start the temperature control system to verify the water temperature maintenance accuracy and response speed, and test the working status of sensors, actuators, and safety protection devices. Detailed commissioning data should be recorded as acceptance criteria.
The acceptance process must be conducted according to relevant industry standards, verifying structural stability, sealing performance, functional parameters, electrical safety, and appearance quality item by item. Only after passing these checks can the system be put into use. During routine maintenance, the base settlement, seal elasticity, and temperature control accuracy should be checked periodically, and any potential problems addressed promptly.
In summary, the installation of an acrylic cold bath is a comprehensive task that integrates structural engineering, material processing, and system debugging. Only by strictly controlling each stage of basic preparation, precise positioning, tight sealing, and system debugging can a solid foundation be laid for the safe operation and long-term use of the equipment, and a reliable guarantee be provided for high-quality cold therapy services.
