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1. Using an anti-bacterial soap, wash the area to be treated and then dry
thoroughly.
2. Test the temperature of the melted paraffin by thermometer (126°-
134°F/52°-57°C), or test a small portion of the skin to make sure the
paraffin is not too hot for usage.
3. Briefly dip a small portion of the hand, foot or elbow into the paraffin
and immediately remove. Continue dipping the entire hand, foot or
elbow to completely coat with warm paraffin, then remove
immediately. Repeat the dipping procedure 5-10 times to assure a
complete coating of paraffin. The coated hand, foot or elbow may now
be removed, or kept submerged for a longer period of heat therapy.
Note: If preferred, paraffin coating may be accomplished by dipping a
soft brush in the paraffin and applying consecutive brush strokes to the
desired area.
4. As an option after final paraffin coating, place the coated hand, foot or
elbow in a Parabath liner or plastic bag and cover with Parabath Mitt
or Bootie, or wrap it with a towel to retain heat for up to 30 minutes.
If the heat becomes too intense, remove the towel and strip off the
paraffin immediately.
5. At the conclusion of treatment, remove towel and plastic bag (if
used), then strip off the paraffin. Due to the tendency of the wax to
accumulate residue from the hands, it is recommended that the used
wax be discarded.
6. Place the lid back on the unit, and leave the unit plugged in, ready for
the next use.
7. Add additional paraffin to the tank when the level of paraffin falls
below the fill line shown on the tank (approximately 3 inches from the
bottom of the tank). The unit should be filled with paraffin to a point
midway between the fill lines shown on the inside of the metal tank.