Instruction Booklet
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Infants, since the heating pad would cover a large area of their small
bodies. In addition, they may be unable to move when burned.
Persons who may be unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced
age, diabetes, spinal cord injury, or medication.
Inspect heating unit before each use to assure it is in proper working order;
discard if it looks worn or cracked or if the electrical cord is frayed.
Keep removable cover on pad during use (when applicable).
Place heating pad on top of, and not underneath of, the body part in need
of heat. (The temperature of a heating pad increases if heat is trapped.)
Unplug heating pad when not in use.
Read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions on heating pad or on
outside package prior to use.
Use on an infant.
Use on a person who is paralyzed or has skin that is not sensitive to
temperature changes.
Use on a sleeping or unconscious person.
Use in an oxygen enriched environment or near equipment that stores or
emits oxygen.
Sit on or against a heating pad.
Crush or fold a heating pad during use or during storage.
Unplug heating pad by pulling its connecting cord.
ALWAYS
NEVER
