Whitehall Dickson PB-101, Instructions For Operation And Care Of

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WHITEHALL MANUFACTURING
• P.O. BOX 3527 • City of Industry, CA 91744-0527 U.S.A Phone (800)
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Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffin Baths
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DIRECTIONS FOR ADJUSTING
THE MAINTENANCE OR TREATMENT
CIRCUIT THERMOSTAT
ON MODELS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS
9809 AND HIGHER
Remove the four screws holding the name plate and timer
The skin remains soft, pliable and moist when this
treatment is used and a characteristic blood flow increase
to aid in rehabilitation.
Continuous immersion is the recommended procedure
for the fastest relief. For new patients, it is suggested the
following times be considered:
10 minutes for fingers
switch with a small screwdriver on units PB-104 and
10 to 15 minutes for hands
PB-105. For units PB-101 and PB-107 Thermostat
adjustment is located in the rear of unit.
To lower the operating temperature, turn the adjusting
screw COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
– about 5 minutes on a
clock dial for a 6°F (3.3°C) change. Since the bath cools
very slowly, about 1°F (0.55°C) in 10 minutes, allow plenty
of time for the temperature to settle to the desired point
before further adjustment.
To raise the operating temperature, turn the adjusting
screw CLOCKWISE .
Because these thermostats are in continuous operation,
much like an automobile going uphill, they do occasionally
malfunction. In such an event, please call for replacement
instructions.
DIRECTIONS FOR TREATMENT
The appendage to be treated should first be thoroughly
washed with a antimicrobial soap and dried. The
appendage should then be placed in the bath and quickly
removed so a thin coat of paraffin congeals and adheres
to the skin. This procedure should be repeated until a
“glove” of paraffin is of sufficient thickness to allow the
patient to keep the member immersed in comfort.
After this glove is formed, the member should be
constantly immersed in the bath for 10 to 20 minutes.
15 to 30 minutes for arms
30 to 45 minutes for the feet
Because of the high heat input of the paraffin, the bath
must be used judiciously in treating old, weak or
debilitated individuals. If circulatory and sensory changes
are present, the application of paraffin should be made
cautiously.
For such patients, we suggest the glove be allowed to
build up and the member removed from the bath until the
paraffin is cool. The member in the paraffin glove then
should be again immersed for as long as possible.
Also, when there is insufficient time to allow the member
to soak, a thick glove should be developed on the member
and the glove wrapped in “Saran Wrap” or an equivalent
to obtain the longest possible benefit from the heat.
Remove paraffin from appendage. Discard used paraffin
and plastic (if used).
CLEANING THE BATH
Often Paraffin Baths are not cleaned as regularly as their
use warrants. Whitehall Manufacturing now prepares an
economical refill kit.
To sanitize the bath, turn the high-heat switch on for a full
55 minutes. The temperature will rise to about 212°F
(100°C). The bath should, in this manner, be sanitized
after each day's use. Again, the bath will automatically
return to the operating temperature (On models PB-104,
PB-105, and PB-107 only), the bath is thus normally self-
sanitizing.
If there is a noticeable amount of sediment in the bottom
of the Bath, all the paraffin must be removed for proper
cleaning. Therefore, periodically, the Bath should be
drained completely of the paraffin solution and the bottom
of the Bath and the plexiglas slats (these slats are only
available on models PB-104 and PB-105) cleaned
thoroughly.
For this purpose, your Bath is supplied with a hollow drain
ring (only available on models PB-104 and PB-105) that
can be placed in the drain opening and which rises about
half an inch above the bottom of the drain. In this manner
the clean paraffin can be drained into a container and the
sediment will remain in the bottom of the Bath.
After this is done, the Bath should be disconnected from
the electrical outlet and the drain ring removed. The
sediment and sludge may then be drained, the bottom
flushed and the slats cleaned.
The clean paraffin in the container should still be in a liquid
state and can readily be returned to the Bath. Reconnect