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
when needed or according to hospital/clinic protocols.
Again, the bath will automatically return to the operating
temperature, the bath is thus normally self-sanitizing.
CLEANING THE BATH
For this purpose, your Bath is supplied with a hollow drain
ring 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.
This operation removes 1 to 3 pounds (0.45kg to 1.36kg) of
paraffin from the solution and it should be replaced by
adding fresh paraffin and oil to the bath.
Often Paraffin Baths are not cleaned as regularly as their
use warrants. Whitehall Manufacturing now prepares an
economical refill kit.
The clean paraffin in the container, it should still be in a
liquid state and can readily be returned to the Bath.
Reconnect the cord to the electrical outlet and the Bath will
soon be ready again for the patient's use.
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 cleaned thoroughly.
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.
PARAFFIN REFILLS
Whitehall Manufacturing can provide refill paraffin wax
(Paraffin Oil sold separately and can be purchased
through your therapy products dealer). If the factory
paraffin is not used and the paraffin is purchased
elsewhere, it is most important that 126°F (52.2°C) melting
point paraffin be obtained. If this is not done, the Bath will
not operate at a high enough temperature to keep the
paraffin liquid or, if adjusted to overcome this, will be too
hot for use by most patients capable of tolerating a higher
temperature.
Unplug the unit.
CHANGING THE FUSE
Next, position the unit to allow access to the rear of paraffin
bath. Locate the fuse holders at rear of the unit.
Depress the fuse holder caps with the use of a “common”
blade screwdriver or fingers and rotate counterclockwise
approximately 90° or until the cap becomes loose.
Remove the fuse holder cap, exposing the glass fuse.
Remove the blown fuse.
Once the old fuse has been removed, replace it with a new
fuse of the same type and amperage. Reinstall the fuse
holder cap by depressing and rotating clockwise
approximately 90° and ensure that the fuse holder caps
are secured. Turn the unit “on” via plugging it in to an
electrical outlet. Allow the wax to warm up to the operating
temperature and use as required.
WHITEHALL MANUFACTURING
• P.O. BOX 3527 • City of Industry, CA 91744-0527 U.S.A
Phone (800) 782-7706 • (626) 968-6681 • Fax (626) 855-4862 • Web: www.whitehallmfg.com
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Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffin Baths
