Paraffin Heat Therapy READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING weecccccccccccccs The Hygenic Corporation » Akron, Ohio 44310 USA + 330/633-8460 » 800/532-8018PAGE 10 u TABLE OF CONTENTS Cautions and Warnings Instructions for Use Troubleshooting Guide Hints for Operati Cleaning & Refilling Original Parabath® Paraffin Refills & Accessories Features / Electrical System Warranty/Notes {19,195 1 The yp Corp. A ight md READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING CAUTIONS WARNINGS Do not use the unit for at east five hours after itis frst plugged in, The Quick Melt feature provides a higher temperature at start up to melt the paraffin. It takes five hours to melt and cool the paraffin to optimum treatment temperature, Use before the five-hour start-up period could result in irritation or burning of the skin, Do not use Parabath Paraffin Heat Therapy while bathing, or near water. Do not place or store the unit where it can fall or be pulled into a sink or tub. Do not place, drop or submerge the “unit into water or any other liquid. Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water; unplug immediately. Close supervision is necessary when the unit is used by or near children or invalids Use Parabath Paraffin Heat Therapy only for its intended use as described in this Owner's Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Never operate the unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, iit is not working properly orifit has been damaged. Call The Hygenic Corporation for help in arranging for examination and /or repair of the unit Never operate the unit when the tank is empty or contains any substance other than Hygenic Brand paraffin. Do not use Parabath Paraffin Heat Therapy when you have open cuts or broken skin, inflammatory skin conditions or if you have been advised that you have peripheral vascular disease or impaired circulation. Ifin doubt, contact your clinician Discontinue use of Parabath Paraffin Heat Therapy immediately if undue perspiration or circulatory problems occur.INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Initial Preparation © Unpack Parabath* Paraffin Heat Therapy and place it on a sturdy, level surface. A table top is recommended. © IF YOUR UNIT IS ALREADY FILLED WITH PARAFFIN... pour the entire contents ofthe prafin il (provided) over the parafin block in the tank, Important: Do not operate Parabath without first adding the paraffin oil IF YOUR UNIT HAS SIX (6) PACKAGED PARAFFIN BARS....open all six bars using the easy open strip on the back of each package and place bars inside tank, making sure that bars touch the bottom of the tank Note: Parabath Paraffin Bars are pre-mixed with paraffin oil and there- fore do not require adding any additional ol. © Plug in the unit. The power light indicates that the unit is operating. © Place the cover on the unit. Allow the unit to operate a minimum of five hours before using, This allows the temperature to stabilize to the ‘units treatment range of 125° - 134°F/52° - 57°C. ) Treatment with Original Parabath® Paraffin Heat Therapy 1 2 3 Using an anti-bacterial soap, wash the area to be treated. ‘Thoroughly dry the skin. ‘To assure comfort, especially on the first use of heated paraffin, test the temperature. The paraffin should be between 125°F and 134°F/ 52° - 57°C. Begin slowly. For example, in treating the hand, begin by dipping just the fingertips into the paraffin, then continue to full immersion of the hand, Once you have submerged th entire hand, dip an additonal five - ten times to assure proper paraffin coverage. Or, keep your hand in the paraffin and enjoy the therapeutic heat therapy. Note: If paraffin is tobe used on the knee, bac, shoulder or othe body part tohics cannot be dipped in the unit, use a sft brush fo apply the paafin in successive cont. ‘Then cover the area with plastic trap and a towel fo retain heat ‘To maximize the benefit of paraffin treatment, remove your hand from the paraffin, place your hand in a plastic bag, and wrap it ina towel. Leave the paraffin on your hand for 20-30 minutes. If the heat becomes too intense, remove paraffin and wrap the body part in plastic and a towel or the specially designed Parabath thermal mitt system (sce pg. 11 for information). This will retain the heat for an extended period of time. ‘When treatment is completed, remove the towel and plastic and strip off the paraffin. If the unit is being used by more than one person, do not retum the used paraffin to the tank. Replace the cover on the unit, leaving the unit plugged in, ready for the next use. Note: Ifthe heat of the paraffin isto intense atthe regular operating fempera- ture, the temperature of the paraffin can be lowered afew degres by removing the cover from the unit fora few minutes before the treatment, Do not unplug the unit io cool the paraffinTROUBLESHOOTING seecesceecceserees Gal JIDE Tae) [Nod iol LL = <= Ay N02} Paraffin ‘Frequent usehas depleted oi Add small amounts of, handening in the paraffin paraffin oil (mineral oil) in tank {until paraffin returns to liquid form, Unit was refilled with higher Change parafin, using. ‘melting point paraffin than is Original Parabath’ Paraffin ‘recommended refill tubs or bars. ‘Maintenance thermostat is Contact manufacturer or ‘malfunctioning or worn dealer for repair out Discolored Normal use overtime ‘Change paraffin, using paralin (Original Parabath Paratin refill tbs or bars Sediment ‘Normal use over time ‘Change paraffin, using, intank (Original Parabath Parain refill, andl clean the tank. Les than | Normaldepletion of paraffin |Add panto all ofa single inches of | inmullepetson use tubofOrgal Farah paratlin in Paraffin oF add appropriate the tank number of Lb. bars. Operating, Pug isloose ordamaged Check plug for damage lights out — if damage is apparent, do not use unit and contact dealer or ‘manufacturer for repair. Tight is bumed out Contact the manufacturer or dealer for a replacement light bulb. Paraffin takes | Waxwas frozen inshipment Allow Parabath unit to longer than ‘operate overnight before normal to melt using, Unit was finbefore See above jand ‘Quick Melt cine did not activate HINTS FOR OPERATION PC eccccccccccccccccccccccce Depletion of Paraffin Use of Parabath’ Paraffin Heat Therapy eventually will result in depletion of paraffin, Failure to keep sufficient paraffin in the tank may cause large temperature variation and premature failure of the unit. When adding paraffin to the tank, use care to avoid splashing. Never overfill the tank. Allow paraffin to melt completely before using, For units WITHOUT minimum/maximum fill Hines: Add additional paraffin to the tank when the level of paraffin falls to within approximately 3 inches of the bottom of the tank For units WITH minimum/maximum fill lines stamped into the stainless steel tank: The standard six pounds of paraffin supplied with the unit fills the tank approximately midway between these two lines. When the paraf- fin level falls to the minimum level line, add one or two pounds of paraffin to the tank. Depletion Of Oil Frequent use of Parabath also will result in a depletion of oil in the paraffin When the cil is low a significant congealing of wax along the sides ofthe tank or a solidification across the top of the wax will be apparent To replenish the oil: © Add a small amount (1-2 ounces) of paraffin ol (mineral cil) o the unit The introduction of the oil will result in some temporary solidification of the paraffin. But in about an hour, the paraffin will melt and the unit willbe ready for use © To assure comfort, especially on the first use of heated paraffin, test the temperature. The paraffin should be between 125°F and 134°F/ 52°-57°C,CLEANING ORIGINAL PARABATH® PARAFFIN eich ea REFILLS REFILLING 3 eeoe eocccce ‘ACCESSORIES Remove existing paraffin from the tank and replace it with an Original a Parabath* Paafin refill when you noice significant discoloration or When the paraffin level isl, yu can refill he tank with Orginal Parabath oo ee paraffin. Be sure to use only Original paraffin in your unit. Parabath Paraffin Refills are offered in two options To Empty And Clean The Tank ae <> Unplug the unit. Never attempt to clean and refill the unit while itis Rell wy plugged in. Remove the paraffin from the tank by one of the following, Includes two plastic tubs, each containing b = methods. three ‘of pure white, unscented » paraffin pre-mixed with paraffin oil S Method A: Quickly ladle all the paraffin out of the tank with a disposable ‘To refil from plastic tubs, remove the paraffin ‘cup, being careful not to drip or spill on any surface. Dispose of the paraffin from the tub by turning it upside down and ina plastic bag or leak proof container; do not pour the paraffin down the pressing on the bottom. Should this method drain. Never attempt to pour the paraffin out of the tank. fail, carefully split the tub sides with a knife and pull the tub away from the paraffin. Method B: Lay the cover crosswise on the tank and place a length of rope ‘Then, place the refills into the tank with ‘with knots on each end into the liquid paraffin, allowing the knots to rest narrow end tight against the tank bottom. along the bottom of the tank. Let the paraffin solidify around the rope. © Original Parabath (This takes approximately 24 hours.) Then plug in the Paraffin Bar Refill unit just long enough for the paraffin to loosen in ~ Contains six one-pound bars of paraffin the tank.. Unplug the unit and pull out the SU pre-mixed with paraffin oil ‘and attached wax block na To refill using bars, remove polybag by following the easy instructions and add bar(s) to the unit. Parabath® Accessories Mobile Stand Teal for use next to a table or chai. Adjusts fom 2529 inches. Low Mobile Stand Lower height for podiatric use. After removing the paraffin from the unit, wipe out the inside ofthe tank Mitt with paper towels and a mild, non-abrasive, non-chlorine household For increased heat retention. Consists of a plastic liner Ce ae | ) ae thick tery oth mit. Available for and o foot LDP Pe Bottom Grill ‘or rt in bottom of Parabath during foot treatment. NOTE: Use of an abrasive or chlorinebased cleanser could damage the stainless er tS teat steel surfoce ofthe tank ‘Testing Thermometer Handy for checking temperature of paraffin. s °ORIGINAL PARABATHE PARAFFIN HEAT THERAPY eoccccccccccccseses FEATURES Pele re pain ol pr dite Serene) Convenient, recessed! carrying handles Tough insulating - Flat, broad heating elements polyurethane housing ‘and precise thermostats — ULand CSA listed Deep, even heating Easyto-clean stainless stel tank Electrical System VIEW FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT WITH THE BOTTOM PLATE REMOVED ‘Automatic Quick Melt Circuit Thermostat (yellow) ‘Automatic fail safe thermostat (rel) Close tolerance operating thermostat © Automatic "Quick Melt’ circuit thermostat (L170, yellow mae allows unit to heat to 160°F/71°C and melt paraffin quickly. Quick Melt ‘Grcuit then shuts off to allow paraffin to cool back down to proper ‘treatment temperature. © Flat, broad heating elements for comfortable 125° - 134°F /52°- 57°C treatment with a quick melting circu © Automatic high limit thermostat (L200, red mark) — keeps paraffin from overheating. © Operating thermostat will maintain paraffin temperature between 125° 1HF/52"- 57°C. 40 Warranty Parabath Paraffin Heat Therapy is warranted for five (5) years against defective parts or manufacturing. NOTES‘The Hygenic Corporation 1245 Home Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44310 USA 330-633-8460 + 800-332-8018 FAX: 330-633-9369 Hygenic Europe Nv 3222702250 FAX: 322.270.0233 sore 197