Why Dickson Paraffin Baths - Whitehall Dickson PB-107 Instructions For Operation And Care

Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffin Baths

WHY DICKSON PARAFFIN BATHS?

DICKSON Paraffin Baths are precise instruments
designed to safely facilitate hot paraffin treatments of the
body extremities so as to relieve the pain and discomfort
associated with joint diseases and/or injuries.
DICKSON Baths have evolved since 1924, using the
ideas, imagination and advice of many in the field of
physical therapy and physical medicine. Today DICKSON
is synonymous with quality and is the finest name in the
application of paraffin.
Distinctive features of these baths are detailed on the
succeeding pages, but a few of the more prominent ones
are:
Stainless Steel Tank. Paraffin and perspiration have been
known to have corrosive properties. All Dickson paraffin
baths are constructed with 22 gage 304 stainless steel with
a 2B finish, which will not corrode with heavy use, and
meets the highest standards in sanitizing.
Precise Temperature Control. The DICKSON Baths
operate with a maximum temperature variation of plus or
minus 1°F (0.55°C). This insures a critical bath
temperature and the quickest possible formation of the
paraffin "glove" which is so essential to the paraffin
treatment, as it quickly protects the immersed member
from burns, while allowing a great amount of heat input. In
other words, a good paraffin bath must hold the
temperature precisely so the solution will immediately
congeal around the relatively colder member when it is
immersed.
High Heat Warning Light. Indicates the temperature of
the bath is higher than that considered safe and
comfortable for treatment.
ACCEPTABLE TRANSPORTATION AND
STORAGE CONDITIONS:
Temperature: +32 ºF to +131 ºF (0 ºC to +55 ºC)
Relative Humidity: 10% to 100%
Atmospheric Pressure: No Requirements
Note: Unit must not be exposed to ingress of water
or to severe physical trauma. Degradation of unit
function and/or performance may occur.
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Timed Melting or Sanitizing Temperature Circuit.
The DICKSON Bath is the only bath having a timed hi-heat
circuit. This simply allows the melting of the paraffin or
sanitizing to take place unattended. Also, with such a
switch, the hi-heat cannot accidentally be left in the "on"
position. Sanitizing is accomplished by the operator turning
the hi-heat circuit on for an hour at the end of the day. When
the timer returns to zero, the bath automatically returns to
treatment temperature, ready for use the next morning.
Light Mahogany Molding. (Found on models PB-104 and
PB-105 only) These hard wood moldings, with a new
plastic epoxy finish, insure the patient's protection from the
heat of the bath and surrounding metal. They are
contoured and provide a comfortable, cool and safe rest for
the patient's arm or leg. They insulate the tank from the
atmosphere and thereby minimize heat conduction and do
contribute to the stability of the bath temperature. These
moldings, in slightly extending over the inside of the tank,
also serve as a splash guard or arrester.
Integrated Heating Elements. The elements are an
integral part of the tank and provide an even flow of heat
with no dangerous hot spots. Also, in this regard for safety,
all DICKSON baths have a limit switch on both the hi-heat
and maintenance circuits which will automatically prohibit
runaway temperatures.
There are many other features, but, again, a most
important one is the renowned DICKSON quality with the
attendant trouble-free rugged construction.
DICKSON Institutional Bath models are shipped complete
with pure paraffin, plexiglas bottom slats to keep contact of
appendages from resting directly on the bottom of the unit
(PB-104 & PB-105), cover and thermometer. They are
guaranteed for 1 year against mechanical or electrical
defects.
CONDITIONS ACCEPTABLES CONCERNANT LE
TRANSPORT ET L'ENTREPOSAGE:
Température : +32 ºF à +131 ºF (0 ºC à +55 ºC)
Humidité relative : 10 % à 100 %
Pression atmosphérique : aucune exigence
Remarque : l'appareil ne doit pas être exposé à une
infiltration d'eau ou à un traumatisme physique grave.
Une détérioration des fonctions et/ou du rendement de
l'appareil peut en découler.