Whitehall Dickson PB-101 Instructions For Operation And Care Of page 6

Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffin Baths
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.
Timed Melting or Sanitizing Temperature Circuit.
(Found on models PB-104, PB-105, PB-107 only) 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
ACCEPTABLE TRANSPORTATION AND
STORAGE CONDITIONS:
Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
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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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 &
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 (found on models PB-104 & PB-105 only), cover and
floating test thermometer. They are guaranteed for 1 year
against mechanical or electrical defects.
CONDITIONS ACCEPTABLES CONCERNANT
LE TRANSPORT ET L'ENTREPOSAGE:
Température : -40 ºC à +70 ºC (-40 ºF à +158 ºF)
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.