Using The Whirlpool - Whitehall P-10-S Instructions For Operation And Care Of

Device Intended Use:
Whitehall Whirlpool turbines are intended to provide
clinical, physical hydro-massage treatment within a fluid
medium, mounted in a tank of a size and shape as
deemed effective and determined by a medical
professional.
Before Placing the Whirlpool Tub and Turbine
Combination In Service:
Operators using the whirlpool need:
To read and understand the information in this manual.
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To have a plumbing professional install the whirlpool as
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instructed in Installing the Whirlpool,
drawing is available to assist the installer. Contact
Whitehall Customer Service, bottom of page, for any
additional information not covered in this manual.
Confirm that the whirlpool operates properly. See
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Inspecting the Whirlpool , page 2.
General Guidelines for Use:
Medical advice is beyond the scope of this manual.
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The whirlpool is for professional use only. A minimum of
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one trained operator is required.
The trained operator must evaluate and verify that the
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patient is suitable for hydrotherapy treatment before
beginning hydrotherapy with the whirlpool. See Patient
Evaluation, page 2.
Follow your state and local hydrotherapy procedures
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and, if the patient has one, the physician's order for
treatment (see Patient Evaluation, page 2).
Stay with patient at all times.
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It is the operator's responsibility to ensure safe
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practices for the patient and themselves.
Turbine precautions:
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Plug the turbine cord only into a receptacle that is
voltage-matched, properly grounded and polarized.
Verify that the receptacle has GFCI protection.
Cord plug is disconnect device. Always maintain clear
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access to this connection after installation.
Keep patient hair, gown strings and other loose items
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away from the impeller housing to avoid
entanglement and injury.
Keep the area around the tub clear a minimum of 12"
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(305mm) of clearance.
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General Guidelines for Use: (Continued)
Avoid prolonged contact with the motor cover, as
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elevated temperatures can cause discomfort.
Normal Operating Conditions:
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Temperature range between 50° and 93°F (10° and
35°C).
Relative humidity 5 to 95% and atmospheric pressure sea
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level to 3,000 meters during use.
Transportation and Storage Conditions:
Temperature Range should remain between 32° and
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110°F (0° and 43°C)
Relative Humidity Range: 5 to 95%.
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Room Atmospheric Pressure sea level to 3,000
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meters.
Prior to unpacking, when new, tipping has no effect.
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However, after assembly, the equipment should
remain upright, as tipping or inversion may cause
damage from components coming loose.
WARNING
!
Certain medical conditions are incompatible with
hydrotherapy. The trained operator is responsible for
determining each user's suitability for hydrotherapy
before beginning treatment.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the
whirlpool only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with
patient at all times.
Loose items such as gown straps or gauze can be
pulled into the turbine impeller and cause injury. Keep
loose items away from the turbine impeller housing.
Important
Communicate with patient at all times. When the
turbine is used, tell the patient before starting or
stopping the turbine and before changing the water or
aeration level.
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