Operating Skills And Training; Inspecting The Thermalator; Setting Up - Whitehall Thermalator LT-4 Instructions For Operation And Care

Instructions for Operation and Care of Little Therm Compact Thermalator
Skills:
Operators using the Thermalator need a working
knowledge of occupational therapy procedures.
WARNING WARNING
! !
Only trained personnel to operate the Thermalator.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
This Whitehall product has been carefully packaged at
the factory to minimize the possibility of damage during
shipping.
— Inspect the packaging for external signs of
damage.
— Inspect the contents for damage.
If there is visible damage to the instrument upon receipt,
inform the shipping company and Whitehall immediately.
1. Your new Thermalator includes the following:
1 Thermalator Model LT-4
4 Thermal Packs (4 Standard)
1 Wire Rack - Small, Vinyl Coated
1 Rack Adapter
1 Thermostat Knob
1 Warranty Registration Card
1 Instructions for Operation and Care
If you are missing anything, please call the phone
number listed on the back page.
2. Unpacking your Thermalator
Remove all the shipping material. Remove Thermal
Packs and wire rack from inside the tank. Remove all
packaging from inside the tank, especially from under
the heating element inside the tank. Clean the unit
thoroughly before using.
3. Device Placement
Place the Thermalator at a convenient level, such as
on a table or a scratch resistant counter top. Before
moving the Thermalator, unplug and cool the unit.
Only move the unit to empty or fill it. Always use the
handles. The unit may be hot to the touch.
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
OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING

INSPECTING THE THERMALATOR

Inspection Checklist
Ÿ
Is the Thermalator free of excessive wear?
Ÿ Is a properly-grounded and voltage-matched
receptacle available?
Ÿ Is the outlet equipped with a functioning GFI?

SETTING UP

TRAINING
Operator trainees need to:
Ÿ
be trained in occupational therapy protocols.
read and understand this manual.
Ÿ
WARNING WARNING
! !
Do not attempt to operate this equipment if there is
evidence of shipping damage or you suspect the unit
is damaged. Damaged equipment may present
additional hazards to you. Contact Whitehall technical
support for advice before attempting to plug in and
operate damaged equipment.
Avoid operating this unit in close proximity of
materials subject to damage from moisture.
4. Pre-Soaking Thermal Packs
Presoak thermal packs (Critical, if not presoaked
properly, the tank may develop surface rust
during use). Inspect the packs for any tears and
damaged or loose threads before starting the presoak
process. If packs are damaged, do not use.
Before the first use, you must condition each Thermal
Pack.
1- Take the Thermal Pack by the corner loops - one
white and one blue or black - so the sections are
horizontal.
2- Gently shake the pack back and forth to evenly
distribute the filler material.
Shake to distribute
the dry material
3