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User Skills
The medical professional using the Whirlpool must have the following skills:
The ability to assist the patient
Knowledge of hydrotherapy protocols
To have read and understood this manual
To have become familiar with the Whirlpool before using it with a patient
Device Description
The Whirlpool consists of a welded stainless steel tub for holding water and one or two
turbine assemblies. For the Whirlpool with one turbine (F-260-S), the turbine is mounted to
the side of the tub. For Whirlpools with two turbines (F-270-S, F-300-S, F-425-S), the
turbines are mounted to a track, allowing each turbine to be moved independently around
the tub. The interior of the tub and tub rim are considered Type B Applied Parts, since they
are likely to be touched by the patient.
The turbine assembly is a motor-operated centrifugal pump that circulates the water. The
pump position can be adjusted up or down to change the position of the water outlet, then
locked with a handle. The tub is supported by legs. Water is drained by opening the drain
valve to a fixed drain.
Water temperature may be adjusted by the operator depending on the desired treatment.
A thermometer mounted to the side of the tube is included with the Whirlpool. The
Whirlpool does not control water temperature.
The patient can enter the tub or be placed in the tub and is fully immersed in the water to
the neck. A vinyl headrest is provided for the patient.
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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 https://www.whitehallmfg.com
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