Device Description - Whitehall P-10-M User 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 a turbine
assembly mounted to the side of the tub. The turbine assembly is a motor-operated
centrifugal pump that circulates the water. The pump position can be adjusted up or down
and rotated to change the position of the water outlet, then locked with a handle.
Depending on the model and options, water can be drained either by diverting the water
from the pump to a drain hose mounted at the top of the turbine, by an optional drain
pump located below the tub, or by opening up the drain valve at the bottom of the tub.
Four casters, all of which are lockable to prevent tub movement, are mounted to the
bottom of the tub to assist in moving an empty tub between treatments. The interior of the
tub and tub rim are considered Type B Applied Parts, since they are likely to be touched
by the patient.
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.
For smaller Whirlpools, the patient sits comfortably next to the tub and places their
extremity (hand, foot, arm or leg) in the tub. For larger Whirlpools, the patient can enter
the tub and sit inside.
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