Digital Moist Heating Pad User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ................................................................ Precautionary Instructions Nomenclature Specifications Operation Theratherm™ Digital Moist Heating Pad ................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ Maintenance .....................................
FORWORD Theratherm™ Digital Moist Heating Pad The application of moist heat is a routinely prescribed therapy in today’s medical field. The body's physiological response to moist heat is dilation of the blood vessels, causing an increase in the blood flow to the area under treatment. Increased local circulation enhances recovery by flushing away the waste products and bringing in fresh blood cells to the treatment area.
PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS Precautionary Instructions The precautionary instructions found in this section and throughout this manual are indicated by specific symbols. Understand these symbols and their definitions before operating this equipment. The definition of these symbols are as follows: =WARNING- Text with a “WARNING” indicator will explain possible Safety infractions that will potentially cause serious injury and equipment damage.
PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Read all instructions. • Never use the Theratherm Moist Heating Pad without a clean flannel pad cover. • Keep Theratherm pad out of the reach of children. • Use of this heating pad is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician. • DO NOT expose the heating pad digital control to temperature extremes (below -10° C/14° F or over 50° C/122° F) or excessive humidity (>90% RH) as damage could occur to the digital control.
NOMENCLATURE Theratherm™ Digital Moist Heating Pad LCD Display Time Temperature Lock Malfunction Heating Real-time/ Setup temperature Temperature unit Real-time/ Setup times 6
NOMENCLATURE Theratherm™ Digital Moist Heating Pad Button Function Setup Time/ 1–60 Minute Setup Temperature/ 86–166° F Increase Value (+) Decrease Value (-) Select Key • Press and hold 2 seconds to enable lock-out mode • Press to select setup “Time” or “Temperature” On-Off/Status Key • Press and hold 2 seconds to switch power on or off • Press to review setting parameters or real-time status 7
SPECIFICATIONS Theratherm™ Digital Moist Heating Pad Product Specifications Output: Moisture heating Cover: 60% Cotton/ 40% Polyester Display: Numerical LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Button: Rubber made in double colors Sensor: High resolution Digital thermal sensor Control: Plus control-trig solid switched Circuit: Digital processor Protection: Thermal switched Mode of operation : Continuous operation Heating: Selection 86–166° F (+/- 2° F/ unit) temperature outputs Timer: 1–60 minutes (1 minute/ unit) Au
OPERATION Theratherm™ Digital Moist Heating Pad Note: Make sure the pad cover is included in the package. If it is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer. A. Power ON How To Use Theratherm 1. Place the Theratherm Digital Moist Heating Pad into the provided flannel pad cover. Be sure the pad is lying flat within the cover to ensure uniform heating occurs. Always be sure cover is clean prior to use. 2. Insert the plug into any convenient 90-130 volt electric service outlet. 3.
OPERATION Theratherm™ Digital Moist Heating Pad 8. To lock the desired settings, press and hold the "SELECT" button for 2-seconds until an audible tone is heard. A "key" icon is displayed on the LCD to indicate the unit is locked (A). To change settings, unlock the unit by pressing and holding the "SELECT" button for 2-seconds until the audible tone is heard. The "key" icon on the LCD display will disappear. 9.
MAINTENANCE Theratherm™ Digital Moist Heating Pad CLEANING OF FLANNEL PAD COVER • Machine wash or hand wash in lukewarm/cold water with a mild detergent. Rinse well. Tumble dry on low heat setting. • Dry clean. NOTE: DO NOT bleach. DO NOT use any type of solvent, such as thinner or benzine. CLEANING OF CONTROLLER • Please use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then lightly wipe the surface. • Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner, or benzine.
