Whitehall Thermalator LT-4 Bedienungs- und Wartungshandbuch
6900-192-001
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
OPERATION AND CARE OF
LITTLE
Compact Thermalator
Model LT-4
800-782-7706 • 626-968-6681 • www.whitehallmfg.com
P.O. Box 3527 • City of Industry, CA, 91744-0527, U.S.A.
Division of ®
Acorn Engineering Company
Revised: October 2018
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
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CAUTION
DANGER
AVANT DE CONNECTER,
LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS
! !
BEFORE CONNECTING,
READ INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the
equipment is connected to an equivalent receptacle
marked “Hospital Only” or “Hospital Grade”.
Medical Equipment:
With respect to electric shock, fire and mechanical
hazards only in accordance with UL 60601-1 and CSA
C22.2 No. 601.1
Concernant les risques de chocs électriques de feu et
autres dangers mecaniques seulement conformément a
UL 60601-1 et a CSA C22.2 No. 601.1
La mise à terre ne fonctionne de facon efficace que si l’
équipment est connecté à une prise marquee “Hopital
Seulement” ou “Categorie Hopital”.
Équipement Médical:
WARNING
Risk of explosion if used in the presence of flammable
anesthetics
lAVOID Prolonged skin contact.
lOuter Surface is Hot
lREPLACE fuse as marked
lAVOID resting objects on or against the tank.
Risque d’ explosion si utilisé en présence d’
anesthisques inflammables
lLa surface extérieure est chaude
lRETIRER tout emballage, accessoire et feuillet se
trouvant à l'intérieur de votre nouvel appareil avant de
l'utiliser.
lREMPLACER les fusibles tel qu’ indiqué
lÉVITER tout contact prolongé avec la peau.
lÉVITER de deposer des objets sur le reservoir ou de
les appuyercontre celui-ci.
l EFFECTUER LA MISE À LA TERRE de votre appareil
DE FAÇON APPROPRIÉE. Brancher l'appareil dans
une prise à disjoncteur différentiel de fuite à la terre
(DDFT), ce qui offre une protection au cas où l'eau et
la paraffine entreraient en contact avec l'électricité. Si
l'appareil n'est pas bien mis à la terre, cela augmente
les RISQUES DE DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES !
Remarque: Les nourrissons et les patients àgés
nécessitent des soins spéciaux.
lAfin de protéger le patient, vérfier réguliérement la
température de l'eau decet appareil de chauffage. La
température de l'eau ne doit pas dépasser 74 OC
(165 OF) utiliser suffisamment de serviettes ou de
tissus éponge. Ajouter des couches supplémentaires
si la chaleur est trop intense pour le patient. Ne pas
utiliser avec des baumes ou des liniments sur des
patients ayant une mauvaise circulation ou une peau
sensible. Ni sur un patient couché sur un dispositif
chauffant.
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY POUR USAGE PROFESSIONEL SUELEMENT
ATTENTION
DANGER
AVERTISSMENT
lPROPERLY GROUND your unit. Plug unit into a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle for
safety. Failure to properly ground unit can increase
the risk of ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!
lREMOVE all packaging, accessories and literature
from inside of unit prior to using.
Note: Infants and elderly patients require special
care.
lFor patient protection, periodically check the water
temperature of this heating unit. The water
temperature should not exceed 165ºF (74ºC). Use
adequate toweling or terry cover, add extra towel
layers if heat is too intense for patient. Do not use
with balms or liniments on patients with poor
circulation or sensitive skin nor with patients lying on
heat pack.
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2
Model Descriptions ............................................................................................... 2
Operating Skills and Training ................................................................................ 3
Inspecting the Thermalator ................................................................................... 3
Setting Up ............................................................................................................. 3
Filling Your Unit ..................................................................................................... 4
Emptying Your Unit ............................................................................................... 5
Using the Thermal Pack .................................................................................... 6-8
Using the Wire Rack .............................................................................................
Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning and Sanitizing ........................................................................................ 9
Storage .................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 10
Repair of Unit ......................................................................................................
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Parts Diagram and Parts List .............................................................................. 11
Schematic and Accessories ................................................................................
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Phone (800) 782-7706 • (626) 968-6681 • Fax (626) 855-4862 • Web: www.whitehallmfg.com
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Instructions for Operation and Care of Little Therm Compact Thermalator
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Congratulations on receiving your compact Little Therm Thermalator.
Side handles and a knob on the lid minimize contact with the hot surface. The unit has Thermal Packs with colored tabs and an
exposed heating element with a concealed temperature sensor.
Unit rating is 120V, 8.3A, 50/60 Hz.
Little Therm is a simple and trouble-free unit to operate. The tank body, bottom and lid are all made from type 304 stainless steel
with a thermostat on the rear to control the water temperature. Unit should be set for 165° F for normal operating temperature.
White Tabs
Thermal Pack
Wire Rack Black or
Blue Tabs
Lid
Indicator
Light
Hospital Grade
Power Cord
Tank Body
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
Instructions for Operation and Care of Little Therm Compact Thermalator
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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 • Web: www.whitehallmfg.com
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Instructions for Operation and Care of Little Therm Compact Thermalator
1 Thermalator Model LT-4
1 Rack Adapter
1 Wire Rack - Small, Vinyl Coated
1 Thermostat Knob
1 Warranty Registration Card
4 Thermal Packs (4 Standard)
1 Instructions for Operation and Care
If you are missing anything, please call the phone
number listed on the back page.
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.
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.
SETTING UP
1. Your new Thermalator includes the following:
2. Unpacking your Thermalator
3. Device Placement
Ÿbe trained in occupational therapy protocols.
Operator trainees need to:
TRAINING
Ÿread and understand this manual.
Skills:
Operators using the Thermalator need a working
knowledge of occupational therapy procedures.
WARNING
!
Only trained personnel to operate the Thermalator.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
WARNING
!
OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING
INSPECTING THE THERMALATOR
Inspection Checklist
ŸIs the Thermalator free of excessive wear?
ŸIs a properly-grounded and voltage-matched
receptacle available?
ŸIs the outlet equipped with a functioning GFI?
This Whitehall product has been carefully packaged at
the factory to minimize the possibility of damage during
shipping.
— Inspect the contents for damage.
If there is visible damage to the instrument upon receipt,
inform the shipping company and Whitehall immediately.
— Inspect the packaging for external signs of
damage.
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.
WARNING
!
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.
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.
Shake to distribute
the dry material
4. Pre-Soaking Thermal Packs
Avoid operating this unit in close proximity of
materials subject to damage from moisture.
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FILLING YOUR UNIT
Turn the packs to
upright as shown
Make sure the unit
is unplugged and
all packaging has
been removed.
Fill unit about 3/4
full with tap water.
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Place the wire rack
inside the unit. Be
careful of the
heating element.
Put the Pre-Soaked
Thermal Packs on
the wire rack. Place
all the blue or white
tabs up.
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3- Place the thermal packs in a large plastic, stainless
steel or enamel container (do not use aluminum).
DO NOT use the Thermalator for presoaking
packs.
5- Soak the packs for two hours minimum, more is
recommended. If the presoak water turns cloudy,
change the presoak water and soak packs again.
Repeat until water is clear.
4- Fill the container with enough tap water to
completely cover the Thermal Packs.
6- Turn packs to upright position. The packs are now
ready to use.
The Thermalator is to operate only in ambient
temperatures of 5ºC to 40ºC.
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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 • Web: www.whitehallmfg.com
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Plug the power cord
into an AC outlet. A
Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter is
recommended
because it will give
additional protection
from electric shock.
7Facing the front of
the unit, indicator
light should be
illuminated showing
that the unit is
heating.
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EMPTYING YOUR UNIT
Unplug the unit.
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AC
Add more water, if
necessary, to cover
the Thermal Packs.
Uncovered packs
may be damaged
during heating.
Close the lid.
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Caution! Lid can
pinch fingers.
Let the water cool to
room temperature.
Remove the Thermal
Packs and the wire
rack.
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Phone (800) 782-7706 • (626) 968-6681 • Fax (626) 855-4862 • Web: www.whitehallmfg.com
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USING THE THERMAL PACK
Wrap the pack in a
Thermal Pack Cover
or 5 to 6 layers of
terry toweling.
3Put the wrapped
pack on the area to
be treated for a
pre-set treatment
time.
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Open the lid.
1Using tongs,
carefully remove
the Thermal Pack.
Caution: the
Thermal Pack can
cause skin burns.
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1- For each use:
Pick up the unit by
the handles and
pour out into a sink
or floor drain.
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WARNING
!
Use the Thermalator only as directed in this manual.
Any other use can cause injury.
WARNING
!
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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 • Web: www.whitehallmfg.com
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Return the pack to
the Thermalator.
If the blue tab was
up, put the white tab
up now. Work your
way from first to last,
reversing tabs each
time.
7Close the lid. The
Thermal Pack will
be reheated within
15 minutes and
ready for use.
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Add more water, if
necessary, to cover
the Thermal Packs.
Uncovered packs
may be damaged
during heating.
1Place all the blue
tabs in the same
reference (either all
up or all down) to
start the day.
2
Remove the Thermal
Pack from the patient.
5Remove the Thermal
Pack Cover or toweling.
Hang Cover or toweling
to dry or launder.
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2- Daily use: BLUE
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Instructions for Operation and Care of Little Therm Compact Thermalator
Small
Rack
Adapter
(Optional)
Your Little Therm uses many different sizes of Thermal Packs. For Half, Cervical or Myofacial sizes, a small rack adapter
is provided. For Standard, Knee/Shoulder, 10" x 18" and 10" x 24" sizes, use only the stainless steel wire rack provided.
USING THE WIRE RACK
Myofacial
Cervical Knee/Shoulder
10" x 18"
10" x 24"
Half Standard
The water temperature for normal operating conditions is about 165°F (74°C). The thermostat is very sensitive; even a
small adjustment can raise or lower the temperature several degrees. The thermostat has an adjustable temperature
range of 65°F (18°C) to 175°F (79°C) ±5°F (-15°C). To adjust the temperature, you need a Thermometer capable of
180° F (83° C).
3- Periodic use:
Facing the back of the
unit, find the metal
temperature stem
between the 2 screws
in the lower middle of
the unit. Attach knob.
5Using the knob, turn clockwise to increase the
temperature. Allow the temperature to stabilize, and
measure the water temperature with the
thermometer.
CAUTION: Sensitive thermostat - a small adjustment
changes several degrees. Temperature range of 65°F
(18°C) to 175°F (79°C) ±5°F (-15°C).
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TEMPERATURE
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