ABOUT DRY HEAT THERAPY
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Read, understand, and practice the precautionary and operating
instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and hazards
associated with using any electrical device. Observe the precautionary
and operational decals placed on the unit.
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DO NOT operate this unit in an environment where other devices
are being used that intentionally radiate electromagnetic energy in
an unshielded manner. Medical Electrical Equipment needs special
precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into
service according to the EMC information provided in this manual.
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Portable and Mobile RF Communications equipment can affect Medical
Electrical Equipment.
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This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Harmful interference to other devices can be determined by turning
this unit on and off. Try to correct the interference using one or more
of the following: reorient or relocate the receiving device, increase the
separation between the equipment, connect the equipment to an outlet
on a different circuit from that which the other device(s) are connected
and consult the DJO, LLC Service Department for help.
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Clean Inlet Filter(s) daily before unit startup.
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Turn unit OFF before positioning a patient or removing a patient from
the unit.
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Place the patient in a comfortable position allowing for correct
placement of the limb being treated.
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Secure all entry ports before turning the unit ON.
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Use only Cellex® Dry Heat Medium in the Fluidotherapy units.
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Refill unit daily to proper fill level with Chattanooga Cellex Dry Heat
Medium.
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Use only fingers to operate button controls on the control panel(s). Use of sharp
objects such as pencils or pens will result in damage to the unit.
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Check unit temperature before treating patient to ensure correct temperature.
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This unit should be transported and stored in temperatures between -40 °F and
158 °F (-40 °C and -70 °C) with Relative Humidity between 10% - 100% to prevent
damage to the unit or its components.
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This unit should be operated in temperatures between 110 °F and 125 °F (43 °C and
52 °C) to prevent damage to the unit or its components.
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DO NOT operate the unit when connected to any unit other than Chattanooga
devices.
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Change Cellex Dry Heat Medium every six (6) months.
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Do not use accessories other than those supplied with the unit, or recommended
by DJO, LLC. The safety of other products has not been established, and their use
could result in injury to the patient.
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Fluidotherapy® - Dry Heat Therapy