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by a healthcare professional.
• Never operate this product if it appears damaged, has been dropped in water, or is otherwise
not working properly.
• Do not use other products or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Use paran wax that is formulated for use in a paran warmer. Paran that has a higher
or lower melting point should not be used in this unit.
• Use an electrically grounded (3-pin) receptacle that conforms to the applicable local and
national electrical codes.
• Do not operate in the presence of ammable anesthetic mixtures, oxygen, or nitrous
oxide.
• Do not operate the unit without the plastic grate on the bottom.
• Do not touch the bottom or sides of the metal tank, or a burn may result.
• Do not heat paran on a stove, hotplate, or in a microwave.
• Do use this appliance on a level, secure surface.
• Do not use any additives in the paran except as allowed by the manufacturer.
Cautions
• Meets IEC/EN 60601-1-2 electromagnetic compatibility interference safety standard.
(Care must be taken when operating this equipment around other equipment. Potential
electromagnetic or other interference could occur to this or the other equipment. Minimize
this interference by not using other equipment in conjunction with it.)
• Use of paran other than that supplied by the manufacturer may damage the tank and
void the warranty.
• Do not remelt used paran, which may pick up particles or chemicals that may damage
the tank and void the warranty.
• Never use sharp objects to remove solidified paraffin from the unit. See cleaning
instructions.
• Do not leave an empty unit plugged in.
• Do not pour melted paran from the tank.
TechnicalInformation
• Power, Model TB5: 100–125V, 1.10–1.25A, 50–60Hz
• Power, Model TB4: 220–240V, 0.55–0.65A, 50–60Hz
• Heater: 110-156 watts
• Operating temperature: 126º–134º F. (52.2º–56.7º C.)
• Size: 14.375” L x 8.5” W x 7.75” H (36.2 x 21.6 x 19.7 cm)
• Capacity: 6 lbs. (2.72 kg.)
• Melt time: 8-10 hours
• Ambient air temperature: 65º–85º F. (18.3º–29.4º C.)
• Duty cycle: continuous operation
• Degree of protection against moisture ingress: IPX0
CAUTION: Grounding reliability can be achieved only when this equipment is
connected to an equivalent receptacle marked “Hospital Only” or “Hospital Grade”
HeatingSystemandPilotLightOperation
• The Therabath is equipped with 2 thermostats.
The Control Thermostat automatically heats and
maintains the paran at 130 degrees F (54.4 C) with
± 4 degrees F variation. If the Control Thermostat
fails, the High Limit Thermostat automatically shuts
o the unit completely. Return to manufacturer for
servicing.
• The pilot light (on end of unit) indicates the unit is
heating, and is lit only during the heating cycle.
During normal operation, the pilot light goes on
and o at regluar intervals. Most of the time it is
o.
• If the unit is not completely melted after being
plugged in for 12 hours, the unit has malfunctioned
and should be returned to the manufacturer for servicing. See “Maintenance and Service”
section for service information.