Activeforever Theratherm Digital Moist Heating Pad User Manual
Digital Moist Heating Pad
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Theratherm™ Digital Moist Heating Pad
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautionary Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
© 2004 En core Me dical Corpo ration or its aliates, Austin Texas, USA. Any u se of e ditorial, pictor ial or layout
composition of this publication without express written consent from the Chattanooga Group of Encore Medical, L.P. is
strictly prohibited. This publication was written, illustrated and prepared for print by the Chattanooga Group of Encore
Medical, L.P.
FORWORD
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. Moist heat is exceptionally useful in treating back pain caused by muscle spasms
from strain and tension. The pain of arthritic and muscleskeletal conditions can be temporarily alleviated with the use of
moist heat therapy. The increased blood flow can help relax muscles in spasm and help maintain joint and muscle
flexibility. Along with rest, the Theratherm Digital Moist Heating Pad will gradually relieve pain by relaxing a muscle in
spasm. Theratherm treatment is also efficient in relieving pain caused by muscle spasm or inflammation after a day of
recreation, gardening, jogging or household activities.
The Theratherm Digital Moist Heating Pad produces moist heat automatically. There is no water to add, no water to boil,
no dripping packs and no towels to prepare. Moisture is drawn from the humidity in the air and retained in the outer
flannel cover. When the hot pack is turned on, the rapid heat rise forces the moisture out of the flannel cover onto the
patient's skin. The moisture acts only as a means to transmit heat more deeply into the tissue, so only a small amount
is needed.
The Theratherm Digital Moist Heating Pad is more effective than other electric heating pads on the market because it
delivers intense moist heat therapy. The moist heating pad expands the size of the blood vessels, increasing blood flow.
The temperature of the heating pad is controlled by the patient with a digital controller that can be turned on and off.
The digital controller is also used to set the treatment time and features a lock-out mode to guard against remiss
touching of the controls during treatment.
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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:
=CAUTION- Text with a “CAUTION” indicator will
explain possible Safety infractions that
could have the potential to cause minor to
moderate injury or damage to equipment.
=WARNING- Text with a “WARNING” indicator will
explain possible Safety infractions that
will potentially cause serious injury and
equipment damage.
=DANGER- Text with a “DANGER” indicator will
explain possible Safety infractions that are
imminently hazardous situations that
would result in death or serious injury.
=EXPLOSION HAZARD-
Text with an “Explosion Hazard” indicator
will explain possible safety infractions if
this equipment is used in the presence of
flammable anesthetics.
NOTE: Throughout this manual “NOTE” may be found. These
are helpful information to aid in the particular area or function
being described.
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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
stimulation device. Observe the precautionary and operational decals placed on the unit.
Theratherm™ Digital Moist Heating Pad
CAUTION:
• Unplug when not in use.
• DO NOT use while sleeping.
• DO NOT use on an infant or small child.
• DO NOT apply over insensitive skin or in the presence
of poor circulation.
• Burns can occur regardless of control settings. Check
skin under pad frequently to avoid burning and blistering.
• Never use pad without cover in place.
• DO NOT sit on or crush pad. Avoid sharpfolds in pad.
• DO NOT expose heating pad or digital control to liquids as
damage could occur to the heating pad or digital control.
• Treatment time should not exceed 30 minutes.
• Carefully examine inner cover before each use.
Discard the pad if inner covering shows any signs of
deterioration.
• DO NOT use pins or other connecting means to fasten
pad in place.
• Never pull pad by the supply cord and do not use cord
as a handle.
• Individuals with circulation problems should consult
with a physician before using this product.
• DO NOT sit or lie on the pad.
• DO NOT use pad directly over cuts, abrasions or open
wounds.
• Exercise extreme caution when using pad on
non-communicative individuals.
• Handle control mechanism with care.
• DO NOT use pad as a bed warmer or foot warmer.
• Physiological Effects.
Burn or skin injury
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